Search other WCASD libraries
*See Mrs. Matjasic or Mrs. Cowan if you are interested in borrowing books from another library
Henderson HS - https://henderson.goalexandria.com/search#lang=en
Rustin HS - https://rustin.goalexandria.com/search#lang=en
Fugett MS - https://fugett.goalexandria.com/search#
Stetson MS- https://stetson.goalexandria.com/search#
Peirce MS - https://peirce.goalexandria.com/search#
Rustin HS - https://rustin.goalexandria.com/search#lang=en
Fugett MS - https://fugett.goalexandria.com/search#
Stetson MS- https://stetson.goalexandria.com/search#
Peirce MS - https://peirce.goalexandria.com/search#
Library databases can help you select a topic. Watch these videos to learn how. You must log into your WCASD Google account to view them.
Using Pop Culture Universe for Topic Selection and Information Gathering
Using Gale Virtual Reference Library for Topic Selection and Information Gathering
Using Pop Culture Universe for Topic Selection and Information Gathering
Using Gale Virtual Reference Library for Topic Selection and Information Gathering
RECOMMENDED RESOURCES
BOOKS
There are print books on the cart. You can search for e-books in the catalog.
DATABASES and EBOOKS- Click here to locate the logins
WEBSITES
History - www.history.com/topics/1980s/1980s (scroll to the bottom of the page for more links)
Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History- https://americanhistory.si.edu/collections
Retrowaste - https://www.retrowaste.com/1980s/
Fads of the 1980s- https://www.crazyfads.com/80s.htm
Influential Inventions - https://interestingengineering.com/innovation/7-influential-inventions-from-the-1980s-that-would-go-on-to-change-the-world
Research guide - https://gbslibguides.glenbrook225.org/decades
Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History- https://americanhistory.si.edu/collections
Retrowaste - https://www.retrowaste.com/1980s/
Fads of the 1980s- https://www.crazyfads.com/80s.htm
Influential Inventions - https://interestingengineering.com/innovation/7-influential-inventions-from-the-1980s-that-would-go-on-to-change-the-world
Research guide - https://gbslibguides.glenbrook225.org/decades
CITATIONS
Citations are worth 6 points. You are required to cite information and images.
Step-by-step directions for citing are in the library Schoology group. You can also ask Mrs. Matjasic for help!
Step-by-step directions for citing are in the library Schoology group. You can also ask Mrs. Matjasic for help!
IMAGES
You must use copyright-friendly images. Here are some options:
- Wikimedia Commons (includes pre-formatted citations). Select "More Details". Click "Cite this page" on left side of screen.
- Google Images - After you conduct your initial search, click the "Search Tools" button. Click the arrow next to Usage Rights and select "Creative Commons". Click here to locate step-by-step directions for citing.
- AP Images - Click here to locate step-by-step directions for citing.
- JSTOR images - must log in with username and pw. Click "Cite" to export the citation to Noodletools
Animoto
Use your school email address and school password when creating your account.
You do not need to enter your full name if prompted. Click HERE to access the Animoto procedure. |