Book Pledges and Donations (Online Payment Options Ended; See Mrs. Williams)

Email pledges to deidre.williams@students.lrsd.org and include:

Pledge $ Amount
Contributor's Name
Contributor's Email
Student's Name
List Birthdate, Christmas/Holiday, and/or Valentine's Day to recognize student/honoree
Grade/Partner Group

Pledge donations should be paid online seven days prior to the honoree's expected date.  Contributors will receive printable certificate sent by email or for other options contact the media specialist (deidre.williams@students.lrsd.org).

Ways you can donate (Be sure to complete a hard copy, email, or list pledge information as payment comment):

Permabound Book Boosters Campaign (any contributor)
 http://www.book-boosters.com/fhsa1000  (Online payment options have ended for this semester; however, interested participants can see Mrs. Williams in the media center).

Online School Payment (FHSA Parents)
https://osp.osmsinc.com/LittleRock/BVModules/CategoryTemplates/Detailed%20List%20with%20Properties/Category.aspx?categoryid=CF009  (Online payment options have ended for this semester; however, interested participants can see Mrs. Williams in the media center).

4th Grade Spelling List for Coding

Scrabble Challenge from 4th Grade Lesson 15

aeislzt
 aserie
beoihbs
dptiie
 elifiasm
eititns
odicpe
ucsertnoi

Word List:  https://www.spellingcity.com/view-spelling-list.html?listId=21500991

Computer Science Week: Coding and More

Details Coming Soon!!


Submit your spelling or vocabulary list for integrated Coding Week Activities:

https://goo.gl/forms/hOnY0GTv8PT1eQuB3

The Map Trap

Scholastic Resources
http://www.scholastic.com/teachers/book/map-trap#cart/cleanup

Simon and Schuster Resources
http://www.simonandschuster.com/books/The-Map-Trap/Andrew-Clements/9781416997283

Lego Club

Who: K-5th grade students

Grades  K-1: 1st Thursday’s of each month (2nd Grade Changed to New Group)

Dates:  10 –6, 11-3, 12-1, 1-12, 2-2, 3-2, 4-6, 5-4

Grades 2-5: 3rd Thursday’s of each month (New Dates for 2nd Grade)

Dates: 10-20, 11-17, 12-15, 1-19, 2-16, 3-16, 4-13, 5-18

Time: 2:30-3:30 p.m.

Where: FHSA Library

Sponsors: Sponsors: This club will focus on LEGO builds, function, and creativity. In partnership with Knowledge Tree. FHSA will host this event in the media center. Pick up will be in the front drive of the building at 3:30pm. Thanks— Mrs. J. Thomas and Ms. D. Williams

Library Activities AND Math

Need some ideas for your library activity time.  Why not use some of these activities to practice your math skills:

*Helping the media specialist sort the class line #'s, dates/birth dates by order, by odd and even numbers, etc.

*Ordering books in the non-fiction section by Dewey Decimal Number

*Ask the library staff about library books AND math

*Access math related websites during library activity time:
https://www.khanacademy.org/
http://www.firstinmath.com/

Library Math Center ? http://www.livebinders.com/play/play?id=1709546#anchor (click Math Center > Click links in gray)

Sphero 3D Challenge (5th-8th Grade)

 

Links:

Video from #2  https://youtu.be/IqYEcTHzA2Y
Videos from #4 http://www.123dapp.com/create and www.youtube.com/watch?v=wnyLyJoUwVk 

Resources: https://sprk.sphero.com/cwists/preview/63-  +

 

      http://www.shapeways.com/tutorials/easy-3d-modeling-for-3d-printing-tutorial-for-beginners + https://adjustingcourse.wordpress.com/tag/makerbot/ (elementary student project)

New Videos:
https://youtu.be/MwjWT-EvKSU  (updated 1.5.17)

1000 Titles Book Drive and Wish List

1000 Titles Book Drive Wish List (check for updates)
https://www.barnesandnoble.com/account/wishlist.jsp?giftlistId=gl10773550498

Maker Wish List
https://www.barnesandnoble.com/account/wishlist.jsp?giftlistId=gl11477968559

Library Media Resources and Reading Goals

Barnes & Noble Book Fair November 5th Benefiting Forest Heights STEM Academy

www.bn.com/bookfairs (Bookfair ID 12005427)

In-Store: November 5 and Online: November 5-10

Media Center Wishlists: http://fhsalmc.blogspot.com/2016/10/1000-titles-book-drive-and-maker.html 

Paraphrasing and Summarizing

Paraphrasing and Summarizing

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KcMar1oq7r8 (Video with Teacher Desktop Login)

https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/563/01/ (Purdue Owl)

Reliable Sources

Pre-Assessment

Type the name of your favorite celebrity into a search engine.  Look at the top five websites.  Are they credible?  How do you know?  (From Myon: Smart Research Strategies...)

Myon eBook
Smart Research Strategies: Finding the Right Sources (Pg. 24-27)


Source Evaluation and Checklist for Credible Sources (Printable)

http://www.pulaskitech.edu/library/content/source_evaluation_checklist.pdf

https://www.education.wisc.edu/docs/WebDispenser/soe-documents/aics-lesson3-webpagecredibilitychecklist.pdf?sfvrsn=2

Post-Assessment
After reviewing the resources above:

Type the name of your favorite celebrity into a search engine.  Look at the top five websites.  Are they credible?  How do you know?  (From Myon: Smart Research Strategies...)

Has your view changed about the the first five websites from the first time you searched the favorite celebrity?  Yes or  No   Why?

Harlem Renaissance

1. General Research Tips and  Resources
http://fhsalmc.blogspot.com/2016/10/research-respurces-and-tips.html?m=1

2. Teacher and Students Recommended:

Recommend a resource for the project by email deidre.williams@students.lrsd.org.

Try http://www.history.com

Harlem Globetrotters
http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/harlem-globetrotters-play-their-first-game 

Research Ressources and Tips

Before beginning below, review the 2016-17 Library Procedures.

1. FHSA Library
Online Public Acces Catalog (OPAC)
http://lime.lrsd.org/opac/forestheightsmiddle/index.html#menuHome (Symbaloo > OPAC)

2. ProQuest Central (Databases)
http://search.proquest.com/central


http://elibrary.bigchalk.com/elibweb/curriculum/do/search (click history or literature-for writers)

The FHSA Library also has quite a few printed encyclopedias that could be used as a source.


**********Why use databases versus the Internet?******

3. FHSA ebooks: Myon (FHSASymbaloo > click Myon > username and password are now your student id.  See Abdo and Capstone on handouts presented (or ask in the media center).

4. Central Arkansas Library

OPAC (check-out requires a library card)

https://www.cals.org/

Databases (some links may require a library card)
http://www.cals.org/ > Reference and Research > Databases by Subject 


5. Citing Sources

Easy Bib
http://www.easybib.com/

Google Docs/Google Slides Research Tool
Open File or New > Click Tools > Research > Find the source > Click Cite as Footnote or Insert
https://support.google.com/docs/answer/2481802?hl=en

Purdue OWL Research and Citation Resources
(Google: Owl Purdue citing sources)

6. Other
Wikipedia may not be recommended as a main source. However, the site may lead you to some main sources by checking out the references at the end of the article.


7. Ask for Help
If you have attempted to locate the information that you need and are having trouble, come by the media center for additional information about any of these resources  and/or make an appointment for a research consultation.

Aviator's Club

Introductions and Overview

(club sponsors and MPCATA (Tami EAST)

Review Interest and Application

Printed Scavenger Hunt

Online Activities

(Ask about prizes for individual and team answers)

Aviation Scavenger Hunt (Individual and team prizes (34; 56; 78) http://www.educationworld.com/a_lesson/01-1/lp236_03.shtml

Quia Movie article scavenger hunt
https://www.quia.com/sh/181526.html?AP_rand=1041850362


Experiments and Other: http://www.educationworld.com/a_lesson/01-1/lp236_02.shtml

Partner or individual quiz:

http://www.proprofs.com/quiz-school/story.php?title=general-aviation-quiz-1_1


Team completion
https://play.kahoot.it/#/k/73b021a0-435d-42ae-820f-7aff6c5872b2

Smart board Activity:
Frontiers of Flight
https://www.google.com/culturalinstitute/beta/partner/frontiers-of-flight-museum

Videos:

Tuskegee Airmen/Red Tails
http://m.imdb.com/title/tt0485985/  (We Fight)

https://m.youtube.com/channel/UC7Aot-QgHmaOzysMQyBjAzg


Aviation Experiments

http://www.dot.state.mn.us/aero/aviationeducation/documents/publications/windwaterwings.pdf

Format Ideas:

https://www.nps.gov/tuai/learn/news/red-tails-day-at-tuskegee-airmen-national-historic-site.htm

Science Experiments and Scientific Method Activities and Vocabulary

Scientific Method Vocabulary List 1
https://www.spellingcity.com/view-spelling-list.html?listId=6014254


Scientific Method Vocabulary List 2
 https://www.spellingcity.com/view-spelling-list.html?listId=6014440


Scientific Method Vocabulary List 3
https://www.spellingcity.com/view-spelling-list.html?listId=6014485


Scientific Method Walk the Plank Game
http://www.solpass.org/5s/Games/ScientificMethodPlank.html


Scientific Method Inky the Squid and the Treasures of the Scientific Method Game
http://www.biomanbio.com/GamesandLabs/SciMethodGames/inkysm.html

Scientific Inquiry  (Grades 3-5,6-8)
http://www.scholastic.com/teachers/activity/scientific-inquiry-4-studyjams-interactive-science-activities


Scientific Method (Card Game)
https://jr.brainpop.com/science/beascientist/scientificmethod/sequenceorder/

https://www.brainpop.com/games/mobscientificmethod/ (Scroll Down and Click for Videos, Quizzes, and More)

Science Experiment and Science Fair Resources 2016-17

Before beginning below, review the 2016-17 Library Procedures.

Resources and Tips

1. Science Fair Experiments

http://www.education.com/science-fair/ (see for ideas and possible sources)

http://www.sciencebuddies.org/science-fair-projects/project_ideas.shtml (see for ideas and possible sources)

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B8EeKjxvOy9IN205dzItem5oZUE/view?usp=sharing (Book list at FHSA)

Consider using Wikipedia for ideas even if you don't use it as a main source.  Also, look at the sources in the selected Wikipedia article.

2. Creating an Original Science Project Idea
http://blogs.scientificamerican.com/guest-blog/3-strategies-for-an-original-science-fair-project/

3. FHSA Library
Online Public Acces Catalog (OPAC)
http://lime.lrsd.org/opac/forestheightsmiddle/index.html#menuHome (Symbaloo > OPAC)
(Request a book order for a title that we do not have that you would like to check-out.)

eScience Library (Database features: lexile level, audio read to, change language, click to definition, book carts (teacher recommended sources) and more)
http://science.bigchalk.com/sciweb/science/do/search

ProQuest Central (Databases)
http://search.proquest.com/central

The FHSA Library also has quite a few printed encyclopedias that could be used as a source.

**********Why use databases versus the Internet?******

4. Central Arkansas Library

OPAC (check-out requires a library card)
http://vera.cals.lib.ar.us/

Databases (some links may require a library card)
http://www.cals.org/ > Reference and Research > Databases by Subject > Scroll to Science

5. Help with Citing Sources

Easy Bib
http://www.easybib.com/

Google Docs/Google Slides Research Tool
Open File or New > Click Tools > Research > Find the source > Click Cite as Footnote or Insert
https://support.google.com/docs/answer/2481802?hl=en

Purdue OWL Research and Citation Resources
(Google: Owl Purdue citing sources)

6. Science Fair Board Display Tips

Discovery Education
http://school.discoveryeducation.com/sciencefaircentral/Science-Fair-Presentations/How-to-Create-a-Winning-Science-Fair-Display-Board.html

Science Fair Buddies Advanced Tips
http://www.sciencebuddies.org/science-fair-projects/project_display_board_advanced_design.shtml

7. Ask for Help
If you have attempted to locate the information that you need and are having trouble, come by the media center for additional information about any of these resources  and/or make an appointment for a science fair consultation.

Library Procedures Review 2016-17

3D Printer Resources

Video Tutorials:

http://www.makerbot.com/blog/2012/10/04/makerbot-replicator-2-video-tutorials

Getting Started with Printing, Brief Steps

Coming Soon!

Summer Reading Lists Elementary

Kindergarten
http://www.lrsd.org/sites/default/files/u59/Kindergarten%20Recommended%20List%202014%20FINAL.pdf

1st Grade
http://www.lrsd.org/sites/default/files/u59/First%20Grade%20Recommended%20List%202014%20FINAL.pdf

2nd Grade
http://www.lrsd.org/sites/default/files/u59/Second%20Grade%20Recommended%20List%202014%20FINALb.pdf

3rd Grade
http://www.lrsd.org/sites/default/files/u59/third%20Grade%20Recommended%20List%202014%20FINAL.pdf

4th Grade
http://www.lrsd.org/sites/default/files/u59/Fourth%20Grade%20Recommended%20List%202014.pdf

5th Grade
http://www.lrsd.org/sites/default/files/u59/Fifth%20Grade%20Recommended%20List%202014.pdf

Gaggle Blogs and the Digital Locker

Uploading your video to the blog: https://confluence.gaggle.net/pages/viewpage.action?pageId=15303922 (if the video is not already in your digital locker, find steps here: https://confluence.gaggle.net/display/UG/Digital+Locker > How to instructions > How to add a file to the Digital Locker).

Books Beat the Summer Slide (Updates All Summer)

1-Scholastic Summer Challenge

Be A Reading Superhero (linked or flyer attached)

http://www.scholastic.com/ups/campaigns/src-2016/parent

2-Summer Reading Club at CALS

At all CALS locations; Kick-off at Hillary Rodham Clinton’s Children’s Library June 4

http://www.cals.lib.ar.us/summer-reading-club

3-Barnes & Noble Summer Reading Challenge (Elementary)

http://www.barnesandnoble.com/b/summer-reading/_/N-rs9

4-Student Recommendations (see Book Trailers)
https://apps.gaggle.net/blog/fhbooktrailers (Courtesy of Mrs. Gasper's 4th Grade)

5-Reading Lists
Elementary: http://fhsalmc.blogspot.com/2016/06/summer-reading-lists-elementary.html


6-Myon District Challenges

Memorial Day and TBA

7-Summer STEM and Resources

Posted July 8: Summer Stem from Pinterest: http://pin.it/zcRVCSg
(ongoing updates)

Aviation (ages 12-17, June 2016)
http://mpcatayouth.org/campaigns/ace-summer-program/ 

Note: Additional information is available in the FHSA Library Media Center.

Digital Citizenship Revisited

What is Digital Citizenship?
https://apps.gaggle.net/gaggleVideoProxy.do?op=view&v=62041330f0466949d401890048c1ca1bf210f5f626a91e1a

Digital Dossier
https://apps.gaggle.net/gaggleVideoProxy.do?op=view&v=d94e342e6b5091dc65d92e312c5dfbf26f0ea3637542ab72

YouTube Digital Citizenship Curriculum
https://apps.gaggle.net/gaggleVideoProxy.do?op=view&v=4debf8d48b30ba45224d339703dd52316cc3feda40a86ba7

Invasions of the Data Snatchers
https://apps.gaggle.net/gaggleVideoProxy.do?op=view&v=98fc997db255eb352c47182f18bf569ac2c0b8779101defa

Netiquette: Playing Nice Online
https://apps.gaggle.net/gaggleVideoProxy.do?op=view&v=88e55f3c9a7f4b546b78e45772b226ea0df1e1367ff65663

Personal Narrative (Biographical) and Story Elements (Fiction)

Arkansas Award Book Nominees 2015-16

Diamond Award K-3
http://www.library.arkansas.gov/ChildrensBookAwards/Documents/2016%20Diamond%20Student%20Ballot.pdf


Charlie Mae Simon Award 4-6
http://www.library.arkansas.gov/ChildrensBookAwards/Documents/2016%20CMS%20Student%20Ballot.pdf

Other Details
Forest Heights STEM Academy Library Media Center: Arkansas Award Book Nominees 2015-16
4th-6th Vote for 1 Book or list 1, 2, and 3rd Choice if 3 CMS Read

Book Trailer Resources

Future Student Submission Site:  https://apps.gaggle.net/blog/fhbooktrailers

 Book Trailers to Preview (Summer Reading Emphasis) 

http://www.scholastic.com/teachers/article/65-book-videos-build-excitement-summer-reading

Resources (from Scholastic including differentiated Story Board Options)

http://www.scholastic.com/teachers/classroom-solutions/2011/11/beyond-book-reports-%E2%80%94-book-trailers

Book Trailer Rubric

http://www.readwritethink.org/files/resources/lesson-docs/30914Rubric.pdf

 Book Trailer Lesson Plan 

http://www.readwritethink.org/classroom-resources/lesson-plans/book-report-alternative-creating-c-30914.html?tab=3

 What's Next, A Talk Show?

 http://www.scholastic.com/teachers/classroom-solutions/2010/11/kids-talk-shows-book-talk-101

Arkansas Teen Award Book

Find Previous Winners and 2016 Nominees (Begin Reading Level I Now and Vote October 2016)
http://www.library.arkansas.gov/childrensbookawards/pages/arkansasteenbookaward.aspx

Digital Citizenship

Digital Citizenship Resources

Videos and On-line Assessment

https://docs.google.com/a/lrsd.org/document/d/1Qpy0suY7kKomhr6J8aQgg41Ev0S3zWJKBj8suRMcpVc/edit?usp=sharing

Teacher Resources

https://docs.google.com/a/lrsd.org/document/d/1hdPNkHe32flYSs4RTdFhT9c5gC_biyno9wQRdAzGqpA/edit?usp=sharing

Frogs

Myon (Whole Class Ideas: Select a Book DJ to turn pages)
https://www.myon.com/reader/index.html?a=amp_frogs_s10  
(the link goes right to the book after prompting a student or the teacher to log-in)

Smart Notebook Lesson with Videos (Under Review)
http://exchange.smarttech.com/details.html?id=9902f2d3-39bc-495c-9b0e-a213a8574a53

World Book
Article
http://www.worldbookonline.com/kids/Home#article/ar830815

Pictures and Short Video
http://www.worldbookonline.com/kids/Home#article/ar830815

Debate

Debate Topic Resources
http://www.timeforkids.com/news/debate/326021

http://sni.scholastic.com/Debates/04_11_16

Debate Game
http://www.funenglishgames.com/writinggames/debate.html

Debate Videos and Exercises
http://noisyclassroom.com/primary/video/kids-can-make-a-difference-to-the-environment-debate-1.html

Types of Debate
http://www.slideshare.net/Arekusishu/debate-and-panel-discussion (scroll past the slide window and begin reading at #4).

Impromptu Debate (Without Preparation) vs Extemporaneous Debate (Prepared)

Teacher Resources

Debate in the Classroom
http://www.educationworld.com/a_curr/strategy/strategy012.shtml

http://csdf-fcde.ca/UserFiles/File/resources/teacher_debate_guide.pdf

Great Debaters Preparing for the Movie (Learn the Art)                                   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hGyyPLVM3Ig&ebc=ANyPxKrfYuON53sAYikZktNdGVf5KeuuLNjVJw9kKf02CqvSAhrB3fQFKHoYYrcq-O0eGb6cUDBZyxpJZnjVb6hnzTElu5At7A

Debate Scenes from the Great Debaters Movie
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YmoTJu2iOfc&spfreload=5  (Topic: Education and Segregation)

Wiley vs. Harvard Debate (Great Debater's Movie - Topics/Terms: Civil Disobedience, Rule of Law, Race, Unlawful Slaying)
http://www.americanrhetoric.com/MovieSpeeches/moviespeechthegreatdebaterswileycollegevsharvarduniversity.html

Myon Spring Break Challenge

Read, Read, Read for Spring Break for a chance to be recognized with a Superintendent's Citation.

Animals

Coming Soon!

Creating a Picture Book

Competitions

Competition 1: Kids Are Authors (Deadline Past)


Competition 2 : Student Treasures, Scholastic, and National Poetry Month                                              (Drafts to Mrs. Williams by March 29-April 1)
-must be poetic text

About http://www.scholastic.com/studentreasures/


********Suggested Steps
http://www.studentreasures.com/studentreasures/pdf/cls-tg-811.pdf 
Other: Start a list of the characters and traits,



Competition 3: Student Treasures 2nd Competition (Drafts by May TBA)
-prose or poetic text

Other Resources

Story Map
http://www.readwritethink.org/classroom-resources/student-interactives/story-30008.html

Plot Diagram
http://www.readwritethink.org/classroom-resources/student-interactives/plot-diagram-30040.html 


Book Review Guide:
http://www.readwritethink.org/files/resources/lesson_images/lesson1022/ChildrensBookReviewGuide.pdf



Other Resources
Short Fiction
http://teacher.scholastic.com/writeit/fiction/publish/competition.htm

Teacher Resources

Sample Lesson Plan: http://www.readwritethink.org/classroom-resources/lesson-plans/children-picture-book-project-1022.html 

Projects to Review: http://www.lwsd.org/school/ems/Library/Pages/PictureBookProject7thGradeTechI.aspx

Reading Challenge Results

2nd-5th Category
Team	Grade	Quizzes	Total
Harris	2nd	485	485
Forster	5th	334	334
Cole	3rd	287	287
Harris	5th	258	258
Davis	4th	191	191
Vaughn	3rd	146	146
Gasper	4th	82	82
Barnett	2nd	64	64
Wilson	5th	55	55
Louton	4th	51	51
K and 1 Category
Larson	K	3	75
Fletcher	K		55
Hairston	K		11
Hope	1st	5
Bridges	1st	5
6th-8th Category
Spectacular Readers		53	73
The Nerd Herd		20	31
Team Payne		10	19

The winning team of each category receives a pizza party.  Team leaders should see Mrs. Williams for details.

In School Field Trip Dates and Participants Feb. 29 - March 4

Participants

Monday

-

Tuesday

Isabella 

Brianna B.

Wednesday

Lorelai D.

Thursday

Autumn E.

Hartley M.

Friday

Xochitl G.
Breannah S.

Kids Are Authors (Check-in March 4 and 9)

Below you will find details about the Kids Are Author Contest. Check-in March 4 and 9 in the media center to complete needed forms. Take time at school (observed by teacher or media specialist) to write your story and draw pictures too. Please have your teacher or the media specialist to sign pages/groups of pages they observed you writing.

All Guidelines
http://www.scholastic.com/bookfairs/articles/kidsareauthors

Form to complete and parent to sign:
http://www.scholastic.com/bookfairs/sites/default/files/pdfs/15-16%20KAA%20Entry.pdf

If you had questions for our guest author, post them to your Gaggle Class Wall.

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.