Scholastic
Scholastic: Discussion Guide: Library Card
Scholastic presents this discussion guide of "Library Card" by Jerry Spinelli. The guide includes discussion questions, extension activities, and more.
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State Library of North Carolina
The library provides a wealth of resources online: e.g., access to local libraries and their card catalogs, the "North Carolina Encyclopedia," genealogical research, and newspapers.
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University System of Georgia: What All Libraries Have
A good general look at the resources commonly available in most academic and public libraries, this site provides a framework for students to use in their own library research.
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Swan Catalog: Searching All Libraries
This System-Wide Automated Network serves 77 libraries in the Chicago suburbs. It's instructive in how a computer catalog of library materials works.
Library of Congress
World Digital Library: Imperial Russia: Map
A collection of primary source materials linked to a map that showcase the state of the Russian Empire in the 1800s. Click on any numbered circle and a popup appears showing one or more thumbnails of cards that highlight the unique...
Library of Congress
Loc: Web Guides: Baseball Resources at the Library of Congress
Take me out to the ballgame, take me out to the crowd. Get the scoop on the history of baseball provided by the Library of Congress. View old baseball cards, historical baseball moments, and bibliographies for baseball researchers are...
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
The Math Forum: Credit Card Debt
This Ask Dr. Math site contains a question about how long it will take to repay a credit card debt at a particular APR and particular amount per month.
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
The Math Forum: Credit Card Calculations
At this site Dr. Math answers a question about credit card balance payoffs. An advanced algebraic solution is offered.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Library of Congress Solitaire
After viewing a tutorial of the Outline and Call Numbers of the LC Classification system, students will create posters using a picture or graphic to identify the 21 general subject areas. Students then visit a college library online to...
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Cern Document Server Library Catalogue
Search the library catalogue for any term or subject. Provides multiple display search options and access to articles and preprints, books and conferences, periodicals, viedeotapes and more.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Library of Congress Classification System
Students will be introduced to the Library of Congress Classification System by viewing two online tutorials. The students will make flash cards in order to study the main classes of the Library of Congress Classification System. The...
Huntington Library
Huntington Library: American Art: George Caleb Bingham: In a Quandary (1851)
A brief narrative of the content of the painting, In a Quandary, by George Caleb Bingham, which shows boatmen on the Mississippi River relaxing at a game of cards. Boatmen such as these were one of Bingham's main themes.
Library of Congress
Loc: Baseball Cards 1887 1914
This site from the Library of Congress provides an extensive online exhibition of baseball cards. Site also contains a link to learning exercises focused on baseball in American culture (Collections Connections).
Have Fun Teaching
Feeling Bright, Green and Proud (words with R-Blends)
What words begin with an r-blend? Group each picture card into the correct category according to its initial consonant blend. After they complete the list, have kids write words into each box in the worksheets. Fun and educational for...
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University of Maryland: Finding Books
Tips on finding books via the card catalog and internet are found here. A great resource for students.
National Library of France
National Library of France: Portraits/faces
A virtual exhibit presenting a variety of nineteenth- and twentieth-century portraits. As you browse through the pages, click on each portrait to see larger version and related information (date, artist, dimensions, etc.). Images are...
Library of Congress
Loc: American Time Capsule: Three Centuries of Broadsides and Other Printed Ephemera
This collection provides a unique view of American History using items such as posters, business cards, flyers, catalogs, advertisements and leaflets. These items capture experiences from important turning points such as the American...
Library of Congress
Loc: America's Story: Valentine's Day
On February 14, almost everyone exchanges cards and gifts with those they love. The Library of Congress jumps back in time to examine the history of this holiday and its unique traditions. Includes a video of an original movie by Thomas...
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Locating With the Lcc
The parts of the LCC call numbers are taught in this instructional activity using colored index cards to represent the four parts. Students will be able to recognize what each part of the call number stands for.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Do We Have It and Where Can I Find It?
Students will use the electronic card catalog to locate books in the Media Center. Students will determine if the Media Center has a particular item, if it is currently available, and where the item is located in the Media Center.
Computer History Museum
Computer History Museum: Magnetic Tapes
A brief history covering Magnetic Tapes, initially used in the 1950s to replace punched cards, and used primarily today as a backup device. The artifact is on display at the Computer History Museum. This site provides a glimpse into the...
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The Costume Gallery: A Year in Fashion: 1920
View ladies fashion from the flapper era. Some sections require a Library Card from The Costume Gallery.
Scholastic
Scholastic: Jerry Spinelli
If your looking for a biography on author Jerry Spinelli, you've come to the right place at Scholastic.com. The site also offers student reviews of his books and an interview transcript. Fun facts for kids.
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Sports Franchise Simulation
Using a deck of cards, students play a game similar to War where they become sports franchise owners. After setting up their initial team, they compete against other teams for a season. The game is based on an article in the Journal of...