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Introduction
Were here (Mr. Duckworth - Library Media Specialist, Mr. Frankle -Technology Specialist, and Mrs. Gaskins - Library Media Assistant) for another wonderful and exciting year!
New changes and resources have been added for this academic school year. The former "Homework Helpers" online reference sources for students has been changed to "eTools: Information on Demand." The collection of databases now includes the "American History" subscription from ABC-CLIO. The online sources can be accessed at http://www.howard.k12.md.us/mvms/links.
Instruction / Research
Topics that were researched in the LMC during the second quarter included myths/legends and the "black death" by 7th graders. Australia and biographies were researched by 6th graders. Some of the topics were made into written reports and others into productions. Mr. Lewis?s 6th grade G/T Social Studies classes continued their "History Day" research.
Mr. Lewis's class presenting Australian PowerPoints and Mrs. Bross's class researching the "Black Death."
Productions
In addition to the Australian PowerPoint presentations from Mr. Lewis's classes, Mrs. Gavazzi's classes produced iMovies for their science classes. The topics included types of rocks, gems, volcanoes, and Pangaea. Students researched, completed an "Inspiration" web, wrote a storyboard, and then shot their production.
Introduction and "Inspiration" Web
Research (American Education Week)
Lights / Camera / Action
Book Selections / Circulation
Students from all grade levels visited the LMC for book selections. Students come to the LMC on a regular schedule from their Reading classes for book exchange/selection/renewal.
The following were the "Top Ten" books borrowed for the 2nd quarter ending January 23, 2009:
1. The Haunted Playground by Shaun Tan
2. Deep Down Popular: a novel by Phobe Stone
3. Guinness World Records 2009 by Guinness World Records
4. Airhead by Meg Cabot
5. Vampire Kisses: volume 1: Blood Relatives by Ellen Schreiber
6. The London Eye Mystery by Siobhan Dowd
7. Someone Named Eva by Joan Wolf
8. Robot Dreams by Sara Varon
9. Breaking Dawn by Stephanie Meyer
10. The Redheaded Princesses by Ann Rinaldi
What a second quarter! Total LMC circulation transactions were 8,321 items. The number includes items checked in/out, holds, and renewals. New books arrived and were in the hands of the students in December and January.
It was an extremely busy and productive second quarter. With instruction, productions, research, and book circulations it was an exciting and productive LMC. During the last week of the quarter, the 8th grade integrated social studies/reading research project began and will continue through the 3rd quarter.
Until Next Quarter, Keep Reading!
Mr. D. in the LMC
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