Reading 7: Ms. Culler/Ms. Paul

• Use hand sanitizer• Get out:–Your yellow Computer ID Card • IF you don’t know your Username and Internal

Password by heart–Unsolved Mysteries KHWL chart

(from Friday)• Put binders under chair• Log on to computer and WAIT for directions

Grade 7 Reading: Unsolved Mysteries Research Project

Today’s Objective

Students will be able to explore, read, and use tools in DESTINY eBooks in order to build background knowledge, select a research topic, and gather information about an Unsolved Mystery.

eBooks in DESTINY

• eBook = electronic book– A book in digital format (not paper), readable on an

electronic device (computer, tablet, smart-phone)

• Library eBooks are now available through our DESTINY Library Catalog– At school computers: Click DESTINY icon– Outside of school: Internet > http://destiny.bcps.org

To read an eBook in DESTINY, you must have:

1. A device with an Internet Browser:– Devices: Computer, Tablet (iPad, Kindle, Nook), Smart Phone– Browsers: Internet Explorer, Firefox, Google Chrome, Safari

2. Internet service & connection:– Wired, WiFi, or 3G/4G plan

3. Your BCPS Username & Internal Password:– After opening DESTINY, you must LOGIN to DESTINY with

your BCPS Username & Internal Password

Two types of eBooks in DESTINY:

1. Unlimited Simultaneous Access (USA)– Many students can check out and read the same eBook at the same time.

2. Single User Access– Only ONE student can check out and read the eBook at a time.

• Loan period for both types is 3 weeks.• Books are Checked In (returned) automatically after 3 weeks.• You can Check In the book early if you’re finished.• DO NOT Check Out a Single User Access eBook (1 of 1 Available)

unless you’re SURE you’re going to read it! – Once you’ve Checked Out, no one else can read it until it is Checked In.

1. Open DESTINY - Click DESTINY icon at school, go to destiny.bcps.org off-site.

2. Login to DESTINY with your BCPS Username and Internal Password (click NO if you get a pop-up in school)

3. Under RESOURCE LISTS, click Search Lists and scroll down to the eBooks Lists eBooks – Unsolved Mysteries

To find eBooks in DESTINY:

1. Click on an eBook; it will open in Follett Shelf.2. Press F11 key for full screen.3. Preview and explore the eBook (skim and scan) to learn about topic(s).

* DO NOT Check Out yet!4. Try out the eBook tools listed on the attached Quick Reference Guide

for Digital Reader – Online*5. Press F11 again to CLOSE the eBook6. Explore eBooks to help you select

3-4 topics that interest you most; teacher will assign topics/partners.

*Note: Other Quick Reference Guide for Digital Reader – Text Flow is for devices without Flash (iPad/iPhone)

To explore eBooks on the Unsolved Mysteries Resource List:

To Check Out an Unsolved Mysteries eBook:

After your topic selection is approved:1. Log into DESTINY with your Username

and Internal Password.2. Open an eBook on your topic from

the eBooks – Unsolved Mysteries Resource List

3. Click Info or Bookbag icon4. Click Check Out to read, listen,

highlight, add notes andbookmarks.

To continue reading an eBook you have already Checked Out:

1. Log into DESTINY and click on My Info. Click on the eBook.2. Continue reading, highlighting, adding notes.3. Print Out your highlights/notes before the due date.4. To Check In before the due date, click on your Bookbag and then

click Return Early.