Using the
“Dewey”
A Web Quest
for 4th-6th Grade Library
Designed by
Norma Enochs
nenochs@mail.ecarter.k12.mo.us
Introduction
This web quest
is to help you learn about the Dewey Decimal System of library organization,
and its importance in finding information in the library. You are
new “librarians” that will be looking for information to present to students
about the history of the DDS, how it is used, and why you think this system
of organization is important.
Curriculum
Standards
MO Standards
CA 2, 3, 4, 1.2, 1.4, 1.8, 1.7, 2.3, 4.4.
Task
To find information
about the DDS that supports its importance in being used in the library.
The information gathered will be used in a PowerPoint presentation to students
that explains how and why to use this system.
Process
To accomplish
this task, follow these steps:
1. After the
teacher has assigned you a partner, decide what specific tasks you will
divide to finish your assignment.
2. Use the
following links to gather information about the Dewey Decimal System, and
how it is used.
History of
the Dewey Decimal System
Do the Dewey!
3. Use Microsoft
PowerPoint to create a slideshow to present to other students. The
requirements for your PowerPoint are:
A. Minimum of five slides; maximum of 15
B. The presentation should answer the following questions: What is
the history of the Dewey Decimal System? How is the Dewey Decimal
System used? Why do I think it is an important skill?
C. The presentation should be creative and interesting.
D. Give credit to the resources you used.
Resources
Needed
• Microsoft
PowerPoint
• History
Checklist
• PowerPoint
grid to plan presentation
Evaluation
The presentation
will be graded based on the following rubric.
Conclusion
Make some
kind of summary statement here about the worthiness of this lesson and
the importance of what it will teach.
Credits
& References
Webquest.org
Read More
About It
“The Dewey
Decimal System,” by Alan Fowler Children’s Press NY 1996.
“Let’s Visit
the Library,” by Marianne Johnson The Rosen Publishing Group’s Power
Kids Press NY 2000.