Library Lesson: Using Destiny Quest To Locate Print Resources

Turn and Talk Imagine that you have been asked to find information about the causes of the Revolutionary War. Talk with your partner(s) about how you would accomplish this task.

Share Utilize these talking stems as you share your discussion with the whole group: My partner and I (thought, talked about, decided)… (Fill in Partner’s Name) said that … I (thought, decided)…

Think Why wouldn’t you use a book or print resource to access information?

Logging in to Destiny Quest Pathway: Internet > Favorites > Destiny > Select School

Narrow Results

Jigsaw Your task: Work with your partner to explore the narrowing categories. You will be responsible for sharing with the group about your assigned category.

Jigsaw Debrief Share with the group what you discovered about your narrowing category. Talking Stem: Our category was ________. This category lets you…

Finding the Call Number The call number is located in bold type towards the bottom of the entry. The call number tells you where that book lives on the shelves in the library. Use the library signage to help you locate the book on the shelf.

Adding A Book To Your List

Exit Ticket On your index card: 1)Write a brief summary of what you have learned today. 2)Ask a question or write a statement about something that you need more information on to be successful in using Destiny Quest to locate print resources.