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- 3rd - 4th
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Students examine how there are often advantages to using the Internet from a school or public library and investigate the specific services offered by their own library. Full Review »
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- 6th - Higher Ed
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Students engage in a digital exploration of two worlds of conspicuous silence - the New York Public Library and the underwater world. The viewer is engaged in an imaginary narrative that explores issues of urbanization, and environmental concerns. Full Review »
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- 4th - 6th
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Students pair up to search online for resources at their local public library. They fill out a worksheet to show evidence of finding specific items i.e. author, copyright date, title... Full Review »
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- 5th
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Students compare and contrast online libraries with physical libraries. They use the Internet to access the Pioneer Library and participate in an online scavenger hunt. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students uncover how and why books and libraries were created and maintained over the centuries. They practice figuring out how the Dewey Decimal System works. This lesson very nicely covers the world history of libraries. Full Review »
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- Higher Ed
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Students explore tools available when faced with censorship complaints in their library. They discover how to compile a paper trail to use when discussing the challenge with the public. Full Review »
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- Kindergarten - 3rd
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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. Full Review »
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- Kindergarten - 3rd
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Students visit the public library. They study and practice how to apply for a library card and how to find books using the students's sections. They also explore the computers for public use and movies that can be checked out. Full Review »
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- 5th - Higher Ed
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Students explore the local library system. They practice vocabulary by using a picture dictionary. Students then visit a library and observe the proper system for locating a book and then checking it out. Using personal audiocassette players, students listen to audio books. They share their books with each other and create a book report. Full Review »
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- 3rd - 8th
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Students explore resources available in their community. They visit the public library and discover the services available there. Students fill out a library card and check out a book. They reflect upon their own involvement in literacy within the community. Full Review »