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LIBRARY MEDIA SKILLS OBJECTIVES
The student will arrange materials according to a classification set of numbers.
CURRICULUM OBJECTIVES:
This activity may be incorporated into a mathematics lesson on numbering systems and Roman numerals. It may also be used as part of a social studies unit on ancient Rome.
MOTIVATIONAL OBJECTIVES:
The student will:
-become interested in the research process.
-understand the importance of information skills.
-experience increased confidence in research ability.
-achieve satisfaction in research accomplishments.
| Credits: |
| School Library Media Activities Monthly Adapted for SOS by Kori Gerbig School of Information Studies Syracuse University |
| Sources: |
| School Library Media Activities Monthly September 2002; 19:1; 13-14 http://www.schoollibrarymedia.com http://www.crinkles.com |
INSTRUCTIONAL ROLES:
-This activity may be completed by either the library media specialist or the classroom teacher during a study of roman numerals in mathematics. After the numbering system has been introduced, this may serve as a way to practice knowledge.
ACTIVITIES AND PROCEDURES FOR COMPLETION:
-The teacher introduces the history of Roman numerals and how the numbers are formed. Students are given time to practice.
-Students work independently or in groups to complete the Roman Numeral Worksheet.
FOLLOW-UP:
-Students may read about other numbering systems and make up call numbers to stump their fellow classmates. For example, they might give a roman numeral and ask for the subject it represents.
