HISD Spring Database Trials

NetTrekker d.i. has 2 additional upgrades within the program, Weekly Reader Express and Hotmath. Currently with the Houston ISD subscription, the schools have access to Hotmath.com from 5:00 am to 5:00 pm each day. To obtain remote access at home after 5:00 there is an additional opportunity.

To access Weekly Reader and Hotmath.com go to:

http://school.netTrekker.com

Username: HISD

Password: springtrial

Expiration: May 30, 2009

Weekly Reader Express

· A digital collection of over 7,000 K-12 articles and resources (2000 – Present).

· Aligned with Texas State Standards.

· Delivered conveniently through your netTrekker d.i. search results.

· Utilize netTrekker features such as Read Aloud and the Dictionary/Translation keys.

· Additional Resources added quarterly.

· Saves money and the environment.

Hotmath.com

· Grades 6-12 can conveniently access step-by-step explanations for actual math problems using HISD math books.

· Available 24 hours day, 7 days a week

The URL and password below will connect you to a trial for the following ProQuest resources:

· CultureGrams

· eLibrary Curriculum Edition

· eLibrary Elementary

· eLibrary Science

· ProQuest Historical Newspapers - K-12 Edition: All Historical Newspapers

· ProQuest Historical Newspapers - K-12 Edition: New York Times

· SIRS Discoverer with Webfind

· SIRS Researcher

Your trial is now active, and it runs from 2009-03-19 to 2009-05-17.

To log in to your trial, go to: http://trials.proquest.com/ptc?userid=2956195

Your password is: spring trial.

If you have any trouble accessing products from your trial access page, please contact Technical Support at 1-800-889-3358 or 1-734-761-4700, ext. 2513, Monday through Sunday, 8:00 AM to midnight EST, or via email at tsupport@il.proquest.com. For search assistance, call 1-800-521-0600 extension 2820, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM EST.

Britannica’s SmartMath is a formative assessment tool for Grades 1-6 and delivers the following key benefits:

35,000 math problems that cover 91 topics all aligned with NCTM standards, students never see the same question twice.
Difficulty level increases or topics for remediation are suggested, based on student performance.
Easy access to summaries of student time on task and success rates.
Analyze class performance and report progress.

Go to http://www.smartmath.eb.com

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Britannica’s StudentNewsNet: http://www.studentnewsnet.com/

StudentNewsNet is an online current events source that engages students with news articles written just for them. Designed for students in 4^th-8th grades, lesson plans and activities use news stories to teach students how to organize facts, make connections, and use information to solve problems.

Annals of American History Online: http://america.eb.com/

This valuable online chronicle provides a year-by-year documentary of American thought and action. Read the original words of more than 1,500 authors who made and analyzed American history through speeches, writings, memoirs, poems, and interviews.

World Data Analyst Online: http://world.eb.com/

A collection of current and historical statistics on 217 countries of the world that makes historical and cross-national comparisons easy, Analyst allows subscribers to create tables, charts, and even export the information to a spreadsheet for deeper analysis.

Webster's Third International Dictionary, Unabridged Online: http://mwu.eb.com/

With over 472,000 entries, librarians, teachers, and students can trust its comprehensive database of words and robust search functionality which allow users to research language and study words in a variety of exciting ways.

Britannica Free Trial will expire 5/30/2009

Username: hisd

Password: springtrial

Journey Back in Time Trial

Below is a link which will direct you to the site (no password is necessary with this link):
http://www.journeybackintime.com/schools/indexer.cgi?redirect=217883=3AATLYXW

Users may also choose to access the site by entering a username and password manually (which is necessary only once on any given computer). For demo purposes the site home page, username, and password are as follows:

Site Home Page: www.journeybackintime.com

Username/School ID: 217883

Password: 3AATLYXW

Admin Password: DBQCIXHF

(Teachers only, for lesson assignments)