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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The Bear Facts

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
In this library research worksheet, learners will use resources from the library to match the types of bears in the word bank to the list of bear facts.
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PPT
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Research Sources: Libraries and Librarians

For Students 9th - 10th
This slideshow lesson focuses on using libraries and librarians as research sources. It explains what makes them excellent sources of information because of expertise and reference materials available; it also lists the cons of using...
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Handout
Rutgers University

Rutgers University: Getting an a on an English Paper

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Written by a college professor, this site discusses five areas for students to work on to improve their writing. The areas are Thesis, Research, Close Reading, Style, and Mechanics. The author is clear and concise in his advice, and...
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Article
AdLit

Ad lit.org: Lessons From Ny Life's Revitalizing High School Libraries Initiative

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Learn how pilot libraries in the Revitalizing High School Libraries Initiative, seeking to support adolescent literacy, doubled their circulation, increased visits from students and teachers, and expanded the role of library media...
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Website
US Department of Education

U.s. Department of Education: Helping Your Child Use the Library

For Students Pre-K - 1st
A detailed resource for parents looking to assist their children at the library. Includes information for preschoolers, school-aged children, and teenagers.
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Activity
Other

University System of Georgia: What All Libraries Have

For Students 9th - 10th
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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Handout
Lumen Learning

Lumen: Boundless Communications: Library Research

For Students 9th - 10th
This lesson focuses on library research including finding materials in the library and the types of materials available in the library.
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Website
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Between the Lions Early Reading: Look It Up

For Students Pre-K - 1st Standards
In this video segment from Between the Lions, the song "Look It Up" illustrates how words and images can provide important information. It combines an upbeat tune with kid-friendly images to motivate children to use reference materials....
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Whiteboard
ClassFlow

Class Flow: Fiction, Non Fiction and Dewey Decimal

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart helps students in the Media Center recognize the difference between Fiction and Non-Fiction books and locate items on library shelves using call numbers.
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Whiteboard
ClassFlow

Class Flow: Arranging Library Books

For Teachers 1st - 6th
[Free Registration/Login Required] Flipchart designed to teach and allow practice for locating fiction and easy books in the library.
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Whiteboard
ClassFlow

Class Flow: Library Pretest Grades 3 5

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart is a pretest for grades 3-5 to check knowledge of library skills at the beginning of the year.
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Whiteboard
ClassFlow

Class Flow: Library Pretest K 2

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart for grades K-2 contains a game to introduce and review a few primary library skills.
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Activity
Other

Middletown Thrall Library: Do the Dewey

For Students 3rd - 8th
Can you find things on your library shelves? This site from the Middletown Thrall Library helps you learn about Dewey Decimal classification. Play the interactive games to quiz yourself when you've explored the site.