Make-It, Take-It Night

Fraction Fringe 

(Math/Music)

https://apps.gaggle.net/gaggleVideoProxy.do?op=view&v=4828ed6d7f494581ded396876c20ce23

(Music, Measurement, or Family Tree Manipulative created with Ellison Die Cuts; ask about additional kits for other subjects/skills)

Recycled Paper Airplane Contest (Family or Individual Submission)

(Science/Engineering)

Recycled Newspaper, Magazine pages, and copy paper will be provided along with staples, tape, and paper clips.  Can you or your family create the plane to fly the longest distance?  Winners will select a prize(s) from the Book Fair.
http://www.scholastic.com/teachers/article/what-makes-paper-airplanes-fly

Apps, QR Codes, and More at the Book Fair

(Technology)

Review and select books using the online link, app, and qr codes at the Book Fair to create a personal AR Reading List.

Dr. Seuss Birthday Book Club

Club Details:

-purchase a book to celebrate the birthday of a student, teacher, parent, supporter, top readers, and/or birthdays of an entire classroom/school team (contact the media specialist about corporate sponsorship)

-during school book fairs, select and purchase a book from the library's wish list

(Click the link:  http://bookfairs.scholastic.com/homepage/forestheightsstemacademy or http://onlinebookfairs.scholastic.com/wishlisthome.aspx > Sign-up/in to make purchases)

-throughout the year, parents can access student online payments to pay a set fee of $10 for a title from the library's new book list (Click the link: http://osp.osmsinc.com/LittleRock/BVModules/CategoryTemplates/Detailed%20List%20with%20Properties/Category.aspx?categoryid=CF009  > Click Library Fee $10 > Register/Sign-in for student payment)

-after making a payment, see the media specialist to complete the birthday book form for the nameplate (name and birth date) to be placed in the inside cover of the selected book for the life of the book 

-honorees get to check-out the book first

-club member names and sponsors (optional) are posted on the current years birthday book web page

Digital Learning Day (Our FHSA Favorites)

Coming Soon!

Encyclopedia of Arkansas and African Americans

Encyclopedia of Arkansas
http://www.encyclopediaofarkansas.net/ 


List of African-American from Arkansas
http://www.butlercenter.org/documents/famous_black_arkansans.pdf

Myon Challenge

Quoting, Paraphrasing, and Summarizing (Search for Owl Purdue)

1.  I am awaiting approval to link a great resource here about quoting, paraphrasing, and summarizing.  Until I receive approval, please go to  www.google.com > search Owl Purdue AND quoting, paraphrasing, and summarizing.

2.  After locating Purdue Owl Online Writing Center and the page (Quoting, Paraphrasing, and Summarizing), read the following:

Summary
Difference between quoting, paraphrasing, and summarizing

3.  Use the KWL/KLEW chart (linked) to tell what you knew already, what you want to know/wonder about (questions), and what new information you learned so far. Be ready to discuss.

4. Continue reading the OWL Purdue  > Why Use Quotations, Paraphrases, and Summaries then use the KWL/KLEW chart (linked) to tell what you knew already, what you want to know/wonder about (questions), and what new information you learned so far. Be ready to discuss and remember the steps to use when summarizing.

5. Finish reading the Owl Purdue page > How to Use Quotations, Paraphrases, and Summaries then use the KWL/KLEW chart (linked) to tell what you knew already, what you want to know/wonder about (questions), and what new information you learned so far.   Be sure to read over the example quote, paraphrase and summary from the sample essay: So That Nobody Has to Go to School If They Don't Want To.  As time allows, you may be asked to work in a group to quote, paraphrase and/or summarize the sample essay.

6.  As time allows and if you would like additional information and practice, see the Owl Purdue site > Paraphrase: Write It in Your Own Words.

Media Center Updates Spring 2016

Book Fair Volunteers Needed > Sign up at

 http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c044faaab28a6fe3-volunteer

Participate in the Book Fair Online at
http://bookfairs.scholastic.com/homepage/forestheightsstemacademy

All About February Project Resources: Plagiarism

Pre- Assessment

1. Go to the FHSA Symbaloo > Click Renaissance Learning > Login as user: firstname.lastname and pswd: id number (lunch).

2. Click Take a Quiz > Search for Plagiarism 1a (quiz #___) > answer the questions and submit the quiz.

Introduction

From http://fhsalmc.blogspot.com/2014/12/finding-and-using-information-plagarism.html?m=1:

What do these people have in common?

Justin Bieber

Tyler Perry

Cold Play

Nicki Minaj

 Find out at:  http://www.imagineeasy.com/blog/did-you-know-that-these-celebrities-were-accused-of-plagiarism/#.VIWJ8nnnaZV

Some descriptions of plagiarism include cheating, using someone's else's work as your own, using someone's work inappropriately, and/or not giving credit to sources used.

Essential Question

Throughout the rest of this lesson ask yourself, what is plagiarism and how does it relate to you as a student in the 21st century.

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Reading

To learn more about Plagiarism, login to Myon.com > Search for Understanding Computer Search and Research >you may be directed to mute your computer.  Read and be ready to discuss pages 36, 37, 38, and 39.  After each page or as directed, stop discuss what you knew already, what you have a question about, or what new information you learned. Share class answers at: https://docs.google.com/a/students.lrsd.org/forms/d/1VVIkvR8Tp0OikL2uUGgfpR3huJoonPpkzYbMMqFOjCc/viewform?c=0&w=1. Please be advised that you will have a post-test over the information.  You should've taken the pre-test already (let your teacher know immediately if you have not).

Post Assessment (After Completing All Activities Above)

1. Go to the FHSA Symbaloo > Click Renaissance Learning > Login as user: firstname.lastname and pswd: id number (lunch).

2. Click Take a Quiz > Search for Plagiarism 1b (quiz #___) > answer the questions and submit the quiz.

Resources

Fair Use (Using Content Legally)
http://education.ky.gov/districts/tech/ciits/Documents/TeacherCopyright_chart.pdf

Google Drive and Research Tools
https://support.google.com/docs/answer/2481802?hl=en

Easybib
 http://www.easybib.com/ (there is also an add on for Google Chrome)

Cite Fast
http://www.citefast.com/

Lesson Plan Notes:

Standard

SR.4.X.3 Respect and follow copyright laws 

Accessing Databases for Research

Accessing Databases for Research

What is a database, and how can a database assist you with your assignment(s)?

Think about this question and be ready for discussion.

How can FHSA students access databases at school, home, etc.?

1.     Visit the FHSA Library Media Center’s Blog Website at http://fhsalmc.blogspot.com/.

2.     Find and click the Media Center Online Resources link (listed on the right side of the page).

3.     Find and click Arkansas Traveler Portal (this link and other library/research resources may be on the school Symbaloo),

4.     Find and click the recommended resources:

a.      eLibrary Elementary (K-6 recc. to 8^th)

https://apps.gaggle.net/gaggleVideoProxy.do?op=view&v=319c87624adfbbd033032158a734bd63

b.     eLibrary Curriculum Edition (K-12) https://apps.gaggle.net/gaggleVideoProxy.do?op=view&v=4ae5916f4cbf28696c357e701c0fe642

Note: About these databases: http://proquest.libguides.com/eLibCE

Features to try:  Search type, Filtering articles (example: lexile), audio, highlight for details/search, etc.

Teacher Note:  ProQuest Databases provide an avenue for student to search for articles by Lexile level.  This feature allows for differentiation (NBPTS Component 2)

Black History: HIstoric West Ninth Street Little Rock

Historic West Ninth Street

Little Rock, Arkansas

“… Arkansas’s most historically significant African-American neighborhood…” (from End of the Line: A History of Little Rock’s West Ninth Street by Berna Love)

Timeline 

Early 20's              Established Businesses and Thrived

1927                      Tragedy caused a Decline in Business

1941/42                 Street Rejuvenated due to World War II Soldiers and the USO

1942-1960             Businesses Thrived

1960's                    Decline due to planned Interstate Construction

General Business recalled: Hotels, Beauty Shops, Barbershops, Dr.'s Offices, Hospital,  Newspaper, Dining Rooms, Clothing Stores, Grocery Stores, Churches, Newspapers, Theater, and other Entertainment to name a few.

Names of some of the Businesses:

Taborian Hall
West 9th Street Cabs (Green and White)
Deluxe Barbershop
Tyler Barbershop (New Tyler in North Little Rock Today)
LAGirls Beautyshop (9th and Arch)
Southern Mediator Journal (Newspaper)
Arkansas Press (Newspaper)
Red Pool Hall (Mr. Trice, "Red")

Photos

http://www.encyclopediaofarkansas.net/encyclopedia/advanced-search.aspx

Arkansas History Research Tools

Encyclopedia of Arkansas

http://www.encyclopediaofarkansas.net/  

TBA

Acknowledgements

Advanced Search - The Encyclopedia of Arkansas History and Culture."Advanced Search - The Encyclopedia of Arkansas History and Culture. N.p., n.d. Web. 02 Feb. 2016. 

http://www.encyclopediaofarkansas.net/encyclopedia/advanced-search.aspx

Brown, Kenneth.  Interview  with Deidre Williams, Little Rock 2016. Phone.

Love, Berna J. End of the Line: A History of Little Rock’s West Ninth Street. Little Rock: Center for Arkansas Studies, U of Arkansas at Little Rock, 2003. Print.

LMS Note:  This page may have additional updates.

Digital Learning Day

Digital Learning Day is February 17, 2016.  Visit the media center anytime that day and after school to participate in mini-workshops on a few digital tools including but not limited to:  Google Sketchup, Google Earth, Storyboard That, and More.

During the month of February, try the following challenges to build your skills in new Digital Tools. Ask for additional details in the media center.

Challenge 1
Google Sketchup Fort (Inspired by the book, the Fort that Jack Built, Ark. Diamond Nominee)
Utilize Google Sketchup and Models to recreate Jack's Fort or or design your own indoor fort.
Google Sketchup Make is a free download at http://www.sketchup.com/download

or

Utilize the Storyboard That to  to recreate Jack's Fort or design your own indoor fort.
Storyboard That: https://www.storyboardthat.com/storyboard-creator


Challenge 2
Utilize Storyboard That, Google Sketchup, and/or another program to create scenes that retell the story of the Fort that Jack Built or another story.


Challenge 3
Using Google Earth, tell the story a person/group, place, or thing utilizing points on a map detailing location, dates, and important points. Examples include but are not limited to a famous person's life, your family tree, an invention timeline (example: computer technology), event/period in history (example: Little Rock Nine), etc.

February 17 Deadline
Submit your saved challenge files to deidre.williams@students.lrsd.org by February 17 (4:30pm) to enter a chance to win a 3D Print of a model (Courtesy of LRSD Instructional Technology) and other prizes (Courtesy LRSD Parent Involvement and Comcast).

February 26 Deadline
Submit your saved challenge files to deidre.williams@students.lrsd.org by February 29 to enter a chance to win a 3D Print of a created or selected model (Courtesy of LRSD Instructional Technology).

Fort Challenge Inspired By:

The Fort That Jack Built by Boni Ashburn, a 2015-16 Arkansas Diamond Award Nominee.  Learn more at: http://www.amazon.com/The-Fort-That-Jack-Built/dp/1419707957. 

Black History Resources

K-5 Databases to Search by Content/Lexile
http://elibrary.bigchalk.com/libweb/k6/do/search


6th - 8th Databases to Search Content/Lexile
http://elibrary.bigchalk.com/elibweb/curriculum/do/search 


Newsela
http://support.newsela.com/hc/en-us/articles/207844183-Heroes-

https://newsela.com/text-sets/29/black-in-america