READ OUT!

TEEN READ WEEK 2008 is almost here! Come to the library to check out the AWESOME activities we have planned for the week!

West Geauga High School
Teen Read Week Activities October 13-18th!!!

1. For every book checked out, receive something to ‘Bite-On!”

2. Get “Caught Reading” and receive a certificate for a treat from the
library!

3. Get out your input and vote for your favorite book!

4. Enjoy some treats from our bake sale to benefit future library activities!
(Monday 10/13 and Tuesday 10/14 Only!)

5. Enjoy the many displays throughout the library highlighting some great
“Books with Bite!”
A. Get Bitten! Vampire favorites!
B. Stephenie Meyer Author Spotlight!
C. Take A Bite! Popular Cook Books!
D. Books with BYTE! Cool Tech Books!
E. Biting Humor! Books to make you laugh!
F. Bite-Sized Books! Short Stories and Poetry!
H. Bite the Bullet! High Adventure!
I. Biting Questions! Philosophy and Religion!
J. Movies with Bite Books that have been made into movies!


**For every event/activity you participate in, you receive an entry for an end of the semester gift certificate! The more you participate the greater your chance to win!!!!

End of the Year!

The 2007-2008 school year is winding down. Pretty soon, tests and books will give way to sun and friends. Until you can enjoy yourself, you must first get through the rough and rugged finals week! There are many helpful resources in the library, so stop by and check them out!

Since it is Finals FRENZY! Keeep in mind the special rules in place:

1. Only 2 students per table and
2. Absolutley NO talking.

Students are often sent down to the library for a quiet place to take a final, so lets respect those students as well as the rules!

Have a great end to a great year!

Toodles!

Noodle Tools- Your 1-Stop Citation Maker!

Noodle Tools is a great tool for creating perfect citations for any project!

All you need to do is simply enter the requested information. When done, just copy and paste the completed citation into your project or bibliography and you are all set!

Just click here to get started! (Choose MLA format)

(You can also get to Noodle Tools from the Library/Media Center Webpage!)

If you have any questions, just ask Mrs. Myers or Mrs. Brunner!

Disease Resources

Mr. Mikes
Disease Resources
Recommended Resources
Websites:
§ www.drkoop.com
§ www.mayohealth.org
§ www.cdc.gov
§ www.kidshealth.com
§ www.nimh.nih.com
§ www.webmd.com
§ www.netwellness.org
§ http://medlineplus.gov

§ National Center for Infectious Diseases
http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/index.htm
§ Check out the Health Topics A-Z
http://www.cdc.gov/az/a.html
§ Bacterial and Mycotic Diseases

http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dbmd/diseaseinfo/default.htm

§ National Foundation for Infectious Diseases
http://www.nfid.org/
§ See the Virtual Library of Diseases
§ An Introduction to Viruses from the Center for Complex Infectious Diseases
§ New York State Dept. of Health
§ Communicable Diseases
§ The Journal of Infectious Diseases Electronic Edition

Books:
Infection: the uninvited universe 616.9 CAL
The stem cell divide 616 BEL
Beating back the devil 614.4 MCK
Outbreak: disease detectives at work 614.4 FRI
Pyromania, kleptomania, and other impulse-control disorders 616.85 WIL
The Gale encyclopedia of genetic disorders REF 616.042 BLA
Germ Killers: fighting disease 616.9 MOR
Attention deficit disorder 616.85 SHE
Sick diseases and disorders, injuries and infections REF 616 SIC
Mononucleosis and other infectious diseases 616.9 SHA
Mapping epidemics: an historical map of diseases 614.4 HOF
Epidemic: the world of infectious diseases 610.9 EPI
Invisible enemies: stories of infectious diseases 616.9 FAR
Epilepsy 616.8 CAR
Asthma 616.2 MUR
Depression 616.85 SIL
Measles and Rubella 616.9 SIL
Tuberculosis 616.9 LAN
Hepatitis 616.3 SIL
Diabetes 616.4 SIL
Leukemia 616.99 SIE
Allergies 616.97 NEW

Election 2008 Resources

Below is a list of websites that have been evaluated for you to jumpstart your research. Don't forget to check out the online academic databases first. When using a search engine, remember the 5 W's: Who, What, Where, Why and When!

Here are some sites to get you started!

Official Site for Hillary Clinton

http://www.hillaryclinton.com/home/

Official Site for John McCain

http://www.johnmccain.com/landing/?sid=gorganic

Official Site for Bacak Obama

http://www.barackobama.com/index.php

New York Times Election Guide:
http://politics.nytimes.com/election-guide/2008/index.html

For Biography information try:
http://www.ncemc.org/ ----> Biography Resource Center

For Issue information try:
Opposing Viewpoints

Don't forget to try print resources as well. Use the online catalog or ask a librarian for help!

Happy Researching!

Evaluating Websites! What FUN!

Information is everywhere! And the world wide web is no exception! With the ever expanding amount of information online today, both quality info and bad info, the ability to critically evaluate information is an important skill in this information age!

Here is a great hand out for you to print out and use to help you evaluate web sites!

http://kathyschrock.net/abceval/5ws.pdf

Take a look at this website and tell us what you think!

(http://descy.50megs.com/descy/webcred/webcred/dhmo.html)

Sites to Use for Demonstrating Critical Evaluation
Aluminum Foil Deflector Beanies
Ban Dihydrogen Monoxide
Boilerplate: Mechanical Marvel of the 19th Century
Burmese Mountain Dog
Buy an Ancestor Online
California's Velcro Crop Under Challenge
Case Analysis of a Historic Killer Tornado
Dihydrogen Monoxide Research Division
Feline Reactions to Bearded Men
Golden Gate Tunnel (archive.org)
Google Job Opportunities
Google Technology
Jacopo di Poggibonsi
Mankato (MN) Home Page
MoonBeam Enterprises and Lunar Travel Agency
History of the Fisher-Price Airplane Oklahoma Association of Wine Producers-->
OvaPrima Foundation
Pacific Northwest Tree Octopus
Taxonomy of Barney Save the Mountain Walrus-->
Visit Exciting Fredericton

There is sooooo much information out there. Don't get overwhelmed and don't cheat yourself. Use the skills you learned today to make sure the information you are getting is quality!

BIOMES

Here are some great resources as you begin your study on biomes. Just click on a link to get started! Don't forget about some of the great books we have as well, they are listed at the bottom of this page. Happy learning!

Online Resources:

http://www.ucmp.berkeley.edu/exhibits/biomes/index.php

http://www.mbgnet.net/

http://www.runet.edu/~swoodwar/CLASSES/GEOG235/biomes/intro.html

http://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/Laboratory/Biome/

Print Resources

Tropical forests / Tom Jackson. Jackson, Tom, 1953-
West Geauga High School - Oversized Books/Tall Books
Q 577.34 JAC

Temperate grasslands / Ben Hoare. Hoare, Ben.
West Geauga High School - Oversized Books/Tall Books
Q 577.4 HOA

Ecology; science of survival / by Laurence Pringle. Pringle, Laurence P.
West Geauga High School - Nonfiction Collection
574.5 PRI

The 1920's

The 1920's was an exciting time in U.S. history, also known as the Gilded Age and The Jazz Age, it was a time of innovation, high fashion, fame and riches! Check out these links for more information on fashion, culture, entertainment and more!

http://kclibrary.lonestar.edu/decade20.html

http://www.thepeoplehistory.com/1920s.html

http://faculty.pittstate.edu/~knichols/jazzage.html#flapper

http://www.1920-30.com/

If you find a great resource that you would like to share, please comment on this post so others can check it out! Enjoy!

Book Reviews!

Do you have a favorite book? Have you read a book lately that you just couldn't put down? Why not share it with your classmates! Share your favorite books by posting a review right here! It's easy and fun! Go ahead and Check It Out!!!!!

Spring Break is coming!!!

Stop by the library to check out some of the great new books we have to offer! Grab a quick read to pass time during the week long break! Whether you will be spending it on a beach under the sun or cozied up under the covers, we have a book to please all interests! Check out some of our newest titles:
Non-Fiction
· Race: A history Beyond Black and White
· In the Hot Zone: One Man, One Year, Twenty Wars
· Oceans
· Eyewitness Insect
· Volcanoes and Earthquakes
· Venom
· What You Must Think of Me
· Pop Art
· Red: The Next Generation of American Writers
· Hamid Karzai
· America Dreaming: How Youth Changed America in the 60’s (VERY COOL BOOK AWARD!)

Fiction:
· Laika by Nick Abaadzis
· Running with the Wind by John Foley
· Opposite of Invisible by Liz Gallagher
· Hex Education by Emily Gould
· Kissing the Bee by Kathe Koja
· Chillwater Cove by Tom Lakeman
· Beaufort by Ron Lesham
· Whodunit?: Detective Stories by Philip Pullman
· What I Was by Meg Rosoff
· Freak by Marcella Pixley
· Stargirl by Jerry Spinelli (replacement book)

It's Teen Tech Week!

Teen Tech Week is an annual even held the first week in March and is sponsored by the American Library Association. Check out your school and public library for special events, displays and contests. This years theme is "Tune In @ Your Library". Pick up a music trivia in the WGHS Media center and turn it in for a chance to win cool prizes! All entries must be recieved by Friday March 7! Hurry in to participate and see what else we have to offer!

Also check out the cool virtual tours Mrs. Brunner has put together below! Add a comment and tell us what you think!

Alternative Energy Resources

Below are links to alternative energy resources! These resources have been chosed by your media specialist and will help you get started in your research. If you have any questions or would like to add an additional resource you found helpful, please post it here!

Alternative Energy Resources

Opposing Viewpoints
http://infotrac.galegroup.com/itweb/ches76635
· An excellent resource. Check bottom of yellow sheet attached to your monitor for
password…
· Use search field to search for desired information (i.e. solar energy, alternative energy,
wind power, etc.)

National renewable Energy Laboratory
http://www.nrel.gov/learning/

U.S. Department of Energy
Solar Energy Technologies Program

Solar Electric Power Association
Solar Power Basics

American Solar Energy Society
Frequently Asked Questions

Alternative Energy News
http://www.alternative-energy-news.info/

Energy Refuge
http://www.energyrefuge.com/

Virtual Tour Links

Ever wanted to go on a tour of the White House, travel to Egypt or visit the Yosemite National Park? What about viewing the amazing paintings of Van Gogh or travel in space? Virtual tours give one the sense of actually being at these places without the expense and time of traveling. Select from the links below to begin a journey of discovery. Bon voyage!


Virtual Tours

Government Buildings
U.S. Capital Building http://www.senate.gov/vtour/index.html
White House http://www.whitehouse.gov/history/life/video/index.html
Central Intelligence Agency Building https://www.cia.gov/about-cia/virtual-tour/virtual-tour-flash/index.html
U.S. Mint http://www.usmint.gov/mint_tours/index.cfm?action=vtShell

Art & Architecture & Maps
Van Goghs Exhibition http://www.nga.gov/exhibitions/gogh/html/nonplug/room1-main.htm
The Frick Collection, Art Museum, New York City http://www.frick.org/virtual/index.htm
Gothic Medieval Cathedrals http://www.newyorkcarver.com/cathedrallinks.htm
Norman B. Leventhal Map Center's map exhibitions http://maps.bpl.org/ex/exhibit/

See the World
Various Egyptian sites http://www.egyptvoyager.com/virtualtours.htm
Machu Picchu, Peru http://www.destination360.com/peru/machu-picchu.php
Tokyo, Japan http://www.destination360.com/asia/japan/tokyo.php
Na Pali Coast, Hawaii http://www.destination360.com/north-america/us/hawaii/kauai/na-pali-coast-helicopter-tours-2.php
San Franciso, CA http://www.virtuar.com/ysf2/#tourindex
Places in Turkey http://sailturkey.com/panoramas/
Mt. St. Helen's http://www.destination360.com/north-america/us/washington/mt-st-helens.php
Jordan http://www.panoramaproductions.net/tours/jordan/tour.html

Nature & Parks
Underwater Ocean http://www.fullscreen360.com/uw.htm
Yosemite National Park http://www.destination360.com/north-america/us/california/yosemite.php
Grand Canyon http://www.nps.gov/grca/photosmultimedia/virtualtour.htm

Space
International Space Station http://www.nasa.gov/externalflash/ISSRG/
Kennedy Space Center (see bottom right of page for links)
http://imedia.ksc.nasa.gov/index1.html

Misc.
Florida Prison http://www.dc.state.fl.us/oth/vtour/