Online sources for Grade 7 Humanities Greek Myth Topic Talks

Here is a list of Library OPAC databases you can use to research Greek Myth: 1. BrainPop: username istianjin password welcome Introductory and basic secondary source You might want to start with this simple but enteraining introduction brought to you by Tim and Moby. After you log in, search “Greek Gods” and watch the short video [...]

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Grade 10 Medical Physics essay

Most of the information you will need to complete this task is outlined below: Here is the task sheet you were given by Mr. Fortin Medical Physics Essay Instruction Sheet. Read sample Grade 10 science essays from previous years. Looking at examples helps you understand what Mr. Fortin expects and also helps you see what a [...]

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Grade 10 Science nuclear energy research

Mr. Fortin and Mr. Hook have given you a writing assignment related to the pros and cons of nuclear energy. Here are a few online resources that might help in your research. 1. Search engine http://www.gleancomparisonsearch.org/ This is a search engine that searches comparisons for you. Enter “nuclear” as your search term and select comparisons [...]

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EasyBib Schools Edition

Many of you already use easybib.com to create MLA citations when you are doing research. Now, EasyBib is even more useful. Register Go to easybib.com from a computer at school and you will have the option to LOGIN or REGISTER. If you do not already have an account, choose REGISTER. Use your IST email address as [...]

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Grade 8 Issues Relating to Climate Change Essay

Mr. Watson and Mr. Raduly have asked you to write a research essay about an issue related to climate change. Your essay will be 500 to 750 words  based on your research notes taken from ABC-Clio readings and other library databases and print resources  notetaking_templateIST explain positive and negative impacts of climate change using the compass model [...]

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MLA 7 Quick Reference

MLA7 Guide

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Grade 10

Throughout the month of February, you will be researching and planning your Biotechnology essay. Planning is an essential part of essay-writing. Here is the timeline for the completion of this assignment: Topic choice: Monday, Feb. 7–2 weeks Research/note-taking: Week of February 14-18 Annotated bibliography: Due Friday, Feb. 18–submitted to Ms. Surridge. Outline Draft: Due Friday, [...]

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IST Library and Information Literacy Center

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IST Research Story Wiki

An experimental wiki for IST students to begin their research process.

Purdue Online Writing Lab

Purdue OWL is an excellent writing resource for grades 7-12 instructors and students.