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The code to join is utqrpif
BHS Library Google Classroom
As a student or faculty member at our school, you now have access to
The New York Times. Get started by following these easy steps:
1. Visit nytimes.com/passes to activate your New York Times digital pass.
2. On nytimes.com/passes, click on "Register" and create a free account using your Bayside High School email address (@baysidehighschool.org.)
3. Check your email inbox for a confirmation message from The New York Times. Click on the link in your confirmation message to validate your email address and claim your New York Times Academic Pass.
Note: If the confirmation email doesn’t arrive, check your spam folder. If it isn’t there, send an email to schools@nytimes.com from your school email address to request confirmation.
4. Success! You have successfully claimed a Digital Pass when you see the "Start Your Access" screen.
If you need additional help, you can watch the video above or come to the library and speak with Dr. Li or Ms. Miller
Snopes
A fact-checking website that investigates urban legends, fake news, and folklore. “We always document our sources so readers are empowered to do independent research and make up their own minds.”
Politifact
Fact-checking website that rates accuracy of claims by elected officials.
Fact Check
A a nonpartisan, nonprofit “consumer advocate” for voters that aims to reduce the level of deception and confusion in U.S. politics.
inVid
a Chrome extension that authenticates videos to make sure they have not been manipulated.
Science Feedback
A nonpartisan website that exposes claims that either contradict or over-hype science.” We believe it is scientists’ civic duty to better inform our fellow citizens in our area of expertise.”
Open Secrets
a non-profit, nonpartisan research group based in Washington, D.C., that tracks the effects of money and lobbying on elections and public policy.
Use the Follett Destiny search engine to:
Find books in the Bayside library
Find ebooks in the Bayside library
Search databases and online sources
SORA is an eBook and audiobook platform that allows you to search and check out books in Bayside High School library's digital collection and public libraries in Queens, Brooklyn, and Manhattan.
Download the Sora app or use your browser at https://soraapp.com/welcome
Sora can be used on any device and syncs to where you left off when you switch devices.
For instructions on how to login to SORA, go to -
SORA instructions.docx or SORA instructions.pdf