The Dewey Decimal System
Use the links below about the Dewey Decimal System to gather information about Melvil Dewey, the Dewey System, and how the system is used in libraries.
Using the information you gathered, write a 2-page report, typed in a word processor.
Now that you have some background knowledge about the Dewey Decimal System, create a chart of pictures using the ten Dewey categories.
Using a piece of poster board and your markers, write each Dewey Decimal category; use the Kids Guide to Dewey Decimal System link below to help you with this. Now find 2 pictures in magazines for each category, and cut out and paste them under the correct category. You will be showing the class your chart and describing why you placed each picture in that particular category.
| Lesson Name: The Dewey Decimal System | |
| Objective: Students will learn about the Dewey Decimal System and how to use it. Students will create a 2-page report about the system and create a poster using pictures cut out of magazines and placed in the right Dewey Decimal categories. | |
| Grade: (6-8) | Lesson Login: dewey_system |
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Additional disciplines: Computer Skills Life Skills Library Skills |
Materials: Computer with Internet access Paper and pen Word Processing software Printer Poster board Magazines Glue Scissors Markers |
| Interactive Whiteboard Tip: Display the third Web site on the interactive whiteboard while the class is creating their poster. This can be used as an easy reference to refer to. | |
