Secrets!

1. Secrets! Unlocking the Mystery of the Dewey Decimal System Cole Sproat MEDT 6463 Summer 2010

2. Objective and Performance Standards Georgia Performance Standards M5P1, M4P1, M3P1: Students will solve problems (using appropriate technology). a. Build new mathematical knowledge through problem solving b. Solve problems that arise in mathematics and in other contexts. c. Apply and adapt a variety of appropriate strategies to solve problems. d. Monitor and reflect on the process of mathematical problem solving M5P4, M4P4, M3P4: Students will make connections among mathematical ideas and to other disciplines. a. Recognize and use connections among mathematical ideas. b. Understand how mathematical ideas interconnect and build on one another to produce a coherent whole. c. Recognize and apply mathematics in contexts outside of mathematics. This lesson targets students in 3rd through 5th grades . Following the lesson, students will recognize and act upon the relationship between Dewey call numbers and the Ten Main Classes. Also, students will recall Melville Dewey’s most famous contribution to library science. Georgia Performance Standards relating to math skills and ISTE National Education Technology Standards and Performance Indicators for Teachers will be integrated into the lesson.

3. The ISTE (NETS) for Teachers • 1. Facilitate and Inspire Student Learning and Creativity b. engage students in exploring real-world issues and solving authentic problems using digital tools and resources • 2. Design and Develop Digital-Age Learning Experiences and Assessments a. design or adapt relevant learning experiences that incorporate digital tools and resources to promote student learning and creativity • 3. Model Digital-Age Work and Learning a. demonstrate fluency in technology systems and the transfer of current knowledge to new technologies and situations b. collaborate with students, peers, parents, and community members using digital tools and resources to support student success and innovation c. communicate relevant information and ideas effectively to students, parents, and peers using a variety of digital-age media and formats d. model and facilitate effective use of current and emerging digital tools to locate, analyze, evaluate, and use information resources to support research and learning • 5. Engage in Professional Growth and Leadership d. contribute to the effectiveness, vitality, and self-renewal of the teaching profession and of their school and community

4. The Cavern of the Media Center • What mystery are you trying to solve? • Which rare book are you searching for? • Where will you find it…. ? • Will your journey lead you to the answers…? Image from http://www.openclipart.org/search/?query=hat&page=4

5. Melville Dewey holds the clues! • He invented a system to find books • Each book has an address (a code to its location) • It’s called the Dewey Decimal System • He can unlock your book mystery. Image from http://search.intelius.com/Melvil-Dewey/pictures

6. How do I crack the code? Look at the spine of the book There will be numbers The numbers will tell you where to find the book Look at the first number (digit) to find the correct section Image from http://www.oclc.org/dewey/resources/tour/ddc3.html

7. Secrets Revealed! Crack the Codes 000 – General Information and Works 100 – Philosophy & Psychology 200 – Religion 300 – Social Sciences 400 – Language 500 – Science and Math 600 – Technology 700 – Arts and Recreation 800 – Literature 900 – History and Geography Image from http://www.openclipart.org/search/?query=rope

8. What treasure does each Dewey class hold ? Books in each class or group will contain books on certain topics.

9. 000 – General Information and Works • Encyclopedias • Almanacs • Newspapers • Includes books on mysterious or unexplained subjects like Sasquatch or the Mothman Image from Belmont Hills Elementary Media Center. (2010). Follett Software Company http://mediacenter.cobbk12.org/cataloging/servlet/handlebasicsearchform.do

10. 100 – Philosophy and Psychology • Features books that explore: • Ethics (how to act) • Thoughts • Emotions • How to live • The meaning of life Images from Belmont Hills Elementary Media Center. (2010). Follett Software Company http://mediacenter.cobbk12.org/cataloging/servlet/handlebasicsearchform.do

11. 200 – Religion • Features religions from around the world • Christianity • Judaism • Islam • Buddhism • Hinduism Images from Belmont Hills Elementary Media Center. (2010). Follett Software Company http://mediacenter.cobbk12.org/cataloging/servlet/handlebasicsearchform.do

12. 300 – Social Sciences • Explain how people live, work, and go to school together. • Laws • Government • Customs • Traditions • Fairy Tales Images from Belmont Hills Elementary Media Center. (2010). Follett Software Company http://mediacenter.cobbk12.org/cataloging/servlet/handlebasicsearchform.do

13. 400 – Language • Features books about different languages and grammar skills • English • Spanish • French • Japanese • …and others Images from Belmont Hills Elementary Media Center. (2010). Follett Software Company http://mediacenter.cobbk12.org/cataloging/servlet/handlebasicsearchform.do

14. 500 – Science and Math Features science and math books Science Math Plants Money skills Animals Addition Fossils Subtraction Rocks Multiplication Chemistry Division Images from Belmont Hills Elementary Media Center. (2010). Follett Software Company http://mediacenter.cobbk12.org/cataloging/servlet/handlebasicsearchform.do

15. 600 – Technology • Features books about anything that is man-made • Shelters • Food/farming • Medicine • Inventions • Raising children/pets Images from Belmont Hills Elementary Media Center. (2010). Follett Software Company http://mediacenter.cobbk12.org/cataloging/servlet/handlebasicsearchform.do

16. 700 – Arts and Recreation • Books that feature • Painting • Drawing • Landscaping • Photography • Sculpting • Sports • Games Images from Belmont Hills Elementary Media Center. (2010). Follett Software Company http://mediacenter.cobbk12.org/cataloging/servlet/handlebasicsearchform.do

17. 800 – Literature • Features literature from certain nations, groups, or cultures • Poetry • Plays • Speeches • Letters Images from Belmont Hills Elementary Media Center. (2010). Follett Software Company http://mediacenter.cobbk12.org/cataloging/servlet/handlebasicsearchform.do

18. 900 – History and Geography • Features books about every part of the world. • Land features • History • Ancient History • Travel Images from Belmont Hills Elementary Media Center. (2010). Follett Software Company http://mediacenter.cobbk12.org/cataloging/servlet/handlebasicsearchform.do

19. References • Aliki. (1984). Feelings. New York: Green Willow Books. • Belmont Hills Elementary School. (2009). Media center. Retrieved June 21, 2010 from http://mediacenter.cobbk12.org/cataloging/servlet/presentadvancedsearchredirectorform.do?l2m=Library% 20Search&tm=TopLevelCatalog • Breit Links. (2008). Dewey decimal for kids. Retrieved June 22, 2010 from http://www.breitlinks.com/dewey_for_kids.htm • Brown, M. (1997). Arthur’s really helpful word book . New York: Random House. • Challand, H. (1986). Experiments with magnets. Chicago: Children’s Press. • DePaola T. (1987). The parables of Jesus. New York: Holiday House. • DePaola T. (1988). Tomie dePaola’s book of poems. New York: Putnam. • Dickinson, E. (1994). Poetry for young people: Emily Dickinson. New York: Sterling Publisher Inc. • Follett Software Company [Online Public Access Catalogue]. (2009).

20. References • Georgia Department of Education. (2010). GPS by grade level, k-8. Retrieved June 22, 2010 from https://www.georgiastandards.org/standards/Pages/BrowseStandards/GPS_by_Grade_Level_K-8.aspx • Glenday, C. (Eds.). (2006). Guinness world records, 2007 . London: Guinness. • Hoyt-Goldsmith D. & Migdale L. (2001). Celebrating Ramadan. New York: Holiday House. • Intellius. Pictures of Melville Dewey. Retrieved June 21, 2010 from http://search.intelius.com/Melvil-Dewey/pictures • International Society for Technology in Education. (2008). The ISTE national education technology standards and performance indicators for teachers. Retrieved June 22, 2010 from https://www.iste.org/Content/NavigationMenu/NETS/ForTeachers/2008Standards/NETS_T_Standards_Final.pdf • Johnson S. (1998). Who moved my cheese?: An amazing way to deal with change in your work and life. New York: G.P. Putnam’s Sons. • Kalman B. (2002). Canada: The land. New York: Crabtree. • Lee, J. (2002). How to draw sharks. New York: Power Kids Press.

21. References • Lemke D. (2007). Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak and the personal computer. Mankato, Minn: Capstone Press . • Liftarn. (2007). Adventurer hat[clipart]. Open Clipart Library. Retrieved June 21, 2010 from http://www.openclipart.org/search/?query=hat&page=4 • Long L. (2004). Great graphs and sensational statistics: Games and activities that make math easy and fun. Hoboken, NJ: John Wiley. • Merriam-Webster’s spanish-english dictionary. (2003). Springfield, MA: Merriam-Webster • Olweus D. (1993). Bullying at school: What we know and what we can do. Cambridge: Blackwell. • Online Computer Library Center. (2008). The dewey decimal classification: A multimedia tour.[spine labels]. Retrieved June 22, 2010 from http://www.oclc.org/dewey/resources/tour/ddc3.html • Roche A. (2005). Cartooning: The only cartooning book you’ll ever need to be the artist you’ve always wanted to be. New York: Lark. • Rockwell A. (1998). Our earth. San Diego: Silver Whistle/Harcourt Brace.

22. References • San Souci R. (1995). The faithful friend. New York: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers. • Tang G. (2005). Math potatoes: Mind stretching brain food. New York: Scholastic Press. • Zeimusu. (2007). Trefoil knot [clipart]. Open Clipart Library. Retrieved June 21, 2010 from http://www.openclipart.org/search/?query=rope