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Doing Dewey
Young scholars discuss the Dewey Decimal Classification System and how it works. They organize ten books according to the Dewey Decimal Classification System.
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Oclc Power Point Presentation: Resources on the Ddc
There are several slide shows here to download. There are two basic ones, one is geared for kids and the other is geared for adults. They are clearly presented, and use understandable examples. The slide shows become progressively more...
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.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Comparing Dewey and the Library of Congress
High school students will learn the distinction between the Dewey Decimal Classification (DDC) and the Library of Congress Classification (LCC). After a PowerPoint presentation of the LCC, the students will compare and contrast the two...
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Library of Congress Classification System
For this lesson students will be introduced to the Library of Congress Classification System. They will compare and contrast it to the Dewey Decimal System. Students will determine where information on different topics would be located...
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Comparing Classification Systems
In this lesson, students will be introduced to the Library of Congress Classification System. They will then compare this system to the Dewey Decimal System.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Get to Know Your Library Media Center
This lesson will provide young scholars with an orientation to the Library Media Center and the Dewey Decimal Classification System. The students will access the Alabama Virtual Library and will participate in a library scavenger hunt as...
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Dewey and the Library of Congress: Map and Matching
After reviewing the Dewey Decimal Classification System, students are introduced to the Library of Congress Classification System. Students create a map of a university library that uses the LCCS and demonstrate their understanding of...
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Solving the Puzzle to the Dewey Decimal System
This lesson is a hands-on approach to learning the ten main categories of the Dewey Decimal System in the school's media center. The lesson is appropriate for fourth and fifth grade young scholars. Students will work in pairs to find...
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Shopping With the Dewey Decimal System
This instructional activity is an introduction to the ten main categories of the Dewey Decimal Classification System. The Dewey Decimal Classification System will be compared with the familiar layout of a grocery store. Young scholars...
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Know the Dewey: That's a Rap
Middle school students develop an understanding of the organization of the library through demonstration, creative writing, book searches, and Internet use.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Diving Into the Dewey Decimal System
This instructional activity reinforces an introduction to the Dewey Decimal System to grades 3-5 with a game. Small competing groups locate books on the shelves. Groups are given a time limit to locate as many books from a numbered card...