Dewey Rap
What is the first line of the Dewey Rap?
Hi, my name is Melvil Dewey. Nice to meet you. How you doing?
Where would you find natural Science and all things nature
500's
What is the first and last name of the man who created the system?
Melvil Dewey
Sort the Dewey Decimal call numbers
741.5
730
720
720
730
741.5
Solar System, insects, wild animals, math
500's
Where does the Dewey Rap tell you to go when you need info?
To the library
where would you find fairy tales, folk tales, tall tales, legends and fables
300's
Why did Dewey invent the Dewey Decimal System?
He wanted to organize the library and have others use the system too
Order the Dewey Decimal call numbers
820
840
810
810
820
840
Languages, grammar
200's
In the Dewey Rap, where does it say to go to find information on the Titanic please?
910 Titanic History
Where would you find Geography and History
900's
The Dewey Decimal System has been used for nearly 90 years
False! The Dewey Decimal Syste was invented in 1873...and is still being used today!
Order the Dewey Decimal call numbers
920
950
900
900
920
950
Religion and mythology
200's
In the Dewey Rap, what does he say is zero, zero, zero?
Generalities
Where would you find books about pets
600's
What was Melvil Dewey's job?
He was a librarian
Order the Dewey Decimal call numbers
719.5
720
718.5
718.5
719.5
720
Biographies
Books found in 92 or 921
What is the Dewey number for sharks?
597.3 Shark
Poetry, plays, and literature
Why do you think Dewey used math for his system?
Numbers are infinite so there will always be a place for new inventions.
Order the Dewey Decimal call numbers
515.5
516
515
515
515.5
516
Where would Mr. H want to look for books about sports and games, Ms. Brewster look for books about art and Mr. M look for music books?
700's