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Occupational Outlook Handbook (OOH) 2010 -11 Edition. (2010). Retrieved February 19, 2010, from Bureau of Labor Statistics: [] The Occupational Outlook Handbook is a useful tool for those who are or may be looking for a future career or job change. It can also be used as an educational tool to teach/learn about various occupations. It is handled by the Bureau of Labor Statistics and is available for anyone to see. One can access the website, search for different occupations and find out everything you would need to know about that job, including the educational and training requirements, the common pay scale, working conditions and what a worker does on that job. The website is very easy to follow and has a simple layout. The first page gives a general overview of what the handbook is and how to use it. Along the left side of the page there is a column of occupational categories for you to click through and find the desired job you are looking for. The OOH also gives additional information to look through, including tips on how to find a job and an update on the job market in each of the states. This handbook is updated every two years so you never have to worry about if the information is outdated or incorrect. Overall this is a very informational and user-friendly website. Age range-Middle School, High School, Adult Subject-Social Science Rating-7 ||  ||< //Jodye's// comment :This handbook offers many options for students in high school as they contemplate future occupations. I can see students accessing this sight for reports. Many students have jobs while in high school and the media specialist could make sure that this handbook is accessible on the school's media website. Students might even share the site with parents or older siblings that may be looking for information about jobs and training.
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//Katie's// comment : This resource covers many occupations and would be a very useful tool for any high school student trying to decide on a college major. It would also help students decide what areas they might want to start getting job experience in, in order to get their "foot in the door", so to speak. This is certainly a great resource for older elementary students, middle school students, high school students, and beyond. || //Citation in APA format goes here.// || Walker, R. (2008). //The human machine: an owner’s guide to the body.// Thailand: Oxford University Press//.//
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//Text of review of reference source goes here.// //The Human Machine//, written by Richard Walker is a handbook for exploring the engineering of the human body. Walker has a Ph.D. in physiology, biochemistry, trained as a zoologist, and is an award winning author. After reading through this handbook, it’s easy to see Walker’s enthusiasm for educating students about the body. On the “Welcome Page” the author states, “on each and every page you can discover everything you need to know and understand about the body’s huge range of operations.” This statement holds true as long as we’re targeting students in elementary school and looking for quick facts. The contents page is not easy to understand or read because the chapters are presented as if the body is a machine and the font style is digital with all uppercase letters. The index is user friendly and is the place to go for specific topics. There is a section, “How to Use This Book”, which is helpful and easy to understand. Each chapter includes subject headings highlighting information in creative formats. The “Rival Products” section compares humans to animals or plants. “True or False” is a test as well as “Spot Check” is a multiple choice question. The “Top Tip” section features information about health, diet, and exercise. “Key Features” informs the reader about the design features of the human body parts. “Additional Data” and “Weblink Keyword” sections give readers extra information and insight into the topic and website index for added information. The keyword (Term) for students to use when using websites recommended is a wonderful addition to this resource and helps students as they learn to access more information on the web. Answers to testing questions are included and would be an awesome tool for teachers as they cover standards dealing with the human body. This handbook would be a wonderful bridge to further research. I found the information comparing humans to animals and plants interesting and the photographs and illustrations are easy and fun to study. Using the ELMO to share illustrations would be a wonderful way to introduce information about the human body. While this book creatively presents information about the human body, it also should be noted that it targets those students who are a little more advanced and understand how to use information that is presented in this format. I’m certain that challenge classes will find this resource extremely useful. Grades: 3rd-6th Subject: Science, Health Overall Rating: 9

Grades: enter //your best judgment of age/grade appropriateness of the resource// Subject(s): enter //your best judgment of subject area(s) where resource would be most valuable// Rating: // provide your rating, using scale of 1-10 // || ||< //Diane's// comment : My media center does not have this resource but it sounds like it may be a good one to put in the "consideration file" I have started. By analyzing our CRCT data from last year, we found that comparing/contrasting skills were a weakness with our students across the grade levels. "The Rival Products" section you mentioned in this book would certainly be a beneficial tool for teaching this concept since its focus is to compare features of the human body to that of plants and animals. You also mentioned using the ELMO machine as a great way to present text. We do not have those in our school. I have seen them used in Staff Development classes and think they are a must. Because of the budget crisis, photo copying has become quite regulated. Worksheets that teachers overuse (in my humble opinion) could simply be put on the ELMO for students to reference and responses could be either be done oraly, on white boards, or on scratch paper. Pluse how cool is it to be able to share any text feature for the entire class to see at one time! I am strongly advocating for ELMO.

//Katie's// comment : This sounds like it would be a great resource for younger students who need to find information regarding the human body and how it works. It is comprehensive in that it covers many aspects of the body and its functions (even though it doesn't delve too far into bodily processes). It does seem like it would be a good resource for kids to go to when they need to find basic facts quickly and easily. United States, Department of Homeland Security. (2008). //Yearbook of Immigration Statistics: 2008//. Washington, D.C.: U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Office of Immigration Statistics. Retrieved February 25, 2010, from [|http://www.dhs.gov/xlibrary/assets/] [|statistics/yearbook/2008/ois_yb_2008.pdf]
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The //Yearbook of Immigration Statistics: 2008// was published by the Office of Immigration Statistics, which is a branch of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Contact information for the purpose of purchasing the text is included within the first pages, followed by a table of contents. Next is the introduction, which explains the organization of content within the text (tables of information organized by subject matter) and sources from which information was gathered. Also included is a note on confidentiality and websites for further access to information. The main content within the text includes sections on legal permanent U.S. residents, refugees/asylees, naturalizations, non-immigrant admissions, and enforcement actions. The data in these tables is organized coherently and is easy to comprehend. The organization also makes information easy to find. This yearbook is definitely appropriate for college libraries, and would be appropriate for high school libraries, as well. This resource would probably be most useful in subject areas of social studies, government, and political science. My rating for this resource is a 10. Grades: 9-12, college Subject(s): Social Studies, Government, Political Science Rating: 10
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//Jodye's// comment :The Yearbook of Immigration Statistics offers information for debate as students discuss and learn about the reasons people immigrate and where they come from and then settle. It adds to there understanding of the United States as a melting pot. Students in 5th grade have a standard for Social Studies that addresses how life changed in America at the turn of the century. This site might lend itself to compare and contrast if students can access information about the turn of the century, Ellis Island, and the Statue of Liberty. The site might also lead to discussions about Homeland Security in Political Science classes or Government. ||