Issue Research - Cosgrove and Sobon

As and individual, in pairs or in a group of three - Research a contemporary social issue, develop an opinion, and write a paper (3-5 pages/Times New Roman or Arial/12 point font) on the issue. Topic choices are listed in the assignment page linked below. Your paper must incorporate proper MLA citation guidelines.

SCSD Government Project Assignment

Helpful resources:

SCSD Library Links

Remote username: syrsls
Remote password: syrsls

Recommended Databases:
Social Studies - Issues and Controversies & ABC CLIO Issues
News and Opinions - Opposing Viewpoints & Global Issues in Context

Notetaking Sheet

Citation Machine

Night by Elie Wiesel - Mr. Flanders

Students, in preparation for Elie Wiesel’s, NIGHT, will investigate, articulate, and expostulate the following in the form of a research report. The report will focus on the life of Wiesel since WWII using information gleaned from the internet, and include the following:

A. Vital statistics (year of birth, family, etc.)
B. Three quotations (interpreting each one)
C. Career Highlights (awards, citations, etc.)
D. Two news article summaries
E. Pictures, including captions (create own caption for pictures)
F. A list of books, magazine articles written by Wiesel
G. Your paper will have a cover sheet that will include a picture and a title.
H. 2-3 pages of factual information as mentioned above.
I. The last page will be a bibliography.

Assignment Page

Helpful Resources:
Library Links Database Page
Remote username: syrsls
Remote password: syrsls

Biography Resource Center
Look at all the tabs: Biographies, Magazines and News, & Websites!

The Elie Wiesel Foundation for Humanity

Academy of Achievement

Notetaking Sheet

Citation Machine

UNWIND Project - Ms. Jordan

Student UNWIND Blog (Project Product)

After finishing the book, UNWIND by Neal Shusterman, you will participate in a multi-genre project. Out of the following 11 activities, you will have to complete at least two, one “choice” and one research paper. However, the more assignments completed, the higher your grade will be. Once both (all) assignments are complete, as a class, you will post them on a blog. Everyone must post their own projects, but as a class, all will decide on how the blog will look. The assignment will be due on Thursday, February 11th. Late work will result in a loss of 10 points!

Download your UNWIND project assignment sheet.

Link to the Library Databases for your research.
Username: syrsls Password: syrsls

A&P Genetic Engineering - Ms. Jordan

Here's some links to some resources to help you complete your Genetic Engineering Position Paper. Don't forget to cite your sources along the way in preparation for your citation page. The electronic notes page should help you cut and paste the source citations to save for later. See Ms. Jordan or Mrs. LeFever if you have any questions!

Electronic Notes Page
Project Description Page

Academic Resources - Search Genetic Engineering
Remote Access Username: syrsls Password: syrsls
Global Issues in Context
Opposing Viewpoints
eLibrary Science
Today's Science
Health & Wellness (NEWS tab)

Background Information:
Wikipedia
Medical Engineer
Doctor's Guide

Don't forget to create a citation page for all the information resources you used!

Walk Two Moons - Ms. Dygert

You will post 10 times as you complete this assignment. Read below for specific directions. For full credit, make sure to follow the directions for proper posting before publishing your thoughts including the use of complete and correct sentences and appropriate language and comments.

POSTS 1-5: Agree or disagree with 5 of the following statements and explain your reasoning.
POSTS 6-10: Read the comments of your classmates. Respond to at least 5 students posts.

1. It is okay to invent stories to explain things you cannot explain.
2. It is okay to stop being friends with someone if they are annoying or if they get mad at you.
3. Grandparents are too old to really understand their grandchildren.
4. Adults should never leave their families for any reason.
5. Denying or ignoring a problem can help you forget about it.
6. Bad things never happen to happy or good people.
7. It is important to appreciate and respect every member of your family at all times.
   
8. It is okay to judge someone if you have good evidence he or she did something wrong.
9. It is easier to talk about someone else's problems than your own.
10. Sometimes it is okay to bend the rules if you have a good reason.
    

Your Freedom to Read

Celebrate your Freedom to Read! That's what Ms. Dygert's 11th Advanced students did on Wednesday, September 30, 2009 at the Central Branch of the Onondaga County Public Libraries. After a history lesson from Mrs. LeFever in the practice of banning books, students participated in the Read-A-Thon by selecting and reading passages from books that have been challenged. Students posed questions about banning books below. Add your comments!

Thank you Ms. Dygert for collaborating with us on this activity!!!

These questions were posed by Ms. Dygert's students. Answer one or more by clicking on the comment link below. Don't know an answer? Look it up!

• Why are books that include mature topics (like sex) banned?
• How do you think authors feel when their books are banned?
• Why would you ban a book?
• What are the most commonly banned books?
• How is a book banned?
• Why ban a book for things that are OK to say on TV?
• Can/should we put age limits on books?
• What are the top reasons/topics/elements a book is banned?
• How many books have been banned?
• Why do people bother trying to ban books when they don't stay banned?
• Why are some books banned while others are morally worse and not banned?
• What author has been banned the most?
• How long does it take to ban a book? Unban a book?
• Do you think books should be banned?
• Why should books be banned when they are based on true life?
• Can a book be too detailed for readers? How do you tell an author it is too detailed?
• Why was I KNOW WHY THE CAGED BIRD SINGS banned?
  

Opening Day Video

Mr. Williams welcomes students to ITC: