Biography General – www.biography.com http://www.infoplease.com/people.html POWER Library’s SIRS Discoverer database People in History – http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/historic_figures/ People in Science – http://scienceworld.wolfram.com/biography/ Authors – http://www.online-literature.com/author_index.php POWER Library’s Contemporary Authors database Careers See “Careers and College Planning” link on right. Civil War Find Read More …
Category: High School
HS Library Primary and Secondary Resources
What is a Primary Source and what is a Secondary Source? Definition: “Primary Sources are actual records that have survived from the past, such as letters, photographs, or articles of clothing” (Library of Congress, 2000). Other examples of primary sources Read More …
HS Library Big 6 Research Steps
Big 6 Research Steps Big6™ Steps for Library Research #1. Task Definition 1.1 Define the problem. – What does your teacher want you to do? – Ask for an explanation of anything unclear. 1.2 Identify the information needed. – What Read More …
Research Tools
Research Tools Your one-stop shop for all your research needs! Use the links on the right to access the Big 6 Research Steps, style guides for MLA format, sample Works Cited pages, information literacy standards, research websites by topic, and Read More …
Online Databases
These online subscription databases will provide you with full text articles from copyrighted sources. These databases are available from your home computer. See librarian for passwords. Offers more than 2,000 full-text sources, including magazines, newspapers, books, television/radio transcripts, maps, Read More …
Library Resources
Library Resources Google Chromebooks with wireless network access. Flash drives – available for a two week loan period. Over 10,000 print and non-print materials in air-conditioned comfort One daily newspaper – Sun Gazette Textbooks – may sign out for one Read More …
NCAA Eligibility
Student Athletes – If you are planning to enroll in a post-secondary school and you wish to participate in Division I, Division II, or Division III athletics, you MUST be certified by the NCAA Eligibility Center. You can do this at the Read More …
Dual Enrollment
Dual Enrollment – Grades 11 & 12 The dual enrollment coursework opportunities at MAHS exist for the purpose of academic advancement, and early access to cost-effective college credits. These courses are typically not courses that are brick-and-mortar at the high Read More …
Work Permits
Working Permits are issued by the Montoursville Area High School Office. ————————————————————————————————————- Students 14-15 years may secure work permits by doing the following: A Parent/Guardian must complete and sign the Application for Work Permit and return it to the office Read More …
PSAT
The Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT) is a program cosponsored by the College Board and National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC). It’s a standardized test that provides firsthand practice for the SAT®. It also gives students a chance to Read More …