MONTAUK PUBLIC SCHOOL LIBRARY MEDIA CENTER
CLICK HERE FOR THE 7TH & 8TH GRADES EBOARD
http://www.grade7-8.montaukschool.site.eboard.com
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CLICK HERE FOR THE 7TH & 8TH GRADES EBOARD |
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LINKS FOR ALL YOUR SUBJECTS . . .
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CyberAlbany! is a web activity created just for Montauk School students to get a little taste of what's to come in December! http://www.kn.pacbell.com/wired/fil/pages/samgrade7ms.html The Empire State Plaza Art Collection http://www.ogs.state.ny.us/curatorial National Baseball Hall of Fame The official site of the official museum of the official national pastime! Need we say more? http://www.baseballhalloffame.org/ CooperstownUSA.com Learn about the town that is the home of the Baseball Hall of Fame. http://www.cooperstownusa.com/ The Iroquois Indian Museum introduces the public to Iroquois Native Americans by featuring their art, past and present, as a window into their culture. As an anthropological institution, it is informed by archeology, history, and research on the common creative spirit of modern artists and craftspeople. http://www.midtel.net/~iroquois/index.htm Howe Caverns Look around and learn about the premier show cave of the Northeast: Howe Caverns. You'll find a terrific on-line tour of the cave (including VR Movies!), directions, rates and other things to do when you're here. Our website is also a great place to learn about geology and how caves are formed. So come on in! http://www.howecaverns.com/ The Farmers' Museum A visit to The Farmers' Museum enables you to explore our rural heritage. Turn back the pages of time to 1845 when you stroll through our historic village and working farm. Meet the craftspeople who continue the traditions of tradesmen from the 19th century, learn about life on the farm firsthand, and experience the celebrations and day-to-day routines of rural Americans. http://www.farmersmuseum.org/index.htm The Fenimore Art Musuem is the showcase museum of the New York State Historical Association, features changing exhibitions that explore the history and themes of America's finest art. http://nysha.org/fenimore.htm A Hudson River Portfolio from the New York Public Library http://www2.nypl.org/home/Hudson/index.html |
(keep scrolling - there is lots here, including Ms. Brunn's recommendations)
CLICK HERE FOR MS. BRUNN'S STUDIO IN ART PROJECT TIMELINE
Try some of the helpful links on this site's Information Station, especially the Kids Search Engines link.
Metropolitan Museum of Art
http://www.metmuseum.org/
National
Gallery of Art http://www.nga.gov/
Web Gallery of Art lists artists alphabetically and provides biographical information as well as works of art. http://www.kfki.hu/~arthp/index.html
The Artchive offers information and artwork of lots of artists. On the left of the page is a list you can scroll through to find your artist. The main screen offers different categories of art that you can click on. http://www.artchive.com/ftp_site.htm
Artcyclopedia - the fine art search engine. http://www.artcyclopedia.com/
Abstract-art.com has an index of artists that you can scroll through to find yours. It also has a really cool opening page. http://www.abstract-art.com
Follett
Webpath Express Artists Links http://www.856express.com/express.dll/856?c=3103937&h=00000008649
From Ms. Brunn to the 8th Grade:
(sixth grade may find these links useful as well)
WHEN you research the artists you have chosen, type the name of that artist . . . spell it correctly! If that doesn't work, try the "art movement" the artist is associated with, i.e.: Monet/impressionism.
LISTED below are some sites that may be helpful when researching your artists for the FINAL PROJECT! Follow the links.
Wide Art Resources http://www.wwar.com
Galleries on the WWW http://www.comlab.ox.ac.uk/archive/other/museums/galleries.html
Art Sites http://bastille.gatech.edu/adam/art.html (not working?)
Le Web Louve - France is now called WebMuseum. It is very useful, but keep in mind that it has not been updated since 1998. http://www.ibiblio.org/webmuseum/
Otis http://sunsite.unc.edu/otis/otis.html (not working?)
Art History http://www.iccc.cc.ia.us/art/art_history.html
AskArt.com http://www.askart.com
National
Gallery of Art http://www.nga.gov/
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MS. MCGUIRE'S ANNE FRANK ACTIVITY |
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Ms. McGuire's Lois Lowry Activity |
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Math2.org provides math information, reference tables and other useful stuff. You can even get math reference tables in Spanish! http://www.math2.org/index.xml |
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MS. PFISTER'S 8TH GRADE SPEECH PROJECT Use the Montauk School Library Media Center Information Station Page for all your research needs! Don't forget to fill in a research worksheet for each source that you use. Ms. K recommends: SIRS Discoverer (You need a username & password -- see Ms. K) Great for Social Issues, Biographies, etc. Proquest (You need a username & password -- see Ms. K) DON'T FORGET ABOUT BOOKS! TRY YOUR SCHOOL LIBRARY COLLECTION AND/OR MONTAUK LIBRARY - YOU CAN SEARCH THE PUBLIC LIBRARY COLLECTION AND THE ENTIRE SUFFOLK COUNTY COLLECTION RIGHT NOW FROM THIS COMPUTER! |
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MS. PFISTER'S HERO/HEROINE BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH PROJECT Use the Montauk School Library Media Center Information Station Page for all your research needs! Don't forget to fill in a research worksheet for each source that you use. Ms. K recommends: SIRS Discoverer (You need a username & password -- see Ms. K) Click on the Biographies link and use the alphabetical list to find your hero/heroine. Then browse & click on the list of articles to find one that works for you. Also try:
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Attention all 8th grader speech writers! Use the Montauk School Library Media Center Information Station Page for all your research needs! Don't forget to fill in a research worksheet for each source that you use so that you will be able to create a proper works cited page for your project! Ms. K recommends: SIRS Discoverer - really good for social issues, sports, science, health, countries, etc. Looking for books on your topic? Already checked with Ms. K in the school library? Visit the Montauk Library online at http://www.suffolk.lib.ny.us/libraries/mntk/index.html from there you can search the library catalog for books on your subject! CLICK HERE FOR THE INFORMATION STATION!
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Geology Labs On-Line is a comprehensive project to develop Web-based lab activities that enhance the learning and teaching of Geology and other Earth and Environmental Science topics for introductory College and High School courses. These "Virtual" labs are interactive where students learn by "doing" and not just clicking and viewing. http://vcourseware3.calstatela.edu/GeoLabs/index.html
American
Museum of Natural History http://www.amnh.org/
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BRIDGE BUILDING LINKS Fun to play! http://www.sodaplay.com/ Pre-engineering Software Corp. http://www.pre-engineering.com Truss Bridge Laboratory http://www.ce.ufl.edu/activities/trusslab/trussndx.html Bridge Basics http://www.matsuo-bridge.co.jp/english/bridges/index.shtm The Academy http://www.egr.uri.edu/ne/easne/mce/mce162-2.html Architectonics: The Science of Architecture http://darkwing.uoregon.edu/~struct/ Fun & Learning About Bridges http://www.bridgesite.com/funand.htm Whiting School of Engineering - Bridge Designer http://www.jhu.edu/virtlab/bridge-designer/ ???? ?Bridge Watching for Beginners? http://www.media.uwe.ac.uk/~masoud/projects/bridges/bridges/html ?Space Web Design? http://www.steel-sci.org/updates/spaceweb.htm
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Seventh Grade Inventions Project
Historical Evolution Research Outline
Historical Evolution Research Project Grading Sheet
Technology Historical Evolution Research Paper Resources
Helpful Links:
Jerome and Dorothy
Lemelson Center for the Study of Invention and
Innovation http://www.si.edu/lemelson/
Invention Dimension http://web.mit.edu/invent/invent-main.html
Follett Webpath Express Inventions Links
http://www.scienceinthebox.com/
MS. BRUNN'S D.C. WEB SITES:
National Gallery of Art
http://www.nga.gov/
Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden
http://hirshhorn.si.edu/
National Museum of Woman in the Arts
http://www.nmwa.org/
Sackler and Freer galleries
http://www.asia.si.edu/exhibitions/default.htm
National Museum of African Art
http://www.nmafa.si.edu/geninfo/geninfo.htm
Washington National Cathedral
http://www.cathedral.org/cathedral/index.shtml
Explore D.C. is a powerhouse website for anyone looking for information about our nation's capital and all it has to offer. http://www.exploredc.org/index.php
The White House http://www.whitehouse.gov/
La
Casa Blanca http://www.whitehouse.gov/espanol/index.es.html
The Arlington National Cemetary Website provides historical information, burial photos, a visitors guide and links to lots of special events and projects. http://www.arlingtoncemetery.com/contents.htm
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund Web Site The mission of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund is to preserve the legacy of the Wall and to educate about the impact of the Vietnam War on American culture. The site offers pictures, statistics, and even a "virtual tour" of the wall.
The U.S. Department of Treasury has a great kids' site for the U.S. Mint called H.I.P. Pocket Change or you can visit the regular U.S. Mint site at http://www.usmint.gov
Follett Webpath Express Washington, D.C. Links http://www.856express.com/express.dll/856?c=3103937&h=00001889773
Directions: Follow the instructions below as you visit various websites related to the memory of Anne Frank. As you browse through each site, please visit the suggested topics and record your reactions where requested. A response page for each site is attached for your convenience. (If you don't have the response pages, you may use lined paper.) This will enhance your learning and understanding of Anne Frank’s experience in the Holocaust. Take your time, really read the information and enjoy!
Begin here: Montauk School Homepage (www.montaukschool.org)
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