GATP in the Library
Online and Print Resources for Research
Library Specials
Fifth grade classes visit the library every other week. Each special is scheduled for 60 minutes. Classes will be allotted 45 minutes for GATP research using laptops and library materials. Students will have 15 minutes to check out books for personal use.
GATP Resources at Braddock
- GATP Research - research guide with bibliography and resources on Google Classroom.
- LiveBinders - lots of great resources to help you with your research.
- GATP in the Library - FCPS Google Apps
- GATP Research Guide for Fifth Grade
- Braddock Eagle Library Blog
- Google Custom Search - Braddock Elementary Global Awareness Resources
Cavendish Square
Click here to visit Cavendish Square.
World Book Student
Click here to visit World Book Student.
Image Quest
Click here to visit Britannica Image Quest. Click link to learn how to cite images.
Braddock Elementary Online Resources
Here are several online resources to help your team with your GATP research after you have checked the FCPS databases.
LiveBinders - NEW Resources!
- Ancient Africa
- Ancient China
- Ancient Egypt
- Ancient Greece
- Ancient India
- Ancient Mesopotamia
- Aztec, Inca & Maya/Pre-Columbian Civilizations
- Ancient Rome
- Global Awareness & Technology Project - general resources about world cultures.
Mini Books - NEW Resources!
Braddock Sites
- Braddock Elementary Global Awareness Resources - Google Custom Search
- GATP 2016-17 - Google Apps
Resource Packs from Britannica
Graphic Organizers for Taking Notes
Interactive Graphic Organizers
- Interactive Venn Diagram - fill out the planning sheet to compare and contrast cultures, historical figures, art forms, ideas, characters, etc.
- Use this biography planner when researching a person from history.
Citing Sources & GATP Bibliography
- Graphic Organizers for Taking Notes - be sure to cite sources - give credit to the sources (books, databases, encyclopedias, images, websites) used to find information.
- Copyright Kids
- NoodleTools - use google login. Directions are here.
- World Book Citations
Mrs. Foley, Braddock Elementary School Library
Please feel free to contact Mrs. Foley if you need help locating materials or have any questions or concerns about the GATP. The library is available at different times throughout the week for independent research, small group, or whole class instruction. Check the library schedule for available times.
Email: NMFoley@fcps.edu
Website: http://braddockeagles.edublogs.org/
Location: 7825 Heritage Drive, Annandale, VA, United States
Phone: 703 914-7343
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Braddock-Elementary-School/145838985443597
Twitter: @BesNmfoley