Information Resources for research
Do you need help finding resources? Do you know how to search databases? We are here to help you with your research questions.
General Web Links
Student Portal
The Student Portal directs students to educational Web resources accessible anywhere at any time of day. Examples include: Google Drive, Gale Databases, Learn360, Curio (CBC Online), Discovery Education, Overdrive (eBooks), National Film Board, Homework Help and more. Have you tried to use any for your school work? If you need help, just ask us!
Britannica Encyclopedias
Britannica Encyclopedias offers a range of reference articles, journals, websites and more organized for elementary, middle and high school students.
JSTOR
The acronym JSTOR means Journal Storage. It is a digital library founded by William G. Bowen of Princeton University and provides users with digitized, full text academic journals and more. Sign up for a free account. Especially useful for Grade 11-12 students doing research.
Google Scholar
Google Scholar gives users the opportunity to search across many disciplines and sources from a range of articles, books, academic publishers, and universities.
The Canadian Encyclopedia
The Canadian Encyclopedia is an online encyclopedia offering quality information in English and French about Canadian history, events, places and its people.
Ottawa Public Library
The Ottawa Public Library provides a rich array of print materials, electronic resources and services to students and families living in the Ottawa-Carleton region. The North Gloucester branch location is only two blocks from Lester B. Pearson Catholic High School. Have you checked it out?
Ottawa Public Library - virtual library card
Grade 7-12 Ottawa Catholic School Board (OCSB) students can apply for an Ottawa Public Library (OPL) virtual card to gain access to all of its eContent and online services. Do you have yours?
The Student Portal directs students to educational Web resources accessible anywhere at any time of day. Examples include: Google Drive, Gale Databases, Learn360, Curio (CBC Online), Discovery Education, Overdrive (eBooks), National Film Board, Homework Help and more. Have you tried to use any for your school work? If you need help, just ask us!
Britannica Encyclopedias
Britannica Encyclopedias offers a range of reference articles, journals, websites and more organized for elementary, middle and high school students.
JSTOR
The acronym JSTOR means Journal Storage. It is a digital library founded by William G. Bowen of Princeton University and provides users with digitized, full text academic journals and more. Sign up for a free account. Especially useful for Grade 11-12 students doing research.
Google Scholar
Google Scholar gives users the opportunity to search across many disciplines and sources from a range of articles, books, academic publishers, and universities.
The Canadian Encyclopedia
The Canadian Encyclopedia is an online encyclopedia offering quality information in English and French about Canadian history, events, places and its people.
Ottawa Public Library
The Ottawa Public Library provides a rich array of print materials, electronic resources and services to students and families living in the Ottawa-Carleton region. The North Gloucester branch location is only two blocks from Lester B. Pearson Catholic High School. Have you checked it out?
Ottawa Public Library - virtual library card
Grade 7-12 Ottawa Catholic School Board (OCSB) students can apply for an Ottawa Public Library (OPL) virtual card to gain access to all of its eContent and online services. Do you have yours?
Web Links by subject
- The Arts
- Business Studies
- Canadian and World Studies
- English
- English Language Learners (ELL), English as a Second Language (ESL), and English Language Development (ELD) 1) English Page website presents free English lessons for all who want to improve their writing skills. It is particularly supportive of English as a Second Language (ESL) learners. Its contents include lessons, tutorials and exercises on grammar, verb tenses, prepositions ... 2) UE Using English contains a large collection of free grammar and vocabulary worksheets for English language and English as a Second Language (ESL) students and teachers. 3) News in Levels World news written in three different levels for students of English.
- French
- Math Are you struggling with math? 1) The Ontario Ministry of Education offers free online math tutoring service for students in Grades 7-10 To register you will need your Ontario Education Number (OEN) which is available at the top of your report card, near your name. 2) The Wolfram Alpha website offers answers to factual queries and provides information on a range of topics. 3) The Desmos website is a free, online graphing calculator.
- Science
- History
- Geography
Digital Resources
Virtual Learning Commons
The Virtual Learning Commons of the Upper Canada District School Board provides a range of subject resources for students Grades 7-12. Examples include: encyclopedias, Gale databases.
The Virtual Learning Commons of the Upper Canada District School Board provides a range of subject resources for students Grades 7-12. Examples include: encyclopedias, Gale databases.