Social Studies

DATABASES/Digital/Ebooks

Marshall Cavendish Digital
includes:
Ancient and Medieval World
America in the 20th Century
Exploring Ancient Civilizations
Exploring Middle Ages
Renaissance & Reformation
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EBOOKS VIA CMS FOLLETTSHELF

CMS FollettShelf includes:
Battles of the Civil War
Battles of the Revolutionary War
The Civil War begins
Communication in the ancient world
Communism
Decisive Battles of the Civil War
Democracy
Dictatorship
Early battles of the American Revolution
Fascism
Final campaigns of the Civil War
Final years of the American Revolution
Government in the ancient world
The Great Depression
Monarchy
Oligarchy
Religion in the ancient world
The role of religion in the early Islamic world
Science, medicine, and math in the early Islamic world
Significant battles of the American Revolution
Technology in the ancient world
Theocracy
Trade and commerce in the early Islamic world
Turning point battles of the Civil War
Turning points of the American Revolution

INFOBASE/FACTS ON FILE DATABASES

CMS Library Mission Statement & Goals

As the librarian at Central Middle School, my highest priority and proudest achievement is our ability to provide a safe, welcoming space for the entire school community to read, learn, and share with one other. -Kim Field

Mission Statement:
Our mission is to promote a love for reading and to teach effective, responsible research skills while also providing a safe, inclusive space for all students, teachers, and community members.

Goals:

Acquire and promote a wide variety of relevant, high interest literature.
Teach information literacy skills that enables students to find safe, reliable information.
Encourage curiosity and the pursuit of knowledge.
Provide current, credible learning resources in various formats and teach the skills to use them.
Promote academic excellence and integrity.
Model empathy, mindfulness, and social responsibility.