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Topic Guides - Math and Science

This how-to guide helps students and parents navigate resources connected to Math and Science topics.

Search Terms

Specific key words or phrases are necessary to find information in databases or the library catalog. We recommend: 

  • Molecule
  • Ion
  • Atom/Atomic
  • Fusion
  • Fission
  • Radioactive decay
  • Matter
  • Chemical Reaction
  • Chemical Property
  • Periodic Table of Elements

Search Strategies

  • You can use these search terms to find books in the library catalog and eBooks or eAudiobooks in the eLibrary.
  • To narrow your search, type two terms into a search bar in this format: "Term 1" AND "Term 2". This search will only provide resources that include both terms. Combine any two search terms from the box into a database search bar to see what you find. 
  • Find more database search tips on the Debate Issues & Paper Topics guide, in the Database Search Tops box.

Standards and Knowledge Building

This guide is connected to the following Colorado Academic Standards 

  • The fact that matter is composed of atoms and molecules can be used to explain the properties of substances, diversity of materials, states of matter and phases changes.
  • The sub-atomic structural model and interactions between electric charges at the atomic scale can be used to explain the structure and interactions of matter.

This guide will support students by building further knowledge in: 

  • A variety of topics in chemistry such as molecular structure and the periodic table of elements.
  • Different library resources – what they are and how they are useful for researching information about space travel.
  • How to effectively find information in these sources using search terms.

Contact

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Contact:
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Colorado Springs, CO
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Welcome to the Chemistry Topic Guide!

Databases

Databases are subject-specific search engines that provide access to journal articles and other reliable resources. The following PPLD databases are recommended for students studying chemistry:

Reference Materials

Reference materials are things like encyclopedias and handbooks that provide quick facts and summaries of different subjects. The following encyclopedias and dictionaries in the PPLD catalog support the study of chemistry:

Reference materials are things like encyclopedias and handbooks that provide quick facts and summaries of different subjects. The following books in the PPLD catalog support the study of chemistry:

Explore (multimedia and recommended websites)

You can use trusted, online sources to find information. For more information on reliable, online sources, please visit PPLD’s Debate Issues & Paper Topics guide. PPLD recommends:

Use these multimedia sources to watch or listen to information on this topic.