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Curated OER

All About Computers

For Teachers K - 5th
Students discover facts about computers. In this technology lesson, students find out how to locate information on the Internet. Students choose a topic to research and search several sites for information.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Jelly Bean's Galore

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students investigate the origins of the Jelly Bean. They complete a Scavenger Hunt using the jellybean website. Pupils create a bar graph using information collected about jelly beans. Students discuss the time of year that Jelly Beans...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Tree-Mendous!

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Students classify trees. In this tree-mendous lesson, students categorize a variety of trees to assist them in playing a Jeopardy like game.  Students identify new vocabulary terms and classify the uses and benefits of trees for humans.
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Curated OER

Genres in Literature

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Learners analyze and differentiate between various genres of literature. They view a slideshow, take a true/false quiz, create an Idea Pad file, and create an idea map of the various genres.
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Better Lesson

Better Lesson: Dewey Decimal System for Ordering Decimals

For Teachers 6th
The Dewey Decimal System is used in libraries all around the world. The foundation of this system is based upon ordering decimals.
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Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Shopping With the Dewey Decimal System

For Teachers 1st - 8th
This lesson 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. Learners will organize grocery...
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Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Solving the Puzzle to the Dewey Decimal System

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
This instructional activity is a hands-on approach to learning the ten main categories of the Dewey Decimal System in the school's media center. The instructional activity is appropriate for fourth and fifth grade learners. Students will...
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Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Diving Into the Dewey Decimal System

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
This lesson 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 stack as...
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Lesson Plan
Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Introduction to the Dewey Decimal System

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st Standards
This lesson introduces the Dewey Decimal System of numbering used for arranging nonfiction books on the shelves of an elementary school library.
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Lesson Plan
Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Play the Dewey Decimal System Game

For Teachers 1st - 5th
This lesson introduces the 10 main categories used in the Dewey Decimal Classification System for non-fiction bookshelf arrangement. A slideshow will be presented to students to help them learn details about the Dewey Decimal...
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Other

Monroe County Public Library: How to Use the Dewey Decimal System

For Students 9th - 10th
An overview of the Dewey Decimal System, with a list of the categories.
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Lesson Plan
Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Dewey Decimal Goes to Math Class

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Math students take an onsite field trip to the library (media center) to meet the Dewey decimal system. An "Essential Question" will be used to a set the purpose for understanding why we use the dewey decimal system. Students will...
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Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Dewey Decimal Classification System Mural

For Teachers K - 1st Standards
Young scholars will select a book from an assigned section in the non-fiction area of the library. After reading the books, students will write a paragraph that summarizes the content area of the book. Young scholars will illustrate the...
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Lesson Plan
Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Library of Congress Classification System

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this activity 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...
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Other

Dewey Decimal Numbers for Kids

For Students 3rd - 8th
Kid-friendly, but not condescending category names are given for all the 100 divisions of the Dewey Decimal System.
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Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Comparing Dewey and the Library of Congress

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
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...
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Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Dewey and the Library of Congress: Map and Matching

For Teachers 9th - 10th
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...
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ClassFlow

Class Flow: Weather Dewey

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
[Free Registration/Login Required] Want to teach about the Dewey Decimal System? This flipchart will help!
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Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Comparing Classification Systems

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this instructional activity, students will be introduced to the Library of Congress Classification System. They will then compare this system to the Dewey Decimal System.
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Website
Other

Oclc: Melvil Dewey Biography

For Students 9th - 10th
Here's a brief biography that outlines Dewey's career and influence on the field of library science.
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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.
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Lesson Plan
Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Get to Know Your Library Media Center

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This instructional activity will provide students 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...
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Lesson Plan
Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Know the Dewey: That's a Rap

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Middle school students develop an understanding of the organization of the library through demonstration, creative writing, book searches, and Internet use.
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Website
Other

Oclc Power Point Presentation: Resources on the Ddc

For Students 9th - 10th
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...

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