Esperanza Risingby Pam Muñoz Ryan

Identifying geographical locations and unique places from the story

using resources in the BMMS Library

Making Meaning of Making Meaning of Location/SettingLocation/Setting

Today we will…

1. Identify the unique purposes for using Atlases, Encyclopedias, and CultureGrams.

2. I the tools within each resource that are useful in guiding information searches

3. Conclude by completing an exit ticket with list of terms and questions by identifying which the 3 resources would be the best to use in each given circumstance

Tomorrow we will…

1. Identify the purpose of DE Streaming and how to use its tools

2. Journey to the media center to research given terms using the four different resources we have been studying

3 Return to the classroom and each group will report on their research strategy

4. The lesson will wrap-up with a self assessment of what you may have learned from this lesson

5. Four Research Handouts will be graded using an attached rubric

• AtlasAtlas

• EncyclopediaEncyclopedia

• CultureGramsCultureGrams

• DE StreamingDE Streaming

• AtlasAtlas

• EncyclopediaEncyclopedia

• CultureGramsCultureGrams

• DE StreamingDE Streaming

Expert Group Directions

Step 1: Study the resource your group has been assigned

Step 2: Discuss what the purpose or of the resource is and what tools are within it that make it easy to use

Step 3: Create a Usage Description agreed upon by everyone in the group

Step 4: Create a bulleted list of Tools for Using agreed upon by everyone in the group

Step 5: Each group should designate a spokesperson to share the groups findings with the class

Reference Example: ThesaurusThesaurus

Usage: A thesaurus is a good place to look up a word for which you

have a particular thought or meaning in mind but do not know or cannot recall the most effective word to express it.

Tools: alphabetical order guide words on each page part of speech an example of the word in the context of a sentence synonyms and antonyms of words

EncyclopediaEncyclopedia

Usage:A good general resource for finding information about people, places,

things, events, and ideas.

Tools: arranged alphabetically guide words cross-references index article headings and subheadings tables (facts, terms, important dates) lists of additional resources lists of related articles

AtlasAtlasUsage: An atlas is a set of maps bound

together. Maps are typically physical, political, and topographical.

Tools: table of contents index latitude and longitude lines map scale legends

Usage:Login required. CultureGrams documents, in firsthand detail, the

customs and traditions of over 200 countries. CultureGrams also covers all 50 United States and all of the Canadian provinces and territories. CultureGrams provides a Kid’s Edition for students in grades K-6.

Tools: Watch the following tutorial from CultureGrams and listen how

there are at least 11 unique tools that can be used in CultureGrams -- be sure to record what they are in your notes.

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1. Flags—CultureGrams makes it easy to view flags from hundreds of countries all in one place. Here users can view thumbnails of each flag, then click links to view a larger image, print an outline, or go directly to each CultureGram report.

2. Videos—Our growing collection of Videos (streamable and downloadable in WMV and QuickTime) are a real treat. Watch short clips of daily life and cultural events in a growing number of locations. Examples of the new video feature include a look at the diamond trade in Belgium, street performers in Dublin, a flamboyant "welcome dance" in a Malian village, and dozens more.

3. Slideshows—This feature organizes photos around a single theme. For example, explore a souq in Egypt, a French bakery, the Duomo (Cathedral) of Milan, a chocolateria in Spain, and an open-air market in Vanuatu.

4. Photos—Take a tour of any location through images. You’ll find pictures of people going through their daily lives, plus images of popular attractions, cultural and historical hot spots, and more.

5. Recipes—Hungry for some real cultural insight? Our collection of recipes makes it easy to recreate the foods of every location in CultureGrams.

6. Famous People—View a list of notable people from each location and learn more about their lives and contributions.

7. Graphs and Tables—Create your own tables and graphs. Just select the countries and categories that interest you. Up to four graphs can be generated at one time. You can choose to download your tables as CSV (comma separated value) files, which are compatible with Microsoft Excel and other spreadsheet programs.

8. Definitions—Tap into our glossary of cultural terms and more.

9. World Time—When it’s 2 p.m. where you are, what time is it in Belgium? Check on the current world time by clicking this link.

10. Distance Calculator—Choose 2 countries to find the distance between their capital cities.

11. Currency Converter—How much is a euro worth vs. the U.S. dollar? Compare currencies from around the globe!

Stop Point for Day 1

AudioClip ArtEncyclopedia ArticlesEventsFull VideosGamesImagesReading PassagesSkill BuildersSongsSound EffectsVideo Segments

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Tools:Login requiredKey word SearchAdvanced SearchBrowse by subject, grade

level, or formatGenerates citations