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Language Arts (7th)--Mrs. Protich/Mrs. Wyszynski
The following websites will support your reading of Bud, Not Buddy, by Paul Curtis:
- Infoplease Timeline
This is a terrific history site with a detailed timeline covering the years 1000-2000.
Contains many links to subjects mentioned in the timeline.
- The New Deal
An educational guide to the Great Depression of the 1930's. Many links.
- Advertisements, 1911-1955
Presents images and database information for over 7,000 advertisements printed in U.S.
and Canadian newspapers and magazines, 1911-1955. Ad Access concentrates on
five main subjects areas: Radio, Television, Transportation, Beauty and
Hygiene, and World War II.
- Photographs
Black and white photographs, 1935-1945, from Library of Congress.
- FDR Political Cartoons
Collection of FDR political cartoons.
- Typical Housing
Description of typical 1930's bungalo.
- News
"The Depression News" from the Michigan History Museum.
- The Great Depression
An on-going project of the students in Mooresville High School in Mooresville, Indicana.
Focus is on the 1930's, the era of the Great Depression. Contains oral histories, period
photographs and emailed contributions of viewers.
- The Civilian Conservation Corps
Information on the Civilian Conservation Corps.
- Song Lyrics
Lyrics to some songs of the Great Depression.
- Brother,
Can You Spare a Dime?
Listen to Bing Crosby's version of Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?
- The Depression and Related Topics
Contains several good links to Depression sites, including biographies of the notorious,
the Dust Bowl, and the Lindbergh trial.
- Woody Guthrie
Site dedicated to the music of Woody Guthrie.
- Decades of America
Many good links, including music and other entertainment. Site is titled �Links Related to the Decades
that Defined & Redefined America.�
- Bud, Not Buddy
Contains links related directly to Bud, Not Buddy
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Science Fair Project Ideas
The following links are available to help you with the science fair assignment.
Please review your handouts before beginning.
Don't forget the excellent reference sources available through Infohio.
In addition to Encyclopedia Britannica, EbscoHost can put you in touch with periodical and
newspaper sources. To use Infohio at home, get the username and password from your school librarian.
- IPL's Science Fair Guide
 Internet Public Library's hints and links for science
fair projects. Many very helpful links.
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Science Experiments
American Library Association's List of science experiment sites.
- Science News for Kids
Sponsored by the
weekly newsmagazine Science News, this website offers information on scientific research of interest to kids, puzzles,
and guidance on science fair topics.
- Science Fair Sites
Homework Spot's collection
of science fair links.
- ScienzFair Projects
A large, well-organized website maintained by Sean McCormick of Weblink Consultants. Many links and interesting
ideas--all categorized into subject and interest areas.
- Super Science Fair ProjectsChicago educator, Madeline Binder, has
designed this step-by-step guide to creating a good science fair project.
Many helpful links provided.
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To get credit for this part of your end-of-year task sheet, follow the directions for each website.
As you finish each of these three tasks, call over Mrs. Dial or Mrs. McDonald
to examine your progress. If you decide to work on a classroom computer for these exercises, you must receive your classroom teacher's initials upon completion.
- Try your hand at some "mouse aerobics." You will be ready for Mrs. Dial's
initials when you complete the short quiz at the end.
Mouse Aerobics
- (You must use one of the newer PC's for this one!)
Do you remember how decimal numbers work? Help Ted the builder place the bricks in order from lowest to highest.
You will be ready for Mrs. Dial's initials when Ted makes it to the top of the ladder and
appears in the window.
Ted the Builder
- This website will help you explore ways to make sense of the internet.
You'll be ready for initials when your arrive at the page that says. "That's it!"
Internet for Kids
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World Religions Project
The following links are available to help you with Mr.
Merideth's assignment. Please review your handouts before beginning.
Don't forget the excellent reference sources available through Infohio.
In addition to Encyclopedia Britannica, EbscoHost can put you in touch with periodical and
newspaper sources. To use Infohio at home, get the username and password from your school librarian.
- Holidays on the NetSearch for specific holiday links.
- World Religion Pathfinder
Akron Public School's excellent pathfinder covering world religions. Many links.
- World Holidays Pathfinder
Another of the APS pathfinders. This one looks at holidays around the world.
- Hinduism for Schools
Gives information about Hinduism for
both elementary and secondary students, covering symbols, scriptures, gods, temples, festivals, and prayers.
- ReligionsWorld Almanac for Kids provides a surprising
amount of information on the major world religions.
- Religious Movements
Professor at the University of Virginia provides all sorts of information on various religions.
- Your Guide to the Religions of the World
The BBC shares information on Islam, Christianity, Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, and Sikhism.
- Don't forget Infohio which provides a number of wonderful reference
sources. To use Infohio at home, get the username and password from your school librarian.
Civil War Project
The following links are available to help you with Mr.
Merideth's assignment. Please review your handouts before beginning.
- American Civil War Homepage
Extensive, award-winning collection of links maintained and updated (often) by Dr. George H.
Hoemann from the University of Tennessee.
- About.com's "Civil War Menu"
Rich source of information evaluated by an actual human expert. Unfortunate pop-up ads.
- The History Channel
Use their "key word" box to search for your topic, or type "American Civil War."
- Civil War
Collection of links put together by Dakota State University.
- Selected Civil War Photographs
The Library of Congress American Memory site. Provides selected photographs, searchable by
subject.
Spanish-Speaking Countries Project
Don't forget the excellent reference sources available through Infohio.
In addition to Encyclopedia Britannica, EbscoHost can put you in touch with periodical and
newspaper sources. To use Infohio at home, get the username and password from your school librarian.
Scroll down for great websites!
- Choose a Spanish-speaking country.
- Using LRC resources placed on reserve and internet sites listed below, find facts to share about the following topics:
- Boundaries and location of country, including neighboring countries.
- Important cities, including the capital.
- Population of country compared to Ohio's population.
- Holidays and celebrations.
- Customs and religion--including family life, recreation, school, etc.
- Country exports.
- Important places to visit.
- Typical food and sample recipe.
- Create a PowerPoint presentation to share your information with the rest of the class.
Country Info
- Countries of the World
Infoplease's collection of country info. Searchable.
- Country Watch
Provides cultural, economic, political, and current news articles on the world's
countries. Includes a currency converter.
- NationMasterFascinating
graphic comparisons
of the world's countries. Links to national profiles, flags, various statistics.
Searchable.
- Portals to the World
Library of Congress provides "selective links providing
authoritative, in-depth information about the nations" of the world.
- The World Fact Book
The CIA's gathering of information about the world's countries. Includes
information on geography, people, government, and economy. Frequently updated.
Currency
Holidays
Recipes
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Language Arts (8th)--Mrs. Burkholder--2003
The Holocaust Unit
- The Holocaust History ProjectArchive of documents, photographs,
and essays regarding the Holocaust.
- The U.S. Holocaust Memorial MuseumThis museum is "America's
national institution for the documentation, study, and interpretation of Holocaust history, and serves as this country's memorial to the millions of
people murdered during the Holocaust."
- The History Channel.Search for information
by keyword.
- Rescuers from the Holocaust
Stories of the men and women who risked their lives to save Jewish friends, neighbors, and
strangers.
- The Holocaust: A Tragic
LegacyAn award-winning "ThinkQuest" entry. Although designed for high school level, there
are many research links.
- The Forgotten CampsInformation
on the lesser known concentration camps. Put together by the son of a Holocaust survivor and
an American liberator.
- The HolocaustA student-created website on
the Holocaust.
- Simon Wiesenthal CenterIncludes a vast amount of information
through its Mulimedia Learning Center collection online.
- Remembering the Holocaust
Site assembled by the son of Holocaust survivors. Contains several useful links.
The Call of the Wild Unit
Jack London
Sled Dog/Racing Information
Gold Rush in Klondike
Alaska
Alaska--Wildlife
- Alaska's
Animal Life
This Alaska Department of Fish and Game site contains many links
to Alaska's abundant animal life.
The following links are available to help you with French assignments:
Cheese
Dance
Joan of Arc
- Joan of ArcLink to article on
Joan of Arc from the Catholic Encyclopedia.
- Joan of ArcJoan of Arc link to the
Museum at Rouen.
French Recipes
Soccer
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The following links are available to help you with Mr.
Merideth's assignment. Please review any handouts before beginning.
- President Match
Confused about which candidate to support? This site asks questions
that help you see where each candidate falls on the issues that interest you.
- The American Presidency: A
Glorious BurdenThis link leads to a site provided by
the Smithonian's National Museum of American History. Click on "Hands-on Presidential Activities."
Then check out each of the activities provided.
- Check out your knowledge with these quizzes (but ignore the annoying ads!):
Endangered Species Research Project
The following links are available to help you with Mrs. Cunningham's assignment.
Please review your handouts before beginning.
Don't forget the excellent reference sources available through Infohio.
In addition to Encyclopedia Britannica, EbscoHost and SIRS Discoverer can put you in touch with periodical and
newspaper sources. To use Infohio at home, get the username and password from your school librarian.
Endangered Species Web Sources
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The Call of the Wild Unit
The following links are available to help you with Mrs. Burkholder's assignment.
Please review your handouts before beginning.
Don't forget the excellent reference sources available through Infohio.
In addition to Encyclopedia Britannica, EbscoHost can put you in touch with periodical and
newspaper sources. To use Infohio at home, get the username and password from your school librarian.
Alaska
Alaska--Wildlife
- Alaska's
Animal Life
This Alaska Department of Fish and Game site contains many links
to Alaska's abundant animal life.
Gold Rush in Klondike
Jack London
Sled Dog/Racing Information
Career Project
Follow the assignment handouts provided by Mrs. Casanova and the
PowerPoint instruction provided by Mrs. Dial.
- Career Click
This Illinois site provides information on 700 occupations. Designed to be especially helpful
to middle school and high school students looking over various career choices.
- Career VoyagesMaintained by the U.S. Department of Labor and the U.S.
Department of Education, this site lists the fastest growing occupations by state, the
educational requirements for the occupations, and salary ranges.
- Occupational Information Network
Search for occupation information and match up your own skills with occupation choices.
- Occupational Outlook Handbook
This U.S. Department of Labor site is full of up-to-date details concerning
many career fields and interests. Searchable index.
- OCISOhio Career Information System provides
much information specific to Ohio. Get the "username" and "password" from library staff.
Career Project
Use the notes taken during Mrs. Dial's website demonstrations and follow the
assignment handouts provided by Mrs. Vitrano and Mrs. Casanova. Good luck!
- Career Click
This Illinois site provides information on 700 occupations. Designed to be especially helpful
to middle school and high school students looking over various career choices.
- Career VoyagesMaintained by the U.S. Department of Labor and the U.S.
Department of Education, this site lists the fastest growing occupations by state, the
educational requirements for the occupations, and salary ranges.
- Occupational Outlook Handbook
This U.S. Department of Labor site is full of up-to-date details concerning
many career fields and interests. Searchable index.
- OCISOhio Career Information System provides
much information specific to Ohio. Get the "username" and "password" from library staff.
Culture Project
Use the notes taken during Mrs. Dial's website demonstrations to follow the
assignment handouts provided by Mrs. Vitrano.
If searching for a picture of traditional clothing for your country, you might have better luck doing
a keyword search for terms like "Albanian (or whatever your country is) traditional dress" or "Albanian
national costume."
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The following links are available to help you with Ms.
Kelly's assignment. Please review any handouts before beginning.
Don't forget the excellent reference sources available through Infohio.
In addition to Encyclopedia Britannica, EbscoHost and SIRS Discoverer can put you in touch with periodical and
newspaper sources. To use Infohio at home, get the username and password from your school librarian.
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