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BALDWIN ELEMENTARY WELCOMES YOU . WE NEED YOUR HELP!. How can students find answers?. One way is to do research on the Internet. Another way a student can find answers is…. …look in print sources. The Media Specialist…. … is a great resource, as well. GRADES K-4.
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BALDWIN ELEMENTARY WELCOMES YOU WE NEED YOUR HELP!
How can students find answers? • One way is to do research on the Internet.
Another way a student can find answers is… …look in print sources.
The Media Specialist… …is a great resource, as well.
GRADES K-4 ELEMENTARY CORE COLLECTION • ALMANACS • ATLASES • DICTIONARIES • FACT BOOKS • HANDBOOK • THESAURI • ENCYCLOPEDIAS
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.
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.
How could source be used? • Comparative Study • Presidential Biographies • Essays • Current Events • 50 States Research
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
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
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
How Could Source Be Used? • Introduce Research Skills • Research People, Places, Animals • Current Events • Map Study • Develop Time Lines
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
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.
Example of an Idiom: Bells and Whistles: impressive extras which are not always necessary. and
Why This Reference Tool? • Well-Known, Research-Based Company • Trusted & Reliable • Practical Learning Tool • Age Appropriate • User Friendly • Help Communication Skills
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
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
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.
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
How Could Source Be Used? • Poetry Writing • Journal Writing • Increase Vocabulary • Teaching Language Units • Teaching Specific Writing Standards
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
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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.