The History of Libraries in America Art-Based Lesson Plan
Let's learn about the history of libraries in America!
First, read the chapter "L Is for Libraries" in the textbook Rad American History A-Z by Kate Schatz and Miriam Klein Stahl (you will need to purchase or borrow this textbook for this lesson). Then, expand on the reading with this creative and engaging lesson plan, featuring video resources, a discussion prompt, fun print-and-go creative activities, worksheets, and more. This lesson set was designed to be accessible for all ages of learners and includes a wide range of resources so you can tailor the lesson to the needs of your students.
Included in this lesson
A recommended selection from Rad American History A-Z by Kate Schatz and Miriam Klein Stahl
Recommended video resources
A thought-provoking discussion prompt
An Unusual Love Story With an Unhappy Ending Activity- Pura Belpré was a famous librarian, storyteller, and puppeteer who worked hard to make libraries more inclusive. She also wrote stories based on the Puerto Rican folktales she heard when she was growing up. Her first book, Pérez and Martina, is a love story between a beautiful cockroach who everyone wants to marry and the little mouse she finally chooses to be her husband. Follow the instructions on the print-and-go activity page provided to illustrate your own odd couple.
A Revolutionary Library Activity- People have come up with so many novel ways to share books! From bookmobiles to the Pack Horse Project to the Little Free Libraries popping up in neighborhoods across the country today. Use the print-and-go activity page provided to dream up a new way to deliver books to people who want them.
Comprehension and Critical Thinking worksheet featuring: Vocabulary Word Match, Review Questions (short answer), Critical Thinking Question (long answer), and Ideas for Further Research
Comprehension and Critical Thinking answer sheet
Spotlight on author, librarian, and puppeteer Pura Belpré with original coloring page featuring a biography and quotation plus a recommended resource to learn more about her work
A note to the teacher with additional information about this lesson
If you like the sound of this lesson, consider checking out the complete curriculum! It was designed to help students learn about moments and movements in American history in which everyday people worked together to make change and inspire them to think creatively about problems in the world:
Power of the People Art-Based American History Curriculum
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Let's learn about the history of libraries in America!
First, read the chapter "L Is for Libraries" in the textbook Rad American History A-Z by Kate Schatz and Miriam Klein Stahl (you will need to purchase or borrow this textbook for this lesson). Then, expand on the reading with this creative and engaging lesson plan, featuring video resources, a discussion prompt, fun print-and-go creative activities, worksheets, and more. This lesson set was designed to be accessible for all ages of learners and includes a wide range of resources so you can tailor the lesson to the needs of your students.
Included in this lesson
A recommended selection from Rad American History A-Z by Kate Schatz and Miriam Klein Stahl
Recommended video resources
A thought-provoking discussion prompt
An Unusual Love Story With an Unhappy Ending Activity- Pura Belpré was a famous librarian, storyteller, and puppeteer who worked hard to make libraries more inclusive. She also wrote stories based on the Puerto Rican folktales she heard when she was growing up. Her first book, Pérez and Martina, is a love story between a beautiful cockroach who everyone wants to marry and the little mouse she finally chooses to be her husband. Follow the instructions on the print-and-go activity page provided to illustrate your own odd couple.
A Revolutionary Library Activity- People have come up with so many novel ways to share books! From bookmobiles to the Pack Horse Project to the Little Free Libraries popping up in neighborhoods across the country today. Use the print-and-go activity page provided to dream up a new way to deliver books to people who want them.
Comprehension and Critical Thinking worksheet featuring: Vocabulary Word Match, Review Questions (short answer), Critical Thinking Question (long answer), and Ideas for Further Research
Comprehension and Critical Thinking answer sheet
Spotlight on author, librarian, and puppeteer Pura Belpré with original coloring page featuring a biography and quotation plus a recommended resource to learn more about her work
A note to the teacher with additional information about this lesson
If you like the sound of this lesson, consider checking out the complete curriculum! It was designed to help students learn about moments and movements in American history in which everyday people worked together to make change and inspire them to think creatively about problems in the world:
Power of the People Art-Based American History Curriculum
Connect with us!
We'd love to hear what you think and see photos of how you used this product! Also, please consider signing up for our newsletter to receive a freebie every month!
Let's learn about the history of libraries in America!
First, read the chapter "L Is for Libraries" in the textbook Rad American History A-Z by Kate Schatz and Miriam Klein Stahl (you will need to purchase or borrow this textbook for this lesson). Then, expand on the reading with this creative and engaging lesson plan, featuring video resources, a discussion prompt, fun print-and-go creative activities, worksheets, and more. This lesson set was designed to be accessible for all ages of learners and includes a wide range of resources so you can tailor the lesson to the needs of your students.
Included in this lesson
A recommended selection from Rad American History A-Z by Kate Schatz and Miriam Klein Stahl
Recommended video resources
A thought-provoking discussion prompt
An Unusual Love Story With an Unhappy Ending Activity- Pura Belpré was a famous librarian, storyteller, and puppeteer who worked hard to make libraries more inclusive. She also wrote stories based on the Puerto Rican folktales she heard when she was growing up. Her first book, Pérez and Martina, is a love story between a beautiful cockroach who everyone wants to marry and the little mouse she finally chooses to be her husband. Follow the instructions on the print-and-go activity page provided to illustrate your own odd couple.
A Revolutionary Library Activity- People have come up with so many novel ways to share books! From bookmobiles to the Pack Horse Project to the Little Free Libraries popping up in neighborhoods across the country today. Use the print-and-go activity page provided to dream up a new way to deliver books to people who want them.
Comprehension and Critical Thinking worksheet featuring: Vocabulary Word Match, Review Questions (short answer), Critical Thinking Question (long answer), and Ideas for Further Research
Comprehension and Critical Thinking answer sheet
Spotlight on author, librarian, and puppeteer Pura Belpré with original coloring page featuring a biography and quotation plus a recommended resource to learn more about her work
A note to the teacher with additional information about this lesson
If you like the sound of this lesson, consider checking out the complete curriculum! It was designed to help students learn about moments and movements in American history in which everyday people worked together to make change and inspire them to think creatively about problems in the world:
Power of the People Art-Based American History Curriculum
Connect with us!
We'd love to hear what you think and see photos of how you used this product! Also, please consider signing up for our newsletter to receive a freebie every month!