Hugh B. Bain Middle School Library : Biography Paper Slide Show Project

The Cross Curricular Proficiencies aligned to this activity include:

• Collaboration
• Communication
• Problem Solving and Critical Thinking
• Reflection and Evaluation

AASL 1. Inquire, think critically, and gain knowledge.

AASL 2. Draw conclusions, make informed decisions, apply knowledge to new situations, and create new knowledge.

AASL 3. Share knowledge and participate ethically and productively as members of our democratic society.

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.5.7
Draw on information from multiple print or digital sources, demonstrating the ability to locate an answer to a question quickly or to solve a problem efficiently.

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.7.2
Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas, concepts, and information through the selection, organization, and analysis of relevant content.

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.7.7
Conduct short research projects to answer a question, drawing on several sources and generating additional related, focused questions for further research and investigation.

Choose an important and interesting person to research and share your research through a paper slide show. 

Informational databases provide accurate, reliable information from trusted sources. 

Click Here for the password

Search World Book Encyclopedia for information about your person.

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Search Explora for reference and periodical articles about your person.

If you are looking to cite from AskRI, follow these instructions:

There are many biographies available in the Bain library. They can be found in the Nonfiction section. Biographies are shelved alphabetically according to the last name of the person you are researching.