Daguerre/Gerber 8th gr. Famous Women Scientists Report

Mr. Daguerre and Ms. Gerber's classes are conducting research on famous women scientists. Students have been assigned a famous scientist and must create a poster or artifact from research.

The research report must include a least three sources of information of which one must be a book or encyclopedia. In addition, students must include a Work Citation page. Students have been utilizing the Library Information Center resources to complete the project.

Information Sources Available:

• Notable Women Scientists
• Extroadinary Women of Medicine
• American Women of Science
• Biography Section 921

Information Literacy Standards:

Standard 1: The student who is information literate accesses information efficiently and effectively.

Standard 2: The student who is information literate evaluates information critically and competently.

Mr. Wormuth- 7th Gr. Health Research

Mr. Wormuth's 7th grade class is creating webpages and powerpoints for the health research topic "The Real Scoop on Tobacco". Students must organize and record all information and activities throughout the project. Mrs. Hatcher will instruct students in the use of the VRC's SIRS Discoverer for topic information. In addition, students will learn how to incorporate sound effects into their projects
using the Soundzabound Royalty Free Music for Schools.


Information Literacy Standards:

Standard 3: The student who is information literate uses information accurately and creatively.

Library Information Center Orientation- 7th Grade

Ms. D'Eletto's class visits the Information Center as part of the annual 7th grade orientation conducted by the Library Media Specialist, Mrs. Hatcher. The orientation consists of a review of Information Center policies, available services and resources. The students are also given a tour of the facility. The session ends with a Library Jeopardy game.

Internet Safety: Cyber Security Awareness

The Internet is supposed to make our lives better, and for most of us, that's exactly what it does. October is National Cyber Security Awareness Month, and it's a good time to take a look how our online behaviors may be putting us in harm's way. By following a few common sense tips, you can make the most out of your Internet experience, while protecting you and your family from online threats.

For tips on staying safe online visit staysafeonline.org

Virtual Reference Collection

Paul J. Gelinas JHS subscribes annually to a Virtual Reference Collection (VRC) & Digital Media Library. The VRC contains a wealth of information in a database collection of newspapers, magazines, enyclopedias, e-books, etc.

Some examples of the VRC include the following:

• Science Reference Center
• New York State newspapers
• World Atlas
• CultureGrams
• Ebsco Animals
• TeachingBooks (Student & Teacher edition)
• Health & Wellness Resource Center
• Twayne's Author Series
• ERIC
• Soundzabound Royalty Free Music for schools
  

And many more subject area resources.........

Mr. Vorwald's Hurricane Project- 8th grade Science

Hurricane Project

Students will learn about hurricane classification, tracks, and emergency preparedness. Using Information Center resources (Books, Magazines, Internet sites) students will research hurricanes in order to answer a set of questions. All resources used will need to cited or referenced using in-text citations. Students will receive instruction from Mrs. Hatcher, the school Information Specialist, in the proper MLA style technique for work citation.

Information Resources

Websites:

www.fema.gov/hazards/hurricanes/hurricaf.shtm

http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/

http://fermi.jhuapl.edu/hurr/index.html

VRC:

-Science Reference Center

-Custom Newspapers (for the latest information on hurricanes Gustav, Hanna and Ike)

Print Materials:

-Encyclopedias

-Magazines such as Time & Newsweek

Summertime Reading for Teachers & Parents

Looking for a good vacation read?

Check out these titles from the NY Times best sellers list.

Hardcover Fiction:

1. TRIBUTE, by Nora Roberts

2. THE STORY OF EDGAR SAWTELLE, by David Wroblewski

3. RULES OF DECEPTION, by Christopher Reich

4. THE HOST, by Stephenie Meyer

5. THE LAST PATRIOT, by Brad Thor

Paperback Fiction: Great to take to the beach or on the airplane

1. STEP ON A CRACK, by James Patterson and Michael Ledwidge

2. DOUBLE TAKE, by Catherine Coulter

3. LEAN MEAN THIRTEEN, by Janet Evanovich

4. THE NAVIGATOR, by Clive Cussler with Paul Kemprecos

5. THE WHEEL OF DARKNESS, by Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child

Paperback Non-Fiction:

1. THREE CUPS OF TEA, by Greg Mortenson and David Oliver Relin

2. EAT, PRAY, LOVE, by Elizabeth Gilbert

3. The Last Lecture by Randy Pausch with Jeff Zaslow

4. WISDOM OF OUR FATHERS, by Tim Russert

5. THE AUDACITY OF HOPE, by Barack Obama

ENJOY!!