Dewey Decimal Classification System 5 th grade Review

DDC = Dewey Decimal Classification System The Dewey Decimal Classification System was developed by a man named Melvil Dewey in The system was developed so that books on the same subjects would be shelved together so that it would be easier and faster to find materials for research. Mr. Dewey also started the first University for training librarians. This system is used to shelve and locate books in libraries all around the world.

DDC = Dewey Decimal Classification System to Generalities

DDC = Dewey Decimal Classification System to Psychology

DDC = Dewey Decimal Classification System to Religion and Mythology

DDC = Dewey Decimal Classification System to Social Sciences

DDC = Dewey Decimal Classification System to Languages

DDC = Dewey Decimal Classification System to Natural Sciences

DDC = Dewey Decimal Classification System to Technology and Applied Science

DDC = Dewey Decimal Classification System to Recreation (Art & Sports)

DDC = Dewey Decimal Classification System to Poetry and Literature Roses are Red…

DDC = Dewey Decimal Classification System to Geography, Biography and History

DDC = Dewey Decimal Classification System Dewey Decimal Numbers There are TEN main sections (1) 000. – 099.(6) 500. – 599. (2) 100. – 100.(7) 600. – 699. (3) 200. – 299.(8) 700. – 799. (4) 300. – 399.(9) 800. – 899. (5) 400. – 499.(10) 900. – 999.

DDC = Dewey Decimal Classification System Dewey Decimal Numbers Then there are TEN Sub-divisions! 700’s 700. The arts (general) 710. Landscape art 720. Architecture 730. Sculpture

DDC = Dewey Decimal Classification System Dewey Decimal Numbers Then there are TEN Sub-divisions (cont.)! 700’s 740. Decorative arts 750. Painting 760. Graphic Art 770. Photography 780. Music 790. Recreation

DDC = Dewey Decimal Classification System Dewey Decimal Numbers Then there are Sub-Sub Divisions!!! 790. Recreation 791. Circus 792. Dancing 796. General team sports Basketball Soccer

DDC = Dewey Decimal Classification System Quiz Level 1

DDC = Dewey Decimal Classification System 1.The first name of the inventor of the Dewey Decimal classification system was: a.Mervyn b.Melvin c.Melvil d.Malavai 2005 by Diane Findlay (UpstartBooks)

DDC = Dewey Decimal Classification System 2.Dewey, the inventor of the Dewey Decimal classification system, was a: a.Mathematician b.Logician c.Librarian d.Dentist 2005 by Diane Findlay (UpstartBooks)

DDC = Dewey Decimal Classification System 3. When you have tried to find information at the library on your own, but have not been successful, you should: a.Ask a librarian b.Give up and go out for ice cream c.Call 911 d.Hope someone else in your class found the answer 2005 by Diane Findlay (UpstartBooks)

DDC = Dewey Decimal Classification System 4. A call number is: a.The catalog phone number b.A prime number c.The library’s after-hours number d.A number on the spine of the book 2005 by Diane Findlay (UpstartBooks)

DDC = Dewey Decimal Classification System 5. The computer catalog is the same as: a.The Internet b.Web sites c.An system d.None of the above 2005 by Diane Findlay (UpstartBooks)

DDC = Dewey Decimal Classification System 6. Books on which subject would NOT be shelved next to the others? a.Trucks b.Cartoons c.Motorcycles d.Cars 2005 by Diane Findlay (UpstartBooks)

DDC = Dewey Decimal Classification System Quiz Level 2

DDC = Dewey Decimal Classification System 1.Books with lots of maps would most likely be found in which section of the library? a.600’s b.700’s c.800’s d.900’s 2005 by Diane Findlay (UpstartBooks)

DDC = Dewey Decimal Classification System 2. Books about the planet Neptune would be found in which section of the library? a.300’s b.400’s c.500’s d.600’s 2005 by Diane Findlay (UpstartBooks)

DDC = Dewey Decimal Classification System 3. In the Dewey Decimal classification system, call numbers range from: a.000 – 10,000 b.000 – 999 c.1 – 100 d.1 – by Diane Findlay (UpstartBooks)

DDC = Dewey Decimal Classification System 4. You’d expect to find books on Greek gods and goddesses in what section of the library? a.100’s b.200’s c.300’s d.400’s 2005 by Diane Findlay (UpstartBooks)

DDC = Dewey Decimal Classification System 5. Your first stop when you come to the library to look for information on a particular subject should be: a.The catalog b.The restroom c.The fiction shelves d.The information desk 2005 by Diane Findlay (UpstartBooks)

DDC = Dewey Decimal Classification System 6. Books on which subject would NOT be shelved near the others? a.Growing corn b.Dairy farming c.Ballet d.Raising chickens 2005 by Diane Findlay (UpstartBooks)

DDC = Dewey Decimal Classification System Quiz Level 3

DDC = Dewey Decimal Classification System 1.Books on which subject would NOT be shelved next to the others? a.Dogs b.Tigers c.Lions d.Elephants 2005 by Diane Findlay (UpstartBooks)

DDC = Dewey Decimal Classification System 2. At which part of the nonfiction stacks would you look for material on UFO’s? a.Near the beginning b.Near the middle c.Near the end d.None of the above

DDC = Dewey Decimal Classification System 3. Books on which subject would NOT be shelved next to the others? a.Snakes b.Lizards c.Iguanas d.Squirrels 2005 by Diane Findlay (UpstartBooks)

DDC = Dewey Decimal Classification System 4. A book with a call number in the 920’s is probably a: a.Biography b.Bibliography c.Book of family crests d.Any of the above 2005 by Diane Findlay (UpstartBooks)

DDC = Dewey Decimal Classification System 5. An autobiography is a book which: a.Was printed off the Internet b.Was written by a person about himself or herself c.Is about a famous car d.None of the above 2005 by Diane Findlay (UpstartBooks)

DDC = Dewey Decimal Classification System 6. Books on which subject would NOT be shelved near the others? a.Poetry b.Advertising c.Essays d.Drama 2005 by Diane Findlay (UpstartBooks)

DDC = Dewey Decimal Classification System Quiz Level 4

DDC = Dewey Decimal Classification System 1.Books on which subject would NOT be shelved near the others? a.Plays for use in elementary schools b.Best-loved poems by American poets c.Classic poems translated from Spanish d.Classic short stories by American authors

DDC = Dewey Decimal Classification System 2. Books on which subject would NOT be shelved near the others? a.Philosophy b.Chemistry c.Physics d.Biology

DDC = Dewey Decimal Classification System 3. Books on which subject would NOT be shelved near the others? a.Fishing b.Swimming c.Horseback riding d.cooking

DDC = Dewey Decimal Classification System 4. Which book would be on the most specific subject? a.632 b c d

DDC = Dewey Decimal Classification System 5. A book on public speaking would be found in what area? a.Social sciences b.Technology c.Literature and rhetoric d.The arts

DDC = Dewey Decimal Classification System 6. A travel guide for the Middle East would be found in what area? a.Generalities b.Geography and travel c.Languages d.religion

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