Supporting Specific Teaching Objectives for Level I And AP Classes. Level II classes can also use some of the following resources , as teachers deem them suitable for the abilities of students

Independent research Gaining a better understanding of the world Selected primary sources are used to develop objective and critical thinking

Keeley Library Resources:

In Reference Area: World History Reference Books Modern Global Studies Reference Books U.S History Reference Books Jackdaws Microfiche Microfilm SIRS reprints Online Periodical Databases Boston Globe Archives online

Audiovisual: Videos (especially PBS) Time Almanac CD Rom           (20th Century) Grolier Electronic Encyclopedia Leading Decisions of the U.S. Supreme Court CD-ROM Audio Tapes Books In Circulating Collection: Debate Topic Books Outside Readings Global Studies Series

Locating web sites suitable for ability level of students and  goals of instructional units. Web sites are included in assignment topic guides.

Supporting Specific Objectives for Level III Classes
 

An added commitment toward the development of reading skills along with the understanding and appreciation of today's world. Basic social studies skills will be emphasized

Some Keeley Library Resources Suitable for this Level:

Britannia Junior Encyclopedia  (for lower reading levels) Comptons's Encyclopedia and Fact Index World Book Encyclopedia

Grolier Electronic Encyclopedia Books for levels 3-4 in the Circulating Collection

Information Skills Needed by Students: Instruction in these skills can be scheduled with reference staff as needed.

Using the Seal Online Public Access Catalog to locate books and other items. Using the Online Periodicals Databases to locate magazine articles Using the CD-ROM programs

Using Web Search Engines Using Note -Taking and Outlining Techniques such as : Brainstorming,  Clustering Ideas,  Using Concept Maps or Webs.

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Jane Constant, Reference Librarian
Keeley Library, B.M.C.Durfee High School of Fall River
September, 1978  to  June, 2001