Read the Greats!

Not sure how to celebrate Black History Month in your reading? 
Take a look at these flowcharts to find something new.

Abolition, The Underground Railroad, and Harriet Tubman

 Ms. Marsh's class, this one's for you! 

Here are some great resources to help you find information on the Underground Railroad:

Databases! Remember, the password for these is "fenway" 

Gale Biography to help you learn about Harriet Tubman and the other people involved in the Underground Railroad.

Gale US. History to help you learn about the Abolition movement and the Underground Railroad.

People believed to have used the railroad to get to safety

You can also search our catalog to find books about these events and people! Make sure you limit your search to "Assigned to" BPS- Boston Arts Academy.

If you'd like help outside of class time, we have tutors after school in the library every day from 3:00 PM-4:30 PM who can help and you are always able to ask Ms. Marz and Ms. Mac a question.

New Year and New Goals!

 

Welcome back, and Happy 2023! 

The New Year is a time of renewal of focus and a great time to learn something you haven't before. 

Art By Little Truth Studios

Anything on here look like something you want to do? 

Talk to Ms. Marz or Ms. Mac and we will help you 

find resources on how to learn new things and set new goals!

Afrika Lives!

 

The Humanities 1 classes are doing research in preparation of Afrika Lives! 

Here are some resources for getting information on your civilizations.

Recommended databases, please use the password "fenway" to access from home:

• Gale in Context: World History
• Gale in Context: Global Issues

Guide and Video tutorials to using the Library Databases:

• How to send an article to Google Drive
• How to Highlight and take Notes in the Article
• How to use the Topic Finder to explore Search Terms

Books:

• BAA Library Catalog.
• Feel free to check out our Afrika Lives book display at the front of the library! 

Ms. Marz or Ms. Mac can help you with your research, as well as connect with a tutor to help with your writing and art creation!

Native American Heritage Month

 In November, the library will be shining a spotlight on stories in our collection that represent Native Americans, their lives, their traditions, and their art. 

Come check out our display in the library and also take a look at some of these amazing resources for learning about the Native and Indigenous Peoples of our continent!

Click on the Map to Explore the Site

Slate has created an interactive time-lapsed map and data visualization tool which illustrates the rapid loss of Native Lands based on Claudio Sant's Unworthy Republic.

Click on the Image to Visit the Site

And of course, there are so many books available in the library! Take a Look: