Library Lesson Plan

Homeschool Teacher - Lesson Plan & NewsletterJan 28, 2008

History
In 1902 Andrew Carnegie, who made millions manufacturing steel, set up a foundation to encourage knowledge and learning. His foundation helped to establish free public libraries in hundreds of American towns and cities. (Before Carnegie, most libraries charged a fee to get a library card.)
Writing Prompt
What part of the library is your favorite?
Reading
Learn about the Dewey decimal system here: http://www.homeschoollearning.com/units/unit_09-10-01.shtml

Then see if you can complete this worksheet: http://www.homeschoollearning.com/units/pdf/dewey/dewey_familiar.pdf

Vocabulary
Try this fun word search: http://teacherweb.com/CA/VintageParkwayElementarySchool/Library/InTheLibrary.htm
Math
Try these problems: http://math.about.com/od/worksheets/ss/graphcharts_3.htm

Don’t Forget the math challenge!
http://homeschoolingthemiddleyears.blogspot.com/2009/01/homeschool-math-challenge-january-28.html


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