Kenai Middle School Library

Lewis Research Slide Show

• information
• kpbsd

SLED

choose Middle School resources

Exploria 6-12

Gale in context

Discovery Education user name and password

Books on Cart in library if needed

Bressler SF Playlist

Use the WorldBook online for the  1st activity

Science Fiction-World Book choose Books from the book Station

SF Book Station

Word Search Challenge

Wrinkle in Time word search

World Book Online KPBSD

We are so excited to have you back! We hope you all had a great summer and are ready to learn new things and check out some amazing books. We have lots of fabulous books and resources available for your use. Come in and take a look.

KMS_Orientation_8_2022 6

KMS_Orientation_PDF

Alexandria Library Researcher

Log in to Alexandria with your student id no zero and your last name

• Alexandria Library Catalog
• Capstone Interactive Books
• Gale E-Books
• PebbleGO

Resources take a look!!!

Country Reports

login: kmiddle

password: student

WorldBook Online  

There are lots of resources here take a look at student and

Discovery Education

SLED State Library Electronic Doorway

Go to Middle School Resources

Live Homework Help

Hours: M-F 8:00-2:00 am, Sat-Sun

“Get school work done and get back to life.”

• FREE
• Real time online tutoring 25+ subjects
• Drop off for overnight review of essays , book reports and more
• Study resources
• Test prep
• Career resources

Gale in Context

Sora Ebooks and Audiobooks (overdrive)

Video How to use SORA

WHAT IS SORA?

Sora is a reading and listening app from Overdrive that allows users to access  ebooks and audiobooks on most any device.

Getting Started

• Download the FREE Sora app from the Apple App Store, Google Play Store, or soraapp.com
• Search for KPBSD Main Collection using ZIP CODE ~ 99669
• Read & Listen from any device: Chromebooks, tablets, laptops, desktops, and phones.

KPBSD Staff & Students (Gr. 3-12) have access to collection

Student Login : ID Number / Normal Password

Staff Login:  eNumber with a 9 in place of e / Normal Password

Need help ask your teacher or check with us!  Library Phone: 907-283-1729

Ms. Gann, Librarian   (907)-283-1700   ex 1729

JGann@KPBSD.k12.ak.us

Mrs. Brown, Library Assistant    (907)-283-1700   ex 1729

TYoungren-Brown@KPBSD.k12.ak.us

All Books Due April 30th!

If you have any questions please contact Ms. Gann or Mrs. Brown.

Use the following Tews/Bressler Resource link for your research!

Tews_Bressler Wild Animal Research Sources

Databases

Pebble Go

World Book Online

Discovery Education

Websites

National Geographic for Kids

San Diego Zoo Animals kids

San Diego Zoo

Books are on the Cart in your classroom

See library if you are having trouble finding a book!!!

Celebrate by checking out a book!

Finding  some information for research!

Returning or renewing an overdue book!

Research Tips Hays/Beck Language Arts

Research Tips for Hays_Beck

Citations 6th Hays_Beck slide show

Don’t forget your library is a great place to start we are here to help!

Google Slides Creating a hanging Indent on Reference Slide

• Highlight the text you want to Format then click on Format 
• Then Click on Format options  this brings up options on the right
• Under Text fitting look for special  click on Special and Choose Hanging  then choose by 0.5
• This will create a hanging indent

Google Slides Revert to Previous Version

• Under title click on Last edit right hand side in the File line
• This will bring up version history
• Click back on the previous version to restore it click the three dots

World Book Online –World Book Student written for Middle School

Login: information

Password: kpbsd

(password needed at home)

CIA World Factbook

Click on Countries then choose from alphabetical list

To Cite this source: Got to About the go down to Copyright and Contributors

Click on learn more then go down to Citation Model

The World Factbook 2020. Central Intelligence Agency.
https://www.cia.gov/the-world-factbook/

Country Reports

Login: kmiddle

Password: student

Access Google Slides on District Website Click on Google Drive

Go to slides to work on your project.

APA Citation PowerPoint Video

Please place your book on hold in Alexandria Directions follow:

Alexandria Library Researcher

Video How to place a Hold in Researcher

1. Log into researcher with your lunch number  without the zero and your password is your last name
2. Search – Explore or Browse to find a book you would like
3. Place that book on hold with the drop down on the top right (book with hand)
4. We will have the book available for you on Wed and Friday.
5. If you need it immediately please call 1729.
6. Make sure to click the book and place it on hold.
7. Be patient we are working through these processes
8. Call or email with any questions

***Know the book you want you can go directly to the shelf and get it for check it out! Check in first when you arrive in the library.

Sora Ebooks and Audiobooks (overdrive)

KPBSD Students and Parents and click on SORA

How to get started with Sora

Video How to use SORA

WHAT IS SORA?

Sora is a reading and listening app from Overdrive that allows users to access  ebooks and audiobooks on most any device.

Getting Started adding the app to your device!

• Download the FREE Sora app from the Apple App Store, Google Play Store, or soraapp.com
• Search for KPBSD Main Collection using ZIP CODE ~ 99669
• Read & Listen from any device: Chromebooks, tablets, laptops, desktops, and phones.

KPBSD Staff & Students (Gr. 3-12) have access to collection

Student Login : ID Number / Normal Password

Staff Login:  eNumber with a 9 in place of E / Normal Password

Ask Ms. Gann or Mrs. Brown if you have any questions!