Ebook Collection

Read an e-book from our collection

Brrrrrrr!  The cold is keeping most of us inside these days.  Did you get a new e-Reader (Kindle, Nook) or tablet during the holidays?  Check out our growing e-book collection of fiction and non-fiction titles.  They are all FREE!
 

And we have an App for that!  Contact your school librarian if you would like instructions for downloading our e-book app (Follett Shelf Enlight).  Directions for downloading public library e-books are also available.  

You can also access our e-books through the Internet using the school's Destiny Library Services.

1. Go to Destiny Library Services located on the left side of the Three Village Home Page
2. Click on Ward Melville High School
3. Click on Ward Melville Library e-books
4. Browse the collection by author, subject, genre, etc. 
5. Access a selected item with your network log in and password.

VRC site of the month: Occupational Outlook Handbook

Looking for information on careers?

 Check out the Occupational Outlook Handbook located within our school's VRC database collection.  

Summary:  This database contains information on descriptions of careers, work environment, education and training requirements, possibilities for advancement, job outlook, and the typical earnings.

Ms. Muller~ Spanish Countries Brochure

 

Due Date:
Tuesday, January 13, 2015

Objectives: To develop a knowledge and understanding about Latin American geography through the research and presentation of each, individual country.

Procedure: Create a brochure as specified below.

Requirements:
Front Cover must be colorful and represent the country in one way or another.
Information must be written in Spanish.
Information must be cited.

Content:
Where is the country located? What is the capital?
At least 7 statistics or “Fun Facts”
A moment/day of importance in their history.
One or two important figures (people).

Information Resources @ Destiny Library Services

Virtual Reference Collection

• Culturegrams (World Edition)

• World Atlas & Culture Online

• World Book Online> Student Version

Citation Resources

Noodletools Citation System
 

The best of the year!

It's that time of the year when we start getting the best of in apps, books, music, etc. 
Here are some of the best of in Apps, Literature,

Top 10 Apps (School Library Journal Review)

Best Books of 2013 (Goodreads Choice Awards)

 Best Young Adult Fiction (NPR's Book List)

The best in music (NPR's All Songs Considered)

Database of the Month: SIRS Knowledge Source

Spotlight on SIRS Knowledge Source. 

This mega database includes the following: Researcher, Government Reporter, Renaissance and WebSelect

It contains full-text articles exploring controversial social, scientific, health, historic, business, economic, political, global and current events issues. Articles and graphics are selected from 1,500 domestic and international publications.

• The database contains summaries, overviews, Powerpoint slideshows, updated links and special in-depth features [monthly spotlight, comprehensive coverage of terrorism and natural disasters, Pro/Con, Curriculum Pathfinders, World Almanac and Maps.] World Conflicts explores 10 protracted, unresolved conflicts through maps, unbiased news articles, primary sources, books, and opinion pieces.
• SIRS® Issues Researcher covers the leading issues most studied and debated by students. 
• SIRS Government Reporter includes historic and government documents, directories and almanacs. 
• SIRS Renaissance provides current perspectives on the Arts & Humanities and SIRS 
• WebSelect features editorially selected web sites that are vetted daily.

Sra.Gisela Muller-----Decades Presentaciones

LAS MODAS DE LAS DÉCADAS EN LOS ESTADOS UNIDOS de los años/50's/60's/70's/80's/90's Rubrica Todo Estará hecho en ACCIÓN EL PUNTO (Power Point)Usen libros, la Red y citación Buscan informes sobre:1. el estilo de vestirse 2. La música 3. Las modos de transporte (carros, etc.) 4. Tecnología 5. Estilos del cabello 6. Avances de médicina 7. Palabras de moda 8. Personas de moda 9. Personas importantes 10. Pasatiempos populares 11. Noticias importantes 12. ESCOJAN UN PAIS HISPANOHABLANTE Y COMPAREN Y CONTRASTEN LOS ELEMENTOS DEL 1-11  Recurso de la Biblioteca Sitio   

  

Due: October 17, 2013

            

Web 
Notable Hispanic Americans, A-Z_Hispanic Latino-Americans 

Base de Datos
Virtual Reference Collection
eLibrary
ABC-CLIO American History
World Book Online

Academic Integrity
NoodleTools Citation System

Destiny Catalogo de los libros

Instrucciones:

Escoja un compañero con cual quiere trabajar.  Tenemos tres días en el salón 108 para hacer un busquejo.  Pongan toda la información en Acción de Punto para presentarsélo a su clase. No se olviden su citación en su proyecto.

Hispanic Heritage Month~ Spanish 3~ Ms. Muller

Spanish Hispanic Heritage Project

Due date: October 9, 2013

Objectives: To develop a knowledge and understanding about the Hispanic Culture through the research of a Hispanic Hero.

Procedure: Create a power point presentation

Requirements:

1. Front cover must have picture of your hero.

2. Information must be written in Spanish.

3. Information must be cited.

Content:

1. Where were they born, what is their heritage if they were born in the US?

2. Short biography about them.

3. What was the political climate of their country?

4. What contributions did they provided for their community and/or the world.

Library Resources:

1. A book of your choice (Look on Destiny)

2. Virtual Reference Collection (Biography Reference Center, World Book Online, etc.)

3. Noodletools Citation System

Web Sites:

Hispanic/Latino-Americans

Hispanic-American Experience

Hispanic Heritage Month