Bibliography

EDIT 6380     Summer 2006

Patricia Carey     Karen Dockery     Amy Moxley

 

Bibliography Procedure Log

 

1.      We chose a 1st grade science GPS unit on animals.

2.      We then identified key words in the standard and the elements. These were: animals, appearance, motion, growth, and basic needs. Next, we consulted the Sears List for additional subject headings. We added animal locomotion, animal food, animal habitats, and behaviors to our list of subject headings.

3.      We then decided to use the online catalog available from Muscogee County, where Amy lives. Muscogee County provides online Internet access to the catalogs for all schools in the district. Print and non print materials are located in this catalog, including websites. This was a viable option for us since we were working together on the assignment in class. We selected Allen Elementary School for the purpose of this assignment.

4.      We first searched using the subject heading of animals, which revealed 1036 titles, many of which were fiction stories with the same subject heading. Then we selected 16 titles (non fiction and AV) and three websites that we believed related well to the age level and topic. We kept in mind copyright dates and the selection criteria set forth in our selection policy as we evaluated each item.

5.      Muscogee’s website referenced public libraries where additional resources could be located. We opted to log into the PINES network, specifically Lumpkin County, which Karen is familiar with. **NOTE: for logistical purposes, it is desirable to gain access to a public library close to your school.

6.      The PINES system was searched using the different Sears headings and we selected six additional resources, which included fiction titles for read alouds.

7.      The online catalog provided summaries for the majority of the resources. We also consulted the Library of Congress to access summaries for the additional resources.

8.      Since we were unable to view many of these resources, we came up with instructional purposes based on these summaries and our combined classroom experiences.

 

 

Georgia Performance Standard:

1st grade Life Science

S1L1d:  Students will compare and describe various animals – appearance, motion, growth, basic needs.

 

Allen Elementary School

Muscogee County School District

 

 

Animals and their foods.  (1955). Columbus, GA MCSD Nonprint Media Services.  AV           C 591.91 Ani

This 10 minute video divides domestic and wild animals into 3 groups – those that eat meat, those that eat plants, and those that eat both meat and plants.  The video explains that different animals are suited for eating different kinds of foods, that wild animals must search for their food, and that all animals need food for their existence and growth.  This video could be used as a short introduction to a lesson on animal’s basic needs.

 

Animals are different and alike.  (1989).  Columbus, GA Nonprint Media Services.  AV            VC 591 Ani

This 13 minute VHS tape features live photography of a wide variety of animals in different settings.   It helps students with the concept of grouping by picking out those things which are similar or different in appearance, eating habits, movements, and environments.  An instructional use could be either as an introduction or summary to an animal unit.

 

Animals in action:  How animals move.  (1988).  Rochester, NY Eastman Kodak          Company.  AV VC 591 Ani

This 30 minute video explores animal locomotion and could be used to lead a discussion on a variety of ways that animals move.

 

Burnie, D. (2000).  The Kingfisher illustrated animal encyclopedia.  New York:             Kingfisher.  REF 590 Bur

An illustrated encyclopedia describing the physical characteristics, behavior, and habitats of a variety of animals. Can be used as resource for performance task or for browsing during center time.

 

Elphick, J. (2000).  Dorling Kindersley animal encyclopedia.  London; New York: DK REF 590.3 DOR

Provides information about the physical characteristics, habits, and behavior or such animals as hedgehogs, penguins, salamanders, and snakes. Can be used as resource for performance task or for browsing during center time.

 

Galko, F. (2003).  Forest animals.  Chicago: Heinemann Library.  591.73 GAL

Explores the animals whose habitat is the forest. One instructional use could be read aloud or class discussion.

 

Galko, F.  (2003).  Mountain animals.  Chicago:  Heinemann Library.  591.75 GAL

Explores the animals who make their habitat in the mountains. Could be used as read aloud for discussion about particular habitats.

 

Galko, F.  (2003).  Desert animals.  Chicago:  Heinemann Library.  591.754 GAL

Describes the deserts, the different kinds of animals that can be found in them, and their ecological importance. Could be used as read aloud for discussion about particular habitats.

 

Galko, F.  (2003).  Pond animals.  Chicago:  Heinemann Library.  591.763 GAL

Explores the animals that make their habitat in ponds. Can be used as resource for performance task, as read aloud for classroom discussion, or for browsing during center time.

 

The Magic School Bus explores the world of animals.  (1999).  Microsoft Corp.  AV    CDR 591 Mag

This computer disk would work well for independent or paired sharing during center time.

 

Newson, J. (2000).  Animals.  Milwaukee, Wis.: G. Stevens. 590 New

Provides unusual facts about various mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish, insects, and arachnids and includes information about both endangered and extinct species. Can be used as resource to lead class discussion or for browsing during center time.

 

Now you know about animals.  (1972).  Chicago Encyclopaedia Britannica Educational            Org.  AV KIT 599 Now

This kit contains 5 cassettes and 5 books with a guide.  It contains information about many animals, where animals live, animal coverings, animal homes, and how animals stay alive. This can be used as a resource for a performance task, as center instructional materials, or as a lead off for class discussion.

 

Parker, S. & J., (1992). Migration.  New York:  Gloucester Press.  591.52 Par

Examines different kinds of migratory movement and the animals that use them, from birds and butterflies to the great whales. Can be used as a resource for performance task, lead off for class discussion, or for browsing during center time.

 

Perry, P. (1995).  Amazing animals.  New York, NY:  Thomson Learning. 591 Per

Fast facts and photographs about some of the more unusual animals in the world and their behaviors. Can be used as resource for performance task or for browsing during center time.

 

Pringle, L. (2001).  Scholastic encyclopedia of animals.  New York:  Scholastic             Reference. REF 590 Pri

Alphabetized volume describing many different species of animals found throughout the world.  Each profile includes a color photograph. Can be used as resource for performance task or to lead off class discussion of species found in geographic areas.

 

Silverstein, A. (1980).  Nature’s champions : the biggest, the fastest, the best.   New York : Random House.  574 Sil

Discusses more than 25 plants and animals that have unusual distinctions such as fastest runner, biggest eater, largest cactus, and oldest living thing. Can be used as resource for performance task, to lead class discussion, or to browse during center time.

 

 

PINES Catalog: Lumpkin Library

 

Barre, M. (1998).  Animals and the quest for food.  Milwaukee, Wis.:  Gareth Stevens Pub.  J 591.53 BARRE

This book discusses some of the ways animals obtain, eat, and digest food. Can be used to lead class discussion.

 

Barre, M. (1988).  How animals move.  Milwaukee, WI : Gareth Stevens Pub. J 573.7             BARRE

This book describes the various methods of getting around used by different animals and why and how they move as they do. Can be used to lead class discussion.

 

Cartwright, R. (2005).  What we do.  New York : Henry Holt. E CARTWRIGHT, REG

This rhyming text describes the ways in which various animals move. Can be used to lead class discussion.

 

DiPucchio, K. (2005).  What’s the magic word?  New York : Harper Collins.

            E DIPUCCHIO, KELLY

This book tells about as a newly-hatched bird is blown around the farmyard by a strong wind, he keeps learning passwords that will allow him to enter different animal’s homes, but is blown away again before he has the chance to go in. Class read-aloud, or lead in to discussion about animal homes. Can be used in introductory lesson.

 

Hickman, P. (2000).  Animals in motion : how animals swim, jump slither and glide.       Toronto : Kids Can Press. J 573.7 HICKMAN

This book can be used to introduce concept of how animals move.

 

Moncure, J. (1982).  What does Word Bird see?  Elgin, Ill. : Child’s World; Chicago,

             Ill. : Distributed by Childrens Press.  E MONCURE

In this fictional story, Word Bird sees the homes of a number of different animals.  A vocabulary list is included in this book. Can be used as class read aloud as introductory lesson to animal unit.

 

 

Internet Resources

 

Animal Adaptations.  Retrieved June 5, 2006 from http://www.uen.org/utahlink/activities/view_activity.cgi?activity_id=4750.

This website provides information on how an animal’s habitat provides it with food, water, and shelter.  Its physical characteristics help the animal find food, stay safe, survive weather, create a home, and attract a mate.  Adaptations for survival develop over several generations, and may include the shape of a bird’s beak or the thickness and color of a mammal’s fur. This website can be viewed as a whole group in the computer lab or with a scan converter at any point during the unit to introduce or reinforce concepts learned.

 

exZOOberance.  Retrieved June 5, 2006 from http://www.exzooberance.com/.

On the Exzooberance site you can visit a “Virtual Zoo” where you will find three main areas; animals that walk, animals that swim and animals that fly.  There is an extensive collection of pictures which are ready to download as well as an extensive photo gallery. These pictures can be used to add into a computer program, such as Kidspiration, as part of a performance task or research project..

 

Habitats.  Retrieved June 5, 2006 from http://www.hitchams.suffolk.sch.uk/habitats/index.htm.

At this website, all you have to do to learn about habitats is click on your mouse.  You can learn about the animals that live on a farm, in people’s homes, in or near the sea, in a hedge, and in a wood. You’ll have a great time finding out information and looking at lots of colorful pictures of many animals. This website can be used for individual or group exploration in the computer lab, classroom, or media center.

 

 

The Quick and Dirty Version

 

1.      Search keyword in OPAC; print bibliography from automation system; pull materials.

2.      Verify websites OPAC identified for availability and practicality if time allows. Otherwise advise teacher that websites have not been verified.

a.       If websites are not cataloged in OPAC, search GALILEO for kids for applicable Internet sources; create list of web addresses.

3.      Search PINES if time allows, otherwise advise teacher that it is still an option.

4.      Tell teacher that this would have been a great topic for a collaborative unit and that we would enjoy working with her next year. This will open a door for adding to the curriculum map.

 

Group Reflection

 

 

·                    practical and applicable assignment

·                    provided viable options for collaboration

·                    automation system advancements create shortcuts in locating resources (e.g. websites, AV materials, books, etc.) – facilitate access, technology

·                    provided multiple resource options with a relatively quick turnaround

·                    validates role of LMS as information specialist

·                     learned about a variety of external resources (e.g., PINES, GIL, field experts, GALILEO, etc.) – resource sharing

·                    gained experience using Sears List to expand on subject headings located in the standard – standard accepted practice

·                    learned that websites need to be verified for applicability and availability before student usage

·                    bibliography can help LMS evaluate the collection to identify potential weaknesses

·                    offering instructional strategies opens the door for discussion about collaboration – aligns resources

·                    can incorporate information literacy skills by teaching students how to locate and evaluate resources and materials in context