The Library

SPS Online Resources

World Book (look for maps and historical figures; keywords)

SPL Databases:
Britannica Reference
Biography Resource Center
Gale Virtual Reference Library (especially religion)

Internet Public Library: Prehistoric and Ancient History http://www.ipl.org/div/subject/browse/hum30.02.10/
(IPL chooses authoritative websites based on these criteria:
Source of the material is trustworthy
Affiliation with recognized authorities in a field
Reputable credentials
Background/history in providing authoritative information on a topic
Credentials or reputation of sponsoring organization
Other authoritative web sites also link to this site

On the district Online Resources , use World Book Encyclopedia to find extensive information about Ancient Egypt.

Recommended websites from Ms. Linden:

History for Kids: Ancient Egypt http://www.historyforkids.org/learn/egypt/

Pyramids: Houses of Eternity http://www.ancientegypt.co.uk/pyramids/home.html

Egypt: Secrets of an Ancient World http://www.nationalgeographic.com/pyramids/pyramids.html

Ancient Egyptian Culture Exhibit http://www.mnsu.edu/emuseum/prehistory/egypt/index.html

Citation Machine: to help you create a bibliography. http://citationmachine.net/

Endangered Species Research: Save the Octopus
www.faultline.org/place/pinolecreek/archives/002717.html
www.unsolvedmysteries.com/usm433859.html

Northwest Association for Biomedical Research http://nwabr.org/
Click on Education and find Biomedical Breakthroughs and My Life Essay Contest

Look for Washington Middle School students among the Past Winners, such as Zoe Erb, 2005.

Young Readers Choice Award 2008

Sasquatch Award