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2018 Wodonga Library- () Welcome to Wodonga Library. We are pleased to provide educational and community engagement programs to assist educators plan free excursions. All programs are flexible in design and can be tailored to fit curriculum links, learning and year levels. Students are able to enjoy a wide range of learning programs and resources, which promote engagement, creativity and hands-on learning experiences. Library guided tour All year levels Approx. 1hour 4x20min rotations for groups of up to 20 students Membership Dewey Decimal System eresources Library orientation Interactive Storytime (a theme can be tailored to group needs) Year F, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 Approx. 45min- rotation of 10-15 students using the interactive floor This program can run in conjunction with a library tour Graphic novels and comic workshop Year 3+ Approx. 1 hour for a maximum of 30 students STEM learning resources Years 5+ Approx. 1 2 hours, student numbers vary depending on equipment required Self-guided tours All year levels Self-guided tours can be booked Monday Friday with the Library opening from 10am Research skills Year 7 and 8 5 formal lessons at school plus 1 visit to library Includes teacher lesson plans and research student activity booklet History 2 Years F, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 Available mid 2018
Students and educators are always welcome to enjoy a free Wodonga Library membership that allows them to borrow from more than 30,000 items in our various collections: Books fiction and non-fiction books that will appeal to all ages and interests. DVDs including films in various genres, television series and documentaries for all ages Magazines on everything from fashion, lifestyle, sport and cooking to children s and teen magazines. Digital magazines are also available via our website. Audio books on CDs for all ages including fiction and some nonfiction ebooks and eaudio for loan via Bolinda Digital. You can also borrow ebooks when the library is closed via an online collection or through the Bolinda App BorrowBox. They return themselves automatically and don t incur overdue fees Local history items that you can use in the library (not for loan). Ask our staff for access to the Local History Room Australian collection including older Australian books of historical and cultural interest. As many are fragile, they are kept in the Local History Room so ask our staff for access. They are flagged as Australiana on the catalogue and are available for loan. Free films for Library members! Beamafilm is Australia s premium movie streaming channel for true stories and independent voices. Stream over 400 of your favourite award-winning documentaries, independent features and festival favourites that have been selected to delight, inspire and entertain you. Many of the films featured can only be found on Beamafilm. Watch Bemafilm movies anytime, anywhere and on any internet connected device such as phones; tablets; Macs/PC s and TV s via Chromecast, AppleTV or HDMI. Visit our website to access this service now. 3
2018 Why not make a day of it? Make the most of your day out by combining your visit to the Wodonga Library with other venues in the cultural precinct. Library staff can organise a day that encompasses a backstage look of The Cube Wodonga, art activities in Arts Space Wodonga and library activities. Enjoy eating lunch in the adjacent courtyard. Contact us To book or discuss an education program please contact our Young Peoples Library Officer Jessica Zuber Email: jzuber@wodonga.vic.gov.au Phone: (02) 6022 9330 4
Library guided tour: All year levels Incorporate library skills with exploring the local community library. Students will be split into groups of a maximum of 20 and work through rotations with different library staff to learn about available resources and library skills. The tour will focus on library membership, eresources and the Dewey Decimal System. The program is flexible and can be tailored to include an educational activity such as STEM learning or an interactive Storytime. A behind the scenes tour of The Cube Wodonga or an art activity in the adjacent Arts Space Wodonga can also be incorporated into the tour on request. Key objectives Students will develop library-related skills as well as become familiar with local community library. Cross curricular opportunities and General Capabilities English The Humanities ICT Critical and Creative Thinking eresources The library has a large range of free downloadable resources including ebooks, audio books and magazines. Students will learn how to access these resources. A great way to ensure daily reading is being achieved. 5
2018 Interactive Storytime: Grades F-6 Let students discover contemporary storytelling through drama and technology as the story comes alive right here in the library. The library has an interactive floor that is able to be programmed using a variety of pictures and themes. Backgrounds can be static pictures with interactive components or maps and videos. Discuss your needs with library staff before your visit to tailor students learning to a particular theme, learning area or children s book. Key objectives Student will develop creative-thinking, literacy and language skills as they dramatise and extend the story. Suggested themes and topics Bugs, Beach, Dinosaurs, Farms Australia history themes (maps and videos) Gold rush Indigenous studies Children s books including Harry Potter, Alice in Wonderland, The Very Hungry Caterpillar, Where The Wild Things Are. Cross Curriculum opportunities and General Capabilities English Arts ICT The Humanities Geography Critical and Creative Thinking 6
Graphic Novels: Grades 3-10 Wodonga Library has a large range of graphic novels that can be explored as a group. These are a fun way to learn historical knowledge or specific genre skills. Students will have the chance to create their own comic and complete follow up activities at school. Students will explore different styles of graphic novels in the library s collection before creating their own becoming authors and illustrators during a mini literacy workshop. Key objectives Students will develop critical skills required to produce and illustrate a comic book on a particular topic. Suggested themes and topics ANZAC Day Historical concepts Science fiction Geography Cross curriculum opportunities and General Capabilities Arts English Critical and Creative Thinking ICT Civics and Citizenship English The Humanities 7
2018 STEM Learning: Grades 5-10 Wodonga Library has a range of STEM learning resources for classes to use during a library program. These help students link science and technology goals from the curriculum and are a great resource to introduce STEM learning into your school environment. STEM resources available Makey Makey Minecraft Mindstorms Little Bits LEGO Key objectives Students will explore technology-based play while learning resilience and coding skills as they develop ICT and building skills. Cross Curriculum opportunities and General Capabilities Design and Technology Critical and Creative Thinking ICT Science Mathematics 8
Research Skills: Year 7 and 8 This series of 6 lessons is designed for teachers to use both in class and during a visit to Wodonga Library. Throughout the lessons students will develop and begin to critically analyse research techniques including finding the best sources of accurate information and learning to authenticate it. They will learn how to research using a range of resources, in particular non-fiction books by searching the catalogue and understanding the Dewey Decimal Classification System. Key objectives Upon completion of this lesson, students will be able to: Critically analyse and respond to website authenticity Show and demonstrate an understanding of selecting a range of resources including non-fiction books Recognise the placement of non-fiction books through understanding of the Dewey Decimal Classification System Resources The detailed teacher lesson plan booklet (available on our website) contains the following to assist with planning and programming; Unit overview Victoria Curriculum links Individual lesson outlines Resource and appendix links A separate student activity booklet (available on our website) has been designed as a research resource and workbook and contains: Lesson information Activities and online links Homework extension tasks 9
2018 Useful links Arts Space Wodonga Lawrence and Hovell streets, Wodonga, VIC 3690 (adjoining Wodonga Library) (02) 6022 9600 www.wodonga.vic.gov.au/leisure-arts-visitors/arts-culture/artsspace.asp artsspace@wodonga.vic.gov.au Open Monday to Friday - 10am to 5.30pm, Saturday - 9am to noon; and, Sundays and Victorian public holidays - closed. The Cube Wodonga 118 Hovell St, Wodonga, VIC 3690 (02) 6022 9311 www.thecubewodonga.com.au thecube@wodonga.vic.gov.au Open Monday to Friday, 10am to 4pm Bonegilla Migrant Experience 82 Bonegilla Rd, Bonegilla, VIC 3691 (02) 6020 6912 bonegilla.org.au bonegilla@wodonga.vic.gov.au Opening hours: Seven days a week, 10am to 4pm Bandiana Army Museum Address: Gaza Ridge Barracks, Bandiana, VIC 3691 (02) 6055 2525 bandiana.museum@defence.gov.au Open Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday from 10am to 2pm. Closed on Sundays, Victorian public holidays and Christmas Eve until New Year s Day. 10
Contact us To book or discuss an education tour program please contact our Young Peoples Library Officer: Jessica Zuber Email: jzuber@wodonga.vic.gov.au Phone: (02) 6022 9330 Website: wodongalibrary.com.au Address Wodonga Library 126 Hovell St, Wodonga, VIC, 3690 Follow us: 11
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