August/September 2014
Web Resources
Featured Article
Gaining STEAM: Adventures in Mapping
Most treasure hunts have one major thing in common: maps. Without a map to gives clues about a treasure’s location, the chances of stumbling upon a cache are small. A map makes finding a desired spot easier—and
a good map is a tremendous tool. Students will engage with science, technology, engineering, artistic creation, and math (STEAM) as they explore how different types of maps and mapping systems work, what types of information maps can convey, and how maps are created. The library is an excellent place to explore STEAM concepts. Engaging children in informal STEAM learning is all about building interest in how real-world things work, and the library is full of excellent resources to facilitate these types of explorations.
Additional Resources
- Curriculum Connections
Treasure Hunt Book Review and Art Treasure Hunt forms - Character Ed
Any Day, Any Time Adventure and Map Party! activities - Freebies, Doodads & Helpful Hints
Talk Like a Pirate Crossword Puzzle and Library Treasure Hunt - Keep’em Reading
Wordless Treasures, Treasure Maps, and Treasure Troves: Understanding Theme worksheets - Library Lessons
Reference Tools Vocabulary Challenge game; Dewey Decimal System visual and Category Challenge game - Gaining STEAM
Trilateration Activity Map - Strengthen Your Core
Treasure Hunt for Text Evidence game; Treasured Quotes cards; Quotation Sentence Starters and How Do You Punctuate Quotes? visuals
Bibliography
Webliography
Events Calendar
September calendar filled with fun-filled facts and activities