When I ask my 8th graders about making a difference in the world, I get very different answers between September and April. We require our 8th graders to delve into an intensive year-long project that focuses on a person or organization that has made a positive difference in the world. This gives the students flexibility [...]
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So, what makes a difference?
April 21, 2010 · 7 Comments · innovative teaching, make a difference
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Types of Resources Update
December 13, 2008 · No Comments · Uncategorized
Please note that the new types of resources can be located here . Since you are doing 50 facts, the sources have been adjusted accordingly.
worldbook online
November 17, 2008 · No Comments · make a difference
Worldbook online is a great resource available to you. username: mshome1password: monty
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Library of Congress
November 15, 2008 · No Comments · Uncategorized
Internet Public Library
November 15, 2008 · No Comments · Uncategorized
The picture above will take you to the Internet Public Library where you can have access to thousands of resources. If you need help from a librarian, you can ask an IPL librarian for help!
Tags:ask an IPL librarian·internet public library·IPL·research
What Wikipedia is Good For
November 15, 2008 · No Comments · Uncategorized
Although wikipedia cannot be used as one of your works cited, it is great for finding resources about your topic. Simply type in your topic and scroll down to the bottom of the wikipedia entry. There, you will find notes, references, external links, and works online.
Encyclopedia Online
November 15, 2008 · No Comments · Uncategorized
Verified facts, information, and biographies from trusted sources HighBeam Encyclopedia gives you credible answers from published reference works – all in one place: 49 encyclopedias from sources like Oxford University Press, Britannica, and Columbia University Press 73 dictionaries and thesauruses with definitions, synonyms, pronunciation keys, word origins, and abbreviations
Technology Meets Bibliography
November 15, 2008 · No Comments · Uncategorized
Click the easy bib logo above to create your own free easy bib account. You will be able to keep your bibliography online, upload it to a word document, and have it already alphabetized and in correct mla format. You’ll also be able to add annotations. )
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