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Which subject	No subject
What topic	Library skills
What length (min)	30
What age group	Doesn't matter
Class size	20
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Lesson plan

Lesson Plan: Library Skills

Topic

Library Skills

Objectives

• Understand the layout of the library and where to find different types of resources.
• Develop skills for effective research and use of library materials.
• Learn how to locate and use the online library catalog.

Materials

• Library maps
• A selection of books, magazines, and reference materials
• Access to the online library catalog
• Whiteboard and markers
• Printed handouts with step-by-step instructions for using the library resources

Grade/Age Group

Doesn't matter

Subject

No subject

Number of Students

20

Length of Lesson

30 minutes

National Curriculum Alignment

This lesson aligns with the Australian Curriculum in encouraging information literacy and promoting effective research skills.

Lesson Structure

Step Number	Step Title	Length	Details
1	Introduction	5 min	Briefly discuss the importance of library skills.
2	Library Layout Overview	10 min	Explain and show the layout of the library using maps.
3	Resource Types	5 min	Introduce different types of materials available (books, magazines, etc.).
4	Online Catalog Introduction	5 min	Demonstrate how to access and search the online library catalog.
5	Guided Practice	5 min	Have students practice finding a book using the catalog, with support.
6	Wrap-Up	5 min	Review key points and answer any remaining questions.

Homework

• Assign students to locate a specific book based on a catalog search at home or in the library within the next week. This will be submitted as a written report without a class presentation.

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