Librarian Lessons and Programs

This "Introduction to Using Library Databases for Research" was created for high school students. It includes a brief video explaining library databases and why they're important, where students can find databases, what should students do after picking a database, what are Boolean Operators and Keywords, and what is Google Scholar. The PowerPoint file can be modified for your school. All references/resources are included.

A PowerPoint presentation on How to Write a Research Paper for high school students. - What is a research paper? - What is a thesis? - Steps to writing a research paper - How to format a thesis - Where to find information - APA vs MLA - NoodleTools

A slideshow about using Boolean Operators in research - what are they, why do we use them and how do we use them. Includes references used.

A slideshow on how to write an Argumentative Essay for high school students

This is the slideshow presentation I created to go along with the CRAAP Test lesson plan.

Edit this slideshow presentation with your school library's information to do an orientation for incoming/new students. In addition to the presentation, I created a Kahoot! to supplement this material. Feel free to come up with your own Kahoot! or a scavenger hunt or other ice breaker. Total lesson time should be 15-20 minutes.

The CRAAP (Currency, Relevance, Authority, Accuracy, Purpose) Test for determining if a source is good or not. This lesson was used with a high school AP US History class, but can be tailored to meet your needs. Fully written lesson plan, including CCSS and AASL standards, Exit Slip and Graphic Organizer.

This is a brief slideshow to explain what Boolean Operators are and how to use them when researching library databases.

A presentation to explain the differences and pros/cons to using Google and Google Scholar for research.

A lesson plan for high school students to encourage them to read for pleasure. Fully written lesson plan, including CCSS and AASL standards and links to resources. For the accompanying Kahoot!, if you don't want to create your own, you can login to your Kahoot! account and search for mine, it is called "Books Gone Hollywood" and my username is AmandaBLibrarian.

This graphic organized was created for students reading memoirs, biographies or autobiographies, with a focus on the setting and how the time and place impacts the story. Could also be used with fiction books.

This lesson was used with a 4th grade class but may be used with grades 3 and up. It teaches students how to use the ProQuest CultureGrams Kids Edition database to do simplified research in a fun way (using a Bingo board game). Students should have some prior knowledge about databases/research. *This lesson was adapted from ProQuest to meet the needs of my students*

Shelf Signage - Graphic Novels and Manga Size: 8.5 x 11

This is a slideshow intended to be played on a loop on a screen at the entrance to a high school library. It has been updated to include Covid-19 expectations (wear a face mask, wash hands, social distance, etc.). It is in English and in Spanish. This PowerPoint file can be adapted to meet your school's specific needs.

Holocaust pathfinder for high school students

A handy infographic with time management tips/tricks for high school students. Can be enlarged and printed as a poster, or printed and cut to use as bookmarks.

College level or AP Criminal Justice Research Paper Guide for Students. This was created by me at the request of a teacher to give to their students. Tailor to your specific school's needs/library's resources.

Library Shelf Sign - Biographies, Autobiographies, Memoirs What's the difference between the three? Size: 8.5 x 11

Acknowledge a variety of winter holidays with this 8.5 x 11 sign

Use this in place of the traditional book report or to tie to any book/independent reading project. Students read any book then create a "Netflix" viewing page if it were to become a movie or TV show.