Eckstein Library » 8th Grade

8th Grade Science Projects

rlwynkoop — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 09:00:49 +0000

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

Japanese Internment

rlwynkoop — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 17:58:22 +0000

Here are a few resources pertaining to the Internment of Japanese Americans during World War II. Synonyms (of sorts) for Internment include Relocation, Incarceration, etc.

Gordon Hirabayashi (listen to the broadcast and read the article)

The Atlantic Monthly Photo Expose
Evidence Withheld
Seattle Magazine Remembers Japanese Internment
Japanese Internment WebQuest (videos, weblinks and archives)
Archaeologists return to camp in Colorado
How Stuff Works – Japanese Internment
Museum of History and Industry – Photo Archive
UofW Camp Harmony – Online Exhibit
Annotated Digital Biography of Japanese Internment

The Joy of Government Documents

rlwynkoop — Thu, 14 Apr 2011 15:48:35 +0000

If you are dying to fill your research basket with the wealth of information provided by the United States Government, be sure to start at http://www.gpoaccess.gov.

Website Evaluation – Nevitt

amdame — Wed, 16 Mar 2011 00:20:00 +0000

Ms. Nevitt’s class will be evaluating websites to determine their trustworthiness as sources of information for the IRP project. Students must complete this form before the end of class.

Countries – Mr. Snyder

rlwynkoop — Tue, 14 Dec 2010 14:00:12 +0000

Using Culture Grams is a great way to begin your research with current and reliable information.

So Many Books to Choose From!

amdame — Mon, 13 Dec 2010 21:57:08 +0000

8th grade Language Arts classes have had some time to look at the many books available in the library. What did you check out? Let us know by filling out this exit ticket before you leave today.

Befriending the Library – 8th Grade IRP

rlwynkoop — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 18:34:57 +0000

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.

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

Government Documents

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

8th Grade IRP – Researchability

rlwynkoop — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 16:03:49 +0000

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

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

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.

Team 8B – Information Access 2008

rlwynkoop — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 20:32:07 +0000

Don’t forget to cite your source, the Eckstein Library’s citation machine of choice is EasyBib. Give it a try, it really is EASY!