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Algebra
by Cheryl Smith - last updated on Jan 25, 2012
This guide will give you assignments, notes, tutorials, examples, games, review, etc. over all sections in Algebra I and II.

Algebra 1-Chapter 1
by Cheryl Smith - last updated on Sep 5, 2011
This site has all assignments, help and resources for Chapter 1.

Algebra 1-Chapter 2
by Cheryl Smith - last updated on Sep 11, 2011

Algebra 1-Chapter 3
by Cheryl Smith - last updated on Oct 3, 2011

Algebra 1-Chapter 4
by Cheryl Smith - last updated on Oct 24, 2011

Algebra 1-Chapter 5
by Cheryl Smith - last updated on Jun 20, 2011

Algebra 1-Chapter 7
by Cheryl Smith - last updated on Jan 6, 2012

Algebra 1-Chapter 8
by Cheryl Smith - last updated on Jan 27, 2012

Algebra Application Unit 3 Part 1
by Diana Mahlman - last updated on Sep 1, 2011
Graphing Linear and Non-Linear Equations

Algebra Applications Unit 1
by Diana Mahlman - last updated on Jun 22, 2011
Orders of Operations

Algebra Applications Unit 2
by Diana Mahlman - last updated on Jul 6, 2011
Solving Equations

All That Jazz
by Ellen White - last updated on Jun 3, 2011
A Research Project Guide

American History Guide
by Jeremy Jones - last updated on Nov 18, 2010
Resources for Mr. Jones American History class.

American History Lesson Plan Resources
by Lindsay Linoff - last updated on May 9, 2011
Lesson plans and classroom resources aligned with the 11th grade curriculum (1st & 2nd Semester)

Anatomy Endocrine Project
by Virginia Domer - last updated on Jan 25, 2012
Create a powerpoint presentation about an endocrine disorder.

Ancient Greece
by Brian Ott - last updated on Sep 1, 2011
Survey of people, places, and events of this historic period

Animal Abuse - Persuasive Essay
by Brian Hughes - last updated on Apr 7, 2011
Pathfinder guide for research on animal abuse, animal cruelty, animal rights, endangered species, and animal protection to write a persuasive essay.

Annelid & Arthropod Research Project
by Jim (Corwin) Barnette - last updated on Aug 21, 2010
This research project is designed to accompany the Animal Kingdom science unit on invertebrates. Students may complete this project independently or with a partner.

AP/IB Psychology
by Andrea Murphy - last updated on Aug 23, 2011

Arizona
by Joanne Doroz - last updated on Apr 20, 2011

Arizona Animal Project
by Marie Smith - last updated on Jan 10, 2011
Fourth Grade animal report for the science unit Survivor

Arthurian Legend
by Gabrielle Buckley - last updated on Apr 12, 2011

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Becoming a Greek God
by Cheryl Falvo - last updated on Sep 2, 2010
Students will research a God or Goddess from Greek Mythology and give a presentation as the God or Goddess of their choice.

Big 6 & Super 3
by Nancy Simmons, Stephanie Stork, Helen Darcy - last updated on Oct 19, 2009
How to use Big 6 or Super 3 for researching.

Biography Research Essay
by Cheryl Falvo - last updated on Sep 3, 2010
In this assignment, you will write a research paper about an individual that you find interesting and unique.

Biography Research Essay Unit
by Tammie Pursley - last updated on Mar 28, 2011
Students will research a famous person, write a 5 paragraphy essay with in text citations, and prepare a powerpoint presentation and then present to class.

Bless Me, Ultima
by Guadalupe Carrasco-Villalpando - last updated on Aug 9, 2011
"I believe that every writer needs a guide, because writing is an exploration and exploration is not only for me, it is for the reader." - Rudolfo Anaya

British Literature (EN60)
by Donna Parker, Bonnie Drain - last updated on Jan 23, 2012
A lib guide for a survey course for British Literature.

Bud, Not Buddy
by Guadalupe Carrasco-Villalpando - last updated on Jan 11, 2012

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Copyright Law for Educators
by Laura Sears - last updated on Feb 8, 2010
This guide should help you with the do's and don'ts of copyright law as it pertains to teachers and educational use.

Copyright Simplified for Students and Teachers
by Laura Sears - last updated on Sep 19, 2011
This guide will give students and teachers copyright information and guidelines for research and Internet publication.

Country Report
by Wendy Belisle, Evelyn Caho - last updated on Aug 3, 2010
Students will research a country and produce written documents.

Country Report for Mrs. Standage's 6th Grade Class
by Melissa Standage - last updated on Aug 18, 2010
6th grade country report

CP Writing - Mrs. Buckley (Dobson High School)
by Gabrielle Buckley - last updated on Feb 2, 2012
This LibGuide was constructed for students to consult during the semester-long course.

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DE Anatomy Study and Review Materials
by Virginia Domer - last updated on Aug 19, 2011
Access weblinks and study guides for each unit. Materials are designed to assist in tutoring and preparing for exams.

Dobson High School Library Resource Center Information
by Ada Carpenter - last updated on Nov 8, 2011
Helps students and teachers have a better knowledge of the resources available in our Library

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East Valley Academy
by Pam Lemons - last updated on Nov 8, 2011
A guide to resources available at EVA for students, parents and community.

Eisenhower: A Guide to Success
by Teresa Watson - last updated on May 17, 2011
A guide to the ins and outs of elementary school. What every student and parent should know.

ENG 101
by Gabrielle Buckley - last updated on Sep 28, 2011

Enhancing Instruction through LibGuides
by Laura Sears - last updated on Nov 17, 2011
This class will focus on advanced features and Web 2.0 tools available when building LibGuides.

Exploring Instructional Databases
by Laura Sears - last updated on Aug 30, 2010
Learn how to use MPS databases, online resources, ebooks, and much more. Also explore how to evaluate information critically and competently as well as effective search techniques.

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Figure of Speech Podcast
by Cynthia Carter - last updated on Dec 16, 2011
Creation of a podcast that explains the etymology of a cliché and the benefits and drawbacks of using it.

Find a Good Book
by Jaimie Wright - last updated on May 17, 2011
A guide to resources for finding the perfect book.

Franklin at Alma Library Resource Center Orientation
by Nancy Sievert - last updated on Aug 22, 2011
A Quick Guide to resources available for Students, Parents and Teachers.

Fun In Space!
by Melissa Greer - last updated on Dec 7, 2010
All About Our Solar System

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Game
by Haya Miller - last updated on Jun 3, 2010
To create functional text for a game that contains all the requisite steps for playability.

Gatsby 1920's Project
by Rebecca Martin - last updated on Apr 13, 2010
A group project in which students will research and present information on the Roaring Twenties.

Geocaching
by Cecilia Woody - last updated on Aug 18, 2010
6th grade geocaching unit.

Geometry Chapter 1
by Diana Mahlman - last updated on Jun 11, 2011

Geometry Chapter 10
by Diana Mahlman - last updated on Jun 22, 2011

Geometry Chapter 11
by Diana Mahlman - last updated on Jun 22, 2011

Geometry Chapter 12
by Diana Mahlman - last updated on Jun 2, 2011

Geometry Chapter 2
by Diana Mahlman - last updated on Jun 13, 2011

Geometry Chapter 3
by Diana Mahlman - last updated on Jan 19, 2011

Geometry Chapter 4
by Diana Mahlman - last updated on Jan 19, 2011

Geometry Chapter 5
by Diana Mahlman - last updated on Jan 19, 2011
Chapter 5 Help!

Geometry Chapter 6
by Diana Mahlman - last updated on Jan 19, 2011

Geometry Chapter 7
by Diana Mahlman - last updated on Feb 17, 2011

Geometry Chapter 8
by Diana Mahlman - last updated on Jan 19, 2011

Geometry Chapter 9
by Diana Mahlman - last updated on Jun 22, 2011

Global Sustainability Project
by Janie Larimore - last updated on May 3, 2011
Students will identify and research a Global Sustainability Topic and write a research Paper with in-text citations, and prepare a Multimedia presentation.

Guide for LibGuide Authors
by Laura Sears - last updated on Nov 17, 2011
This guide will show you how to create and publish a LibGuide for MPS.

Guide to MPS Databases
by Tammy Palmer - last updated on May 17, 2011
This guide will show you how to access the databases relevant to your subject and give suggestions for outside resources.

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Having Our Say Unit
by Tom Mitchell - last updated on Jun 16, 2011
What makes history? What is a primary source? Who determines historical accuracy?

Heroes Unit
by Michelle Disbrow - last updated on Sep 23, 2011
Ninth Grade Literature -- Heroes in literature

How to Research Oceanography
by Laurie Bridges, Chanta Vasquez, Noelee Hill - last updated on Aug 3, 2010
Resources for teachers and students studying 4th-12th grade Oceanography.

Humanities
by Gabrielle Buckley - last updated on Feb 2, 2012

Humanities Ms. Roberts Room 903
by Mary Roberts - last updated on Jun 16, 2011

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I-Search
by Michele Roberts, Karin Clapper, Denise Lee - last updated on Oct 20, 2009
Research strategy for informative writing.

IB MYP History of the Americas
by John-David Bowman - last updated on Jun 16, 2011
Sophomore IB History course covering Canadian, American, and Latin American history from the Era of Exploration to the U.S. Civil War.

Inclusive Practices: Teacher Resources
by Merrilee Miller - last updated on Jun 16, 2011
Teacher resources to assist with inclusive practices. Templates and guides included.

Information Search Process
by Deb Faysak, Barb Nelson, Karen Mountford - last updated on Oct 19, 2009
A guide to research for students.

Introduction to LibGuides
by Laura Sears - last updated on Oct 31, 2011
An introduction to the basics of building a LibGuide to help students focus their research and target the most appropriate resources.

Invictus: Poetry and Apartheid
by Haya Miller - last updated on Aug 19, 2010
Students will research different aspects of apartheid and South Africa to analyze and to write a poem.

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Jobs
by Haya Miller - last updated on Aug 19, 2010
Students will research three jobs and analyze how education affects income by creating a graph.

Junior AVID
by Michael Garcia - last updated on Jan 10, 2012
This guide is for junior AVID students to use as a complimentary resource for the AVID elective class.

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Lincoln Elementary Library Orientation
by Kristi Brown - last updated on May 18, 2011
Find out how to use your elementary library successfully!

Literary Explorations
by Deborah Jones - last updated on Jun 4, 2010
Books lists and other resources for Literary Explorations at Mountain View High School

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Mesa High School AP Literature and Composition
by Michael Garcia - last updated on Jan 20, 2012
Mr. Garcia's AP Literature and Composition resource page.

Mr. Brown's 4th Grade Class Learns at Home Too!
by Shaun Brown - last updated on Jul 11, 2011
Learn, practice, and master fourth grade concepts. Get some review! Try and work ahead!

Mr. Spencer's Class
by Michael Spencer - last updated on Jan 29, 2012
ELP 7th and 8th Grade Humanities


Mythologies Around the World
by Sarah Baum - last updated on Dec 2, 2011
Students research the mythologies from around the world

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Naming and Writing Formulas
by Kerilynn Turley - last updated on Dec 9, 2011
This page gives information on naming and writing of chemical formulas.

National History Day!
by Lindsay Linoff - last updated on Nov 8, 2010

Native American Cultures
by Debbie Maikis, Michelle Pond - last updated on Jun 9, 2010
Resources to assist in the exploration of Native Americans and history for student reports and projects

NoodleTools
by Denise Mika, Valerie Hellenga, Sookie Shangraw - last updated on Oct 21, 2009
How to use NoodleTools for researching.

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Oceanography Project
by Cecilia Woody - last updated on Aug 4, 2011
This guide will give you the information you need to complete your oceanography unit project whether you are completing the Project Exploration Report or the Oceanography Animal Research Project.

Orientation to Mesa High School Library
by Martha Kummerer - last updated on Sep 30, 2011
A guide to accessing the resources available to Mesa High School students and staff.

Orientation to the Mountain View Media Center
by Nona Covert - last updated on Sep 2, 2011
This guide is designed to help students and teachers make the most of the resources available to them through the Media Center and MPS Databases.

Orientation to the Shepherd Media Center
by Laura Hanna - last updated on Nov 16, 2011
An overview of the resources available to the students and teachers at the Shepherd Media Center.


Our Community Unit 1
by Sharon Hutchins, Christina O'Brien - last updated on Jun 4, 2010

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Parent Resources for Autism
by Sarah Mason - last updated on Aug 18, 2010
A guide for parents of students with Autism containing information and links to resources for high school and beyond.

Pre-Search
by Regina Blalack, Heather Piercy, Holli Christensen - last updated on Jun 8, 2010
Advice for the activities that lead up to searching for information.

Presidents of the United States
by Patricia Zabinski - last updated on Nov 17, 2011
The Presidents of the United States and the states in which they were born.

Professional Development Substitute Cadre
by Thorne Schubert - last updated on Dec 19, 2011
Cadre guest instructors teach regular teacher lessons when the instructor needs to use a professional development day.

Psychological Disorders Project
by Annette Mickle - last updated on Mar 4, 2010
Information on AP Psychology student projects to be completed after Unit 13: Psych Disorders and during Unit 14: Therapies.

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Resources, hooray!
by Alex Reyes - last updated on Nov 1, 2011

Revolutionary War
by Michael Khalil - last updated on May 29, 2009
Famous People, Battles, and Events During the Revolutionary War.

Robson Elementary Library Orientation
by Lori Poe - last updated on Aug 23, 2011
A place to learn what is available in the library and how to use it.

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Schubert's stained-glass guide
by Thorne Schubert - last updated on May 10, 2010
A how to do stained-glass guide.

Science- 7th Grade by Mrs. PQ
by Nancy Parra-Quinlan - last updated on Nov 14, 2011

Scientific Method
by Jo Ann Hallstrom, Samantha Johnson, Claudia Rangel - last updated on Feb 2, 2012
The research method most often used in scientific experimentation.

Senior Persuasive Research Paper
by Rebecca Martin - last updated on Mar 25, 2010

Senior Research Paper
by Cheryl Falvo - last updated on Sep 3, 2010

Skyline High School Swim & Dive
by Gabrielle Buckley - last updated on Apr 16, 2010

Smith Science 8th
by Eileen Gratkins - last updated on Oct 1, 2011
Resources to help you in your study of 8th grade Science at Smith Junior High School.

Sophomore AVID
by Michael Garcia - last updated on Feb 1, 2012
This is the Sophomore AVID homepage.

Sophomore English
by Guadalupe Carrasco-Villalpando - last updated on Feb 2, 2012
This LibGuide will be used to keep us all on track with Sophomore English.

Spanish 3 Art, Hist, Lit Project
by Chad Moon - last updated on Sep 14, 2011
Short research papers designed to help students learn about Spanish culture.

Spanish Verb Conjugations
by Ryan Norton - last updated on Jun 9, 2010
An introduction to the conjugation of Spanish verbs

SS 51 - Government Curriculum Resources
by Lindsay Linoff - last updated on May 5, 2011
Lesson plans and classroom resources aligned to the Government curriculum.

SS 57 - Economics Curriculum Resources
by Lindsay Linoff - last updated on May 5, 2011
Lesson plans and classroom resources aligned to the Economics curriculum.

Summit Academy - MYP Year 2 Humanities
by Ellen Alger - last updated on Jan 30, 2012
Home page for Mrs. Alger's MYP Year 2 Humanities class with emphasis on historical research steps.

Summit Academy 7-8 Library Orientation
by Patti Beck - last updated on Sep 21, 2010

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Team Up For Success
by Jennifer Randle - last updated on Jun 24, 2010
Students will complete a variety of projects to get acquainted with Mesa Jr. High and introduce themselves to the other members of the program.

The Brain
by Cecilia Woody - last updated on Aug 15, 2011
This guide will help you better understand the function of the brain and the nervous system.

The Caves Project
by Jim (Corwin) Barnette - last updated on Aug 17, 2010
Cave Research Project for Ishikawa ELP

The Color of My Words
by Michelle Guanell - last updated on Oct 31, 2011
Introductory literature unit for 6th grade

The Counties of Arizona
by Sharon Hutchins - last updated on Aug 24, 2010
Research on the counties of Arizona links for research

The Great Gatsby- Theme Theories
by Michael Garcia - last updated on Apr 23, 2011
Students will use important symbols and colors in The Great Gatsby to develop theories about possible themes in the classic novel.

The Joy Luck Club
by Guadalupe Carrasco-Villalpando - last updated on Oct 31, 2011
"I think books were my salvation, they saved me from being miserable." - Amy Tan

The Planets
by Catherine Tiedemann - last updated on Jun 2, 2011
Find information and links on the planets in our solar system. Find information about the class report assignment.

The Wild West
by Susan Dyar - last updated on Jun 20, 2011

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US State Report Project
by Stephanie Solis - last updated on Apr 30, 2010

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Walt Whitman/Emily Dickinson Project
by Michael Garcia - last updated on Feb 24, 2011
Students will explore the romantic poetry of Walt Whitman and Emily Dickinson by analyzing the classic poems and creating a multi-media presentation.

WebQuests
by Lori Simmons, Davi Davis, Cathy Ball - last updated on Oct 20, 2009
Guide to WebQuests; what they are, when to use them, how to create a WebQuest.

Webster Library Orientation
by Elaine Cecil - last updated on May 17, 2011
Find out how to use your elementary library successfully!

Westwood Physical Education
by Carol Dosmann - last updated on Jan 10, 2012
Guide to IB Physical Education Class

Who is William Shakespeare?
by Joanne Glambri - last updated on Jan 4, 2011
A students guide to William Shakespeare and his plays.

World History
by Nick Carmichael, Erin Reed - last updated on Jan 6, 2012

World History Curriculum Resources
by Lindsay Linoff - last updated on Apr 7, 2011
Links to curriculum, lesson plans, primary sources, and other teaching tools aligned to the World History Curriculum

World History I
by Danny Farmer - last updated on Aug 16, 2010
World History- 1st Semester. From 5,000 B.C. to 1500 A.D and Includes Mesopotamia, Egypt, Greece, Rome, Mongols, China, Middle Ages and the Renaissance.

Writing
by Donna Denning - last updated on Dec 9, 2009
Writing links to faciliate writing at home.

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5 Themes of Geography
by Lisa Bowen - last updated on Aug 9, 2011
Students will explore the five themes of geography.

50 State Project
by Maria James - last updated on Apr 27, 2011
Students will create a 5 paragraph essay as well as a poster presentation on a state that is selected in class.


7th Grade Science
by Kendis Hannah - last updated on Jul 27, 2011

7th Grade Social Studies Curriculum Resources
by Lindsay Linoff - last updated on May 16, 2011
Lesson plans and classroom resources aligned with the 7th grade curriculum (1st & 2nd Semester)

8th Grade Science
by Trisha Baran, Margo Mosby, Barbara Penrose - last updated on Aug 4, 2011
Year at Your Fingertips!

8th Grade Social Studies Curriculum Resources
by Lindsay Linoff - last updated on May 16, 2011
Lesson plans and classroom resources aligned with the 8th grade curriculum (1st & 2nd Semester)

9th Grade Science
by Kevin Kitani - last updated on Sep 6, 2011
9th Grade Physical Science

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Nick Carmichael
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