Eckstein Library

While our library does contain over 14,000 items, you may need to take advantage of our Union Catalog (all Seattle Schools) or your Public Library when you are looking for a Book on your topic.

• Eckstein Library Catalog
• Seattle Public Libraries

Magazine, Journal or Newspaper Articles - As you search for News Articles, be sure to use one of the following resources:

• eLibrary
• ProQuest

Government Documents

• University of Washington Libraries
• Government Printing Office
• National Technical Information Service
• Centers For Disease Control
• Washington Secretary of State

Electronic Databases - There are a number of options available to you when searching for a Reference Article:

• Issues and Controversies
• Pop Culture Universe

Here are some possible places to look for Science Project Ideas.

Sites for Antibiotics and the Immune System:

Antibiotics
What are antibiotics and how are they used to treat and cure diseases? Find out here.

How Your Immune System Works

This site offers a nice explanation about the mechanisms of the human immune system.

Sites for the Effects of Drugs on the Body:

Alcohol Find out about alcohol and its effects on the body.

Steroids Learn about steroids and their effects on the body.

Tobacco Learn about the abuse of tobacco and its effects.

Sites for Healthcare Careers:

Healthcare Career Information At this site, health-related careers are listed in alphabetical order, with links to information about each career.

The 1998-99 Occupational Outlook Handbook
This Bureau of Labor Statistics site allows you to look up an occupation by its title, then find information about the nature of the work, educational requirements, salary range, job outlook for the future, and other topics related to that occupation. Or just browse the list until you find an occupation that interests you.

General Resources for Diseases:

A-Z List of Diseases and Disorders
Want an extensive list of diseases and disorders, along with explanations? Check this site out.

Adolescent Health
A site sponsored by the AMA that focuses on aspects of health related to teens.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention This site includes information on a variety of diseases and disorders and a special section for adolescents.

Genes and Disease Learn more about genetic diseases at this site.

Healthfinder Check out this government-hosted search site with links to journals, news, and related sites.

Hidden Killers: Deadly Viruses This is an award-winning site developed by students in the Thinkquest program. It is substantiated by excellent references and contains information about viruses and viral diseases.

KidsHealth.org This is a comprehensive web site sponsored by the Nemours Foundation and dedicated to providing up-to-date health information for students.

MedicineNet
Site for researching topics about health and disease. Includes a medical dictionary. Sponsored by a network of medical doctors.

Medline Plus
This contains a listing of diseases in alphabetical order and links to pages where you can get more specific information about those diseases. Many of the articles that reference the diseases are at a fairly high reading level. You could print the articles and obtain help from a teacher or a professional to help you translate the information into simpler terms.

Museum of Human Disease
This site contains interactive images of diseased organs. Recommended for higher-level students and/or those needing images for presentation purposes.

Nervous System Disorders
Explore some of the disorders of the nervous system at this site.

Respiratory Disorder
Find out about various respiratory disorders here.

Sites for Specific Diseases/Disorders:

Crohn’s Disease This page offers extensive information about Crohn’s Disease and its treatment.

Eating Disorders
Are you interested in learning more about eating disorders? Try this site especially for girls.

Epilepsy Foundation Find out about epilepsy at this site, which includes a Kid’s Club and a Teen Chat room.

High Blood Pressure Learn about the causes and prevention of high blood pressure.

Muscular Dystrophy Association
Learn more about muscular dystrophy at this site.

Tuberculosis
Learn about this crippling disease, its symptoms, its treatment, and its resistance to drugs.

As you search for News Articles, be sure to use one of the following resources:

• eLibrary
• ProQuest

There are a number of options available to you when searching for a Reference Article:

• World Book Online
• Issues and Controversies
• Pop Culture Universe
• ABC Clio Social Studies Database
• Medline Plus

While our library does contain over 14,000 items, you may need to take advantage of our Union Catalog (all Seattle Schools) or your Public Library when you are looking for a Book on your topic.

• Eckstein’s Library Catalog
• Seatlle Public Libraries
• King County Libraries

Write a 6 word review for any book in the library, fiction or non-fiction, and get entered in the drawing for an awesome prize.  (The prize is yet to be determined, but it will be awesome!)  See the librarians for an entry form. 

Your entry may be used as a “shelf-talker” to let others know about the great books you are reading.  There are some examples already posted; check them out!

Don’t forget the following sites when looking for information on the first and fourth amendments.

• US Courts
• ACLU
• OYEZ – US Supreme Court Media

Databases provided by Seattle Public Schools:

• Issues and Controversies
• ABClio – Social Studies
• ProQuest – excellent for Quon/texting

Search suggestions include:

Drug testing – more about your favorite case, “Drug testing in schools”
Texting – Google “City of Ontario v Quon, “Supreme Court Communication Privacy”
Drug Shirts – “Student Expression in Schools,” keep an eye out for clothing/dress codes

Don’t forget your bibliography.  If you’d like help with formatting, go to: http://www.easybib.com/

Some of the links below are subscription databases – full of valuable information!  Please ask a librarian or Mr. Snyder for the usernames and passwords of these databases if you are planning to work away from school.

Databases:

• History Link
• Culture Grams
• Grolier Online

Selected Links:

• Washington, Secretary of State
• Washington State Historical Society
• Washington State Chamber of Commerce
• Museum of History and Industry
• Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture
• Daybreak Star Indian Cultural Center
• Washington State Tourism
• Washington State Department of Agriculture

Sixth Grade Science students will spend the next couple of weeks working to identify the lifecycle of everyday items.  While this project originally began as a Cradle to Grave project, it has since evolved into a Cradle to Cradle project – culminating by asking students to identify how we can reuse, recycle, or reclaim our everyday goods. 

For more information about the Cradle to Cradle Project, check out our research/project support site or contact your sixth grade science teacher.

College Bound Scholarship Link

Click here to take the Title IX survey. 

The purpose of this survey is to determine students’ interest in interscholastic sports.  The State Department of Education requires that the Seattle Public Schools administer this survey once every three years.