Science Fair Research

Before beginning your science research be sure to review the Library's:

Rules and Procedures 
Read and Achieve Notice for 1st 9 weeks (AR/Myon)


Skills Objectives for 1st 9 Weeks
SR 4.X.1 Library polices and procedures in the school library media center.

IL 1.X.7 Recognize/Utilize/Select/Interpret information in a variety of print/non-print/digital resources...

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Below are the suggested research options for Science Fair Research once you have decided your topic.  If you have not decided a topic, click the following link to search for ideas: https://docs.google.com/a/lrsd.org/document/d/1k_TQrZArgVLfyvqkn_t1NCvVhLPw9-loTLs797wwrB8/edit?usp=sharing

1. Check the FHSA Catalog to reserve or locate books on your topic.

http://lime.lrsd.org/opac/forestheightsmiddle/index.html#menuHome

2. Check the Arkansas Traveler Databases for information on your topic.

http://www.library.arkansas.gov/libraryDivisions/travelerAccess/Pages/ProQuestStudentResourcesK-12.aspx  (Try the databases with science in the title first)

3. Check the public library catalog for books you can check-out if you have a library card (ask for assistance if you find a book that you need and do not have a library card).

https://vera.cals.lib.ar.us/

4. Check the public library databases for any databases different from those already searched  (ask for assistance if you do not have a library card to access a needed source).


CALS Science Databases and Recommended Science Resources

http://www.cals.lib.ar.us/research/databases-subject.aspx#

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Citing Sources
1.Easy Bib http://www.easybib.com/
About and Help http://imagineeasy.freshdesk.com/support/home


Coming Soon Tips for a Great Science Fair Display!!!

Words Center (K-1)

Activities

Site Word Matching Activity

Spelling City Review and Games                                                              
Level 1 http://www.spellingcity.com/view-spelling-list.html?listId=26751498

Other



Works Consulted 

"Free Sight Words Games, Printables and Videos." Free Sight Words Games, Printables and Videos. N.p., n.d. Web. 24 Sept. 2015.

"Learning in Progress." : Library Centers for Kindergarten & First Grade. N.p., n.d. Web. 24 Sept. 2015. http://learninprogress.blogspot.com/2013/11/library-centers-for-kindergarten-first.html .

"Sight Words Memory." Sight Words Teach Your Child to Read. N.p., n.d. Web. 24 Sept. 2015.  http://www.sightwords.com/sight-words/games/memory/ .

Continents

Resources for Creating a Fact Book About the Continents

KWPSL Research Strategy  (electronic form: http://goo.gl/forms/gBgR0XNgkA)
K-Know
W-Want to Know
P-Purpose/Why
S-Search/Sources
L-Learned (After viewing or reading, list what you ave learned)


Stapleless Book
http://www.readwritethink.org/files/resources/interactives/stapleless/


Works Consulted

"Kid Songs | Seven Continents Song for Children | The Continents Song."YouTube. YouTube, n.d. Web. 21 Sept. 2015. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kNGJfg45QRI

"Map of the 7 Continents of the World: Drag and Drop the Names on the Continents." Map of the 7 Continents: Identify Seven Continents Game. N.p., n.d. Web. 21 Sept. 2015. <http://www.softschools.com/social_studies/continents/map.jsp>.

"The Continents Song." YouTube. YouTube, n.d. Web. 21 Sept. 2015. <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NVrN-0aQV1o>.

"Seven Continents." Seven Continents Power Point. Washington County Schools, n.d. Web.
http://www.wcs.k12.va.us/users/honaker/Comp&Tech/2nd-3rd-Continents-quiz.ppt

"The Seven Continents Song | Silly School Songs." YouTube. YouTube, n.d. Web. 21 Sept. 2015.         <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fqsCWZtZlk4>.

"Review Game Info:." Continents and Oceans. N.p., n.d. Web. 21 Sept. 2015. <https://www.superteachertools.us/jeopardyx/jeopardy-review-game.php?gamefile=165629#.VgAEyt9VhBc>. 

AR/STAR/Myon FAQ

STAR Reports
https://help.renaissance.com/SR/SRReports
Suggested: https://help.renaissance.com/SR/Summary 
For Parents: https://help.renaissance.com/SR/ParentRep

Discoveries

Students can have the AR quiz read to them......

Hispanic Heritage Month September 15 - October 15

Research Strategy Activity: KWPSL

1) K-What do you know about Hispanic Heritage Month?

Discuss and record your answers as directed.

2) W-What do you want or need to know about Hispanic Heritage Month?

Discuss and record your answers as directed.

3) P-Why is it important to study Hispanic Heritage and other cultures outside of our own?

Discuss and record your answers as directed.

4) S-What sources did you read or view?

Read and view the resources provided below and as time allows locate additional sources.

5) L - What did you learn after reading and viewing information about Hispanic Heritage Month?


K-2 Resources

Oh Noah: Cowboys and Librarians
https://apps.gaggle.net/gaggleVideoProxy.do?op=view&v=05cc02da68e9f0845c0d2b0089d6faa4


Click and Say  Colors in Spanish*
http://www.123teachme.com/games/click_n_say/shapes

Click and Say  Letters in Spanish*
http://www.123teachme.com/games/click_n_say/letters

Click and Say Numbers in Spanish*
http://www.123teachme.com/games/click_n_say/numbers

Noah Games: http://pbskids.org/noah

Hispanics Past and Present
https://apps.gaggle.net/gaggleVideoProxy.do?op=view&v=18568c04f57e9576472bffeb7cefecc3d7a04ed38c3273cf

*Computer activities may require small groups of 3 to preview one then rotate.

3rd Grade (and up) Resources

Hispanics Past and Present
https://apps.gaggle.net/gaggleVideoProxy.do?op=view&v=18568c04f57e9576472bffeb7cefecc3d7a04ed38c3273cf

Fun Facts

 

http://www.hispanicheritagemonth.org/Fun_Facts.html


Video
https://apps.gaggle.net/gaggleVideoProxy.do?op=view&v=f87e5ba329a7e088b4c611e86af90033

Library Procedures

How to Keep Your Eagle Pin

*Enter Quietly and Remain at the .....

*Taking Care of Books
1-Mr. Wiggles: https://vimeo.com/15221359
2-Mr. Wiggles Power Point:  http://watsonprimarylibrary.wikispaces.com/file/detail/Mr.%20Wiggle%27s%20Library%20Book%20Etiquette.ppt 

Manners With a Library Book (Myon)

*Reading to Self
What do you see?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WB9vq0hVLs4


*Transitions
What do you see?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9B6NBWYR6zA

Library Orientation for Teachers

Library Orientation Part I

(1) Library Norms Brainstorm
http://goo.gl/forms/1Q3et2wsvv  (To Do)

Input the following:
Topic: Library
1st Round: Aspects that should remain the same related to students, staff, and/or meetings/events
2nd Round: Aspects that should be changed related to students, staff, and/or meetings/events

Access the library calendar at:  www.fhsalmc.blogspot.com > see Calendar (http://fhsalmc.blogspot.com/p/media-center-calendar.html)

(2) Library Resources 

Traditional Materials
Elementary (right), Middle (left) and General Collection
Professional Collection - located in the media center office
DVD Collection (limited for elementary at this time*)
(Let me know if you do not want your district pin number as your patron id for check-out.)

Myon
http://thefutureinreading.myon.com/press-room/videos/myon-reader-overview

Other Ebooks (login information at www.fhsalmc.blogspot.com > see Online Resources)
Abdo
Capstone

Accelerated Reader/STAR
Getting Started Tutorials
http://fhsalmc.blogspot.com/2014/10/renaissance-place-teacher-tutorials.html 

Reports
http://fhsalmc.blogspot.com/2014/12/how-to-access-accelerated-reader-and.html

New Accelerated Reader 360 (Non-fiction Articles and Assignments)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g9mMWHPq6W8

Discovery (video resources*)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=illMlepgrDM 

Gaggle Tube (You Tube video resources accessible with less difficulties*)
http://pages.gaggle.net/training-videos/ (see Gaggle Tube videos)

Arkansas Traveler Databases**
Access the databases on the media center blog at www.fhsalmc.blogspot.com > see online resources or http://www.library.arkansas.gov/libraryDivisions/travelerAccess/Pages/default.aspx

Collaboration Brainstorm

http://goo.gl/forms/1Q3et2wsvv  (To Do)

1. Input Topic as Content Skill and Grade
2. 1st Round: Library Skill or Resource to integrate   (More details at: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1cgj9qCsVVcMJDCvOB5v8TNv1RBGx7_59ny1xhtUmnbM/edit?usp=sharing and state collaboration form in #4 of this blog post).
3. 2nd Round: Estimated Timeline (example: Month, 9 weeks, etc.)

Note: As with Edline and Gaggle, Myon and Accelerated Reader are accessible based on set-up on the District Level.  I will announce when class and student information has been updated.

(3) Laminating Guidelines and Basic How-to 

Library Orientation Part II

(4) Lesson/Collaboration Requests for the Library

Librarian and Teacher Collaboration Form (from AR Media Specialist Wiki)
http://hoorayforbooks.pbworks.com/f/Librarian-Teacher+Collaboration+Plan.doc 

(5) Resources for Creating a Poster in Publisher Using a Standard Printer  

Creating Banners and Posters
https://support.office.com/en-za/article/Create-and-print-a-banner-poster-or-other-large-publication-2caaed73-e3fa-4c2c-bba1-7e15b67b9e82#bm2

In the following Google Doc, please provide, check/list the resources that you would like to see provided as a staff development: http://goo.gl/forms/SFumQiJhG5  (To Do)


Power Point of Presentation: https://docs.google.com/a/lrsd.org/presentation/d/1rm-4aRymnQKCzCL5viiE6EklYDkGf8ruJ09lCqjpkJ0/edit?usp=sharing