U.S. History Project
8th grade students will be coming to the LMC to research U.S. history topics from colonial days through the reconstruction after the American Civil War. Students will select a topic and receive instruction from their history teacher and Mr. Landry on the proper way to conduct extended research.
Students required sources are:
At least three books from Smith Library Media Center
Articles found on the ABC-Clio History Online database
Articles found on Issues & Controversies in American History
Articles found on Marshall Cavendish Digital database
Website found by student and evaluated using the C.R.A.A.P. method
Using NoodleTools, student will create a formal Modern Language Association style Work cited list for this project.
Tentative Research Schedule
This is a tentative schedule for research time in the library. The individual teacher's website should be consulted for due dates for the project.
Mr. Jacobsen: March 28 - April 5
Mrs. Forcucci: March 7 - March 14
Mrs. Mangs: March 14 - March 21
Mr. McGlynn: March 20- March 28