LHS Library Media Center Update
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Week of April 19 - April 23, 2021 - Smore #29
Quote of the Week
Agent of Change
Elizabeth Acevedo
New York Times bestselling author and the first person of color to be awarded the Carnegie Medal, check out Elizabeth Acevedo!
Epic Author Facts: Elizabeth Acevedo | The Poet X
Elizabeth Acevedo, author of Clap When You Land, With the Fire on High and Poet X, shares some fun facts you may not know about her!
Check out these titles in Sora or Peninsula Public Library! Click on the picture!
Clap When You Land
With The Fire on High
The Poet X
DO YOU HAVE A LIBRARY CARD??
Did you know??
If you have a Peninsula Public Library card you can:
-Borrow e-books
-Access free homework and tutoring help from tutor.com
-Access career websites such as Career One Stop and My Next Move.
Click on the link below to get your very own library card!
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Get your application in by April 30!
April is National Poetry Month!
Teacher's Corner
Celebrate Earth Day, April 22, 2021
Bring environmental justice and awareness into your classroom this Earth Day with these videos, articles, and lesson plans. Use these resources to inspire students to preserve the health of our planet and its inhabitants.
Celebrate Poetry Month With Amanda Gorman
Check out these free resources for Poetry Month and beyond.
Teaching Poetry Online Resources For for All Levels
Learning resources for teachers and offers a selection of poetry teaching content which has been organized by school level: elementary, middle school, high school, college levels.
Dear Poet 2021- National Poetry Month
A multimedia project that invites students grades five through twelve to write letters in response to poems written and read by award-winning poets. Teachers can submit here, and students can submit here. Please submit your response(s) by April 30.
20 Terrific Guided Meditations for Teachers
These teacher guided meditations can be done anywhere and are perfect for when you just need to breathe. So, grab a cup of coffee and catch your breath with any of the 20! Additionally, consider sharing them with your students as needed.
Reading
Find A Book in the LHS Virtual Library, Sora
Use your Google waffle to access Sora!
New York Times Bestsellers
Looking for your next great read? Scroll through the listings for adult, young adult, middle school & children's picture books
Epic Reads
Looking for your next great read? Check out Epic Reads. Includes Young Adult books from A to Z. Including videos, new releases, interviews, top lists and much more!
Peninsula Public Library
Take a peek at what is going on at the Library! Find a book for curb side pick up! Take a trip to a museum with free passes! Database access also available.Use your library card to borrow books using Sora or get free homework help from Tutor.com
Research
Access Our School Databases for Research
Username: xg39 and Password: nbsls
Something For Everyone
20 Art Museums You Can Visit from Your Living Room
Visit these famous art museums, from the comforts of your home!
Google Earth
Travel the world from the comfort of your home.
The Word Search
Fun to play and educational! Great for those students that are early finishers. Play on the computer or your device - If you're feeling a little more adventurous, why not create your very own with the simple to use Word Search Maker.
