Mr. Mutter's Science Research- Prehistoric Life

Mr. Mutter's 7th grade science research class are doing research on prehistoric animals. The students have a list of animals to choose from (e.g. Trilobite, Diplodocus, Smilodon) from different prehistoric eras. They will be utilizing both print and electronic research resources for this assignment. A complete works cited page is expected. The LMS, Mrs Hatcher, will be assisting the class using the Big6 information skills format as well as noodletools for works citation.

Some available print resources:

• The Complete Guide to Prehistoric Life by Tim Haines and Paul Chambers
• Guide to Dinosaurs by David Lambert
• The Consise Dinosaur Encyclopeida by David Burnie

Electronic resources:

• http://www.dinosaurlive.com/
• http://www.nationalgeographic/
• http://walkingwith.wikia.com/
• http://www.palaeos.org/

See Mrs. Hatcher and/or class handout for additional resources.

Learning Standards:

IL Essentials of Learning: C1.1a, C1.1b, C.1.2b, C2.2a, C.4.1a, C4.2a, C5.1a, C5.2b, C6.2b-c

NYS-MST: 2, 4

Big6 Skills: 1-6

Diversity Day- MLK Collage by the National Honor Society

Art teacher, Mike Sacco, holds a book about Martin Luther King as he poses in front of a mural created by his students. The artwork was designed as part of our school's Diversity Day celebration. Terrific!

World Religions- Mr. Worthington gr. 9

Students will work in groups of 4 to research a topic on world religions from the list below. Using resources available in the library and the classroom, students will create a 3-5 minute presentation that highlights the assigned religion. Highlights are to include the key aspects and historical influence of the religion.

Topics:
A. Hinduism & Buddhism
B. Confucianism & Taoism
C. Judaism
D. Christianity
E. Islam
F. Shinto & Animism

Some available library resources:

• The Encyclopedia of World Religions- Ref 200 Enc
• Historical Atlas of Religions- Ref 911 Far
• The Illustrated Guide to World Religions- Ref 291 Ill
• Religions of the Middle East- ebook
  
  VRC: ABC-CLIO World History/Ancient & Medieval Eras

Learning Standards:
IL Essentials of learning: A1.2a, A.1.2d, C.1.1a, C.1.2b, C2.2a-c, C3.1a,
NYS-Soc Stud. 2