Question of the day (Monday, May 11, 2020)

Question of the day...

How many subject collections does the Gale eBooks database offer?
Go here to find the answer.

Post a screenshot of your search results here. 

Learn Something New: Breakthrough Junior Challenge

The Breakthrough Junior Challenge is an annual global competition for students to inspire creative thinking about science. Students ages 13 to 18 from countries across the globe are invited to create and submit original videos (3:00 minutes in length maximum) that bring to life a concept or theory in the life sciences, physics or mathematics. This year, there is an additional COVID-19 category. The submissions are judged on the student’s ability to communicate complex scientific ideas in engaging, illuminating, and imaginative ways. The Challenge is organized by the Breakthrough Prize Foundation. See all the information here.

This year's challenge is:
You get it. You’ve grasped an important scientific theory, concept or principle.
Now can you share your insight?
An inventive video can get across complex material that would take pages of text to communicate.
To take part in the Breakthrough Junior Challenge (the “Challenge”), create a short video (3:00 minutes max) to explain a big idea in one of these fields:

• Physics
• Mathematics
• Life Sciences
• COVID-19

Your film can take any form you like: animation, talking head, documentary, dramatic reconstruction, whatever. It’s worth keeping in mind that video is a dynamic visual medium – using diagrams, simulations, physical demonstrations etc. is a lot more effective than standing in front of a blackboard talking.

Question of the Day: "May the Fourth Be With You" Edition

In the 2017 Vulture article, "Star Wars Planets, Ranked" we learn that this planet in the Star Wars universe is ranked #1. Use the Gale Popular Culture Collection to find this article and take a screenshot of the part of the article that describes the #1 Star Wars planet!

Post a screenshot of your answer here.

Learn Something New: Earth School

Welcome to Earth School! We’re embarking on a month of daily adventures – or Quests – that will help you understand and celebrate our natural world, while learning about how dependent we are on our planet. Now more than ever, we need to protect, nurture and care for Earth – so join us to learn something amazing every weekday between Earth Day (April 22nd) and World Environment Day (June 5th). Within each lesson, you’ll find fascinating resources compiled by Earth experts and ideas for getting involved in ways that count. Join us to learn more, create, act and share your journey (#EarthSchool) towards a cleaner and greener life.

Question of the day (Monday, April 27, 2020)

Question of the day...

It's National Poetry month!
Please find a quote/verse from a Richard Blanco poem using Digital Maine Library

Post your selection here.

Question of the day (Monday, April 20, 2020)

Question of the day...

How much has the Maine Bicentennial Commission awarded in grants to boost bicentennial themed projects?

Use the Maine News link in Online Resources off the YHS Library website.

Post a screenshot of your answer here.

Breakout EDU Digital!

How do you play? 
In order to play, visit BreakoutEDU.com/live at 2PM and wait for the game to start. There is no login required. When you complete a game, you can enter to win a prize.

Can students win prizes? 
When a game is complete the player enters their parent’s or teacher’s email address. Winners must reside in the U.S. to win a prize (unfortunately laws and regulations keep us from offering prizes outside the U.S.). 

How much does it cost to play? 
100% FREE FOR ANYONE!

Can I play past episodes? 
Yep! All past episodes can be found at BreakoutEDU.com/live. Please note: you can only enter to win prizes when you play a game the same day it is aired.

How difficult are the puzzles? 
The puzzles start easy and get progressively more difficult. 

How do I know what the topics will be? 
Each Sunday we’ll send out an email with the next week’s topics and prizes. Prizes typically include Breakout EDU kits and Breakout HOME games.