Tech Tip of the Week:
Are you tired of logging in to Google? Then stop! Here is a tutorial that will show you how to create separate Chrome profiles so that you never have to log in again! Just toggle between profiles to switch from personal to school accounts. It's easy! Also, let's give a shout out to Justin for helping us out with this video!
Sharpening Research Skills:
Is Geography Destiny?
Freshmen students in Global I are delving into the Essential Question: Is Geography Destiny? They conducted case studies on countries to draw conclusions about geography's influence on the success of a nation as well as the impact of institutions on a country's success. Teacher Librarians co-taught with social studies teachers. Students learned how to access databases, use GapMinder, which provides statistics about global development, and properly create citations in a bibliography. Students shared findings and thoughts about the impact of geography on a country's success or failure.
Who was the greatest absolute ruler?
Sophomores in Global II are studying Absolutism. They are tackling the Essential Question: Who was the greatest absolute ruler? Teacher Librarians are co-teaching in classes as students are learning how to use keywords more effectively and how to use a variety of sources, going beyond the use of reference materials.
Booktalks:
Sophomores participated in booktalks to choose an independent reading book and to keep a list of titles on deck. Students discussed which books seemed to be a good fit for them. Students are exploring how knowledge of text structure can improve a reader's comprehension.
Open Doors at Open House:
Parents Welcome! Parents visited the library during Open House to explore all the library has to offer. Highlights included checking out out the library book collection, exploring the Makerspace and learning about how Teacher Librarians and the Tech Integrator collaborate with teachers to deliver the curriculum.
Making in the Makerspace:
Growth Mindset
Students in Mr. McAteer's sophomore English classes have been delving into the concept of a growth mindset and how to represent that idea. Students shared ideas about Growth Mindset vs. a Fixed Mindset via different mediums, such as 3D depictions, podcasts, and videos.
Teddy Roosevelt's Square Deal
Juniors in U.S. History portrayed aspects of the Square Deal's goal of the conservation of nature, control of corporations and consumer protection.
3D Printing
Students come in during lunch and after school to use the makerspace.
