Research STEM Academy

Research

Graphic Organizer Maker

https://www.mindmup.com/

Sweet Search

https://www.sweetsearch.com/

STEM Academy Library site:

https://sites.google.com/sandwich.k12.ma.us/shsstemlibrary/home

Use this site to access the library catalog, search databases for articles. Be sure to check the level of the article to make sure it is geared toward students your age. The librarian will help to figure out what articles are appropriate.

Boston Public Library

http://www.bpl.org/

This site has many resources that the students can access using their address to get a library card. You have to sign up online to receive a card but then you can use all of their databases and access their library catalog.

Sandwich Public Library

http://www.sandwichpubliclibrary.com/

Use this site to access books and articles about your topic. This library can get books from a large network of libraries on and near Cape Cod. We will discuss in class how to access and request these books. You will more than likely need to visit the library a number of times throughout this project

Google Arts and Culture site

https://www.google.com/culturalinstitute/beta/u/0/

This site has some resources in a variety of formats and includes some primary sources. You may or may not find this site helpful but it is worth a look.

Mr Dowling

http://www.mrdowling.com/

This site is a good resource for some general information about topics. You should check here to get basic information and to read about the context of your topic.

Mr Donn

http://www.mrdonn.org/

I love this site. It is gear towards students your age and can provide some general information about your topic to get you started.

Duckster

http://www.ducksters.com/history/

Yet another good site for introductory information about your topic.

BBC

http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/forkids/

Another good source for basic information about topics

Primary Sources

British Museum Collection

http://www.britishmuseum.org/research/collection_online/search.aspx

This site has a searchable database of artifacts and other primary sources. Type in your topic and see what comes out of it.

A history of the world in 100 objects

http://www.britishmuseum.org/explore/a_history_of_the_world.aspx

This site is really just fun to look at. There are 100 items from human history to explore. One of them might pertain to your topic. Take a look.

Sandwich High School Library

https://sites.google.com/site/shsstemlibrary/

This site is one we will use often. The school librarian will go over with you how to access the databases. The one you will most likely use the most if World History in Context.

Boston Public Library

http://www.bpl.org/

The Boston Public Library allows you to sign up for an account then you may use their services. This site may or may not be helpful. We will go over in class where to look for materials using the BPL site.

George Mason University Center for History and New Media

http://chnm.gmu.edu/worldhistorysources/whmfinding.php

This site is a compilation of sites from around the web that deal with primary sources in world history. Click on the time period or place on earth and see what they have found for you to look through.

World Digital Library

https://www.wdl.org/en/

This is a searchable database of items from world history. It is run in part by the Library of Congress and has many items to help you in your research.

Fordham University Sourcebook

https://sourcebooks.fordham.edu/

This site is one of the best for primary sources in world history. Click on the part of the world then the time period and see what they have available.

Checklist

Share folder with Mr. Duffany

Put the following in the folder

Rubric

Overview slideshow

Annotated Bibliography

Graphic organizer

Note sheet

Annotated Biblio

Sources in MLA format

Alphabetical order

Annotations addressing reliability, why you are using it, what information is in the source

Note sheet

Put links and questions on this sheet

Provide bullet notes for each question

List the sources where you found your notes

Slideshow

Begin slideshow with a title slide with your name and the topic

Answer each question on its own slide or slides

Provide citations in MLA format for each source used on the slide

Answers should be concise and in paragraph form

Guiding questions should lead you to the main idea answer