Finding Textbooks
Textbooks used in elementary and secondary schools can be found in the LT section on the 2nd floor, near the juvenile books.
A list (image below) posted on the end of a row will help you find textbooks by subect.
For example, math textbooks can be found a LT2300 (elementary level) and LT5300 (secondary level).
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PLU's curriculum collection
The curriculum collection is located on the second floor near the juvenile books. Curriculum materials have a call number that begins with CURR.
How to find curriculum materials:
1) Go to http://www.plu.edu/library/ and insert a search term (e.g., Math) into the "Search the Library Collection" search box.
2) When you get to the results page, look in the left hand column for the term "Location" and underneath select "Curriculum Collection."
Example Curriculum Sets
- Edmark reading program. Level 2Call Number: CURR LT2601.P76E362 2011 gr. K-3
Fountas & Pinnell leveled literacy intervention. Green system, levels A-J, lessons 1-110Call Number: CURR LT2600.H44F68 2009
Fountas & Pinnell benchmark assessment system 1. / Grades K-2, levels A-NCall Number: CURR LT2600.H44F686 2011 gr. K-2- Fountas & Pinnell benchmark assessment system 2. / Grades 3-8, levels L-ZCall Number: CURR LT2600.H44F6862 2011 gr. 3-8
Online Curriculum
There are many lessons plans available on the internet. Here are a few resources on currrent topics.
- Anti-Defamation League's Anti-Bias Lesson PlansOriginal lesson plans and resources to help K-12 educators address: Anti-Semitism and Judaism, Immigrants and Immigration, Name-Calling and Bullying, Native American and Indigenous People, People with Disabilities, Racism and Racial Diversity, Religious Diversity, Sexism and Gender Issues.
- Learning for JusticeA place for educators to find thought-provoking news, conversation and support for those who care about diversity, equal opportunity and respect for differences in schools. Includes classroom resources.