Bin Descriptions #76-90
[U]=Under construction, [R]=Ready to be entered, [E]=Entered
If there is no [Letter], then the bin is circulating.
Bin # 76: Great Lakes Indians - Middle El. and up
This bin was originally assembled by the Michigan Council for the Humanities and was a part of the ROADS Culture Kit Program. The bin contains several artifacts including; a Black Ash Basket, birch bark cut-outs, a Birch Bark/Porcupine Quill box, porcupine quills, a dream catcher, sweet grass and bead work. Also included are 4 cassette tapes of music and stories, 3 videos and a variety of posters and books that deal with Great Lakes native history and culture.
Bin #77: U.S. History, Brief Overview - Upper El. to Middle School
This bin contains a variety of videos, cassette tapes, CD-Roms, and books that provide a brief overview of U.S. History. A handful of resources focus on women in history.
Bin #78: U.S. History; Reconstruction to WWI - Upper El. to Middle School
This bin contains: 2 books on tape, 1 video, 2 magazines, 2 teacher resource books and a myriad of support books that cover U.S. history from Reconstruction through World War I.
Bin #79: U.S. History; 1920s to WWII - Upper El. to Middle School
This is a currently a small bin consisting mainly of children's magazines discussing the Great Depressions, the Great War, and the Roaring 20s. There are a few trade books as well. This bin will be expanded as time goes on.
Bin #80: I Got to Move: Movement - Pre to Early El.
This bin contains some Esther Nelson tapes and sheer dancing cloths which invite creative large motor movement. Add a ring toss game, dance stories and movement reference books that include subjects from Finger Plays to Juggling and you have a tool box for the kinetic learners.
Bin #81: Marc Brown's Arthur - Early to Middle El.
Lots of ideas for using Marc Brown's lovable aardvark, Arthur, for writing, reading and other activities. This "mini-bin" also includes "The Arthur Adventure Game" featuring Arthur "Fun Facts". Children may add their own. Be sure to get Arthur books and videos since NONE are included in this bin.
Bin #82: It's About Horses! - Mid El to Middle School
Read several of Maguerite Henry's classic horse books. Draw them, look at them. Listen to Tim Noah's hilarious tape Kaddywompas and watch the classic movie, "National Velvet" starring Elizabeth Taylor. You might even read about some other animals in "All Things Bright and Beautiful".
Bin #83: Gone to the Dogs! - Mid El to Middle School
Most of the Dog stories in this bin are for independent readers (mid through upper el), though you will find a few items for younger students as well. All of the classic Jim Kjelgaard stories, a 2 cassette audio tape of "sounder" and the movie "Dogs to the Rescue " will be found in this bin.
Bin #84: Christmas - Pre to Upper El.
This bin is pretty much what the title says; a variety of books, tapes, activities folders and videos that treat this holiday.
Bin #85: It's Theatre! - Mid El to Middle School
This little bin has everything one needs for putting on a show. from Theater games to scripting to costume, simple or elaborate, you will find what you need to put on a show of your own.
Bin #88: Poetry & more with Shel Silverstein - Mid El to Middle School
The focal point of this bin is the book "Poetry Galore & More with Shel Silverstien" by Cheryl Potts. This book includes a number of activities that center around this beloved author's work. Seven of Silverstien's books that are necessary to the activities suggested by Potts are included in this "mini-bin". Included, are his classics: " Where the Sidewalk Ends" and "A Light in the Attic".
Bin #89: ABC's of Reading II - Early El.
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Bin #90: Birds - Mid El to Middle School
Everything you need to begin the study of birds: from binoculars to Story Hours to Folk tales to Quizmaster. This bin also features the Multimedia Bird Book CD Rom and the Eyewitness video "Bird".
Petoskey District Library · 500 E. Mitchell · Petoskey · MI
49770