Reviews the literature of the critical thinking/problem solving approach to learning and discusses how these concepts relate to teaching research skills. Two activities designed to teach critical thinking and research skills in the context of grades 5 and 6 social studies are summarized. (2 references) (MES)

Combined craft and library media activities with Christmas holiday themes are suggested to develop card catalog and indexing skills, Dewey decimal classification system and location skills, and literature appreciation. (MES)

Presents four fully developed library media activities designed to be used in conjunction with specific curriculum units in reading/language arts and science. Objectives, curriculum objectives, resources, instructional roles, activities and procedures for completion, evaluation, and followup are described for each activity. (MES)

Descriptions of activities designed to enhance the learning of library and information skills focus on the location of materials (ready-to-use library skills games); finding materials in the card catalog; and Aesop's fables. Games and puzzles are provided. (CLB)

Several activities, games, and puzzles designed to teach elementary school children how to use a thesaurus are described and copies of worksheets are provided. (CLB)

Describes seven activities for use in the classroom or school library media center to teach encyclopedia skills. (EM)

Secondary students participate in a library scavenger hunt to find answers to questions raised by the press release containing President John F. Kennedy's telegram to Nikita Kruschev congratulating the Soviets on the first successful manned space flight. Issues for classroom discussion are also presented. (RM)

This book is a programming resource guide that uses the appeal and popularity of the "Arthur" Public Broadcasting System program characters Arthur, his sister D.W., and their family and friends to encourage children to come to the library, learn about its resources, discover new books and authors, and feel comfortable using all the…

Presents seven fully developed library media activities designed to be used in conjunction with specific curriculum units in health, reading/language arts, science, and social studies. Objectives, curriculum objectives, resources, instructional roles, activities and procedures, evaluation, and followup are described for each activity. (MES)

Provides eight fully developed library media activities to be used in conjunction with specific curriculum units in health, reading/language arts, science, and social studies. Objectives, curriculum objectives, resources, instructional roles, procedures, evaluation, and follow up are described for each activity. (MES)

Outlines objectives, resources, instructional roles, procedures, evaluation, and follow-up for six fully developed library media activities. Activities use the following topics to teach library skills: (1) drug abuse; (2) notetaking; (3) tales of the sea; (4) ocean animals' habitats; (5) prehistoric animals; and (6) international currency. (MES)

Provides six fully developed library media activities to be used in conjunction with specific curriculum units in reading/language arts, science, and social studies. Objectives, curriculum objectives, resources, instructional roles, activities and procedures for completion, evaluation, and follow-up are described for each activity. (MES)

Presents 11 library media activities designed to meet the needs of elementary school students with: (1) varying exceptionalities, i.e., mental and emotional handicaps, or severe learning disabilities; (2) communication disorders; or (3) hearing impairments. (MES)

This project designed to teach library and thinking skills to grade 7 students emphasized the importance of metacognition. Students were asked to choose a research topic and to prepare and evaluate daily research strategies. Allotment of time for planning and reflecting on strategies was considered crucial to the project. (MES)

"Library Skills for ESL Students" is a teacher's manual for a university-level course for international students offered at Southeast Missouri State University. This manual includes most things necessary to teach this course: curriculum guide, syllabus, lesson plans, tests, quizzes, and exercises. Several problem-solving exercises are…