Library NewsBlast December 2015
FLUSHING H.S. MEDIA CENTER, E. FRANK BAYER, LMS
BryteWave App from Follett
Have your students enter the Diverse Minds Youth Writing Challenge
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Participate in an Hour of Code
Around the Web
Storycorps: encourage your students to interview older relatives, using the Storycorps app. Includes helpful tips for successful interviews.
Homework Help Pixel by Pixel by Tara Parker-Pope: Article from the New York Times listing several apps which are highly recommended for students.
Self directed learning modules to help students develop skills. Sample module on Writing Explanation for Science from Thinkport and the Maryland Department of Education.
FLUSHING HIGH SCHOOL LIBRARY MEDIA CENTER
Along with Hanukah, Christmas and Kwanzaa coming, did you know the following events are also celebrated in December?
December 1: World Aids Day
December 6, 1849: Harriet Tubman escaped from slavery.
December 7, 1941: Pearl Harbor was bombed and on December 8, 1941 the United States entered WWII. See our collection of related books in the library.
Coming in January: Alexander Hamilton's Birthday. January 11th. Celebrate the entire weekend with events around New York City.
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