Mr. Colavito's Resources

Hundreds of Science Fair Projects For Students via kwout

http://www.all-science-fair-projects.com/

http://www.sciencebuddies.org/

http://www.sciencefair-projects.org/

http://chemistry.about.com/od/sciencefairprojects/a/sciprohigh.htm

How Fast Can You Type?

If you're going to apply for a clerical position you may want to let your potential employers know how many words per minute you can type. This handy test will help.

Speed Typing Test via kwout

To Kill a Mockingbird Research

Books
What Blood Won't Tell: A History of Race on Trial in America
This is a link to an excerpt from the book that focuses on the performance of purity.


Articles
Segregation (Jim Crow) by the Encyclopedia of Alabama
The Press and Lynchings of African Americans
Rape, Racism and the Myth of the Black Rapist by Angela Davis
Poverty in Alabama


Pictures - Library of Congress

African American girls and women, Alma Plantation. Library of Congress

The Library of Congress has a wealth of information and primary source materials such as photographs and interviews. Start here.

Audio
Life During the Great Depression - Interviews

Life in Alabama During the 1930's - Interviews

Video


You'll need to cite your sources. BibMe will help you do this easily. Watch the video and see how.


WebSites

The History of Jim Crow via kwout

Keywords: Jim Crow, Negro, Alabama, African-American, segregation, Great Depression, 1930's, lynching, perjury, rape, trials, injustice

Ms. K's Town Hall Meeting

Habitat and Needs of White-Tailed Deer

Fast Facts from National Geographic

Seasonal Habitat Requirements
Georgia Deer Facts
Controlling Deer Damage in Georgia
Key Words: habitat, environment, deer management, white tailed deer, hunting, facts, eating habits, living habits

Virtual Lab with Mr. Colavito

Circuit Construction Kit (AC DC), Virtual Lab - Circuits, Light Bulbs, Batteries - PhET via kwout

Kenneth and Mamie Clark's Doll Test

Kenneth and Mamie Clark

What is Colorism?

Definition: Colorism is a practice of discrimination by which those with lighter skin are treated more favorably than those with darker skin. In the African-American community, this traditionally played out via the paper bag test. Those lighter than the standard paper lunch bag were allowed entry into fraternities, sororities and other realms of black upper class life, while dark-skinned blacks were excluded. The Spike Lee film “School Daze” is an exploration of colorism. Source

In the 1940's Kenneth and Mamie Clark, a married psychologist team, conducted a test to study children's attitudes about race and how segregation affected their self esteem. Kenneth, who eventually became the first Black president of the American Psychological Association, and Mamie's study became evidence in Brown v. the Board of Education which outlawed segregated schools.

In 2007 Kiri Davis did the test again and you can see her results in her documentary film, A Girl Like Me.

Student Interest Survey

Create your free online surveys with SurveyMonkey, the world's leading questionnaire tool.

Google Science Fair Competition

Welcome – Google Science Fair via kwout

Do you miss the bloodsport of Science Fair competition, but are surrounded by weaklings? Sometimes that's the way it is, but you don't have to settle for mediocrity any longer. You can enter the Google Science Fair. It's open to High School students and you can make your mark nationally.

The Google Science Fair is an online science competition seeking curious minds from the four corners of the globe. Anybody and everybody between 13 and 18 can enter. All you need is an idea.

Geniuses are not always A grade students. We welcome all mavericks, square-pegs and everybody who likes to ask questions. Simply upload your project here to win some life changing prizes.

Everyone has a question. What’s yours?

Click Here for more information.

Vox Contests and Scholarships

Are you a good writer? Would you like to become a better writer and actually be published?

VOX Teen Communications - Contents - Winter 2012 via kwout

Vox is a Teen-produced newspaper in the city of Atlanta. They offer scholarships to their Summer workshops and hold contests every semester where you can win cash and prizes. Take a look.

Each year, VOX holds several teen art and essay contests. Winners are chosen by a panel of teen staff members and adult editors. Winners receive cash prizes as well as VOX "swag" (VOX-centric gifts!). All entries should be submitted to Editor@voxrox.org or to our mailing address, Editor, VOX Teen Communications, 229 Peachtree Street NE Suite 725, Atlanta, GA 30303 by the deadline noted.

Our 3rd "Dear Mom, Dear Dad" Contest: What do you wish you could tell your parent(s)? Write a letter to your parent(s) telling them something you wish they knew about you.

Entries due January 24, 2012

January Library Events

Tuesday 10

Billionaire’s Book Club LiveChat

9:30 AM

http://www.blogtalkradio.com/techhighlibrary

Call in at (347) 205-9435

Monday 16

Online Book Fair

Access at: http://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bookfairs/cptoolkit/publish/techhighschool#

Friday 20

Vox Writing Workshop

Public Face on Personal Experiences: Writing to Change Society

9:00 AM

Monday 23 through Friday 27

Scholastic Book Fair

Open – Advisory, Lunch, After School

Cash, Check and Charge

Tuesday 31

Study Skills Workshop

Beginning Note Taking: College Prep Skills

3:30pm – 4:30pm

Book Club Survey

ACT High School Poster Scholarship Contest

ACT High School Poster Concept Contest via kwout

The ACT is sponsoring a contest for high school students and the prize is a scholarship. The rules are simple and you can be as creative as you'd like. Check out more information below:

STEM Video Game Challenge

National STEM Video Game Challenge via kwout

Are you interested in gaming? Technology? If you are then this is the contest for you. Mr. Frasier's classes focus on hardware, but there is a world of options on the software side. Ask him how you can begin a career in computer software design.

VOX - Your Brain on Tech

The Current Issue of VOX, the voice of Atlanta teens, is now available outside of the library. Pick up your issue today!

VOX Teen Communications via kwout

GA Apply to College Week

This week is Georgia Apply to College Week. Here is the list of events that will be going on all week.

1. Apply for Scholarships Day, Saturday November 12th 10am-12pm

2. Financial Aid Parent/Student Workshop Wednesday, November 16thth 5:00pm-7:00pm

3. Apply to College Week November 14th-November 18th (During Advisory All Seniors will report to the Computer Lab/Media Center) Non-Advisory Teachers are needed for support)

· Monday: My College Day (Research colleges to determine a good fit)

· Tuesday: Twit my College Essays Day

· Wednesday: Wrap-Up Writing my Essay Day

· Thursday- Time to compile my list of extra-curricular activities/community service day

· Friday-Finalize all documents needed to submit my college applications

4. High School College/Career Fair (Field Trip for Junior and Seniors) November 17th 1:00pm-4:00pm

5. Siemens Communication Speaker Series: First Year Ninth Grade Students ONLY! November 15th 1:20pm-2:45pm
6. Plantville Kickoff Competition: Selected students from Mr. Frazier’s classes ONLY. November 15th 12:20pm-1:15pm

Want to get started with the application process? It's recommended that students begin as early as possible, even Freshman year, to make the most of scholarships, grants and more.

GAcollege411 - High School Planning via kwout

Rock The Vote!

Rock the Vote: Rock the Vote Don't Block the Vote via kwout

It's November and that always means elections, and if you're 18 you're eligible to vote. Make sure your voice is heard by registering and then making it to the polls. You've probably learned how the system works in Government, but even if you don't have a great idea you can always check the AJC for information on the bills up for a vote and candidates.

Look out for registration forms provided by the SGA and registration events.

Read it Before You See It - Hunger Games Trailer

Read it Before You See it @yourlibrary. Mr. Curran's classes have or will read The Hunger Games this semester, but for the rest of you you can pick up a copy in the library. For those of you who are still interested in what goes on in Panem you can check out Catching Fire and Mockingbird once you're done.

Tech High's Parent Center Hosts Red Cross Blood Drive

The American Red Cross will be conducting a Blood Drive on Friday, September 16, 2011 9:00 AM-2:00 PM in the Tech High Gym. Students that are 16 or older may participate.

2011-2012 Senior Dates

May 5 Tech High School Prom
May 14-18 Senior Week
May 19 Tech High School Graduation

Senior Meeting--Let Your Voice Be Heard!

Our first Senior Meeting will take place on Tuesday, August 30 during Advisory in the Media Center.