Welcome to the Subject Resources page.
This page offers links to some of the many resources available in each subject area. School databases and eBooks require a password to log-in from home. Talk to your teacher or the school librarian if you don’t know the password.
Please note that this is not an exhaustive list of resources. Students are also encouraged to try other Gale databases or to use the Powersearch feature for Gale databases and eBooks. Visit the Online Resources page to access more school databases and eBooks.
English
For English studies, students are also directed to the For Students page where they will find booklists and other resources.
To find resources for this topic use the Gale databases and eBooks, Blooms Literature database to find online articles and background information. Use the Idea Exchange library catalogue to find books about Shakespeare and copies of his plays. Use search terms such as “Shakespeare”, the title of a Shakespeare play, the Globe Theatre and Elizabethan England.
Gale Databases.
Other Databases.
Gale eBooks. To access more Gale eBooks use the Gale Pages website.
Library books. Idea Exchange library card required.
Websites:
The Folger Shakespeare Library : copies of every play the Bard wrote.
Shakespedia: learn about the life and works of Shakespeare.
Use these resources to help research and explore topics and themes in novels, short stories and poetry. Novels for Students, Short Stories for Students and Poetry for Students are eBook series that offer a wealth of information. Use NoveList Plus to find books on a theme or a specific genre (Idea Exchange library card required.)
Databases.
Gale Databases.
Gale eBooks. To access more Gale eBooks use the Gale Pages website.
Library books. Idea Exchange library card required.
Websites.
Project Gutenberg:
A library of over 60,000 free eBooks.
Open Library:
You will need to create an account. Some books require Adobe digital editions to read.
Geography
Find resources on physical processes, natural disasters and world issues such as sustainability and urbanization.
Geography of Canada considers environmental, economic and social geographical issues pertaining to Canada. The following resources contain information relevant to this topic. To access these and many more resources use the school’s Online Resources page to find databases, eBooks and print books.
Gale databases.
Gale eBooks. To access more Gale eBooks use the Gale Pages website.
The following websites may be useful for this topic:
Physical Processes and Natural Disasters looks at physical and geologic processes as well as natural disasters such as earthquakes, hurricanes and tsunamis.The following resources contain information relevant to this topic. To access these and many more resources use the school’s Online Resources page to find databases, eBooks and print books.
Gale Databases.
Gale eBooks. To access more Gale eBooks use the Gale Pages website.
Library books. Idea Exchange library card required.
Websites:
Our World In Data: Natural Disasters
Statistical information on natural disasters by country including types of disasters and economic data.
Public Safety Canada: The Canadian Disaster Database
Detailed disaster information on more than 1,000 natural, technological and conflict events (excluding war) that have happened since 1900 at home or abroad and that have directly affected Canadians.
Natural Resources Canada: Earthquakes Canada
Information on earthquakes, causes, earthquake zones in Canada, and tsunamis.
Canadian and World Issues considers topics such as sustainability, environmental issues, globalization and human rights. The following resources contain information relevant to this topic. To access these and many more resources use the school’s Online Resources page to find databases, eBooks and print books.
Gale Databases.
Gale eBooks. To access more Gale eBooks use the Gale Pages website.
Library books. Idea Exchange library card required.
Websites:
Canada in a Changing Climate: Sector Perspectives on Impacts and Adaptation
A Natural Resources Canada report on the impact of climate change and adaptation in Canada.
Natural Resources: Sustainable Forest Management
Information on Canada’s Boreal forest, forest management planning and forest conservation.
History
Explore the various eras of history from Ancient World History through two World Wars to the post-Cold War period.
American History studies the social, economic and political development of the United States. The following resources contain information relevant to this topic. To access these and many more resources use the school’s Online Resources page to find databases, eBooks and print books.
Gale Databases.
Gale eBooks. To access more Gale eBooks use the Gale Pages website.
Library books. Idea Exchange library card required.
Websites.
American Battlefield Trust: Revolutionary War
Provides information on the American Revolution, Women in the American Revolution and Battles.
PBS: The Civil War: About the Era
Background information on the war with biographies, fact, maps and much more.
American Battlefield Trust: Civil War
Information on trigger events of the war, leaders, casualties and map to explore each major battle.
The Cuban Missile Crisis
Documents, Timeline, Maps and Images of the crisis.
The following resources offer information about many aspects of Ancient Egypt. To access these and many more resources use the school’s Online Resources page to find databases, eBooks and print books.
Gale Databases.
Gale eBooks. To access more Gale eBooks use the Gale Pages website.
Library books. Idea Exchange library card required.
Websites.
Canadian Museum of History: Mysteries of Egypt
Resources on Ancient Egypt based on an IMAX film called Mysteries of Egypt
BBC History: Ancient Egyptians
Background information on pyramids and monuments, mummification, daily life and much more.
The following resources offer information about many aspects of Ancient Greece. To access these and many more resources use the school’s Online Resources page to find databases, eBooks and print books.
Gale Databases.
Gale eBooks. To access more Gale eBooks use the Gale Pages website.
Library books. Idea Exchange library card required.
Websites
National Geographic Resource Library: Ancient Greece
Articles on Ancient Greek politics, art, philosophy and scientific achievement.
The British Museum:Ancient Greece
Explore the Acropolis, Daily Life, Sparta and much more.
The Met: Greek and Roman Art
Explore Greek art through the Museum’s collection.
The following resources offer information about many aspects of Ancient Rome. To access these and many more resources use the school’s Online Resources page to find databases, eBooks and print books.
Gale Databases.
Gale eBooks. To access more Gale eBooks use the Gale Pages website.
Library books: Idea Exchange library card required.
Websites:
Internet ancient History Sourcebook: Rome
Wealth of information on the founding and expansion of Rome, Roman emperors, Roman provinces, education, wars and religion.
BBC History: Romans
Background information on the Roman empire, beliefs, Pompeii and much more.
The following resources offer information about many aspects of Elizabethan England, the Tudors, the Reformation and Renaissance. To access these and many more resources use the school’s Online Resources page to find databases, eBooks and print books.
Gale Databases.
Gale eBooks. To access more Gale eBooks use the Gale Pages website.
Library books. Idea Exchange library card required.
Websites.
Queen Elizabeth
Background information on one of England’s most famous royals.
Henry VIII
Royal website on King Henry VIII plus many other monarchs.
Renaissance Interactive
Explore the factors that drove the rebirth of Europe.
Catholic Encyclopedia: The Reformation
Catholic perspective on the Reformation, causes, forms of reformation and consequences.
Tudor England
Website offering detailed information on the Tudors and the changes in England under their reign.
The following resources offer information about the topic of World War I. To access these and many more resources use the school’s Online Resources page to find databases, eBooks and print books. Try the following search terms: “World War I” or “First World War” or “Great War”.
Gale Databases.
Gale eBooks. To access more Gale eBooks use the Gale Pages website.
Library books. Idea Exchange library card required.
Websites.
Government of Canada: First World War
Information on WWI battles, stories, timeline, medals, timeline and photo gallery.
Canadian War Museum
Detailed information on how the war started, who fought, key Canadian events, maps, photo galleries, lessons and the final outcome.
The Canadian Encyclopedia: First World War (WWI)
Detailed information on the war including the Canadian Expeditionary Force, Passendale and Vimy, Borden and conscription and WWI statistics.
Library and Archives Canada: First World War
Information on every aspect of the Great War including 100 War Stories.
National Film Board of Canada
Films about WWI and life on the front lines.
VIU Canadian Letters and Images Project
” Online archive of the Canadian war experience, …as told through the letters and images of Canadians themselves.”
BBC World War One
The British experience.
Library of Congress World War I
United States’ participation in the Great War.
The following resources offer information about many aspects of World War II including Canadian contributions, the Holocaust and the Atomic bombs. To access these and many more resources use the school’s Online Resources page to find databases, eBooks and print books.
Gale Databases.
Gale eBooks. To access more Gale eBooks use the Gale Pages website.
Library books. Idea Exchange library card required.
Websites.
Government of Canada: World War II
Information on WWII battles, stories, timeline, medals and photo gallery.
Canadian War Museum
Large number of resources about the Second World War.
Democracy at War: Canadian Newspapers and the Second World War
Collection of 140,000+ clippings of new stories and editorials from Canadian newspapers.
Juno Beach Center
A museum and website dedicated to Canada’s efforts on D-Day and the liberation of Europe.
The Canadian Encyclopedia: Second World War (WWII)
Detailed information on the war including mobilization, Dieppe, Normandy, Atomic war, conscription and much more.
Library and Archives Canada: Second World War
Wealth of information on World War II including Juno Beach, Indigenous soldiers and Canadian newspaper coverage.
The Archives of Ontario Remembers the Home Front
Ontario government website on the war effort in Ontario including wartime production.
The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
A premier website providing background information, information on the ghettos, Nazi camps and killing centers as well as life after the Holocaust.
Anne Frank House
Website detailing information about Anne and her experiences during the war.
Auschwitz: Inside the Nazi State
Information on the death camp and how it came to be.
The Jewish Virtual Library
Comprehensive online encyclopedia of Jewish history, politics, and culture.
Atomic Archive
Comprehensive section chronicling the discovery of nuclear fission, development of the atomic and hydrogen bombs and the Cold War. Wealth of other resources on this website including links to other websites. Look at Resources and Media Library.
Religion
Use these resources to learn about the major religions of the world and to explore social issues.
The following resources offer information about the various religions found throughout the world. To access these and many more resources use the school’s Online Resources page to find databases, eBooks and print books.
Databases.
Find detailed information on many world religions in Infobase’s World Religions’ Topic Centers. World Religions also includes many sacred texts (for example, various editions of the Bible, Augustine’s Confessions, Aquinas’s Summa Theologica, etc.) as well as music and other resources.
Gale Databases.
Gale eBooks. To access more Gale eBooks use the Gale Pages website.
Library Books: Idea Exchange library card required.
Websites:
BBC Religions of the World
Background information on main religions of the world.
Canadian Encyclopedia: Faith-based Communities Collection
Excellent background articles on many faiths from a Canadian perspective.
Religion and Spirituality of Indigenous Peoples in Canada
Canadian Encyclopedia webpage offering information on Indigenous spirituality.
Catholicism
Wealth of information on the teachings and practices of the Catholic faith from EWTN.
Hinduism
Hindupedia, the Hindu Encyclopedia is a website offering a traditional perspective on Hindu faith and way of life.
Sikhism
Website explaining the beliefs and practices.
Baha’i Faith
Official website explaining beliefs and practices.
Science
Find information on topics in biology, chemistry, physics and Earth sciences.
The following resources offer information about atoms, molecules, properties of chemical elements and compounds, electricity and the universe. To access these and many more resources use the school’s Online Resources page to find databases, eBooks and print books.
Gale Databases.
Gale Interactive Science offers an interactive periodic table and models on atoms and molecules.
Gale eBooks. To access more Gale eBooks use the Gale Pages website.
Use the Exploring the Elements ebooks to find information on 20 elements of the periodic table. Not all are shown here. They can be accessed through Gale eBooks on the St. Bennies Gale eBook page and then the Science tab.
Library Books
Websites:
Khan Academy: Atoms, Compounds and Ions
Offers introduction to these chemistry topics.
Royal Society of Chemistry: Periodic Table
Interactive periodic table with info on the history and data trends of the table.
NASA: Solar System and Beyond
Explore planets, moons, the sun, stars and much more.
Natural Resources Canada: Renewable Energy
Information on Canada’s renewable energy sources.
Curio
Curio has many short docs and videos on a wide array of science topics including elements, the solar system and energy sources.
The following resources offer information about animal and plant cells, chemical reactions, climate change and light and matter. To access these and many more resources use the school’s Online Resources page to find databases, eBooks and print books.
Gale Databases.
Gale Interactive Science offers interactive models to explore cellular structure, DNA, dissect a frog, or learn about various viruses and bacteria.
Gale eBooks. To access more Gale eBooks use the Gale Pages website.
Library books. Idea Exchange library card required.
Websites:
Let’s Talk Science: Grade 10 Science
Canadian website with information on a number of Grade 10 science topics. Search by province and Grade 10 Science.
The following resources offer information about the properties of our solar system and the geologic history of Earth. To access these and many more resources use the school’s Online Resources page to find databases, eBooks and print books.
Gale Databases.
Use Gale Power Search to find magazine articles on the planets, solar system and universe from Astronomy, Sky & Telescope, and Science News. Select “peer review” to access academic journal articles from Science.
Gale Interactive offers interactive articles on the planets, Earth geology and more.
Gale eBooks. To access more Gale eBooks use the Gale Pages website.
Library Books. Idea Exchange card required.
Websites:
National Geographic Dinosaurs Resource page:
Videos, infographics and articles on dinosaurs.
LiveScience: What is plate tectonics.
LiveScience has many articles on plate tectonics, continental drift, and earthquakes.
