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Database Resources
To access databases from outside of school, you will need to pick up the login names and passwords from the school library.
Book Resources
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Famous People of Hispanic Heritage by Kathy Escamilla (Introduction by)ISBN: 1883845211
Publication Date: 1995-01-01
Ten volumes in print profiling 40 famous, prominent, and up-and-coming role models for minority youth. Stories drawn from author's personal interviews. Featured role models speak directly to young adults about topics and issues of importance to the Hispanic community.
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The 1960s Decade in Photos by Jim CorriganISBN: 0766031357
Publication Date: 2010-02-01
Describes the important world, national, and cultural developments of the decade 1960-1969.
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Time of Transition by Time-Life Books EditorsISBN: 0783555075
Publication Date: 1999-06-01
#Includes bibliographical references (p. ) and index.
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Pride and Prosperity by Time-Life Books EditorsISBN: 0783555105
Publication Date: 1999-06-01
A series of books chronicling our lives in powerful time capsules, from the dawn of the century -- when horses outnumbered cars 21 million to 8,000 -- to its close.
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The 2000s Decade in Photos by Jim CorriganISBN: 076603139X
Publication Date: 2010-02-01
The 2000s—the first decade of the new millennium ushered in a new age of information including the Internet and electronic media. The early years are marked by economic slowdown, political divisiveness, and unprecedented terrorism. U.S.-led invasions of Afghanistan and Iraq achieve their initial goals, before devolving into bloody guerrilla conflicts. International competition for energy resources escalates dramatically. The U.S. was attacked in 2001 changing the face of New York City forever. In 2008, a time of change started when Barack Obama was elected president. Through dozens of photos and text see how the history of this decade unfolds.
Learning Objective
Students will produce a beginning level research paper that explores and explains an appropriate topic. The assignment will consist of: research of authoritative sources, the writing of an essay consisting of an appropriate lead, thesis statement, supportive materials and conclusion, and use of MLA documentation
Examples of Strong/Weak Work
Important Vocabulary
Database - Searchable set of information that is already proven true before being published. Databases are great to use for research with no verification needed!
Citation - A reference to another published or unpublished source. Citations tell a reader where you found your information.
Omaha Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, age, genetic information, citizenship status, or economic status in its programs, activities and employment and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following individual has been designated to address inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Superintendent of Schools, 3215 Cuming Street, Omaha, NE 68131 (531-299-9822).
Las Escuelas Públicas de Omaha no discriminan basados en la raza, color, origen nacional, religión, sexo, estado civil, orientación sexual, discapacidad , edad, información genética, estado de ciudadanía, o estado económico, en sus programas, actividades y empleo, y provee acceso equitativo a los “Boy Scouts” y a otros grupos juveniles designados. La siguiente persona ha sido designada para atender estas inquietudes referentes a las pólizas de no discriminación: El Superintendente de las Escuelas, 3215 Cuming Street, Omaha, NE 68131 (531-299-9822).