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This is from the Oakland Schools Nov 2012 Information Center Newsletter, by Judy Hauser: CultureGrams Do you know that you have free access to CultureGrams? All Michigan citizens have access to commercial resources and databases provided through MeL - the Michigan Electronic Library - via the Library of Michigan. CultureGrams from ProQuest is a resource that schools have used for years in all grades starting in upper elementary. And now… it is available to all educators, students and parents via MeL. To access CultureGrams go to: http://mel.org and click on "MeL Databases." Scroll down and click on "CultureGrams." At the top of the page and in the large boxes on the page you will see World Edition, 2 States Edition, Kid's Edition and Provinces Edition. If, for example, you click on the States Edition and click on any state on the map you have many choices for information.Everything from current information to history to recipes is included. This is a great resource for students to use when researching a state, province, country or culture.

A collection of youth-oriented French mini-books in podcast form

This is a collection of free online image editing tools. If you explore the Menu items across the top of the screen, you'll see the names of the various tools--Pixlr Editor, Pixlr Express, etc. Some of the tools are also available as Apps for mobile devices liks phones and tablets.

Create Jeopardy-like quiz games using the app's templates. Can also search and edit other existing games.

A Spanish, German, or French magazine for students. Too advanced for elementary, but perhaps appropriate for secondary??

Spanish, culture, media, videos, listening, comprehension, reading on a variety of topics

Online image editor. Free, no account or log-in needed.