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- 1. CultureGramsforMiddleSchoolers LIS 702: Online Resource Instructional Presentation Claudia Brand Dominican University
- 2. What isCultureGrams? An online resource you can trust. Find facts and learn about cultures from countries of the world.
- 3. CultureGrams can be accessed from theChicago Public Library website at chipublib.org Click where the arrows point to
- 4. On the Online Resources page click on ViewAll to see the full list of sources for kids.
- 5. For direct access, online resources are available on library catalog computers. From home, school or our public internet PC’s, an up-to- date library card is required.
- 6. Log in by entering your library card number and 5-digit pin here. Find your 12-digit library card number here
- 7. Welcome to the CultureGrams homepage! Tip: Clicking on the globe icon returns to the home page
- 8. Explore through the 4 editions: World, Kids, States, and provinces ofCanada.
- 9. Ready? Let’s begin by clicking on Explore for World Edition Be sure to view newly added videos!
- 11. Let’s explore NorthAmerica. Click on the map or the drop-down list and select NorthAmerica
- 12. Let’s use Mexico as an example. Select it from the drop down menu or the map. Tip:You can also explore using the upper tabs, then select a country.
- 13. On the left side, explore all the facts of a country. On the right, find options to print or email a country’s report as well as other features. Every page provides audio of all the text information and translations. This an important feature to remember for the visually impaired or for Non-English speakers.
- 14. Scroll down the page to see more Listen to the pronunciation of the country’s name or it’s national anthem Use Tools to find the country’s current time or the value of their currency. Try it! Use the Distance Calculator to see how far Mexico is from India!
- 15. Similarly, you can explore Kids Edition. A simplified version with brief facts.
- 16. Explore the United States main page. Find state facts, recipes, and more.
- 17. “I need an outline of a state map for my poster board!” Click on Print outline under the state flag and you get a printable black and white outline
- 18. Let’s not forgetCanada! Did you know 1 in every 3 Canadians lives in the province of Ontario?
- 19. Let’s Explore more! The upper tabs can let you see more about a country.
- 20. View videos by country What does transportation look like in the United Kingdom or Thailand?
- 21. In Interviews, learn about the daily lives of people from around the world. Can you find someone close to your age?
- 22. What famous people can you find in a country or the state of Illinois?
- 23. Typical Foods Look up recipes and with the help of an adult, prepare a meal from let’s say… Peru!
- 24. View or create graphs and tables with a country’s information.
- 25. Try creating a bar graph! Here we compare populations from China, India, Mexico and UnitedStates. Remember to use this tip when selecting more than one!
- 26. CultureGrams provides up- to- date data about countries. Use this resource to enhance your next project. Now it’s your turn! Practice creating comparison graphs and tables.
- 27. We’vereachedour finaldestination forthisinstructionalpresentation! Whetherlearningfor funor your nextassignment,visityour neighborhoodlibraryforfurther assistanceon usingCultureGrams and otheronlineresources. ThankYou!