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BALDWIN ELEMENTARY WELCOMES YOU

Baldwin Elementary encourages family involvement in enhancing students' research skills. To find answers, students can utilize both online resources and print sources, including the Media Specialist. Key reference tools for elementary students include the National Geographic Kids Almanac, World Book Online, and Scholastic dictionaries. These resources are designed to facilitate research in various subjects like animals, current events, and language. By integrating these tools into learning, students can develop essential skills that will assist them in academic success.

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BALDWIN ELEMENTARY WELCOMES YOU

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  1. BALDWIN ELEMENTARY WELCOMES YOU WE NEED YOUR HELP!

  2. How can students find answers? • One way is to do research on the Internet.

  3. Another way a student can find answers is… …look in print sources.

  4. The Media Specialist… …is a great resource, as well.

  5. GRADES K-4 ELEMENTARY CORE COLLECTION • ALMANACS • ATLASES • DICTIONARIES • FACT BOOKS • HANDBOOK • THESAURI • ENCYCLOPEDIAS

  6. National Geographic Kids Almanac 2011 • Contents: • Amazing Animals • Going Green • History Happens • Culture Connection • Super Science • Awesome Adventure • Wonders of Nature • Geography Rocks • Homework Help Marlarkey,C.,Segal,J.,Zook,C.,Herbert,T.,etal.(2010). National Geographic Kids Almanac. National Geographic Children’s Books. Washington, D.C.

  7. Why This Reference Tool? • Contributors: • Researchers • Zoologists • Teachers • Engineers • Explorers • Biologists • Demographers • Photographers • National Geographic Children’s Books, Publisher • World’s Best Selling Kid’s Almanac • 352 Pages of Fun-Filled Facts, Illustrations Malarkey, C., Segal, J., Zook, C., Herbert, T., etal. (2010). National Geographic Kids Almanac, National Geographic Children’s Books. Washington, D.C.

  8. How could source be used? • Comparative Study • Presidential Biographies • Essays • Current Events • 50 States Research

  9. Cost Analysis • $7.45 per copy, paperback • Classroom Set of 30 • Follett Titlewave • $223.50 Follett Library Resources.National Geographic Kids Almanac. Available from http://www. titlewave.com/index.html

  10. World Book Online World Book Kids World Book Student • Additional Component: Spanish Dictionary World book online.2011.Retrieved from http://www. worldbookonline.com/all/item/430-encyclopedia-online-for-kids

  11. Why This Reference Tool? • Accurate, Reliable Company • #1 Selling Electronic Resource • Current Facts, Images, Videos, Web Links • Simple Language, Colorful Illustrations • Designed for K – 4th

  12. How Could Source Be Used? • Introduce Research Skills • Research People, Places, Animals • Current Events • Map Study • Develop Time Lines

  13. Cost Analysis Package Includes: • World Book Kids • World Book Student • Spanish Encyclopedia for Kids • User Name, Password • Total = $365 World book online. (2011). Retrieved from http://www.worldbookonline.com/all/item/430-encylopedia-online-for-kids

  14. Scholastic Dictionary of Idioms • Contents: • More than 600 Idioms • History of Idioms • How to Use Section • Organized Alphabetically Terban, Marvin. (1996). Scholastic Dictionary of Idioms. New York: Scholastic.

  15. Example of an Idiom: Bells and Whistles: impressive extras which are not always necessary. and

  16. Why This Reference Tool? • Well-Known, Research-Based Company • Trusted & Reliable • Practical Learning Tool • Age Appropriate • User Friendly • Help Communication Skills

  17. How Could Source Be Used? • Integrated Lessons • Vocabulary Development • Reference, Grammar Skills • Phrases, Sayings, Expressions You can catch more flies with honey than with vinegar! Terban, Marvin. (1996) Scholastic Dictionary of Idioms. New York: Scholastic

  18. Cost Analysis • $6.99 = per copy, paperback • Classroom set of 30 • Scholastic Teacher Store • $209.70 http://www.shop.scholastic.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?ftorp=true&numOfRecs=1&langID=-1&recs

  19. Scholastic Rhyming Dictionary Contents: • “How To Use” Section • 15,000 Words/Phrases • Humorous Illustrations • Age Appropriate • User-Friendly • Practical Young, Sue. (1994). Scholastic rhyming dictionary.New York: Scholastic.

  20. Why This Reference Tool? • Well-Known, Research-Based Company • Trusted, Reliable • Supports Creativity, Vocabulary • Students Writing Will Be More “Colorful” • Arranged by Ending, Not Beginning Letters

  21. How Could Source Be Used? • Poetry Writing • Journal Writing • Increase Vocabulary • Teaching Language Units • Teaching Specific Writing Standards

  22. Cost Analysis • $6.99 per copy, paperback • Classroom Set of 30 • Scholastic Teacher Store • $209.70 http://www.shop.scholastic.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?ftorp=true&numOfRecs=1&langID=-1&recs

  23. Thank you for joining us! Thanks for seeing things from our angle!

  24. Conclusion While reviewing these four reference selections, I was surprised by the length of time it took to actually accomplish the entire task. I enjoyed the process of delving into the reference selections and deciphering whether or not the item was worthy of being in a library or classroom. Although this elementary school is fictitious, I enjoyed the process of deciding if an elementary student would benefit from the chosen reference resource.

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