Library @ University Schools

Mrs. Velsaquez's Wellness Classes

2012-02-01T11:31:00.000-08:00

Some expert, reliable resources include;
WebMD
MayoClinic
National Institue of Mental Health

You can also find information using University Schools databases:
World Book Online
EBSCO

And more information in books--many have already been set out on our blue cart for you to use.

And, try EASYBIB for citing your sources!

Mr. Rivera's Historical/Fictional/Real People Research

2012-01-31T07:06:00.000-08:00

Students locate, organize, analyze, evaluate, synthesize, and ethically use information from a variety of sources and media.

Reliable, expert sources include:
EBSCO: For current, modern figures
World Book Online: For historical figures
OPAC: Book characters
Author Websites/Character Websites: Book Characters

Ms. Rockwell's Immigration/Ancestor Research

2012-01-06T14:38:00.000-08:00

Students locate, organize, analyze, evaluate, synthesize, and ethically use information from a variety of sources and media.

Reliable, expert sources include:
World Book Online--search for "immigration" and then check the links to related web sites.
EBSCO

World Book Encyclopedia
Compton's by Britannica

and library books that have been set aside for you.

Mrs. Bauer's Biographical Research

2012-01-05T07:30:00.000-08:00

Students will locate, organize, analyze, evaluate, synthesize and ethically use information from a variety of sources and media. --ISTE Benchmarks for 21st Century Skills

For traditional research topics, and to UNTANGLE THE WEB try:
World Book Online and our NEW OPAC!

For current biographical information start with EBSCO.

EVALUATE INFORMATION (For web sites)
Is the source reliable?
Is the source unbiased?
Is the information complete?

ETHICALLY USE INFORMATION
Use EasyBib to cite your source.

Ms. Rockwell's Research

2012-01-03T08:38:00.000-08:00

Students will locate, organize, analyze, evaluate, synthesize and ethically use information from a variety of sources and media. --ISTE Benchmarks for 21st Century Skills

For traditional research topics, and to UNTANGLE THE WEB try: World Book Online, EBSCO, and our NEW OPAC!

EVALUATE INFORMATION
Is the source reliable?
Is the source unbiased?
Is the information complete?

ETHICALLY USE INFORMATION
Use EasyBib to cite your source.

Battle of the Books Coaches

2011-12-05T14:00:00.001-08:00

Coach Animoto

Colorado Blue Spruce Award Nominees

2011-12-05T13:55:00.001-08:00

Blue Spruce 2012 Titles Animoto

Battle of the Books Coaches Meeting

2011-12-05T08:10:00.000-08:00

Coaches meeting Wednesday, December 7 from 3:30-4:00 in the Library!

Mrs. Carver's Interactive Art Websites

2011-11-01T08:04:00.000-07:00

Arts Connected

Pointilism

Destination Modern Art

Online Pumpkin Carving

Luna Dreams

MummyMaker

Battle of the Books

2011-10-28T14:01:00.000-07:00

It's Battle of the Books (BOB) time! Check out our BOB website at the right hand side of this page (under libraries and books.)

Grades 3-8 are forming 4-5 person teams and looking for coaches. It should be a great season!

5th Grade Easy Bib

2011-10-11T11:29:00.000-07:00

When using a reference from a book, web site or other source, it is best practice to cite your source.

What does it mean to cite your source?

Why do we need to cite our sources?

What is plagiarism?

21st Century Skill:
Students understand human, cultural and societal issues related to technology and practice legal and ethical behavior. Students:
advocate and practice safe, legal and responsible use of information and technology.

3rd & 4th Grade classes week of 10/10/11

2011-10-10T09:07:00.000-07:00

We are using World Book Online this week!

World Book Online is a reliable, expert, credible source of information. Articles are published and edited by experts on their topics.
Use World Book for all kids of research (PLPs, creative writing, unit and more!)
Use World Book at home, at school, at the public library--anywhere you have access to the internet.
World Book Kids (see search box on the right side of this page)
World Book Student (see search box on the right side of this page)

Mrs. Dannar's Geography Classes

2011-10-01T09:13:00.000-07:00

World Book Online & Easybib

Find both tools at the right side of this page.

Use World Book Online to start your research and find encyclopedia articles, relevant web links and magazine and journal articles.

Use Easybib to cite you sources and give credit to the original author. Sign-up at school to access University Schools' ad-free subscription site.

Mr. Garcia's Ancient Rome Research

2011-09-27T09:13:00.000-07:00

* Book Sources
* World Book Advanced (Online Encyclopedia)
*EasyBib: Cite your sources

Sixth Grade Classes

2011-09-18T14:15:00.001-07:00

Dewey Decimal Activity: Order in the Library

Banned Book Week is September 24-October 1, 2011

Frequently Challenged Books of the 21st Century