Eckstein Library » Class Projects http://ecksteineagles.org/library A Window to a Wider World Tue, 22 May 2012 14:44:11 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 Japanese Internment http://ecksteineagles.org/library/2012/01/26/japanese-internment/ http://ecksteineagles.org/library/2012/01/26/japanese-internment/#comments Thu, 26 Jan 2012 17:58:22 +0000 rlwynkoop http://ecksteineagles.org/library/?p=788 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.

]]> http://ecksteineagles.org/library/2012/01/26/japanese-internment/feed/ 0 Countries – Mr. Snyder http://ecksteineagles.org/library/2010/12/14/snydercountries/ http://ecksteineagles.org/library/2010/12/14/snydercountries/#comments Tue, 14 Dec 2010 14:00:12 +0000 rlwynkoop http://ecksteineagles.org/library/2008/05/16/8th-grade-team-c-mr-snyder/ Using Culture Grams is a great way to begin your research with current and reliable information.

]]> http://ecksteineagles.org/library/2010/12/14/snydercountries/feed/ 0 What Eagle Readers Recommend http://ecksteineagles.org/library/2010/11/11/what-eagle-readers-recommend/ http://ecksteineagles.org/library/2010/11/11/what-eagle-readers-recommend/#comments Thu, 11 Nov 2010 23:10:44 +0000 rlwynkoop http://ecksteineagles.org/library/?p=437 One great way to find just right books is to find out what other students your age are reading.  There are a number of ways to share your books with other Eagle Readers.

  • Bookcasting – online audio book review
    Check out other Eagle Readers’ Reviews
  • Vidcasting – digital video book review, there are tons of these on YouTube!
  • PowerCasting – book reviews via Office or other editing Tools

You too can publish you book reviews digitally on the Eckstein Library’s website.  Just use this form to help you get started.  Be sure to talk to Ms. Wynkoop or Ms. Dame when you’re ready to publish!

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kids.gov

This page has a long list of  job descriptions. Click on this site and then look through the list of jobs to find one you’re interested  in. Once you find one, click on it, and you’ll get more information.

bureauoflaborstats

This site lets you pick an area you’re interested in, like “music,” and then you can click on this subject to pull up some jobs related to music.

pbsteacherresources

This link goes to a page describing one kind of job, but if you click on the purple “search” tab in the top right corner, you will get to a page with lots of search boxes.

One of the boxes says “Occupations,” and you can scroll through a very long list to pick one job you want to know more about. Some of the jobs have videos, and some of the jobs include interviews with people who do that job.

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  • NPR
  • eLibrary 
  • Proquest

    • 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!

    ]]>     http://ecksteineagles.org/library/2008/09/09/team-8b-information-access-2008/feed/ 0     Miller/Pilgrim – China http://ecksteineagles.org/library/2008/06/03/millerpilgrim-china/ http://ecksteineagles.org/library/2008/06/03/millerpilgrim-china/#comments Wed, 04 Jun 2008 04:55:41 +0000 rlwynkoop http://ecksteineagles.org/library/2008/06/03/millerpilgrim-china/
  • CultureGrams World Edition: The World
  • CIA World Fact Book
  • World Book Online
  • Lonely Planet

    • Articles about the History of China

    Other Resources

    ]]>     http://ecksteineagles.org/library/2008/06/03/millerpilgrim-china/feed/ 0     Hunger – Ms. Wellehan http://ecksteineagles.org/library/2008/05/27/hunger-ms-wellehan/ http://ecksteineagles.org/library/2008/05/27/hunger-ms-wellehan/#comments Wed, 28 May 2008 04:32:08 +0000 rlwynkoop http://ecksteineagles.org/library/2008/05/27/hunger-ms-wellehan/ What can I do to help?

    Important Information

    ]]>     http://ecksteineagles.org/library/2008/05/27/hunger-ms-wellehan/feed/ 0     Global Issues – 6th Grade http://ecksteineagles.org/library/2008/03/20/global-issues-6th-grade/ http://ecksteineagles.org/library/2008/03/20/global-issues-6th-grade/#comments Thu, 20 Mar 2008 15:16:03 +0000 rlwynkoop http://ecksteineagles.org/library/2008/03/20/global-issues-6th-grade/ We have gathered some electronic resources for you to aid in your research.  Please take a moment to look at these resources. 

    Don’t forget to ask questions.  Of course, if you would like you can e-mail Ms. Wynkoop (rlwynkoop@seattleschools.org) or Ms. Pierce (jpierce@seattleschools.org).  We would be delighted to do our best to help you outside of your time in the library.

    ]]>     http://ecksteineagles.org/library/2008/03/20/global-issues-6th-grade/feed/ 0     Eastern Hemisphere – Africa http://ecksteineagles.org/library/2008/02/25/eastern-hemisphere-africa/ http://ecksteineagles.org/library/2008/02/25/eastern-hemisphere-africa/#comments Tue, 26 Feb 2008 04:36:38 +0000 rlwynkoop http://ecksteineagles.org/library/2008/02/25/eastern-hemisphere-africa/ Regions of Africa Links

    Helpful Links for Finding Artifact Ideas

    Research Links

    Ideas for Artifacts

    • Statue, sculpture, or stone carving
    • Mask or headdress
    • Jewelry or beadwork
    • Clothing, blankets, or fabric pattern
    • Musical instrument
    • Pots, bowls, or eating utensils
    • Scale model of a house or village
    • Diorama of a ceremony or other scene from daily life
    • Game or sport
    • Tools or weapons
    • Replica of money or valuable objects
    ]]>     http://ecksteineagles.org/library/2008/02/25/eastern-hemisphere-africa/feed/ 0     Spanish Cooking – Ms. Stevenson http://ecksteineagles.org/library/2008/01/23/spanish-cooking-ms-stevenson/ http://ecksteineagles.org/library/2008/01/23/spanish-cooking-ms-stevenson/#comments Wed, 23 Jan 2008 19:03:59 +0000 rlwynkoop http://ecksteineagles.org/library/2008/01/23/spanish-cooking-ms-stevenson/ Here are a couple of links Ms. Stevenson has provided to aid you in your search for Spanish Recipes.  Enjoy!

    The Food Network
    All Recipes
    Epicurious
    Cooks Recipes

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