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The Dewey Decimal System for 3rd Grade Class

Introduce and explore the Dewey Decimal System with a pre-test, presentation, and scavenger hunt activity. Learn how to use call numbers to find books in the library.

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The Dewey Decimal System for 3rd Grade Class

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  1. The Dewey Decimal SystemFor Ms. C. Williams 3rd grade ClassMEDT 6463Adapted from Lisa Gaither (Atlanta Public Schools)

  2. Topic Overview • The following presentation will on the Dewey Decimal System will be introduced to my 3rd grade . After viewing the presentation, students will participate in a scavenger hunt activity using the Dewey Decimal System.

  3. Dewey Pre-Test -What is the Dewey Decimal System? -Who created this system and why? -How many main classes are there? -Where do you look to find the call number? -List the name of the Dewey Classification where you would find books on the following subjects: • Gymnastics • Rocks and Minerals • Nouns • Shapes • Christianity -In which class would you find the following titles?: • YouTube • What’s Congress? • Working at a Restaurant • Chicago Bulls • The Revolutionary War Begins: Would you join the fight?

  4. What is the Dewey Decimal System? • The Dewey Decimal Classification system, sometimes abbreviated DDC, is a method of organizing books in a library by subject matter. • It is a numerical system using groupings of ten — i.e. there are ten major classes , each of which has ten divisions, each of which has ten sections — and books are placed on the shelf in numerical order. • The call numbers in the Dewey Decimal system provide increasingly specific information about the book when read from left to right. • There are three numerals in each, followed by a decimal point, which may be followed by more numerals to more specifically categorize the book. The second line of the call number consists of the first few letters of the author's name, which may be used to alphabetize books with the same numerical classification.

  5. Dewey Who? • American librarian Melvil Dewey (1851-1931) invented his famous decimal classification system for books in 1876; • Before Dewey developed his classification system there was no uniform system used in libraries. This irked Dewey, who liked order and simplicity. He developed a way to classify books that would work for all libraries. Melvil Dewey well deserves to be considered the father of modern librarianship. Picture taken from Google Images-librarian.net:

  6. How is it Categorized? The 3 main categories of books include: • Fiction (Fake, Make believe, realistic fiction, etc.) • Non-fiction (Not fake, true information, can be proven to be true) • Reference (encyclopedia, dictionary, atlas, etc) • Can you match each picture to each category?

  7. How to use this system? The Call Number • The different topics in this system are assigned numbers, known as "call numbers”. The call number is a group of numbers or numbers and letters put together to tell you where to find your book on the shelf. • The second line of the call number consists of the first few letters of the author's name, which may be used to alphabetize books with the same numerical classification. • The call numberis located at the bottom of the book on the spine. The call number always has three numbers to the left of the decimal. Call Number Call Number Book Spine 796.332 FRI 536.5 OLI

  8. How do I use this system? • Fiction call numbers begin with “FIC” followed by the first three letters of the author’s last name. Cover: Amazon Call Number FIC ADL

  9. Ten Main Classes Retrieved from Google images: view-thitapha.blogspot.com

  10. 000 – General Knowledge • This section is where the atlas, dictionary, and encyclopedia are located. This section also includes books with subjects on computer science. Cover: Amazon http://www.amazon.com/Use-Mouse-My-Science-Library/dp/1617419443/ref=sr_1_4?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1363911328&sr=1-4&keywords=i+use+a+mouse+nonfiction+book Call Number 004 HIC

  11. 100 - Psychology and Philosophy • This section includes books that deal with death, ethics, feelings, and superstitions. Cover: Amazon http://www.amazon.com/Kids-Talk-About-Respect-Junior/dp/1404823182/ref=sr_1_2?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1363911687&sr=1-2&keywords=kids+talk+about+respect Call Number 179 FIN

  12. 200 – Religion & Mythology • The 200’s includes books with topics related to different religions such as Buddhism, Christianity, and Islam. Greek Mythology is also located in this section. Cover Image: Amazonhttp://www.amazon.com/Greek-Myths-Young-Children-Heather/dp/0794530494/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1363911935&sr=1-1&keywords=greek+mythology+for+kids+usborne Call Number 298.2 AME

  13. 300 – Social Science & Folklore This section includes books with subjects on careers, government, and folktales. Cover: Amazon http://www.amazon.com/What-Elections-First-Guide-Government/dp/1403494754/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1363912208&sr=1-1&keywords=what+are+elections Call Number 324.7 HAR

  14. 400 - Language • This section is comprised of books whose subjects are based on languages, such as Chinese, French, English, Spanish, and Sign Language. Cover: Amazon Book review: http://www.amazon.com/Happy-Alphabet-Phonics-Reader-Step-Into-Reading/dp/037581230X/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1363901800&sr=1-1&keywords=happy+alphabet+a+phonics+reader Call Number 428.1 H

  15. 500 – Natural Science & Mathematics • The 500’s is made up of books about animals, chemistry, plants, and planets. Cover: Amazon http://www.amazon.com/Magnetism-Blastoff-Readers-First-Science/dp/160014098X/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1363914609&sr=1-1&keywords=160014098x#_ Call Number 583 SCH

  16. 600 – Technology & Applied Sciences • This section includes topics on computers, vehicles, and inventions. Cover: Amazon http://www.amazon.com/First-Book-How-Things-Made/dp/0590480049/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1363913334&sr=1-1&keywords=my+first+book+of+how+things+are+made Call Number 670 J

  17. 700 – Arts & Recreation • This section has books on crafts, drawings, music, games, and sports. Cover: http://www.amazon.com/Soccer-Blastoff-Readers-First-Sports/dp/1600143296/ref=sr_1_6?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1363899787&sr=1-6&keywords=my+first+sports+soccer Call Number 796.334 WEN

  18. 800 - Literature • This section contains books on topics that include children’s literature, plays, poetry, and Shakespeare. Cover : Book review: http://www.amazon.com/Hip-Hop-Speaks-Children-Celebration/dp/1402210485/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1363901715&sr=1-1&keywords=hip+hop+speaks+to+children+a+celebration+of+poetry+with+a+beat http://Book review: http://www.amazon.com/Hip-Hop-Speaks-Children-Celebration/dp/1402210485/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1363901715&sr=1-1&keywords=hip+hop+speaks+to+children+a+celebration+of+poetry+with+a+beat Call Number 811.008 HIP

  19. 900 – Geography & History This section includes topics on states, countries, wars, and travel. Cover: http://www.amazon.com/Thirteen-Colonies-Nation-Revolutionary-Library/dp/0766030156/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1363900051&sr=1-1&keywords=from+the+thirteen+colonies+to+one+nation Book review: http://www.amazon.com/Thirteen-Colonies-Nation-Revolutionary-Library/dp/0766030156 Call Number 973.3 MIC

  20. Dewey Post-Test -What is the Dewey Decimal System? -Who created this system and why? -How many main classes are there? -Where do you look to find the call number? - List the name of the Dewey Classification where you would find books on the following subjects: • Gymnastics • Rocks and Minerals • Nouns • Shapes • Christianity -In which class would you find the following titles?: • YouTube • What’s Congress? • Working at a Restaurant • Chicago Bulls • The Revolutionary War Begins: Would you join the fight?

  21. Can’t get enough Dewey • Go to http://trackstar.4teachers.org/trackstar/index.jsp • Type the Trackstar number 448379 in and complete the activities on the Dewey Decimal System.

  22. Bibliography • Adler, D. (2003). Cam jansen and the first day of school mystery. London, England: Puffin Books. Retrieved from: http://www.amazon.com/Cam-Jansen-First-School-Mystery/dp/014250114X/ref=sr_1_2?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1363910970&sr=1-2&keywords=cam+jansen+first+day+of+school • Exploring the dewey decimal system . (n.d.). Retrieved from http://www.nisk.k12.ny.us/birchwood/links/deweydecimal.html • Finn, C. (2007). Kids talk about respect . Mankato, MN: Picture Window Books. Retrieved from http://www.amazon.com/Kids-Talk-About-Respect-Junior/dp/1404823182/ref=sr_1_2?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1363911687&sr=1-2&keywords=kids+talk+about+respect • Gaither, L. (Designer). (n.d.). The dewey decimal system. [Web Graphic]. Retrieved from https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&q=cache:mCByODZxIYQJ:www.atlanta.k12.ga.us/cms/lib/GA01000924/Centricity/Domain/880/Dewey%20Decimal.ppt • Giovanni, N. (2008). Hip hop speaks to children with cd: A celebration of poetry with a beat. Naperville, IL: Sourcebooks Jabberwocky; Har/Com edition. Retrieved from http://www.amazon.com/Hip-Hop-Speaks-Children-Celebration/dp/1402210485/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1363901715&sr=1-1&keywords=hip+hop+speaks+to+children+a+celebration+of+poetry+with+a+beat • Harris, N. (2007). What are elections? Mankato, MN: Heinemann-Raintree. Retrieved from http://www.amazon.com/What-Elections-First-Guide-Government/dp/1403494754/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1363912208&sr=1-1&keywords=what+are+elections • Hays, A. (2002). Happy alphabet! New York, NY: Random House Books for Young Readers. Retrieved from http://www.amazon.com/Happy-Alphabet-Phonics-Reader-Step-Into-Reading/dp/037581230X/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1363912350&sr=1-1&keywords=happy+alphabet • Heather, A. (2009). Greek myths for young children. West Chester, PA: Usborne Books. Retrieved from http://www.amazon.com/Greek-Myths-Young-Children-Heather/dp/0794530494/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1363911935&sr=1-1&keywords=greek+mythology+for+kids+usborne

  23. Bibliography • Hicks, K. (2011). I use a mouse. Vero Beach, FL: Rourke Publishing, LLC. Retrieved from http://www.amazon.com/Use-Mouse-My-Science-Library/dp/1617419443/ref=sr_1_4?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1363911328&sr=1-4&keywords=i+use+a+mouse+nonfiction+book • Jones, G. (1995). My first book of how things are made: Crayons, jeans, guitars, peanut butter, and more. New York, NY: Cartwheel Books. Retrieved from http://www.amazon.com/First-Book-How-Things-Made/dp/0590480049/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1363913334&sr=1-1&keywords=my+first+book+of+how+things+are+made • Micklos, J. (2008). From thirteen colonies to one nation . Berkeley Heights, NJ: Enslow Publishers, Inc. Retrieved from www.amazon.com/Thirteen-Colonies-Nation-Revolutionary-Library/dp/0766030156/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1363900051&sr=1-1&keywords=from+the+thirteen+colonies+to+one+nation • Schuh, M. (2007). Magnetism. Minneapolis, MN: Bellwether Media Inc. Retrieved from http://www.amazon.com/Magnetism-Blastoff-Readers-First-Science/dp/160014098X/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1363914609&sr=1-1&keywords=160014098x#_

  24. Some clipart was taken from Google Images (Which is noted in the Comments section). • Some clipart was taken from PowerPoint Clipart (Which is noted in the Comments section). • Wendorff, A. (2009). Soccer. Minneapolis, MN: Bellwether Media Inc. Retrieved from http://www.amazon.com/Soccer-Blastoff-Readers-First-Sports/dp/1600143296/ref=sr_1_6?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1363899787&sr=1-6&keywords=my+first+sports+soccer • What is the dewey decimal system?. (2013). Retrieved from http://www.wisegeek.org/what-is-the-dewey-decimal-system.htm

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