Q. What features does World Book online have that can be used in the classroom?A. World Book Online - the Comprehensive Online Encyclopaedia - contains a range of content and research tools that are directly relevant to classrooms in Ireland. Among the content:
- Dictionary, Atlas, Explore Ireland, Explore the world, Today in History
- Vast collection of primary source documents
- Over 5000 complete e-books
- Timeline and citation builder
- Current magazine selections
- ‘In the Headlines’ – Reuters news updated daily
- Individual research accounts
- Classroom activities, lesson plans and discussion guides
How to use and make the most out of World Book OnlineA number of
online tutorials are available to guide you through the various sections and tools:
(Only accessible through the Schools Broadband Network or through Teacher Home Login.)
Use the
World Book Quiz (PDF) – have fun and learn! Find out - where in the world do farmers grown square watermelons! Completing the quiz will help you to discover all the great features of World Book Online and by the end of it you will know your way around the site and all the answers to the questions!
Send us your answers to the quiz and we’ll enter you into a prize draw to win a digital camera – to enter, send an email with your contact details and answers
here -
closing date 31st October 2010.