Interactive Map Created Using Atlas

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Interactive Map Based on Paul Farmer's Life (inspired by Mountains Beyond Mountains by Tracy Kidder

Summer Reading

Looking for something to do this summer? Read a book!

The Elmira City School District Elmira Free Academy and Southside High School Reading List is now available.

Never a Dull Moment

Today we were graced with the presence of "Chicken Patty," grandchicken of Mrs. Austen, our crazy animal-loving science teacher. Chicken Patty is owned by Mrs. Austen's daughter but comes to visit SHS on a regular basis.

Today Mrs. Austen's first period class was working on Castlelearning.com assignments in GEAR so Chicken Patty wanted to join in.

Bloom's Taxonomy

I just received the April issue of Tech Learning. I found a reference to an article online called "Bloom's Taxonomy Blooms Digitally." This is a great article that applies Bloom's Taxonomy to digital skills--something that I had not really thought about. I think every educator using technology in their classroom should read this article and take a fresh look at Bloom's Taxonomy as it applies to the curriculum and assignments/projects using computers.
There are many other great resources in the Tech Learning journal every month. If you would like to read the current issue, let me know or take a look at the web site.

Here are some pictures of our library, including a picture of our library mascot, Edgar. We have a collection of busts in the library depicting famous authors. The bust of Edgar Allan Poe has become our library mascot. He has a variety of seasonal hats and is always up for having some fun in the library. He doesn't even get upset when he is mistaken for Mark Twain!

What's New in the Library

This blog is intended to be the venue for finding out what's new in the Library @ SHS. I will be posting reading lists, book reviews, lists of new materials, as well as any book-related links of interest. Check it out!