RESOURCES FOR STUDENTS
This section is devoted to the STUDENTS of MSJH. Please check back often for additional sites, new books, or other new tidbits of info to help you get your research on. This page will be constantly growing as I find new materials to help you research better.
EBSCO Research Databases
You should ALWAYS turn to EBSCO first. This research database has VERIFIED, FACT CHECKED research articles, newspaper articles, video clips, and images. You can email articles to yourself, and EBSCO provides the citations for you. DO NOT use your Google Account to login to EBSCO. You MUST use the username and password below.
Username: msjh
Password: Bulldogs*24
MAHOMET PUBLIC LIBRARY Research Databases
The Mahomet Public Library has access to research databases for FREE! If you have a MPL Library Card, you can access these databases at anytime--from home, school, ANYWHERE. If you do not have a MPL Library Card, you can still use these databases for free when you are at the library.
NOTE: If you are accessing these databases from OUTSIDE of the Mahomet Public Library, you will be asked to enter your library card number to gain entry to them.
Brittanica Online School Edition
A simple layout. An easy search engine. Great research results.
BBC
The British Broadcasting Company has grown itself into the world's most reliable news outlet. But, the BBC isn't just about news: You can also research at their website! Use the search box at the top right to find information on everything from breaking news to books to historical events and sports.
OLD SCHOOL RESEARCH RESOURCES
Books! They still work! You can open them, and you can find information about important people, places, and things. In the library you can find the Research Resources next to my desk. Don't be shy: Come in, and I'll show you how to use them wisely. But, be careful: Books are your greatest research weapon you could ever have. You never know what you'll find.
EBSCO Research Databases
You should ALWAYS turn to EBSCO first. This research database has VERIFIED, FACT CHECKED research articles, newspaper articles, video clips, and images. You can email articles to yourself, and EBSCO provides the citations for you. DO NOT use your Google Account to login to EBSCO. You MUST use the username and password below.
Username: msjh
Password: Bulldogs*24
MAHOMET PUBLIC LIBRARY Research Databases
The Mahomet Public Library has access to research databases for FREE! If you have a MPL Library Card, you can access these databases at anytime--from home, school, ANYWHERE. If you do not have a MPL Library Card, you can still use these databases for free when you are at the library.
NOTE: If you are accessing these databases from OUTSIDE of the Mahomet Public Library, you will be asked to enter your library card number to gain entry to them.
Brittanica Online School Edition
A simple layout. An easy search engine. Great research results.
BBC
The British Broadcasting Company has grown itself into the world's most reliable news outlet. But, the BBC isn't just about news: You can also research at their website! Use the search box at the top right to find information on everything from breaking news to books to historical events and sports.
OLD SCHOOL RESEARCH RESOURCES
Books! They still work! You can open them, and you can find information about important people, places, and things. In the library you can find the Research Resources next to my desk. Don't be shy: Come in, and I'll show you how to use them wisely. But, be careful: Books are your greatest research weapon you could ever have. You never know what you'll find.
6th Grade REsources
HOMINID PRESENTATION: TUREK & CRAWFORD
Here are some awesome sites to help you with your research on your upcoming Hominid Presentation. I will always tell you to use Wikipedia as a last resort. Turn to these trusted and reliable resources first!
Smithsonian Institute: What Does It Mean to be Human?
The Smithsonian Institute offers some of the most in depth and detailed information on human origins around. Please check out this worthy resource. WARNING: There is A LOT of information, links, videos to watch, and other fun things to see and explore on this site. You might want to give yourself a time limit when first examining this site.
Here are the SI sites for each hominid category:
Smithsonian Institute: Australopithecus afarensis
Smithsonian Institute: Homo habilis
Smithsonian Institute: Homo erectus
Smithsonian Institute: Home neanderthalensis
Smithsonian Institute: Homo sapiens
Smithsonian Institute: Homo heidelburgensis
Origins of Humankind
This great website has an easy search bar in the upper right hand corner. Enter in your hominid name, and you will be directed to several articles about that hominid. You'll usually want to choose the FIRST return result, since it will have a definition and basic information about your hominid.
BBC Science & Nature: Prehistoric Life
BBC is one of THE BEST and MOST TRUSTWORTHY news sources in the world. You will find pictures of skulls of each hominid group, and you will click on that skull to find out more information on your category. You will find so much useful information, but make sure you put it in your own words!
NOVA: Becoming Human
This might go a bit above and beyond your typical research, but if you're truly interested in human development and the process behind it, this extracurricular viewing is for you. The coolest part about this TV documentary series is listening to the scientists come up with hypostheses about our earliest ancestors and then trying to prove these hypotheses. There is information on the site about Homo neanderthalensis and Australopithecus afarensis, as well as other hominids, but this site will really feed your desire to learn even more than what you've been asked to research. NOVA never makes a boring documentary, either, so if you have some spare time, give this site a go. The best part? Each episode of the three-part documentary is available for free viewing.
Becoming Human: Episode 1
Becoming Human: Episode 2
Becoming Human: Episode 3
6TH gRADE KING TUT DEATH CERTIFICATE
If you're a 6th grader, your ELA teachers have found reliable websites for you to use, so you don't need to do a messy Google Search. If you use these reliable websites, along with some help from the EBSCO Research Databases, you'll be able to create your King Tut Death Certificate in a jiffy!
History Channel
National Geographic
Scholastic
NBC News
Nature
Kingtutone
History Channel
National Geographic
Scholastic
NBC News
Nature
Kingtutone
MIDDLE AGES RESEARCH PRESENTATION: CRAWFORD & TUREK
Bubonic plague! Death! Dying! Serfs! Castles! The Crusades! Oh, what FUN the Middle Ages were! Click on the RELIABLE links below to find information for your research project. Several of the links include engaging and informative videos. Please take time to watch those, too, because they will enhance and enrich your understanding.
Ducksters for Research -- A fun fact-filled history portal for all your research needs. You will find a lot of good, start-up, basic information at this website.
History: The Middle Ages -- You will not get better medieval history than the info you can get from the BBC. The information is PLENTIFUL, with LOTS OF WORDS, but the images are there, too. Please give this site a chance, even if you do have to do a lot of reading here. It will give you everything you need and more!
Middle Ages -- Hosted by history.com, this page is full of easy to understand information, videos, and has major topics of the Middle Ages clearly highlighted.
Encyclopedia Brittanica Middle Ages -- A brief introduction to the Middle Ages complete with links within the article for further research.
Medieval Life and Times -- An in-depth resource for information on Medieval history, topics, and events. This site has SO MUCH information! It is maintained by a British researcher of Medieval Times.
Timemaps: Medieval Europe -- This site includes maps and photographs of the places in Medieval Europe. It has good information, with the only downside being you have to scroll down for new topics. (The topics are in BOLD PRINT, but not linked throughout the article.) At the very bottom of the page, and the end of your scrolling, there are a few links to further your medieval reading.
FOR FUN!
Hand On History: The Normans -- From the BBC comes a bunch of fun games and activities you can do concerning the Middle Ages, including: Medieval Feasting, Castle Activities, and Fiction & Non-Fiction Reading Lists on the subject.
The Cable Guy -- See medieval times recreated oh-so-accurately in this clip from the 1996 film starring Jim Carrey and Matthew Broderick.
A Knight's Tale (trailer) -- Watch the trailer for this awesome 2001 film that electrified audiences with medieval fight scenes, wicked sweet music, dance scenes, and a little romance to boot. After watching the trailer, you'll definitely want to see the film!
Ducksters for Research -- A fun fact-filled history portal for all your research needs. You will find a lot of good, start-up, basic information at this website.
History: The Middle Ages -- You will not get better medieval history than the info you can get from the BBC. The information is PLENTIFUL, with LOTS OF WORDS, but the images are there, too. Please give this site a chance, even if you do have to do a lot of reading here. It will give you everything you need and more!
Middle Ages -- Hosted by history.com, this page is full of easy to understand information, videos, and has major topics of the Middle Ages clearly highlighted.
Encyclopedia Brittanica Middle Ages -- A brief introduction to the Middle Ages complete with links within the article for further research.
Medieval Life and Times -- An in-depth resource for information on Medieval history, topics, and events. This site has SO MUCH information! It is maintained by a British researcher of Medieval Times.
Timemaps: Medieval Europe -- This site includes maps and photographs of the places in Medieval Europe. It has good information, with the only downside being you have to scroll down for new topics. (The topics are in BOLD PRINT, but not linked throughout the article.) At the very bottom of the page, and the end of your scrolling, there are a few links to further your medieval reading.
FOR FUN!
Hand On History: The Normans -- From the BBC comes a bunch of fun games and activities you can do concerning the Middle Ages, including: Medieval Feasting, Castle Activities, and Fiction & Non-Fiction Reading Lists on the subject.
The Cable Guy -- See medieval times recreated oh-so-accurately in this clip from the 1996 film starring Jim Carrey and Matthew Broderick.
A Knight's Tale (trailer) -- Watch the trailer for this awesome 2001 film that electrified audiences with medieval fight scenes, wicked sweet music, dance scenes, and a little romance to boot. After watching the trailer, you'll definitely want to see the film!
STORMS PROJECT: CRAWFORD, SHOEMAKER, & SMITH
Storm Supercell, Nebraska, Mike Hollingsford, http://stormandsky.com/
SITES FOR YOUR STORMS RESEARCH
Here is a starting list of reliable web resources you can use for your storms research.
National Geographic Storm Information
Thunderstorm with Lightning
Tornado
Hurricane
Flood
Blizzard
Dust Storm
Derecho
(There was no NatGeo information on Ice Storms.)
Weather.gov--National Weather Service
This is widely regarded as one of the best online hubs for weather updates and reporting. Here you can find detailed regional forecasts and more.
NOAA--National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
I am not going to give you specific links to each topic at the NOAA website, BUT if you use their search box in the upper right hand corner you will be able to find a wealth of information on thunderstorms, tornadoes, hurricanes, lightening, and other major storms.
NOAA: Severe Storms
As I said, I won't give you links to each topic, but I'll give you ONE NOAA link to their info page on severe storms. It has general and specific info, but make sure you are finding the appropriate research for your topic.
Fact Monster: Weather
Search through the list of different types of weather for info on thunderstorms (even superstorms), hurricanes (Yes! you can find past hurricane names), and lightning (including number of deaths due to lightning strikes). Information on climate and specific hurricanes is also available.
Fact Monster: Natural Disasters
Want to research tornadoes on Fact Monster? Well, you'll need to use the Natural Disasters subtopic. Here there is also an info link made specifically for U.S. tornadoes.
Weather Whiz Kids
A site created by a meteorologist designed specifically to help younger kids do research on storm topics. Use the WEATHER drop-down menu to find easy to read and easy to understand information about the different types of storms. (NOTE: If you're looking for info on lightning, look under THUNDERSTORMS in the drop-down menu.)
National Geographic: Natural Disasters
Stunning photography is coupled with useful storm information on the National Geographic official website. NOTE: The only downside is there is not a specific entry for thunderstorms. (But there is one for lightning.)
Ten Most Destructive Storms
A rundown of some of the most historical and destructive storms in world history. Before getting into the storm rundown, there's a short introduction of storm terminology.
Hurricanes in History
A detailed list from NOAA of the deadliest hurricanes in our world's history.
FOR FUN!
Here are some awesome websites you can visit to see photos taken by storm chasers or other videos that will make you marvel even further at the wonder and power of storms.
How a Forecast is Made
A short, five minute film made by NOAA documenting the prediction and refinement of a severe storm system in Mobile, Alabama.
Storm and Sky
Mike Hollingsford makes a living out of chasing storms. This Nebraska native has some truly stunning storm photography on his blog.
Twister Movie Trailer
The epic natural disaster movie, Twister, celebrates its 20th anniversary this summer. Watch the trailer, and then see if your parents will let you rent or stream the movie! (It does include two Academy Award winners in its cast and is produced by the studio of Oscar winning director, Steven Spielberg, so it definitely has merit.)
U.S. Severe Weather Map
Curious to see if a severe storm is on the horizon? Check in with this map courtesy of website Weather Underground. Especially good to have handy during Tornado Season!
END OF YEAR GROUP ANCIENT CIVILIZATIONS RESEARCH: TUREK & CRAWFORD
Ducksters.com
You know it. You love it. DUCKSTERS for all of your history needs!!!
Aztec
Ghana
Inca
Kingdom of Kush
Maya
Persians
Vikings
Kids Past: World History
An easy to search VISUAL menu helps you find the subject you're researching quickly!
Ancient History Encyclopedia
A WEALTH of knowledge on ancient kingdoms and civilizations. Click your topic below, OR go to the Ancient History Encyclopedia front page (link above) if you want to do some more specific searching on your own.
The Kingdom of Kush
Ghana
Aztec Civilization
Inca Civilization
Maya Civilization
The Vikings
Persia Timeline
Wikipedia
Okay. OKAY. It's the end of the year. IF you want to use Wikipedia this time for your ancient kingdom research, it actually has some pretty great info (the librarian said begrudgingly). NOTE: These articles tend to be longer and more detailed than the ones you'll find on Ancient History Encyclopedia.
Kingdom of Kush
Ancient Ghana
Aztecs
Inca Empire
Maya Civilization
Vikings
Persian Empire
Ducksters.com
You know it. You love it. DUCKSTERS for all of your history needs!!!
Aztec
Ghana
Inca
Kingdom of Kush
Maya
Persians
Vikings
Kids Past: World History
An easy to search VISUAL menu helps you find the subject you're researching quickly!
Ancient History Encyclopedia
A WEALTH of knowledge on ancient kingdoms and civilizations. Click your topic below, OR go to the Ancient History Encyclopedia front page (link above) if you want to do some more specific searching on your own.
The Kingdom of Kush
Ghana
Aztec Civilization
Inca Civilization
Maya Civilization
The Vikings
Persia Timeline
Wikipedia
Okay. OKAY. It's the end of the year. IF you want to use Wikipedia this time for your ancient kingdom research, it actually has some pretty great info (the librarian said begrudgingly). NOTE: These articles tend to be longer and more detailed than the ones you'll find on Ancient History Encyclopedia.
Kingdom of Kush
Ancient Ghana
Aztecs
Inca Empire
Maya Civilization
Vikings
Persian Empire
HISTORICAL BIOGRAPHIES: TUREK & CRAWFORD
Wanna be someone else?...Or at least do some research to pretend to be someone else? Well, check out some of these top notch sites I have for you below!
Brittanica.com
This FREE online encyclopedia is one more source to go to for your research. Full of reliable, easy to read articles, it's one of the top choices for dependable research.
Ducksters.com
Ducksters is BACK! Not only did this site have great information for your Medieval Times research project, but it also has biographical information on some of history's greats. The fastest way to find out if Ducksters has info on your historical character is to search his/her name in the search box in the UPPER RIGHT HAND CORNER.
Biography.com
Biography.com is another great place to start for information on important people in history. The reading level is a bit higher than Ducksters, but I believe it is still suited to your reading levels in 6th grade. It also has pictures and videos for some of the figures you'll be researching. Add your person's name to the search box underneath the four big pictures on the front page. (These rotate daily and feature some of history's most influential people.)
History.com
This is a great source for a wide variety of historical icons as well. Great images and information are available for your subjects. The search box is--once again--the place to be to enter your figure's name to get information.
Brittanica.com
This FREE online encyclopedia is one more source to go to for your research. Full of reliable, easy to read articles, it's one of the top choices for dependable research.
Ducksters.com
Ducksters is BACK! Not only did this site have great information for your Medieval Times research project, but it also has biographical information on some of history's greats. The fastest way to find out if Ducksters has info on your historical character is to search his/her name in the search box in the UPPER RIGHT HAND CORNER.
Biography.com
Biography.com is another great place to start for information on important people in history. The reading level is a bit higher than Ducksters, but I believe it is still suited to your reading levels in 6th grade. It also has pictures and videos for some of the figures you'll be researching. Add your person's name to the search box underneath the four big pictures on the front page. (These rotate daily and feature some of history's most influential people.)
History.com
This is a great source for a wide variety of historical icons as well. Great images and information are available for your subjects. The search box is--once again--the place to be to enter your figure's name to get information.
7TH GRADE RESOURCES
POETRY PROJECT & CAFE
Poems for Kids
Don't be discouraged by the term "kids." This site has amazing poems transcribed in full text, and several are read by the authors.
Poem a Day
Sign up to have the Poem a Day sent to you, or just click here and read it while you are working on your Poetry Project!
The Writer's Almanac Archive
The Writer's Almanac ran on PBS radio stations across the country from 1993-2017. Everyday, author and performer Garrison Keillor would read a short biography of an author and then read a poem. On the archive site, you can access almost every recording from the entire series. The last Writer's Almanac aired on November 29, 2017, my 15 wedding anniversary to my husband. Although it was a happy day for our anniversary, it was a sad day for the end of this program, which was one of my all-time favorites.
Poems for Kids
Don't be discouraged by the term "kids." This site has amazing poems transcribed in full text, and several are read by the authors.
Poem a Day
Sign up to have the Poem a Day sent to you, or just click here and read it while you are working on your Poetry Project!
The Writer's Almanac Archive
The Writer's Almanac ran on PBS radio stations across the country from 1993-2017. Everyday, author and performer Garrison Keillor would read a short biography of an author and then read a poem. On the archive site, you can access almost every recording from the entire series. The last Writer's Almanac aired on November 29, 2017, my 15 wedding anniversary to my husband. Although it was a happy day for our anniversary, it was a sad day for the end of this program, which was one of my all-time favorites.
AMERICAN REVOLUTIONARY WAR TIMELINE PROJECT: BACK
Below you will find some helpful websites for your American Revolutionary War Timeline project. These sources are not the only ones out there! However the list I have compiled does include reliable, trustworthy websites.
LIBERTY! The American Revolution
This PBS documentary series highlighted important events from the American Revolution in dramatic reenactments. Check out the section on Chronicle of the Revolution for specific years during the war.
The Price of Freedom: Americans at War
Speaking of timelines...This site created by the Smithsonian Institute is set up as a timeline of all of the wars the United States have taken part in. The American Revolution is presented as the War for Independence on the timeline, so make sure you click the correct link.
The American Revolution
This site, created by the History Channel, includes videos, leaders/founding fathers, events, photos, and a "Dig Deeper" section. This site is chock full of information that will make your project in-depth and interesting.
The American Revolution: The Glorious Cause for American Independence
This is an in-depth site, created by an amateur historian. It includes timelines, battles, events, people, and so much more. Under the ABOUT section, the author of the site includes information on how you can reference this website. Even though he is an amateur historian, I feel his research is accurate, and he is presenting information on a topic he truly loves.
The American Revolution at Britannica Online
An encyclopedia resource for your research. Within the article many links are included to other Britannica articles on events from the American Revolution.
Below you will find some helpful websites for your American Revolutionary War Timeline project. These sources are not the only ones out there! However the list I have compiled does include reliable, trustworthy websites.
LIBERTY! The American Revolution
This PBS documentary series highlighted important events from the American Revolution in dramatic reenactments. Check out the section on Chronicle of the Revolution for specific years during the war.
The Price of Freedom: Americans at War
Speaking of timelines...This site created by the Smithsonian Institute is set up as a timeline of all of the wars the United States have taken part in. The American Revolution is presented as the War for Independence on the timeline, so make sure you click the correct link.
The American Revolution
This site, created by the History Channel, includes videos, leaders/founding fathers, events, photos, and a "Dig Deeper" section. This site is chock full of information that will make your project in-depth and interesting.
The American Revolution: The Glorious Cause for American Independence
This is an in-depth site, created by an amateur historian. It includes timelines, battles, events, people, and so much more. Under the ABOUT section, the author of the site includes information on how you can reference this website. Even though he is an amateur historian, I feel his research is accurate, and he is presenting information on a topic he truly loves.
The American Revolution at Britannica Online
An encyclopedia resource for your research. Within the article many links are included to other Britannica articles on events from the American Revolution.
NATIVE AMERICAN TRIBE PROJECT: BACK & LIETZ
You will find several books about Native American tribes in the library to help you acquire your print resources. Below you will find several RELIABLE links when doing your online research.
NOTE: When you are searching for your information on the internet, you will need to be careful. For example, if you search "native american living conditions," you will receive hits for information on Native American living conditions FOR TODAY. Be careful that you are finding the CORRECT TIME PERIOD for your research.
OVERVIEWS--These are good places to start your research, but please make sure you have more than one source for your project.
Wikipedia.org -- At this site, you will need to type in your tribe in the search box. Wikipedia really does have good information on each of the tribes you are researching, and there is A LOT of info on each tribe, too.
Federally Recognized Native American Tribes -- Wikipedia provides you with an alphabetical listing of the federally recognized tribes of North America.
Native American Tribe List -- An alphabetical listing of the tribes of North America.
Smithsonian Institute's National Museum of the American Indian -- An outstanding site with a wealth of information about Native American tribes. You can search by your specific tribe in the search box that is located in the upper right-hand corner of the front page.
UIUC Native American LibGuide: Image Database -- There are many websites here which you can search for beautiful images to study and enhance your understanding of Native American tribal life.
GEOGRAPHY & CLIMATE
Native American Climate and Geography -- A short YouTube video showing how geography and climate impacted Native American tribes. The video is based on a presentation by a high school teacher in Houston, Texas. Check out the resources at the end of the presentation for more research options!
NATURAL RESOURCES
American Indians and Their Environment -- This is actually a teacher's lesson about the environment of tribal Native Americans, but it gives an overview of their environment and has links to primary source images.
ARTIFACTS
Smithsonian Institute: Objects Collections -- Get brief overviews of items that Native American tribes may have used in their everyday life.
Smithsonian Institute's Infinity of Nations: Object Gallery -- Explore artifacts gathered from Native American Nations around North America.
SHELTER
Native American Homes -- This site gives you information on a variety of Native American homes and how they were constructed.
Ancient Native American Homes -- This YouTube video gives you a glimpse inside Native American homes that have been recreated based on research of Native American tribal homes. It's an amazing look into what homes of the United States' native peoples could have looked like.
LANGUAGES
We Shall Remain: Language Overview -- An overview of several Native American languages from the PBS documentary We Shall Remain. This link includes information on the Cherokee, Nipmuc, and Shawnee languages, as well as links to other articles about Native American languages.
DAILY LIFE
BBC Bitesize: Native Americans -- A bite-sized summary of the lifestyle of Native Americans presented by the world's most reliable news source, the BBC.
EXTRA BONUS INFORMATION
Play the game Infinity of Nations: Culture Quest, presented by the Smithsonian Institute. You will gain extra knowledge about the tribes of North America and earn a badge every time you learn about a new tribe.
Watch clips from the PBS documentary We Shall Remain. Several clips can be found at the bottom of the page. Just click and watch!
PBS is one of the best and most reliable producer of television documentaries in the world. Check out their plethora of Native American Films and Clips to get a better understanding of Native American tribes.
NOTE: When you are searching for your information on the internet, you will need to be careful. For example, if you search "native american living conditions," you will receive hits for information on Native American living conditions FOR TODAY. Be careful that you are finding the CORRECT TIME PERIOD for your research.
OVERVIEWS--These are good places to start your research, but please make sure you have more than one source for your project.
Wikipedia.org -- At this site, you will need to type in your tribe in the search box. Wikipedia really does have good information on each of the tribes you are researching, and there is A LOT of info on each tribe, too.
Federally Recognized Native American Tribes -- Wikipedia provides you with an alphabetical listing of the federally recognized tribes of North America.
Native American Tribe List -- An alphabetical listing of the tribes of North America.
Smithsonian Institute's National Museum of the American Indian -- An outstanding site with a wealth of information about Native American tribes. You can search by your specific tribe in the search box that is located in the upper right-hand corner of the front page.
UIUC Native American LibGuide: Image Database -- There are many websites here which you can search for beautiful images to study and enhance your understanding of Native American tribal life.
GEOGRAPHY & CLIMATE
Native American Climate and Geography -- A short YouTube video showing how geography and climate impacted Native American tribes. The video is based on a presentation by a high school teacher in Houston, Texas. Check out the resources at the end of the presentation for more research options!
NATURAL RESOURCES
American Indians and Their Environment -- This is actually a teacher's lesson about the environment of tribal Native Americans, but it gives an overview of their environment and has links to primary source images.
ARTIFACTS
Smithsonian Institute: Objects Collections -- Get brief overviews of items that Native American tribes may have used in their everyday life.
Smithsonian Institute's Infinity of Nations: Object Gallery -- Explore artifacts gathered from Native American Nations around North America.
SHELTER
Native American Homes -- This site gives you information on a variety of Native American homes and how they were constructed.
Ancient Native American Homes -- This YouTube video gives you a glimpse inside Native American homes that have been recreated based on research of Native American tribal homes. It's an amazing look into what homes of the United States' native peoples could have looked like.
LANGUAGES
We Shall Remain: Language Overview -- An overview of several Native American languages from the PBS documentary We Shall Remain. This link includes information on the Cherokee, Nipmuc, and Shawnee languages, as well as links to other articles about Native American languages.
DAILY LIFE
BBC Bitesize: Native Americans -- A bite-sized summary of the lifestyle of Native Americans presented by the world's most reliable news source, the BBC.
EXTRA BONUS INFORMATION
Play the game Infinity of Nations: Culture Quest, presented by the Smithsonian Institute. You will gain extra knowledge about the tribes of North America and earn a badge every time you learn about a new tribe.
Watch clips from the PBS documentary We Shall Remain. Several clips can be found at the bottom of the page. Just click and watch!
PBS is one of the best and most reliable producer of television documentaries in the world. Check out their plethora of Native American Films and Clips to get a better understanding of Native American tribes.
RESEARCH PAPER: BENNETT, RINGO, & SIZER
A Prominent U.S. Event: An Examination of Its Causes or Effects
A Prominent U.S. Event: An Examination of Its Causes or Effects
ONLINE DATABASES
Gale Virtual Reference eBooks (GVRL) -- Includes more than 500 reference titles in full text. Within this site, you'll find three different databases for possible use: Gale Virtual Reference Library, Opposing Viewpoints in Context, and Student Resources in Context.
FREE ONLINE INTERNET SOURCES
Encyclopedia Brittanica Online -- One of the best and most reliable free online encyclopedias out there.
The Smithsonian Institute -- One of America's most revered houses of research with credible links to past and present exhibits.
Wikipedia -- Wikipedia has come a long way, baby, but you still need to be careful when checking for article reliability. (Don't forget to use the SPAT Method!)
EXTRA RESEARCH INFO
Citation Machine -- To help you with all of your citation needs!
SPAT Method -- A link to the form you need to evaluate websites used for research.
Gale Virtual Reference eBooks (GVRL) -- Includes more than 500 reference titles in full text. Within this site, you'll find three different databases for possible use: Gale Virtual Reference Library, Opposing Viewpoints in Context, and Student Resources in Context.
- If at school, login ID = bulldogs
- If at home, login ID = remote
FREE ONLINE INTERNET SOURCES
Encyclopedia Brittanica Online -- One of the best and most reliable free online encyclopedias out there.
The Smithsonian Institute -- One of America's most revered houses of research with credible links to past and present exhibits.
Wikipedia -- Wikipedia has come a long way, baby, but you still need to be careful when checking for article reliability. (Don't forget to use the SPAT Method!)
EXTRA RESEARCH INFO
Citation Machine -- To help you with all of your citation needs!
SPAT Method -- A link to the form you need to evaluate websites used for research.
8TH GRADE RESOURCES
NATIONAL PARKS RESEARCH PROJECT: HALFAR
There are so many online resources available for National Parks Research! I have listed a few below, so you don't get overwhelmed with all of the resources you might find in a Google search. Yes, Google CAN be your friend, but it can also give you so much resources that you don't know where to start. Check out one of the links below before diving into the (almost) limitless possibilities Google will give you.
The National Parks: America's Best Idea
This is the official site for an amazing PBS documentary on the history of our national parks. It goes into detail about the formation of the National Parks system, Teddy Roosevelt's influence on them, and it has wonderful video clips and historical photos to go with it. I'm such a nerd I go to this site even when I don't have to!
The National Parks: Park Profiles
This specific section from the PBS documentary site I listed above has a profile and beautiful photos of each national park. Top notch stuff!
National Park Service
This official government resource for the national parks has a wealth of information. You can search by park to find info on the park you've been assigned, web cams that are placed at some of the national parks, and of course, more gorgeous photos of our national parks.
National Park Service: Plan Your Adventure
Get extra information for your project by pretending to plan your own trip to a national park. This section of the NPS website lets you search by state for your park, and then you can also learn about archaeology travel and heritage areas.
Here is a short list of other sites you can try. Be careful, though: these are .com sites, which are run off of advertiser's money. Not all of the information can be reliable, but you can still find some glorious photos and short summaries of the national parks
National Parks at National Geographic
Fodor's Travel: Visit the National Parks
Mapquest National Parks
There are so many online resources available for National Parks Research! I have listed a few below, so you don't get overwhelmed with all of the resources you might find in a Google search. Yes, Google CAN be your friend, but it can also give you so much resources that you don't know where to start. Check out one of the links below before diving into the (almost) limitless possibilities Google will give you.
The National Parks: America's Best Idea
This is the official site for an amazing PBS documentary on the history of our national parks. It goes into detail about the formation of the National Parks system, Teddy Roosevelt's influence on them, and it has wonderful video clips and historical photos to go with it. I'm such a nerd I go to this site even when I don't have to!
The National Parks: Park Profiles
This specific section from the PBS documentary site I listed above has a profile and beautiful photos of each national park. Top notch stuff!
National Park Service
This official government resource for the national parks has a wealth of information. You can search by park to find info on the park you've been assigned, web cams that are placed at some of the national parks, and of course, more gorgeous photos of our national parks.
National Park Service: Plan Your Adventure
Get extra information for your project by pretending to plan your own trip to a national park. This section of the NPS website lets you search by state for your park, and then you can also learn about archaeology travel and heritage areas.
Here is a short list of other sites you can try. Be careful, though: these are .com sites, which are run off of advertiser's money. Not all of the information can be reliable, but you can still find some glorious photos and short summaries of the national parks
National Parks at National Geographic
Fodor's Travel: Visit the National Parks
Mapquest National Parks
HEALTH RESOURCES
MENTAL HEALTH RESEARCH LINKS
There are several sites you can start your research with when compiling information on mental health topics. A few of them will be listed here, and then there are more specific links below for the disorders you will be researching for your project.
Mentalhealth.gov -- This website is sponsored by the US Department of Health and Human Services. It also offers a special link just for teens to talk and learn about their mental health (OK2TALK).
National Alliance on Mental Health (NAMI) -- With this organization's website, you can search for your mental health issue, and with most issues, you have the option of reading about how the issue can affect children and how it can affect adults. The search link is in the upper right hand corner.
Here is a list of resources for each specific mental health topic you may have been assigned. Each link leads you to the information provided by Mentalhealth.gov. NOTE: These are not teen-specific facts, just general facts.
ADD/ADHD
Anxiety Disorders
Bipolar Disorder
Depression
Eating Disorders
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Panic Disorder
Personality Disorders
Phobias
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Schizophrenia
There are several sites you can start your research with when compiling information on mental health topics. A few of them will be listed here, and then there are more specific links below for the disorders you will be researching for your project.
Mentalhealth.gov -- This website is sponsored by the US Department of Health and Human Services. It also offers a special link just for teens to talk and learn about their mental health (OK2TALK).
National Alliance on Mental Health (NAMI) -- With this organization's website, you can search for your mental health issue, and with most issues, you have the option of reading about how the issue can affect children and how it can affect adults. The search link is in the upper right hand corner.
Here is a list of resources for each specific mental health topic you may have been assigned. Each link leads you to the information provided by Mentalhealth.gov. NOTE: These are not teen-specific facts, just general facts.
ADD/ADHD
Anxiety Disorders
Bipolar Disorder
Depression
Eating Disorders
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Panic Disorder
Personality Disorders
Phobias
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Schizophrenia
ESSENTIALS RESOURCES
COMICS & GRAPHIC NOVELS--KELLY (8th GRADE ART)
Below are several links to videos about the evolution of comics/graphic novels and some of their finest superheroes. To be honest, this won't help much with your actual project, but they are sure fun and interesting to watch!
Carol Tilley: Comic Book Crusader -- Watch the entire documentary about Carol Tilley and that comic bogeyman, Fredric Wertham. We watched a small clip in class, and it really is very good! (It's only 22 minutes, so give it a shot!
Variant Comics YouTube Page -- Loads of great videos, including History Of's, Superhero Face Off's, and comic reviews.
The History of Comics
The Evolution of Superman in Television and Film
The Evolution of Batman in Television and Film
Honest Trailer for Superman ('78)
Honest Trailer for Batman ('89)
Below are several links to videos about the evolution of comics/graphic novels and some of their finest superheroes. To be honest, this won't help much with your actual project, but they are sure fun and interesting to watch!
Carol Tilley: Comic Book Crusader -- Watch the entire documentary about Carol Tilley and that comic bogeyman, Fredric Wertham. We watched a small clip in class, and it really is very good! (It's only 22 minutes, so give it a shot!
Variant Comics YouTube Page -- Loads of great videos, including History Of's, Superhero Face Off's, and comic reviews.
The History of Comics
The Evolution of Superman in Television and Film
The Evolution of Batman in Television and Film
Honest Trailer for Superman ('78)
Honest Trailer for Batman ('89)
POP ART vs. PROPAGANDA--KELLY (7th GRADE ART)
Here are several links to help you get a better grip on Pop Art and Propaganda Art. These two modern art forms are exciting, compelling, intriguing, and extremely fun to look at and study. There really is a story behind every artist and every piece of art.
POP ART
What is Pop Art? --Tate Kids (Tate Britain)
a guide to POP ART (Art Gallery of NSW)
Alan Cumming on Pop Art --Unlock Art (Tate Britain)
The Case for Andy Warhol
Pop Artist Roy Lichenstein (CBS)
The Museum of Ice Cream (Bryan Yu VLOG Entry)
PROPAGANDA
50 Powerful Examples of Propaganda
51 Powerful Propaganda Posters and the People Behind Them
What is Propaganda (History Illustrated)
Testimonial Propaganda--Pepsi Generation (1985 commercial with Michael Jackson)
Bandwagon Propaganda--Old Navy Back to School Sale! (2015 commercial with Julia Louis-Dreyfuss)
Name Calling Propaganda--Burger King vs. McDonald's (vintage commercial)
Card Stacking Propaganda--Aaron Burr/Got Milk? (1993 commercial)
Here are several links to help you get a better grip on Pop Art and Propaganda Art. These two modern art forms are exciting, compelling, intriguing, and extremely fun to look at and study. There really is a story behind every artist and every piece of art.
POP ART
What is Pop Art? --Tate Kids (Tate Britain)
a guide to POP ART (Art Gallery of NSW)
Alan Cumming on Pop Art --Unlock Art (Tate Britain)
The Case for Andy Warhol
Pop Artist Roy Lichenstein (CBS)
The Museum of Ice Cream (Bryan Yu VLOG Entry)
PROPAGANDA
50 Powerful Examples of Propaganda
51 Powerful Propaganda Posters and the People Behind Them
What is Propaganda (History Illustrated)
Testimonial Propaganda--Pepsi Generation (1985 commercial with Michael Jackson)
Bandwagon Propaganda--Old Navy Back to School Sale! (2015 commercial with Julia Louis-Dreyfuss)
Name Calling Propaganda--Burger King vs. McDonald's (vintage commercial)
Card Stacking Propaganda--Aaron Burr/Got Milk? (1993 commercial)
INFOGRAPHICS--KELLY (6th GRADE ART)
Want to mix art AND information? Create an infographic! Infographics are fun to look at, study, and create. And, you can create an infographic for practically anything! (SEE LEFT: An infographic about Justin Timberlake's hair.) While in 6th grade Art, we will look at the history of infographics, and then you'll get to pick your own topic to create an infographic for. I can't wait to see yours!
While you wait to create, check out some of these awesome sites below. NOTE: If you want to use Canva or Piktochart to create your own digital infographic, you MUST have a parent's permission.
CREATE YOUR OWN INFOGRAPHICS
Canva
Piktochart
LOOK AT COOL INFOGRAPHICS (and get ideas for how you'll design yours)
KidsDiscover Infographics
A Global Guide to Airplane Food
10 Places to See Before They're Gone
Solar System Infographics
Ice Cream: America's Favorite Treat
Want to mix art AND information? Create an infographic! Infographics are fun to look at, study, and create. And, you can create an infographic for practically anything! (SEE LEFT: An infographic about Justin Timberlake's hair.) While in 6th grade Art, we will look at the history of infographics, and then you'll get to pick your own topic to create an infographic for. I can't wait to see yours!
While you wait to create, check out some of these awesome sites below. NOTE: If you want to use Canva or Piktochart to create your own digital infographic, you MUST have a parent's permission.
CREATE YOUR OWN INFOGRAPHICS
Canva
Piktochart
LOOK AT COOL INFOGRAPHICS (and get ideas for how you'll design yours)
KidsDiscover Infographics
A Global Guide to Airplane Food
10 Places to See Before They're Gone
Solar System Infographics
Ice Cream: America's Favorite Treat