The Leland Speed library collection uses the Dewey Decimal Classification System. The general collection is located on the basement level floor.
Below is a list of some Dewey Decimal class numbers related to History.
| 900 | History & Geography |
| 910 | Geography & Travel |
| 930 | History of the Ancient World |
| 940 | General History of Europe |
| 950 | General History of Asia |
| 960 | General History of Africa |
| 970 | General History of North America |
| 980 | General History of South America |
| 320 | Political Science |
For information about where in the library books, DVDs, etc., are located, see the Location Guide PDF linked below.
Use this search box to browse the library's catalog, called MICAL, to find books, some eBooks, DVDs, CDs, & more in Speed Library. You can watch a short video explaining how to search MICAL on our tutorials page here.
The following Subject Headings can be used to search by subject in the catalog to locate books in the MC Library. Please note this is not an exhaustive list.
Below are links to subject searches and eBooks that are part of the Academic eBook Collection. Learn more about how to download an eBook to read on your computer or on your Apple, Android, and Kindle devices here.
Building Literacy in Social Studies: : Strategies for Improving Comprehension and Critical Thinking by
Preparing students to be active, informed, literate citizens is one of the primary functions of public schools. But how can students become engaged citizens if they can't read, let alone understand, their social studies texts? What can educators--and social studies teachers in particular--do to help students develop the knowledge, skills, and motivation to become engaged in civic life? Building Literacy in Social Studies addresses this question by presenting both the underlying concepts and the research-based techniques that teachers can use to engage students and build the skills they need to become successful readers, critical thinkers, and active citizens. The authors provide targeted strategies--including teaching models, graphic organizers, and step-by-step instructions--for activities such as * Building vocabulary, * Developing textbook literacy skills, * Interpreting primary and secondary sources, * Applying critical thinking skills to newspapers and magazines, and * Evaluating Internet sources. Readers will also learn how to organize classrooms into models of democracy by creating learning communities that support literacy instruction, distribute authority, encourage cooperation, and increase accountability among students. Realistic scenarios depict a typical social studies teacher's experience before and after implementing the strategies in the classroom, showing their potential to make a significant difference in how students respond to instruction. By making literacy strategies a vital part of content-area instruction, teachers not only help students better understand their schoolwork but also open students' eyes to the power that informed and engaged people have to change the world.
Practical Strategies for Teaching K-12 Social Studies in Inclusive Classrooms by
A volume in International Social Studies Forum: The Series Series Editors Richard Diem, University of Texas at San Antonio and Jeff Passe, Towson University With the national push towards inclusion, more students with disabilities are being placed in general education settings. Furthermore, when placed, more students with disabilities are entering social studies classrooms than any other content area. Classroom teachers are being asked to "reach and teach" all students, often with little support. There are numerous texts on the teaching of social studies, an equal number on teaching students with disabilities. Blending best practice in social studies and special education instruction, this book provides both pre - and in-service educators simple, practical strategies that support the creation of engaging, relevant, and appropriate social studies opportunities for all students. Though the strategies presented are useful for all students, they are particularly beneficial for students with disabilities. From Universal Design for Learning, mnemonics, graphic organizers, and big ideas, to co-teaching, screen readers and the Virtual History Museum, this book offers hands-on, practical ideas general educators can use when teaching K-12 social studies in inclusive classrooms.
Cooperative Problem-Solving Activities for Social Studies, Grades 6-12 by
Featuring current research and new activities, the second edition offers collaborative learning strategies and more than 40 ready-to-use lessons to fully engage students in social studies.