
Speeches
Inspiration
TED under 20 – Talks from scientists, musicians, innovators — all in their teens.
Flocabulary – Public Speaking
Finding a Topic:
Speeches Topic Search – Before coming to the library, spend some time searching for topics in our databases.
Library Catalog (OPAC) – do a subject search on a topic of interest to see what is available to help narrow the focus.
Note Taking:
Day 2: Boxes and Bullets digital Document
Day 4: C.A.P. test for open internet searching
Databases
USING DATABASES FROM HOME – here are all the usernames and passwords
Britannica School Online encyclopedia for general reference.
World Book Online – for quick background on your topic
SIRS Discoverer – a periodical database for students (easier to read)
Gale – Opposing Viewpoints
SIRS Issues ResearcherPros and cons on 360+ (and growing) complex social issues with relevant, credible information that tells the whole story on the major questions of the day.
Gale – Student Resources in Context
Teen Health & Wellness – features health related articles and self-help tools
ed1stop– “School Help” tab- use BrainPOP or Discovery Streaming for videos on your topic
HOW TO CITE DATABASES IN NOODLE TOOLS VIDEO TUTORIAL
Books:
Websites:
Flocabulary – Source Evaluation
BrainPOP finding quality information using “Online Sources”
Use our Accuracy & Credibility Assessment to evaluate the source for yourself.
HOW TO CITE WEBSITES IN NOODLE TOOLS (NEWSELA EXAMPLE)
Last updated: 3/23/20