Teaching Tools

Alphabetical Order
Primary Resources - Interactive site
http://www.primaryresources.co.uk/online/alphaorder1.swf
Students put words in alphabetical order and then click a button to check their answers.

Assessment Tools
Elementary Assessment Tools
http://www.bcpl.net/~sullivan/modules/tips/assess-elem.html
Find assessment tools for elementary products and processes at this site.

Research Progress Sheet Scoring Tools
http://www.bcpl.net/~sullivan/modules/tips/i-search/progchart.pdf
Students use this chart to monitor research tasks and inform the teacher of progress.

Secondary Assessment Tools
http://www.bcpl.net/~sullivan/modules/tips/assess_sec.html
Find assessment tools for secondary products and processes at this site.

Atlas
Mapping It in the U.S.
Students label U.S. maps using an atlas for assistance.

Using An Atlas
Students answer various questions about Tennessee by using an atlas.
Answer sheet

Bibliography
Bibliographic Planning Sheet
http://www.bcpl.net/~sullivan/modules/tips/i-search/bibplan.html
Students can use this form to collect bibliographic informatiom.

Bibliography Style Handbooks
Writers' Workshop
http://www.english.uiuc.edu/cws/wworkshop
The handbook summarizes and illustrates the bibliographical formatting rules for APA and MLA.

Book Awards
The Virtual Newbery Library
http://library.thinkquest.org/J001456/
This site, developed by students, is a great resource for anyone interested in the Newbery Medal.

Book Care
Animals Should Definitely Not Borrow Library Books
http://www.shelleypaul.com/animals.html
An online story based on Ron and Judi Barrett's book entitled Animals Should Definitely Not Wear Clothing.

Bookmarks
Children's Book Breaks
http://www.dltk-teach.com/books/index.htm
Bookmarks, crafts coloring pages and other activities about books are found at this site.

Copyright
Copyright with Cyberbee - Interactive Questions
http://www.cyberbee.com/cb_copyright.swf
This interactive question and answer activity will teach students the basics about copyright.

Dewey Classification System
Around the World Game Card Pattern
This game is used to reinforce recognition of call numbers. Call numbers need to be added to the card patterns.

Can You Do the Dewey?
http://www.thrall.org/dewey/index.htm
Test your knowledge of the Dewey system, meet the man who created the system, and learn more about the Dewey system.

Dewey Decimal System
http://www.quia.com/mc/7265.html
Match Dewey Decimal numbers with their classifications.

Do We Really Know Dewey?
http://www.columbia.k12.mo.us/dre/dewey/index.html
This site is about the Dewey Classification System. It included a Pre-Dew Review, Let's "Dew" It, Ultimate Challenge, and Quizzes.

Subject Finders
Assemble these pages into booklets that students can use when searching for a specific topic in the library.
Subject Finder pages include Dewey Classification System numbers of popular topics among elementary students.
Subject Finder cover
Use this as a cover for the Subject Finders.

Table Boxes
Place these signs on plastic or metal "boxes" to give a section name to each table in the library.
Easy, Story Collection, Biography, Fiction, Nonfiction, Reference

Graphic Organizers
Biography
This graphic organizer assists students in gathering information about a person.

Concept Map Generator
http://teachers.teach-nology.com/web_tools/graphic_org/concept_web/
Generate your own concept maps by inputting your information.

Graphic Organizers
http://www.op97.k12.il.us/instruct/IArts/Civil%20War/forms.html
A variety of organizers designed to use with any novel.

Venn Diagram Generator
http://teachers.teach-nology.com/web_tools/graphic_org/venn_diagrams
Create a printable Venn diagram at this site.

Information Literacy Processes
Big6
http://www.big6.com/index.php
Find an overview, lessons, and resources on this information literacy model home page.

Big6 Assignment Organizer for Grades 3-6
http://www.standrews.austin.tx.us/library/ElementaryOrganizer.htm
Students may record online the steps in the information process as they complete them, then print their work.

Internet
Internet Presentation
http://www.primaryresources.co.uk/online/internet.swf
Use this online presentation when explaining the internet, web pages, networks, and more to students.

Literature Activities
Christmas In The Trenches
This is a compare/contrast activity based on the story of the World War I Christmas truce.

The Important Book and Snowflake Bentley
Students write the important things during these activities based on the two books.
The Important Thing About Snowflake Bentley
The Important Thing About A Snowflake

Today I Read
Students summarize a book read on this form for practice in identifying bibliographic information and summarizing.

Maps
Maps of the Month
http://www.nystromnet.com/index.cfm?fa=Maps.main
A "map of the month" is offered in PDF or HTML format that can be downloaded and printed. Also, sample mapping activities,
a printable geographic update map, and archives of previous maps of the month are available.

Media Awareness
Privacy Playground: The First Adventure of the Three Little CyberPigs
http://www.media-awareness.ca/english/special_initiatives/games/privacy_playground/index.cfm
This online game designed for children ages 7-9 teaches students how to spot and avoid online marketing ploys and threats
to their personal safety.

CyberSense and Nonsense: The Second Adventure of the Three CyberPigs
http://www.media-awareness.ca/english/special_initiatives/games/cybersense_nonsense/index.cfm
Players of this online sequel to Privacy Playground learn about authenticating online information and observing
netiquette.

Jo Cool or Jo Fool
http://www.media-awareness.ca/english/special_initiatives/games/joecool_joefool/index.cfm
This online module takes students on a cyber tour of twelve mock web sites to test their surfing skills as well as providing
food for thought regarding Web issues.

Nonfiction
Finding Nonfiction Text Features
Students identify text features using a nonfiction book.

Text Features
Students use nonfiction books to identify and use text features.

That's A Fact
Students record bibliographic information, call number, and one fact learned from a nonfiction book on this form.

Reader's Theatre
Reader's Theatre K-3
Many Reader's Theatre scripts in PowerPoint format for easy whole class reading.

Sequencing
Story: King Arthur and the Enchanted Sword
http://www.primaryresources.co.uk/online/kingarthur.swf
Read the story online, sequence the pictures, then add your own text to the story.

Story: The Labours of Heracles
http://www.primaryresources.co.uk/online/heracles2.swf
Read the story online, sequence the pictures, then add your own text to the story.

Sifting and Sorting Information
http://www.bcpl.net/~sullivan/modules/tips/sift.html
Demonstrations of how to explain "sifting and sorting" information are listed.

Shelf Talkers

WebQuests
Underground Railroad
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/features/99/railroad/
This online trek of the past includes The Journey, Routes to Freedom, A Timeline, and a Did You Know? section for kids.
Appropriate for intermediate grades and up.

Web Site Evaluation
Web Site Evaluation Chart
http://www.nwmissouri.edu/library/search/chart2.html