Social Studies, Teenagers in Asia

Ms. Bianco & Ms. Fetters, September  2005
 
Online Encyclopedia:

• The Britannica Online School Edition -- For access from home computer, contact Ms. Herward for username and password

Power Library Databases:

• From School Power Library
• From Home Carnegie Library Electronic Databases
   
• Use Fact for Learning
  • At top click "Grades 5 & Above"
  • Type topic in search box
  • Click "Title Field Search Only"  to limit search
     
• Use SIR Discoverer
  • Click topic "Cultures" 
  • Look at right for "Culture Facts"
  • Or search by the name of a country and click "Subject Headings"
     
• For magazine articles about topics such as dress, food, religion, etc. in a country
  • Go to Middle Search Plus
  • Type country and topic in search box.  Type AND between terms
  • Click "Full Text"

Web Sites:

• Asia Source: Asia Food
• China Today: An China Information Base
• EverestHistory.com
• PBS Homepage
• The Korean Society

For additional resources see Cultural Geography, People in Culture Project

To cite websites using a modified MLA style sheet see # 8 or 9 on Style sheet page 1 
A more complete adaptation of the MLA style sheet (pdf format)

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