Grade 7 students working on the Social Studies Assignment will find a complete list of resources organized by topic.
Click on each title to see the Citation List for your topic:
Click here: NoodleTools – Step by Step Guide to open the NoodleTools Step by Step Guide. The first page explains how to login to the program. Please note the school username and password have been deleted from this page as this can be seen publicly. To view these open to the ISM website and login. Expand the “Media Center and other Online Services” heading and when you hover over the program you want you will see the username and password.
To start a new project follow page two of the guide. Screenshots have been included to assist you to follow the steps. To enter a resource into the Bibliography follow the instructions on page three.
Pages four and five have detailed instructions and examples of how to create a Notecard. The first time it seems like a lot of work, but the more you use it, the easier it will become.
Good luck with your project!
If you need more help at any time come to the MSMC and see Ms. Stewart.
I am pleased to announce that the MSMC will be showing the “City of Ember” this week at lunch time. The book by Jeanne DuPrau is the first in a series of four. The story is set in a dystopian world where the generator that provides light, heat and power to the city is failing. As citizens turn 12 years old they are given their occupation. Who can save this dying city? How will the people of Sparks survive? The movie starts at 12.45, October 17th in the MSMC.
I have just finished reading a bok called ‘Divergent’ by Veronica Roth and have been absolutely blown away. If you have enjoyed reading the Hunger Games Trilogy, The Giver Trilogy and the Declaration Trilogy, then I think this will appeal.
Divergent is set in a world with five different factions. These towns are based on personality traits/characteristics and include: honesty, bravery, selflessness, intelligence and peace. When Beatrice turns 16 she will be forced to choose where she will live. Factions are more important than family in this society.
Divergent will make you question the structure of our own society and leave you wondering where you would choose to live. I do hope there will be a sequel as I am left wanting more.
This book is available in the Middle School Media Center. Reserve your copy now!
To see a list of the most popular and new titles added to the MSMC that are great for students in Grades 7 & 8 please click here: New for 7&8. The list contains books both in series and individual titles. There are authors from many different countries and backgrounds.
There is something to suit every student’s taste, with a variety of genres, and non-fiction titles and comic books too. All items on the list are available for loan, and can be reserved if they are already on loan. Be sure to work your way through this list.
To see a list of the most popular and new titles added to the MSMC that are great for students in Grades 5 & 6 please click here: New for 5&6. The list contains books both in series and individual titles. There are authors from many different countries and backgrounds.
There is something to suit every student’s taste, with a variety of genres, and non-fiction titles and comic books too. All items on the list are available for loan, and can be reserved if they are already on loan. Be sure to work your way through this list.
Click Substance Abuse to see the list of resources available in the MSMC for the Wellness Grade 8 unit on Substance Abuse. Books cover topics such as alcohol, marijuana and drug abuse.
For instructions on how to access this lists in Destiny, see the blog entry “Opening Resource Lists.” The great benefit in visiting Destiny is that you can open your topic list and click on individual book titles to see a summary of what the resource contains.
Click Poetry to see the list of resources available in the MSMC. With over 200 titles on poetry there is something for everyone. We have books about writing your own poetry, famous poets, compilations of poetry, themed poetry books and forms of poetry! Currently Grade 5, 7 & 8 are studying poetry in English classes.
For instructions on how to access this lists in Destiny, see the blog entry “Opening Resource Lists.” The great benefit in visiting Destiny is that you can open your topic list and click on individual book titles to see a summary of what the resource contains.
Do you need to use an Online Encyclopedia? If you want to start using World Book Encyclopedia via the Portal, the guide below points out where to log in, how to start a search and many features of the program. You can also see the keywords on the side of the article to explore related articles, websites and more. You may wish to translate the articles into another language, and you can also find articles that match your reading level.
If you are using EBSCO and are not sure where to start, why not follow the step by step guide below. The guide points out where to log in, how to start a search and many features of the program. You can also learn how to reduce your search results to a manageable number. If you wish to translate the articles into another language you can do so, and you can also select articles based on your reading level, known as lexiles.
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