Who is Bill Nye the Science Guy?
Bill Nye the Science Guy is famous for his scientific explanation videos, yet he is not only a scientist. Bill Nye is also a comedian. These videos are entertaining to watch; not only is there…
Do you know of any good sites about electricity and magnetism?
There are many resources to be found about electricity and magnetism. There’s even a lecture from a professor at MIT that’s been video taped to help understand the connection between these two scientific concepts of…
Is it possible to talk without speaking?
Yes, it is! Especially by chatting online! Let’s try…. First, please join me by going to this site: http://dearlibrarian.com. Then link to this Chatzy Room already set up for us to talk without speaking. I’ll…
Does Ms. Frizzle (from The Magic School Bus) have a web site?
Yes! Ms. Frizzle has an excellent web site filled with tons of resources. When you visit this site sponsored by Scholastic you can play games, take guided tours, try science experiments, and even watch Frizzle…
Do you know of any online resources to help explain the Moon’s cycles?
Every month the moon goes through 8 phases: Looking at the 8 individual phases helps to understand what happens: These are the following 8 phases of the Moon: New Moon, Waxing Crescent, First Quarter, Waxing…
What is a “biennale?”
A “biennale” is an Italian word that means every other year. However, the term also has an art reference. When there is an international convergence of contemporary art, it may be named a biennale. For…
Where do all the new books go in the library?
The entire school makes its orders through a service called ISS (International School Services). This order is made and submitted in December, and all the materials arrive during the summer. When we arrive for…
As an ASB teacher how do I log onto the library catalog?
Here’s a Power Point Show that you may watch with complete instructions to log onto the ASB Library Catalog. Remember, there are three ways to access the ASB Library Catalog: the favorites on your computer,…
I learned from your last post about Boolean search terms. Now, how do I use them in Google?
There are three Boolean search terms: AND, NOT, and OR. Using AND narrows, NOT excludes, and OR expands. In Google, there are many preferences for searching. For AND use a + sign. A space is…
Can you explain the Boolean search terms for me? I always get confused.
There are three Boolean search terms: AND, NOT, and OR. Below you will see three diagrams explaining each term. When you use them to search online or in a database, they will drastically help your…
