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- 3rd - 5th
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Students study examples of philanthropy related to public libraries. They investigate the importance of books in a democratic society and research historical figures in order to write newspaper articles. Full Review »
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- 5th - 12th
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Students research Andrew Carnegie and explain why he chose libraries as his benefactions. They exaine the impact of libraries in America. They research how their own community libraries are being supported and have been supported in the past. 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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- 9th - 12th
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Students examine how public and private elements are integrated into designs for public artworks. They view and discuss online slideshows, and create a proposal for a work of public art that reflects their own community. 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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- 6th
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Students examine databases at the Alabama Virtual Library while completing an associated worksheet. They apply information from the virtual library to research and create a presentation about a United States president. They make a poster or computer base presentation to share. 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 - 5th
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Students compare their school library with another library such as: town library, for example, or a virtual library and identify the most important features. Students use their observations to create a map of the school library that can serve as a guide for others. 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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- 9th - 12th
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Students investigate the reason and origins of libraries and conduct an information search using a variety of resources. They are divided into groups that have a specific set of questions they are to answer. Each group will then complete a poster. Full Review »
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