IB HOTA

1945 - 2005

Early Cold War Era

Life in the 1950's

Civil Rights Movement

Warren Court Cases

Kennedy and Johnson (Domestic)

Kennedy, Johnson, Nixon (Foreign)

Nixon

Ford, Carter, Reagan

Bush, Clinton, Bush

US History in Context
Password: long_log

Biography Resource Center

Global Issues in Context

GREENR

The Cold War
The Korean War
JFK Library
Cuban Missile Crisis
JFK - Assassination
Civil Rights Movement - Timeline
Warren Commission
Martin Luther King Jr
Robert F Kennedy
Vietnam War
Vietnam War
War Protests
Kent State Shooting
Watergate
Iran Hostage Crisis
Desert Storm
Oklahoma City - Bombing of federal building
WTC Bombing - 1993
American Rhetoric - Famous Political Speeches
Commission on Presidential Debates
911 Digital Archive

Piaget Project: Create a Children's Toy Catalog

Your Task:  Break into pairs and create a Children's toy "catalog" that includes a toy for each of                           Piaget's stages.   

Research Piaget's stages of development using the internet and any sources available to you in the library.

Your group is to create a catalog using Google Docs, Google Slides, Prezi or a paper presentation that includes the following:

Cover page - illustrates Piaget's theory and your toys

Summary - stages of development using bullet points

Drawing/diagram/internet generated image of the toys you created that are appropriate for each stage.  Your toys should specifically address the needs of children in each stage/age group

Short written description of each toy

Written explanation of why each toy is appropriate for each stage of intellectual development

****for extra credit, you can create a prototype of your toys****

Helpful Resources

Piaget Stages of Development

Piaget Theory and Toys

Yoyo - toy company

ToysRUs

The Cold War Project

Name: ____________________________     Date: ______________
Global History 10         Period: ___________


Aim: Evaluate the impact of the Cold War on the nations in the world. 

Directions: Individually, you will be creating your own Cold War Google Site.  You will research ALL 8 Cold War Topics and provide valid information on each topic.  These 8 topics will be the 8 tabs on the left side of your Google Site.  Make sure to answer all questions for each topic. 

Cold War Topics: 

* Communism Revolution in China
* Korean War
* Vietnam War
* Cuban Missile Crisis 
* The Space Race
* 1980 Winter Olympics
* Revolution in Nicaragua
* Invasion of Afghanistan 


Research NEEDED for each topic in your Google Site:
* Include TITLE of Presentation
* Who was involved?
* Explain what happened during this event.
* When did it happen?
* Where did it occur?
* What were the effects of the event?
* Provide 3-5 visual representation for each topic: 
o Pictures, maps, graphs, etc.
* Imbed/Attach YouTube Clip!
* WEBSITES NEED TO BE CITED! PUT IN YOUR OWN WORDS!

FINDIT
This is the link to where all the databases are listed
Username: LBHS
Password: library


Directions for Google Sites:
* Sign into your lbeach gmail account.
o Username: First 3 Letters of your First Name, Last Name @lbeachg.org
o Password: unless you already changed it à lbsd School ID #

* Put your cursor over ‘Google Apps’ in the top right hand corner.
o Look for ‘Sites’ app and click on it.

* Click ‘Create’
o Name of your site: Cold War Topic
o Choose ‘Blank Template’ 
o Choose a ‘Theme’ for your Google Site
o Click ‘Create’ when you are finished

* Once you are on your actual ‘Google Site’ you will then create your Home Page for your Project
o Click the pencil in the top right corner to ‘edit’ your Home Page
o Once you are ready to create tabs on the left side of your ‘Site’, click on the ‘Create Page’ icon and follow the project guidelines.

Senior English Documentation Argument Paper

Your Task:  Write an argument paper in which you logically claim a position for or against your class's chosen proposition.  Your paper must logically and persuasively prove why your position is stronger and or right.  You must also refute any claims against your position.  You must cite three sources to support your opinion, one of which must be a scholarly article.

Guidelines:  You must use at least 3 credible sources from the library databases or a selected
                      library book - 1 must be from a scholarly journal article

Requirements:  Write your ideas as persuasively as possible using the reasoning strategies learned
                           in class.  Your essay must be 3-5 pages, carefully and consistently edited, typed
                           double spaced in 12pt New Roman font.  It must include an original title, in-text
                          citations, and a Works Cited page following MLA format.

Propositions for Debate 2016:

Resolved, the drinking age should be lowered to 18
Resolved, the presidential nominee should be a Republican
Resolved, transgender people should not be not be able to choose the space/place that suites their
   gender identity, but rather their biological sex instead
Resolved, marijuana should be legalized for both medicinal and recreational use

To research these topics use the following link to access databases

FindIt

the user name is lbhs
the password is library

Presidential election

2016 election

ontheissues

http://www.insidegov.com/

Transgender links;

Huffpost

SanFran schools

ACLU

The Spice of Life Project

Spice and Herb Project

You will research and explore a spice or herb for classroom use.
Using the links and materials provided you will answer the following questions:

What does your herb or spice taste like?

Where does your spice/herb originate from? How does it grow?

What are some products, dishes and or cuisines that are usually paired with this herb or spice?

What other herbs or spices does your herb/spice pair well with?

Does your herb or spice have any non food functions? How much does this herb or spice cost? Why should someone use it in a dish?

The SpiceHouse

SpiceEtc

CNNSpices

Spices,Herbs,Seasoning

AntiMicrobial Effects

Benefits of Herbs&Spices

The Epicenture

WebMD

In addition to these resources the library has many print sources that can assist you in finding this information.
Please ask for help if you need it :)

World Religions 9th Grade Project

Name of Belief System

* Origins  -- a date(rough estimate or precise time-period) for when the religion/belief system started.

* Important Figures – Founder(s)/Prophet(s)/Leader(s)/God(s)/Goddess(es), etc.

* Geography -- Where did the religion/belief system start?  How did it spread? Where is it located today (also include map for this)? How many people, world-wide, follow this religion/belief system?

* Beliefs – What are the basic beliefs/code for living/values/virtues/rules/practices/etc.?

* Women – Is there a specific role for women in this religion/belief system?  OR What is expected of women in this religion/belief system?

* Classifications -- Are there divisions/sects/denominations/branches for this religion/belief system? 

* Dates -- What are the important dates in the history of the religion/belief system?

* What are important days? -- Holy Days/Holidays/Celebrations/Significant Days.

* Major beliefs/Worship/Religious Practices —What happens when a person dies?  Is there a difference between daily belief/practice and belief/practice around special events/days/circumstances?  What is a soul? Why do good things happen to bad people? etc.

* Symbols – What icons or images or sounds are associated with this religion/belief system?

* Holy Writings:  Include at least TWO quotes from primary source writings on the belief system. What can we learn about your belief

For an EXEMPLARY project, the following must be included:

* Impact on world events—What wars have been fought because of this religion/belief system?  Countries founded? Value systems changed, etc.?

* Provide a brief history – not covered by any of the previous requirements – for this religion/belief system.

* Current issues/crises/trends - What is happening with/in this religion/belief system today?

It is a requirement that each of you include a BIBLIOGRAPHY, citing all of the sources that you use for your research. You MUST USE AT LEAST 2 of the sources that we have listed for you. YOU MAY NOT USE WIKIPEDIA.

Your grade on this project will be based on your daily library work, as well as the finished project.  Every day you will get a grade for your library work, conduct and group input. The grade you receive daily will be out of 10, so if you get a 10 every day, you will earn 50 points on this project. The remaining grade will be on the finished product. You will each receive an individual grade for this project. It will count as a TEST GRADE.  

You and your group or partner may choose one of the following formats to present your information in. you must let us know by Wednesday 12/09/15 which of the choices you have selected.


CHOICE OF FORMATS


Create a children's book about the Belief System.
Write and perform a short play in which the belief system is explained.
Write a series of letters home explaining the belief system(s).
Rewrite the lyrics to a song to make it about the belief system(s).
Create a comic strip explaining the belief system.
Write a series of diary entries as if you were a person studying this belief system(s).
Create a Newspaper with explaining the Belief System.
Create a “How to” manual for following this Belief System.
Write and perform a Newscast explaining the key aspects of the Belief System.

If you and your group or partner have another idea, please let us know before

Recommended Sources:

Christianity:


BBC Religions

Christianity - ReligionFacts

PatheosLibrary

RegentsPrep



Islam:

BBC Religions

ReligionFacts-Islam

PatheosLibrary

Regents Prep

Buddhism

BBC Religions

ReligionFacts-Buddhism

PatheosLibrary

Regents Prep

Shinto

BBC Religions

Religion Facts-Shinto

PatheosLibrary

Japan Guide

Regents Prep

Confucianism

ReligionFacts

Patheos Library

InternetLibraryofPhilosophy

Interfaith

Regents Prep

Taosim

Regents Prep

BBC Religions

Patheos Library

Ancient History Encyclopdia


Legalism

Britannica

Legalism and Chinese Philosophy

Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy

Exploring Chinese culture

China Knowledge

Legalism in Ancient China




Databases for Long Beach

lbhs
library



  

Dark Side of Humanity 9th Grade English

Part A:

Select one of the topics below to research.  After you select a topic, generate three questions you have about this topic.  Use the internet to research and find important information.  When your research is complete, fill out the inquiry sheet and reflect on your most significant learning.

Part B:

Prepare a three minute, informal presentation about your topic, highlighting your most significant learning.  Presentations will be done in small groups.  You must sustain a conversation about your topic for three full minutes.

Suggested ideas for your presentation:

Prepare what you want to say in advance on index cards
Make a handout with interesting facts and pictures

Topics:

Carnival Season
Catacombs
Effects of Alcohol
Fear of being buried alive
Poe's life


Catacombs of Paris

Origins of Catacombs

Mardi Gras History of Carnival

Mardi Gras History

effects of alcohol on the body

fear of being buried alive

fear of being buried alive - famous people

Poe museum

Poe