Students study how libraries were developed in towns in Wisconsin. They research the life of Andrew Carnegie and his generosity.

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3rd - 5th

Students identify the different sources of the library and how they are helpful given different situations. They write an essay on saving the library from budget cuts.

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3rd - 8th

Students develop strategies for accessing information efficiently from a variety of sources. The librarian shows the class where they can find different materials in the library. Students tie together exploring the library to researching the internet for information needed in conjunction with their social studies unit on exploration.

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3rd - 5th

Students talk about the library and check out books. Students use online library catalog to browse and reserve books. They go to the library and pick up the books independently. Students are shown how to narrow a search using the categories on the Website. Also students are shown where they can find which libraries carry a book, and whether the book is checked out or not.

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Kindergarten - 3rd

Students discuss ways in which their own school library is funded, explore organization and funding of other school libraries, research Laura Bush's initiatives for school libraries, and gain experience planning projects and/or writing grants.

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6th - 8th