Assignment Resources & Research
Don't plagiarize! Use these tools:
Citation Maker - fill in the boxes to create a "Works Cited" page (aka "Bibliography")
Pics4Learning - a Collection of FREE, copyright friendly images to use for educational purposes! The citation is provided FOR YOU!
Find your Learning Style: Take the quiz to discover your learning style and ways to help you learn!
Social Studies Fair Abstract Help
BIG 6 RESEARCH METHOD:
Use these proven tools for research and information literacy skills for today's technology
Big6 Presentations- presentations used in class
Big6 Assignment Organizer– Click here to see an ONLINE version of the Big6 process document that you can read or print out to help with your project!
Big6 WRITING Organizer - click here to download a printable version
Big 6 Resources for TEACHERS and students – A thorough list of sources listed by the steps in the Big6 Model. Highly recommended!!
CITING SOURCES:
How do I create a Works Cited Page (same as a "Bibliography")
Source List Chart use this chart to collect all the information you will need to cite your source later. (Includes directions and searching help)
Finding Citation Information With pictures to show you WHERE to find source info! (A link to the actual Zaharias espn site)
OSLIS - Online "Citation Maker" (RECOMMENDED site)
14 copycright essentials by Ditch that Textbook. A review of copyright standards for students AND teachers!
MORE RESOURCES:
SEARCHING: Try these alternatives to "Google"
iTools: Find the tool you need for whatever task you are doing
KCPL Online Research tools - trusted sites and resources
Biography Resource Center - Premium biography database, available only with a library card
More ideas than you'll ever use for BOOK REPORTS – Creative ideas for writing a non-traditional book report
Literature Resource Center - Premium literature resources, available only with a library card
Online Homework Help - real-time tutoring FREE with a library card
Questions about Technology - CommonCraft.com
Study Resources a page packed with study help links from the KCPL
Spelling Practice: "Tricks & Tips" How to study for a Spelling Bee
Word Club - NEW from Scripps!
How many TESTING WORDS do you know? Don't wait until May! Learn more now, or take the quiz to see what you remember!
Genius Hour
The 20% Project in my Class - (article)
Resources to help you on your way
You will use the BIG6 Research Method (resources below)
End-of-class Reflection Strategies
VIDEO EXAMPLES (You might not be able to view all of these on your school iPad)
AFJH Genius Hour Fair - The fair was planned, developed, and put on by junior high students. The fair itself was an "event planning" group project.
41 Projects in 4 minutes (York is a college-prep, idependent 8-12 school in Monterey, CA.