Students are directed to the most useful information sources for their individual topics. Instruction is provided on features of Wheeler Library's general research databases and MLA format.
Library Resources: WheelerLibrary.com
Project Instructions: Senior Project Forms and Documents
Student Work: Linguistics
Eleventh Grade - American Literature ePortfolio
Students showcase their writing in an online portfolio. Technical instruction is provided on the use of Google Sites and Google Docs. Students identify the Common Core State Standards and resources used to develop portfolio artifacts. Library Resources: ePortfolio Instructions
Project Instructions: Grading Rubric
Tenth Grade - Role of Government Persuasive Research Paper Students are instructed in use of library databases to locate articles with relevant and sufficient evidence to support arguments in their paper. Information is provided on MLA formatting for the research paper, including works cited entries and in-text citations. CCSS: ELA W.9-10.1-2 & 7-9
Library Resources: WheelerLibrary.com - News & Views
Project Instructions: Guidelines
Honors Ninth Grade Lit - Literary Criticism
Students use critical literary articles from books and online research databases to develop and support a thesis in a fully developed literary research paper. Instruction is provided on MLA in-text citations and works cited page.
GPS: ELA9W1, ELA9W3, ELA9C1
Library Resources: Reference books, Gale databases, Literary Reference Center, MLA 7th ed. Works Cited Guide
Project Instructions: Breaking Down The Literary Research Paper
Student Work: Romeo and Juliet Paper, Love or Hate Honors Ninth Grade Lit - Mythology
Students use books, electronic databaes, and Web sources to research a figure from Greek/Roman Mythology, and write an MLA formatted paper. A mask representing the mythological figure must be produced and presented to the class along with research.
GPS: ELA9W1, ELA9W3, ELA9C1
Library Resources: WheelerLibrary.com - Mythology
Project Instructions: Greek/Roman Mythology Research
Student Work: Artemis Ninth Grade Lit - Parenting in Romeo & Juliet
Students are instructed in use of library databases to locate articles on modern parenting advice. Information is provided on MLA formatting for research journal and works cited entries.
GPS: ELA9W1, ELA9W3, ELA9C1
Library Resources: MAS Ultra, MasterFile Premier
Project Instructions: Parenting Romeo & Juliet, Research Journal Rubric, Research Journal Example
Ninth Grade World Geography - Travel BrochureStudents are instructed in the use of CultureGrams and other Wheeler Library information resources to create a tri-fold brochure using Microsoft Publisher software and prepare a brief oral presentation using Power Point.
GPS: SSWG1, SSWG2, ELA9W3-c,e,f
Library Resources: CultureGrams, Student Research Center - Country Reports, Books, Microsoft Publisher & PowerPoint
Project Instructions: European Travel Brochure Handout
Student Work: Austria Brochure, Austria PowerPoint, Switzerland Brochure, Switzerland PowerPoint
ESOL - Civil War Timeline
Students are instructed on use of appropriate information resources for their current level of English comprehension. Technical instruction is provided on the features and use of Timeliner XE software.
GPS: SSUSH8, SSUSH9
Library Resources: World Book Student, Timeliner XE
Project Instructions: ESOL Civil War Layered Curriculum - see Layer B option 3
Student Work: Civil War Timeliner Project
Students receive instruction on the use of mypyramid.gov and other health and fitness information sources, to produce promotional materials for a 'client' seeking exercise and nutrition plans to meet personal fitness goals.
GPS: PEHS.4 e & f
Library Resources: WheelerLibrary.com - Health & Medical Sources, Microsoft Publisher, Google Sites Instruction
Project Instructions: Fitness Portfolio Handout
Student Work: Martin's Workout Plan, Angela Example, Nutrition Guide BPE Student-Centered Public Service Announcements
Students use credible sources to obtain facts and information to be used in the production of a multimedia PSA. Technical assistance is provided in the use of Windows Movie Maker or Photo Story 3.
GPS: HE H.S.8
Library Resources: Wheeler Library Health & Medical Sources
Project Instructions: Student-Centered Public Service Announcements
Horticulture Career Explorations
Students complete an interest inventory to aid in selection of a horticulture related career to explore and present to classmates. Instruction is provided on the use of the Career Cruising database and effective use of PowerPoint.
GPS: AG-GH/PS-12, CTAE-FS-5
Library Resources: Career Cruising, PowerPoint
Project Instructions: Career Presentation and Assessment
Student Work: Arborist Thank you to the teachers and students who shared the work linked above to inspire others!
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