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Monday, January 28, 2013

WestCiv Day 5 - Utilizing Library Resources


Objectives: Identify and utilize library resources and Web2.0 resources that will be useful for Western Civilization.

Task:  We'll be meeting in the library today.  As you arrive, I'll distribute a packet on Greece and the study  guide for unit 1.  Then, to begin class, Miss Ziemba will review the library catalogue, the databases (specifically EBSCO), and History Today.  Next, I'll help you set up and show you how to utilize Diigo (http://www.diigo.com/), a social bookmarking tool, and our Western civ. Diigo group (http://groups.diigo.com/group/svhs-western-civ).  Finally, you'll use the remainder of the class to work on the library hunt and your PDP's and PDC's for unit 1.

 Homework:
  • TODAY - PD comment to post #1 due on blog by 4:00 pm
  • Wednesday, January 30 - All unit 1 primary document posts (PDPs) due on blog by 4:00 pm
  • Thursday, January 31 - All comments to unit 1 PDPs due on blog by 9:00 am
  • Friday, February 1 - Unit 1 Test
  • Friday, February 1 - Library Hunt Due

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