Tuesday, September 29, 2009

Ms. Cristina Amato-----Research Project-----The Crucible

Bloom's Literary Reference
ABC CLIO American History
Student Resource Center
Literature Resource Center
Academic Integrity


11th Grade Research Project

The Crucible
By Arthur Miller

For the first quarter project, you will research some aspect of persecution that has existed in the past or still exists now. Then you will compile a short research paper on the subject chosen.
When writing the paper follow MLA format which includes:
Times New Roman, 12 point font
Black ink
Minimum three pages
Minimum of three sources
One book source
Minimum of three parenthetical citations
Works cited page
Topics:
Choose one character from the play The Crucible and research the person that character was based on. Show the differences and similarities between the historical character and the character from the play.
Research McCarthyism. Explain who, what, where, why and when.
Research a modern day witch hunt.
Research the persecution of the Puritans versus religious persecution today.
Research women’s roles in society during Puritan era.
Research and discuss witches on Long Island.
If another topic is more appealing to you, please get approval from your teacher first.

DUE DATE: _____________________________

There will be a penalty for late papers.
A list of home access passwords and a
collection of books for this assignment is available for student use.
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Wednesday, September 23, 2009

Ms. Maureen Kost-----Health-----Research Assignment

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Quality Research Assignment:
CHI- 2009
Directions: Complete the following assignments in order.
Select a critical health issue that you deem to be important and support that choice in no more than two sentences.
Issue:
Support:
Find one article from either a substantive or scholarly publication and evaluate the article using the following format:
Format
Identify the title, author, date written and publication of the article.
List 5 facts that were presented in the article and where each fact came from. (Hint: Don’t say article)
What area of wellness does this article impact? Why? How?
How does this article impact your wellness now or in the future?
List any questions, comments or concerns you want to address about this article.
Attach the article to your questions.
Find one website that exclusively is devoted to your topic. Evaluate this website using the following format.
Website Evaluation Format
Name of website: _____________________________________________
URL of website: ______________________________________________
1. What institution sponsors this site?
2. What is the main purpose/ mission statement of the site?
3. When the website was last updated? How do you know?
4. Who author’s the site? What are their qualifications?
5. What contact information is given about the author and website?
6. Is the site user friendly? Why or Why not? Give 2 reasons.
7. Is this a good or bad website for teens? Why or Why not? Give 4 reasons.
4. Write a letter to a person in a leadership position, about the issue that you have researched. In the letter, request information about current programs or what is being done to combat this issue, as it pertains to you as a student here at Ward Melville High School or here in Suffolk County, New York. Follow the format given to you in class during the power point presentation.

Due Date: _______________


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WMHS Information Commons Blog


Mr. Jeff Harris, Chairperson of the Social Studies Department, is using the WMHS Information Commons Blog to instruct his economics classes in the History of the Stock Market and Investsments.
The website is a cooperative venture to promote web 2.0 delivery of teaching resources
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Tuesday, September 15, 2009

Sra. G. Muller-----Latino Journey Project

Hispanic Heritage Month

September 15, 2009-October 15, 2009

U.S. Census Bureau Press Release









Our Journeys/Our Stories
Portraits of Latino Achievement
Virtual Exhibition


Objectives: Students will use interpretive and analytical skills to learn about Latinos profiled in the exhibition at Stony Brook Museum with their inspiration stories.Students will apply their knowledge of oral histories and use the general skills and strategies for the writing process.
Tasks:
1. Research 15 of the people listed below.
2. Write a detail entry about each person, where they are from.
3. Annotate their contributions, and their occupation.
4. Annotate any quotes they made regarding their journey as a Latino.Tania León
Dolores Huerta
Rebecca Lobo
Bill Richarson
Mario J. Molina
Chita Rivera
Antonia C. Novello
Victor Villaseñor
Derek Parra
John M. Quiñones
Joseph Unanue
Ricardo E. Alegría
Mel Martinez
Ellen Ochoa
Pepón Osorio
Alfred Rascon
Juan Romagoza
Luis Valdez
Teodoro Vidal
Raúl H. Yzaguirre
Linda Alvarado
Judith F. Baca
Sandra Cisneros
Cristina García
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Sra. G. Muller-----Presentaciones











LAS MODAS DE LAS DÉCADAS EN LOS ESTADOS UNIDOSde los años/50's/60's/70's/80's/90's
RubricaTodo Estará hecho en ACCIONE EL PUNTO (Power Point)Usen libros, la Red y citaciónBuscan informes sobre:1. el estilo de vestirse2. La música3. Las modos de transporte (carros, etc.)4. Tecnología5. Estilos del cabello6. Avances de médicina7. Palabras de moda8. Personas de moda9. Personas importantes10. Pasatiempos populares11. Noticias importantes12. ESCOJAN UN PAíS HISPANOHABLANTE Y COMPAREN Y CONTRASTEN LOS ELEMENTOS DEL 1-11 (Ensayo Formal)Recurso de la BibliotecaSitio Web
Notable Hispanic Americans, A-ZHispanic Latino-Americans

Base de Datos
Virtual Reference Collection
eLibrary
Informe
World Book Online
Gale Cengage Learning Databases
Student Resource Center
Catalogo
Academic Integrity
Noodletools Citation System
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Monday, September 14, 2009

Mrs. Lisa Rochford-English-Research Assignment-Introduction to the Great Gatsby














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A list of home access passwords is available at the circulation desk.
A collection of books for this assignment is available for student use.

Overview: In order to appreciate the beauty and social commentary embedded in The Great Gatsby, we need to understand the culture of the 1920’s. In your groups, you are going to research an aspect of this time period and present your findings in an oral presentation for the class. You will be given two class periods to research in the library and two class periods in the room to organize and prepare your presentation.

TOPICS: Women in the 1920’s
The Gold Coast (Then and Now)
F. Scott Fitzgerald and Zelda Sayre
Prohibition
Music and Dance in the 1920’s
Art in the 1920’s

Requirements:
Your group presentation should be approximately 10 minutes long
Your discussion must be informative and touch upon the most important details of your topic. If your topic seems too broad, your group should decide upon a more specific focus for your presentation. Remember, we are trying to illustrate how these topics/events reflect the culture and social life during this time period.
When you present your topic to the class, each member of your group must address the class in some way. (Think about how you might divide up the work to ensure that everyone plays an equal role. This might include dividing up the actual research, note taking, artwork, and speaking responsibilities.)
You must have some sort of audio/visual aspect of your presentation. This can take the form of posters, handouts, musical selections, photographs, video clips, PowerPoint, etc. Just keep in mind the time frame as you prepare your presentation.
Your research must come from at least three different sources. One should be from a print source, and one must be from one of the library’s databases. BEWARE OF SHADY INTERNET SOURCES!

Time Frame
Friday 9/18 and Monday 9/21 – Library Work Sessions
Tuesday 9/22 and Wednesday 9/23 – In-Class Work Sessions
Thursday 9/24– Begin Presentations!

** If a group member is absent on the day of the presentation, THE GROUP WILL STILL PRESENT! The missing student will have to present his/her portion of the presentation in writing!

Grading:
Group Grade: You will receive a major class work grade for this research presentation. In determining your grade, I will consider the following qualities:
Quality of Information 40 points
Quality of Audio/Visual 30 points
Oral Presentation Skills 15 points
clarity, projection, eye contact, organization, etc…
Work Cited Page (MLA) 15 points

Individual Response Grade: You will write a response log (1-2 typed pages) as a result of these presentations. You should write a short summary of what you learned from your own group’s presentation and research. Then, you should use your notes to summarize what you learned from the other groups’ presentations. THIS WILL BE COLLECTED ON FRIDAY 9/25 and will count as a writing grade.
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Thursday, September 10, 2009

Mr. Christopher Boltrek-----Environmental Chemistry Quarter Project

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Mr. Boltrek- Focus 11 Enviro. Chem.- Semester Project

Environmental Chemistry- Semester Project

Directions: Over the next two quarters you will be required to conduct two research projects; one per quarter, and each of a different topic and presentation format. The option is yours in terms of topics and order in which you perform either a five minute in-class presentation on your topic discussing your research using visual aids which will be handed in; or a five page research paper in which you examine a specific topic. One topic must, however, be developed into a presentation for one quarter, and the other will be written out into a five page paper at the end of the other term. For example, if you choose to write a paper for the first quarter, the second quarter project must consist of a presentation using visual aids which can be handed in for grading, and vice versa; all the while keeping in mind that they must be two different topics. In your projects you will research and discuss your topics’ causes, current effects, and probable impact on the future. For both projects, you must include a bibliography of all sources, both cited in your paper and those which you examined but chose to discard. The paper must be written on an individual basis; however, the presentation may be with a single partner (Be wise in choosing your partner!). You will receive a great deal of in-class instruction and research time to complete the project. Taking advantage of these opportunities should provide you with minimal take home work. Please do the best you can, as this will count as two test grades in your Environmental Chemistry average in each quarter. The first quarter project is due on Thursday, November 12th, and the second quarter project is to be turned in no later than Thursday, January 28th.

Options: The following is a list of project options for you to research. You are by no means relegated to these options; feel free to create your own area of research. All topics, however, must be approved by Mr. Boltrek prior to beginning your work. This will be ensured by you choosing a topic, possible partner, and evaluating your project responsibilities and choices with your parents/guardians prior to them signing the attached sheet acknowledging the gravity of the assignment. Please return only the second half of the page, including the requested signatures, by Tuesday, September 15th. A similar statement of acknowledgement will be sent home in the beginning of the second quarter. Suggested topics are as follows:

-Deforestation
-Impacts that lobbying by big business has on government policy with regard to the environment
-Cleaner/”greener”/more efficient alternatives
-Forecasting the future both with and without actions being taken to combat global warming
-Current visible impacts of climate change
-Overfishing
-Toxic waste dumping
-Oil spills
-Offshore drilling
-Nuclear power
-Polar bears
-Arctic ice caps
-Glacier recession
-Endangered species

I hereby acknowledge that I have read through the project description with my student and we both fully understand what is expected of him/her throughout this process. I have been made aware of my child’s project choice and any possible partner with whom he or she may work.

Project Choice:_______________________________

Partner:____________________________

Child’s Name:________________________________

Child’s Signature:______________________________

Parent/Guardian’s Name:_______________________________

Parent/Guardian’s Signature:___________________________

*To be returned by Tuesday, September 15th for a homework grade.
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