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- 5th - 8th
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Students investigate the variety of ways that information is categorized. The lesson begins with the ordering of personal collections and culminates with the Dewey Decimal System utilized in libraries. Full Review »
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- 9th - 11th
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Students examine the structure of Congress. They identify the roles of the Democratic and Republician parties and their leaders. They role play the role of congressmen and pretend to pass new legislation. Full Review »
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- 6th
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Students examine a drawing from Copernicus as an introduction to ancient theories of the solar system in this science lesson provided by the Library of Congress. Lesson emphasizes the use of primary source documents. Full Review »
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- 12th
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Students analyze and discuss various American leaders and their display of specific leadership traits. This lesson by the Library of Congress includes primary source images and standards-based strategies. Full Review »
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- 12th
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Students study the twenty-one classes of the Library of Congress Classification System by completing two online tutorials. They complete matching activities using the call numbers and placing them in the correct order. They use the knowledge to visit a university library to select a book for a research project. Full Review »
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- 11th
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Students study the basics of the Library of Congress Classification system that they may encounter in college and public libraries. They determine the 21 main classifications and sub-categories before placing a collection of books into the proper classifications. They design a logo for each classification. Full Review »
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- 10th
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Students examine the difference between libraries that use the Dewey system with those that use the Library of Congress system. They look at the parts of the Library of Congress call numbers and arrange a number of books using the Library of Congress call numbers and titles. They complete an online quiz. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 9th - 10th
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Students are introduced to the Library of Congress Clissification System after reviewing the Dewey Decimal Classification System. They create a map of a university library that uses this system. They demonstrate their understanding of the placement of books in each system by playing a game with the maps they create. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 6th - 12th
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Students explore the Library of Congress Classification system. They identify categories and subcategories for books on a selected topic, and identify the call numbers on the Library of Congress website. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students examine the evolution of Congress. Using the Internet, they examine legislative leaders and their accomplishments spanning several eras. They identify the changes in legislative procedures and analyze Congress's ability to change public opinion. They compare and contrast current legislative activities with historical congressional actions. Full Review »
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