Have a wonderful break!

The BAA library team would like to wish everyone a happy and safe winter break! 

We'll see you on January 4th. 

Seniors in Hum 3: 

please email Ms. D (adambruoso@bostonartsacademy.org) if you want her to proof-read your Hum 3 benchmark paper!

Bias in sources

Dr. Hanna's class is working on arguing about the Manhattan Project. There are plenty of conflicting opinions regarding nuclear technology and nuclear weaponry.

Here are some ways to make sure you can get a balanced view of a topic (linked on our Info Center page as well!):

• How to Identify BIAS in sources (Thank you, James E. Walker Library)
• CRAAP test
• BEAM method
• 10 Questions for Fake News Detection
• Evaluating a News Article
• Fake News Checklist
• Media Bias Chart (click for larger): 

• Reasoning behind the chart

Reading Zone

9th grade seminars are in Reading Zone! Students get to pick a book of their choice to read.

Reminder to teachers and students that Ms. D and Ms. Marz can help you find books and show you how to access Overdrive, Hoopla, and Axis360 if you're looking for ebooks or digital audiobooks.