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Library Skills Review

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers review library skills by rotating through teacher-created learning stations covering various topics. They discuss plagiarism, work on Almanac practice as a team, complete practice using indexes, and an abstracts handout...
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Library Orientation

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students visit the school library for orientation and instruction on how to use the online Public Access Catalog (OPAC). They outline an abstract about Harry Potter books and answer questions on a handout about library procedures. ...
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Hunting Through the Library

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders examine a library database system. They are given practical exercises to explore the database system. Finally, the student selects two books, locates the books in the library, and uses these sources for reading and research.
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We're Going on a Library Scavenger Hunt

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders participate in a library scavenger hunt. Using a database, they practice typing in words to search for as they look for a book. They complete a worksheet with instructions to finish the scavenger hunt. To end the...
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The Big6 Skills

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders research a biome using the Big6 skills. They prepare their own notes and cite sources. They create a PowerPoint presentation to share their findings with the class.
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Legendary Myths Verses Modern Life

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students discover that some of the influences ancient myths have had on the way of life still practiced today in a Spanish speaking country they have chosen. They work in small groups to devise their own essential question, research...
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SeaWorld: Education, Entertainment, or Exploitation?

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Learners discuss SeaWorld, research marine animal biology, investigate one animal currently collected by SeaWorld, and decide whether they oppose or support SeaWorld's collection policy. Students then gather information relating to...
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Book Search

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders are introduced to how to use the Dewey Decimal System in libraries. After taking a pre-test, they complete a worksheet in which they determine the location of different books on the internet and on the shelf. To end the...
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Online Public Access Catalog

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders learn how to find books in the library. In this library lesson, 4th graders observe how to use an online system to search for a book by title, author and subject. Students practice searching for books.
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Animal Adventurers - Animal Research Reports

For Teachers 1st
First graders research different animals and create reports based on their research. In this animals lesson plan, 1st graders use graphic organizers, worksheets, quizzes, the library, internet, and more. 
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Research Report on Earth Science Topics

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders are given a variety of Earth Science topics which be covered during the year. They select one of their choices to research and work in class and at home to meet the guidelines for their report.
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Cloud Shadows

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students classify the visual opacity of various materials, what is needed to create shadows, and classify clouds by the types of shadows that they produce.

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