Library: 5th Grade
A great place to begin your RESEARCH is the library catalog. The Library catalog will help you find books, websites, even an article from a magazine! (see tabs across top of the results page)
Look for kid reviews of books at Spaghetti Book Club. You can search by title or age of reviewer.
Learn more about the book The One and Only Ivan or find out about the mysterious Lemony Snicket
Watch video of the real Ivan the Gorilla at the Atlanta Zoo.
Check out this online database from Groliers. Note that Groliers has an encyclopedia and atlas at their site too! (if you need help, ask a librarian)
Links to science fair research help:
- Good websites: the kids' Internet Public Library and HowStuffWorks (science)
- See the Library handout for 5th Grade Science Fair Resources (pdf)
- The Smithsonian museum has great info about inventions and innovations and ScienceKids is by a teacher and is a great science resource
- Get more general Library Research Tips (pdf)
NEW: Go directly to EasyBib to track your resources and to take notes. Remember to first REGISTER from MPH to get all the benefits. There's even an APP to help with this cool researh tool see me!
Check out this cool animated math glossary if you need help with math or test how much you know!
Encyclopedias Online
Encyclopedia Britannica has general informational articles, charts, pictures and video. You must use your MPH ID and PW to access the Online Databases handout with URL, ID and PW info or see a librarian for handouts.
When you use EMAIL, remember "netiquette:"
- Keep messages short and to the point.
- Use mixed lowercase and uppercase letters. Text in all uppercase is considered SHOUTING.
- Use an appropriate subject line.
- Pay attention to grammar and spelling. People will form an opinion of you based on how you write.
- Spell check!
- Sign your name or create a "signature line."
Do you like Fairy tales? Did you ever wonder why the pretty princess is always the good one? Find out about fairy tales and learn why they are always popular
Watch a cool video of 100 great books. How many have you read?
Have a book to recommend? Tell me or send Ms. Morrison your questions/comments.
