Book Fair Feb. 26-March 2

Celebrating Dr. Seuss/Read Across America (Sharing Kindness and Book Fair Giveaways)

More About the Book Fair and Volunteering

 http://fhsalmc.blogspot.com/2018/02/book-fair-feb-26-march-2.html 

One Search Chronicles: Cals and Butler Center

What?
One Search is a District initiative that asks us (students, teachers/staff, etc.)  to research the history of our schools.

This is my part of the journey:

After presentations from George West and Rhonda Stewart, the District media specialist were encouraged to walk over to the Butler Center, 2nd floor or Main Library, 2nd floor in search of information about our schools. One goal was to locate an article about when the school opened. In addition, after accessing the resources, it will be our goal to create tips to help guide One Search participants.

I have decided to begin a spreadsheet of topics/ideas that students, classes, teachers, and supporters can use who are willing to participate in this project and will post a screen shot here of potential topics I find today and/or ideas (inspired today or previously through this project).


Screenshot coming soon



Random incidents and thoughts while scanning sources::

Arkansas Studies Center (link TBA)
-How do R. Stewart get to this link? (Later: butlercenter.org > left side under tabs = search bar)
-Jim Guy Tucker went to Forest Heights?
-I bet Mr. Louis Bell Jr.  is a relative of Dr. Laverne Bell-Tolliver (FH Feb. 9 guest)
-Who is Virginia Beard?

Newspapers.com (Butler Center Desktop Screen Link)
-I really need to know what key words to use:
-Forest Heights
-Forest Heights school
-Capitalize or don't capitalize
-Forest Heights School AND Little Rock
-Why when I click on this articles does it say: "You need a subscription..."
-I might be clicking forever
-R. Stewart asked did I find anything yet. I mentioned Tucker, Bell, Beard results but mentioned that I was having trouble with newspaper articles (she said I needed to see the physical newspaper info (I am assuming microfilm/fiche?). We will see.

Item print-out given to me for review:
City Directory
Pamphlet
Map

-Reflection: This project is in the gathering artifacts and sources stage.  Products when?

Later that day:

I presented an idea today that schools should use social media as a way to get and publish historical information about our schools. At least 4 other schools may be willing to try it. Look for coming instructions and watch these hashtags on social media (linked details coming soon):
#onesearchlrsd
#wisdomoflrsd
#wisdomofforestheights

Author to visit Feb. 9, Laverne Bell-Tolliver (LRSD/FH Alum)

UALR

http://ualr.edu/socialwork/home/faculty-and-staff/dr-laverne-bell-tolliver/ 

Book:

https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_2?url=search-alias%3Daps&field keywords=laverne+bell+tolliver

Snow Day Packet 1

 To Log in go to:

https://clever.com/in/lrsd

Username: student id number

Password: student id number

 

 

 

Details: The activity handouts were provided from Myon.  Select the activities preferred to print and complete or write responses on a separate sheet of paper.  Uitlize It's Learning to submit completed answers (as login information is provided). Click the pictures to enlarge.

 

 

K, 1st, and 2nd Grade Scavenger Hunt

 

 

 

 

 

Myon Family Reading Activities

 

 

 

 

3rd and Up  Myon Scavenger Hunt

 

 

4th - 8th Grade Myon Scavenger Hunt (Option 2)



Students may also utilize titles (or encyclopedias)  available at home to complete the Scavenger Hunt (as applicable) if Myon is not accessible.

Computer Science Week

Myon Books
How Coding Works (P-2)
https://www.myon.com/reader/index.html?a=odp_hcdw_s17

Understanding Programming and Logic (3rd and up)
https://www.myon.com/reader/index.html?a=uc_uplgc_f15

Other Resources

Hour of Code: My Robotic Friend (Offline Coding)
Demonstration from Act Out Games
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a2EbfhcQ0bw

Mock Science Experiment, Report, and Display Template

Let's Reverse Engineer the Process

 "to disassemble and examine or analyze 

in detail (a product or device) to discover 

the concepts involved in manufacture usually

 in order to produce something similar." - Merriam Webster

Using the mock experiment provided, let's look at the final project check sheet in reverse. I recommend that you find each area in the Science Fair Packet for definition, steps, and other information.

F. Bibliography (References) and E.  Acknowledgements/Credits 

Easy Bib

http://www.easybib.com/ 

Google Doc (Citing Sources)

http://www.shakeuplearning.com/blog/cite-sources-google-docs/

Use one or more of these tools to try Creating a Sample Bibliography with the Packet Recommended Sources. Also remember, to use the word Bibliography (center) at the top of the page.  Citations should be listed in alphabetical order by the first word.  

Selecting Sources Reminder(s)

Utilize a Recommended Database or Evaluate the Source (What #?)

http://fhsalmc.blogspot.com/2017/10/why-not-google.html

http://fhsalmc.blogspot.com/2016/10/reliable-sources_17.html

E. Ideas for Future Research, Conclusion, Data Analysis and Discussion, Experimental Procedure, Materials List

Conclusion (Packet info.: Answer investigative question/prove or disprove hypothesis/ summarize and evaluate procedures/include supporting data/Explain how the data supports/suggest changes: procedures and/or possibilities for further study)

https://tr10science.wikispaces.com/Science+Fair+Project (See Step 8)

Plagiarism Reminder

"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."

Read More at: http://fhsalmc.blogspot.com/2017/10/

D. Background Research (Study your topic and become a scholar)

C. Abstract, Table and Contents, Questions, Variables, and Hypothesis

Introduction (Abstract, Question, Variables, and Hypothesis)

Abstract: Example:  https://www.sciencebuddies.org/science-fair-projects/science-fair/science-fair-project-sample-abstract 

More about the Abstract: https://www.sciencebuddies.org/science-fair-projects/science-fair/how-to-write-a-science-fair-project-abstract 

Question: (see the Science Fair Guide Checkpoint Planning Sheet and Defining the Terms)

Variables and Hypothesis:

https://tr10science.wikispaces.com/Science+Fair+Project (see Step 3and 4)

B. Title Page

A. Selecting a Topic

1. Science Fair Experiments Examples

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; ask your teacher about preferences for this site)

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/