HAYWOOD’S HYPE

MHS – HOW SWEET IT IS!

Yes, we’re glad to be back at good old MHS celebrating 100 Years of Sweetness! There have been many changes throughout the century of Mendota High School and the library, or Media Center as it is now known, has been no exception. This year new databases are being promoted and all are encouraged to become familiar with their various nuances. One such database is SIRS (Social Issue Resource Series). This resource allows students and instructors to view the wide range of topics that are hot items in today’s society. Additional resources available through SIRS are the current Almanac and Atlas. Mr. Artman’s World Geography students used this resource to complete his Country Report Poster assignment. In the past, Geography students spent time in the media center researching their assigned countries, perusing the atlas, making copies of the latest almanac and getting acclimated to the process of “researching”. This year students were able to use the new database for their initial research, easily gaining necessary information through SIRS (note pictures on this page). In response to their time in the MHS Media Center Mr. Artman said, “I think one of the valuable lessons was the fact that students realized they needed to seek out additional materials to complete the assignment. The computer can’t do everything for them. It is becoming a lesson on using a variety of resources, including online sources.” We invite all to come to the media center and investigate our resources and remember to ask for assistance--we look forward to helping you with your research assignments.