Objective
By the end of this lesson, you will be able to use library skills to find books and information about snow.
Materials and Prep
- Computer or tablet with internet access
- Paper and pencil
- Access to a library catalog (if available)
Activities
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Start by discussing what you already know about snow. Write down any questions you have about snow.
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Using a computer or tablet, search for books about snow in your local library's online catalog. Write down the titles of at least three books that seem interesting to you.
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If you don't have access to a library catalog, use a search engine to find websites or articles about snow. Write down the URLs or titles of at least three sources that provide information about snow.
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Visit your local library (if possible) and ask the librarian for help in finding books about snow. Use the titles you wrote down earlier as a reference. If you can't visit the library, skip to the next step.
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Read or explore the books or websites you found about snow. Take notes on interesting facts or details you discover.
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Share what you learned about snow with a family member or friend. Use your notes to help you explain the topic.
First Grade Talking Points
- "Snow is a type of weather that happens when it gets very cold. It looks like white flakes falling from the sky."
- "We can learn more about snow by reading books or searching for information on the internet."
- "Libraries have many books about different topics, including snow. We can use a library catalog to find books about snow."
- "If we don't have access to a library catalog, we can use a search engine on the internet to find websites or articles about snow."
- "Librarians are very helpful and can assist us in finding books about snow. They can recommend books and show us where to find them in the library."
- "When we read or explore books or websites about snow, we can learn interesting facts and details about this topic."
- "After learning about snow, we can share our knowledge with others, like family members or friends."