Wednesday, October 24, 2012
Information Investigator video links
Today we are learning about different types of places online to get information.
This video is about Internet browsers.
This tells about how a specific search engine, Google, works.
This video is about databases with newspaper and magazine articles.
What word do you know in "database?"
Wednesday, October 10, 2012
Teen Read Week @ the WPL!
Save the date for the next Teen Library Advisory Group!
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 18th
2:45-3:45
Wayland Public Library
Last month, we met with WPL librarian Pam McCuen at the WMS library to talk about the new teen space that the WPL is creating. This month, we'll tour the space in person, collect more ideas and celebrate Teen Read Week. Join your public librarian, school librarian and Middle School friends and neighbors for snacks, conversation and our second annual Teen Read Week Book Charades!
Students who do not take a bus, or whose bus does not go to the WPL but would like to take a school bus to the meeting must see Ms. Ravid by Tuesday, October 16th to arrange bus transportation to the WPL. Please make sure to make arrangements to get home from the library at 3:45pm.
Thursday, September 6, 2012
Help Plan the WPL Teen Space!
Our Public Library is creating a Teen Space!
And we can't do this without your help!
Students who can't make it or are interested in learning about future meetings can see your public of school librarian.
Stay posted for details of our October meeting, celebrating Teen Read Week!
And we can't do this without your help!
The
first
meeting of our monthly WPL-WMS-WHS Teen Library Advisory Group is a
special WMS-only meeting for students to be part of planning their new
teen space with our public librarian.
We will meet after school
in the middle school library on
Thursday, September 13th
–
2:20-3:15.
Students who can't make it or are interested in learning about future meetings can see your public of school librarian.
Stay posted for details of our October meeting, celebrating Teen Read Week!
Wednesday, June 20, 2012
Summer Reading 2012!
Can you believe that it is already summer?
WMS reads all year 'round.
Information about Summer Reading and Book Buzz forms can be found on the school website.
The Summer Reading page has a list of book suggestions to get you started. You'll notice that you can click on the tabs to access the list in alphabetical order by author, title or genre.
Remember that you also can click on the Reading link above for additional booklists and award-winners.
Also, don't forget that the WPL lends out audiobooks and ebooks that you can read on your device via Overdrive. Use your library card from anywhere with an internet connection.
Finally, you can use your WPL card to use NoveList K-8 for recommendations.
We wish you a fantastic summer full of wonderful books and look forward to sharing in the fall!
WMS reads all year 'round.
Information about Summer Reading and Book Buzz forms can be found on the school website.
The Summer Reading page has a list of book suggestions to get you started. You'll notice that you can click on the tabs to access the list in alphabetical order by author, title or genre.
Remember that you also can click on the Reading link above for additional booklists and award-winners.
Also, don't forget that the WPL lends out audiobooks and ebooks that you can read on your device via Overdrive. Use your library card from anywhere with an internet connection.
Finally, you can use your WPL card to use NoveList K-8 for recommendations.
We wish you a fantastic summer full of wonderful books and look forward to sharing in the fall!
Wednesday, November 2, 2011
Francophone Countries and Regions of France
So, you are researching Francophone countries, or maybe regions in France.
Here are some resources that can get you started:
Cite your sources!
This year, we are introducing a web-based tool called NoodleTools, to help you keep track of the resources that you use.
Here are some resources that can get you started:
- The library catalog: Look up your country/region. Most books will be in the geography section (910's) or history-by-country section (940-972), but you will also find good information in cookbooks, science, architecture, arts, etc. Some books may be about multiple countries in a region and you will need to use the index or ToC to find yours. Note that many of these resources are already set aside for you on a cart.
- Webpath Express: While you are in the library catalog, click on Webpath Express for a list of websites on your topic that are geared toward students k-12. Remember to try different keywords!
- Other websites about countries:
Cite your sources!
This year, we are introducing a web-based tool called NoodleTools, to help you keep track of the resources that you use.
Monday, September 26, 2011
Tree Octopus: a lesson for 6th grade Information Investigators
Some of you may not know that Ms. Monahan used to work with animals and is still very interested in different types of animals.
One of her favorite animals is the Tree Octopus.
Information Investigators: Your assignment is to examine this website about the Tree Octopus to determine whether or not it should be included in Webpath Express.
Please examine the website quietly. You will have a chance to share your thoughts with the class.
One of her favorite animals is the Tree Octopus.
Information Investigators: Your assignment is to examine this website about the Tree Octopus to determine whether or not it should be included in Webpath Express.
Please examine the website quietly. You will have a chance to share your thoughts with the class.
Friday, September 16, 2011
KidInfoBits
If KidInfoBits isn't working, try this link: http://libraries.state.ma.us/login?db=ITKE&locid=mlin_m_waymid
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