Environmental Problems of the World

You will be researching one of the major environmental problems in the world.
Working in pairs, you will present this information to the class using a Power Point Presentation.

The presentation will include the following:

A definition or explanation of the problem

A list of the causes of thie problem

A list of possible solutions to this problem

Be sure to explain the problem clearly.
This project will count as 3 grades:

- cause and effect essay

- oral presentation of your project

- a chart you complete as your classmates give their presentations

Power Point due: April 12th
Essay due: April 13th

Possible Topics:

Overpopulation
Pollution
Deforestation
Extinction
Global Warming
Overfishing
Hunger
Mining

Resources for your project:

Science Online
Gives definition, causes/effects of problem and possible solutions
Username: lbhs Password: lbhs

CQResearcher
Many journal articles and essays on the problem to choose from
Username: beachhs Password: long

ThinkQuest- Environmental Problems Website

About.com: Geography - Global change and climate issues

**don't forget you can search the internet using the links for different search engines listed on the right of this page**

Famous People With Disabilities

Create a Powerpoint presentation about a famous person. Your presentation should have 2 main parts; introduce the famous person and then, talk about the disability.

Use the following questions as a guide for your research:

About the person:::::

Why is this person famous?
Where was this person born? When?
When did this person become disabled?
Has this person done anything to help others with the same disability?
What kind of qualities helped this person overcome their disability?

If you could meet this person, what is the one question you would ask?

The Disability:::::

How many people suffer from this disability?
Are there other famous people with the same disability?
How does this disability effect this person's everyday life?

Here are a links that will bring you to good information regarding the famous person of your choice and or the disability that they have:::::

Disabled World - this website lists the disorder or disability that your famous person had or has - click on the link to that disorder/disability and see if your person is listed.

Disability Social History Project - This site provides information on many disabled persons and also links to other sources of good information

Animal Farm - Critical Analysis Research

Many times, authors write pieces of literature in order to make specific comments about history.

Please utilize the following links as a resource for critiques and information for the research paper.
These sources along with the links on the right to different search engines - including Google Scholar will help you formulate and support your Thesis Statement
The Internet Public Library has articles available for many literary works as well as information on authors. This site also explains Literary Criticism


Using the web address, http://www.liu.edu/ - you can access Long Island Univerisity's CW Post Library link. From this link you can access the databases available through Post.Once entering the database link - choose Literature then from the annotations available choose a database that best describes what you need (example: Criticism) You can use the barcode: 21289001049661 to download articles relevent to your topic.You can also access the Suffolk Library Web and utilize the sources there. Once entering the site, click on E Resources on the left hand side. You will use the barcode: 21248001400456 and password jordan The databases available through this site will also have full length articles and literary critiques

Bullying - Prevention - Ms. O'Shea's Class

Here are a few good websites to look for information regarding this topic.

NoBully.org


Stop Bullying Now

National Crime Prevention Council

Literary Criticism Paper - Mrs. Frishman

Choose one of the works read during our Womens Unit as your primary source. Find scholarly articles that support your analysis.

The Internet Public Library has articles available for many literary works as well as information on authors. This site also explains Literary Criticism.

Paper Topics:

1) Identify how a work triggered an emotional response in you or an emotional discovery.
Consider what happens during the reading process.

2) Analyze a work's literary elements; theme, tone, mood, symbolism, etc. Consider how it helps
construct meaning within the work.

3) Analyze the motivations behind the writing that help shape meaning in the text. Consider
how gender roles help shape meaning in the text, or how sexual desires help shape meaning in
the text, or how unconscious fears help shape meaning in the text.

4) Analyze the text as a reflection of society as it opposes or reinforces a male-centered culture
and the stereotypes and oppression of women. Observe and challenge the role women play in the text and decide whether or not this role is appropriate. Pay particular attention to the strength of women both as writers and characters.

Using the web address, http://www.liu.edu/ - you can access Long Island Univerisity's CW Post Library link. From this link you can access the databases available through Post.
Once entering the database link - choose Literature then from the annotations available choose a database that best describes what you need (example: Criticism)
You can use the barcode: 21289001049661 to download articles relevent to your topic.

You can also access the Suffolk Library Web and utilize the sources there. Once entering the site, click on E Resources on the left hand side.
You will use the barcode: 21248001400456 and password jordan
The databases available through this site will also have full length articles and literary critiques.

Don't forget that there are links to search engines available on the right of this page.
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Religions of the World

This research guide contains internet links to help you obtain information for your project

Remember that your presentation should include the following information:

Name of religion

Areas of the world where it is practiced

Beliefs

Rituals/sacrifices

Major holidays and their significance

Behavior expected of members of this religion

Intro to World Religions

Religion Facts

Religions Tolerance

Just the Facts

United Religions Intiative

Religions of the World Summary

History 102: Biography Project

For this assignment, each student will receive the name of an individual who made a significant contribution to American society.
Assignment Purposes:
To come to understand how a particular person's experiences can illuminate our understanding of the period and circumstances in which he/she lived.

To learn to do research of the sort professional historians do; locating, examining, and using appropriate source materials, and presenting one's findings to readers.

The finished project should be 5 to 6 pages in length consisting of 2 parts of approximately equal length.

Assignment:

Biographical Sketch: a) A factual account of the person's life, emphasizing aspects that are of historical significance.

b) Provide evidence and explanation of the person's historical contribution(s) and significance. Evidence must be documented with references and citations to sources.

How and why is this person considered to be important?

What does her or his life tell us about the times in which he/she lived; about important social, scientific, cultural, economic, or political developments; about the United States at the time?

Annotated Bibliography: You are to create a list of reliable and relevant sources that illuminate your person's life and contributions. This list should include the sources that you used for this project as well as others that you can identify that may be available at the Bird Library and those that are unavailable.

To get started with your research - you will find the following helpful:

"Research Starting Points" - easy to use great place to start!!

Also check out: Reference Services/Research Assistance

To search for books related to your person, begin with the SUMMIT Local Catalog

This is the electronic catalog for the Syracuse University Library.

Other library holdings (what books and resources a library has) plus articles from magazines, journals and newspapers can be found at the

Databases Main Menu - some of the indexes that you might find useful for this project are listed on your project outline.

Be sure to explore the reference materials available at Bird and also in your High School library.

The Internet is a valid place to look for information just be sure to check the integrity of the source!!!!

Links to search engines listed in your project are available on this blog.

Help is available from Bird Library's Reference Desk and the Library's History Specialist, Mark Weimer: mfweimer@syr.edu