Research Database Directions (Bio Project)

Research Database Directions

In high school, college, and beyond, you will often be assigned research projects in which you will have to gather various articles on a certain topic. What you may not know is that GOOGLE is not the best nor the only place to gather this information. In fact, research databases provide the most accurate and credible information to use for these types of assignments. Due to this, we will be using two types of such databases for your research essay. You will need to print and read three articles in total for your assignment in order to complete your biographical notes as well as answer the question as to what three accomplishments your person achieved that influenced or changed the world.

Britannica School : www.monsonlibrary.com/databases-for-kids/

1. Scroll down and click “Encyclopedia Britannica School Edition” which is the third link from the top.

1. Click “Middle” for middle school reading level articles.

1. Type in the name of the person you are researching in the search bar at the top of the page and press enter.

1. Multiple articles will be brought up, but all might not be relevant to your topic. Pick the title of the article that appears best suited to your topic.

1. If this article is suitable, click the print icon at the top right of the page in order to print.

1. Remember to note the citation at the bottom of the page – you will need this for your bibliography.

1. To access more articles through this site, click the back button to go to your original search. On the left hand side are icons, one of which says “Web’s Best Sites.” Click this.

1. More articles from other credible sites will appear, click the one(s) that are suitable for you based on your topic. Remember to PRINT.

 

Garden of Praise Biography : www.gardenofpraise.com/leaders.htm

1. Scroll down to the person you picked for your essay. The list is broken up into sections (presidents, composers, etc) OR type in your person’s name into the search bar in the top right corner. If you search your person, be sure to scroll down and click on the “Garden of Praise” link to that person, not an outside source.

1. Here, you will be brought to an article about your person. Print this article by pressing CTRL  and then P and click print.

1. To find more articles via this site, scroll to the bottom to the header entitled “Research Links.” Click the article that best suits your topic.

1. This site also includes powerpoints and other activities should you wish to use these as EXTRA resources.

 

Research in Context : www.galepages.com/mlin_w_palmerpl

1. Click the button that says “Research in Context” in the second row, third from the left.

1. Click “Advanced” next to the search bar.

1. Type in your person’s name and/or key word in the first search bar.

1. Scroll down to the search bar entitled “by document type” and select “article” and “biography”

1. Scroll down to the search bar entitled “by content level” and select “Basic” and “Intermediate” and click search.

1. Results will be shown by category (biographies, news, etc) Click the banner with the category title to access all text of that category, or click a title to see an individual text.

1. After you’ve chosen an article, there will be a tool bar on the right in which you can print, download or email your article. Click print to print your article.

 

“The Outsiders” Full Text

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Use the table of contents to navigate the chapters. Simply type in the page number at the top of the screen where it gives you your current page, or scroll down to the desired chapter.

Email me with any questions!

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King Arthur Webquest

Task One: Symbolism, what does it all mean? You will apply your knowledge of symbolism and investigate the three main symbols of King Arthur’s Legend. Using the links below, answer the questions provided to you on your handout #1. The Round Table  and Round Table Resource #2 Excalibur Holy GrailTask Two: True or False? Investigate the role of these characters in the Legend and determine based upon the information you find, if you believe the people to be real or not.  As you research locate 2 reasons FROM THE READING to serve as support for why you believe what you do. Once you have done this, circle Real or Fake at the bottom of your column to declare your point of view. Make sure to record your answers onto Handout #2. Sir Lancelot and Sir Lancelot resource #2Guinevere and Guinevere Resource #2 King Arthur Mordred Lady of the Lake Merlin and Merlin Resource #2

“The Outsiders” by S.E. Hinton Webquest

Name: ____________________ Date: __________

 

The Outsiders

Web Quest

 

Today you are going to be learning more about the author and the setting of “The

Outsiders.” Follow the directions on this packet and answer the subsequent questions ascompletely as you can.

 

1. S.E. Hinton

http://www.sehinton.com/  – Click on “Biography”

Read the information about S.E. Hinton starting with the Biography.

 

1. Where was Hinton born? ____________________

Coincidentally, this is assumedly where the novel takes place.

 

2. What influenced her to write The Outsiders?___________________

 

3. What year was The Outsiders published? _______________

 

4. What happened to Hinton as a result of The Outsiders’ popularity?

 

5. What is the title of her second novel? ____________________

 

6. When was the movie of The Outsiders released? _______________

 

1. “Greasers” and “Socs” (Preps)

In “The Outsiders,” the two rival gangs are the Greasers and the Socs. Socs is a term the Greasers use as an abbreviation for “Socials,” who are better known today as “Preps.”

 

Greasers:         https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greaser_(subculture)

Socs (Preps):   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Preppy

 

1. What are Greasers? How do they dress and act?

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2. What are Socs? How do they dress and act?

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3. Why do you think these groups have a rivalry, based on what you know about them?

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1. Paul Newman – The Celebrity

Paul Newman is a movie star who is mentioned at the beginning of the novel.

Although he might seem inconsequential, he helps put the time period into

perspective. View the web-site dedicated to Paul Newman and answer the

relating questions.

 

http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000056/bio

 

1. Have you ever heard of Paul Newman before? If yes, where/when?______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

 

1. What is Paul Newman currently mostly known for?___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

 

3. Click on the ‘photos’ icon in the upper left. Locate and view some of the photographs from Newman’s younger years. Why might teenage boys idolize him? _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

 

 

1. A Look at Oklahoma

 

Oklahoma is the state in which all of S.E. Hinton’s novels are set. Please

gather five interesting facts about the state.

 

http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/usaweb/snapshot/Oklahoma.htm 

 

 

1. Facts:

 

1. a. ___________________________________________________________________________

 

b.____________________________________________________________________________

 

c.____________________________________________________________________________

 

d.____________________________________________________________________________

 

e.____________________________________________________________________________

 

2. Now that you know a little bit about Oklahoma, how do you think that the setting might influence the novel? How might a story be different if it were taking place here in Palmer, MA?

 

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1. The Beatles

 

The Socs in the novel like music from The Beatles. View a sampling of their videos/songs. You do not have to look at them all, perhaps three or four would be

sufficient. Before viewing the video clips be sure to plug your headphones in

properly!

 

All My Loving, All You Need is Love, Back in the USSR, Blackbird, Can’t Buy Me

Love, Don’t Let me Down, Eight Days a Week, Get Back, Help, I’m Losing You, In My Life,

Octopus’ Garden, She Loves You, We Can Work it Out

 

http://www.beatlestube.net/]

 

What do you think attracted young teenagers of the 50’s and 60’s to The Beatles?________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

 

1. The Economy

 

Inflation calculator: http://www.westegg.com/inflation/

 

http://www.auroraontheweb.com/east66/1966/66econ.html

 

What can you tell me about the economy of 1966? How have the prices of homes, gas, and food changed since then?

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1. Smoking

Many, many people smoked in the fifties and sixties, especially Greasers. People did not know about the dangers of smoking back then as much as we do now, and therefore there were no real programs (like the TRUTH commercials) to fight back against smoking or underage smoking.

 

Cigarette TV Commerical:     https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D-y_N4u0uRQ

Smoking in the 50’s and 60’s: http://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2009/apr/01/tobacco-industry-marketing

 

1. What are Kools? ________________

 

2. Why did more people smoke in the 1960’s?

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1. Cars

 

Mustangs: http://www.mustangdreams.com/mdconvert.htm

 

Corvairs: http://oldcarandtruckpictures.com/Corvair/

 

Describe a Corvair and a Mustang. Why would these cars be appealing to kids in the late fifties and sixties?

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1. Reform School

 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reform_school

 

What is reform school? What kind of teenagers were sent there?

 

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