Introduction
The Dewey Decimal Classification (DDC, also called the Dewey Decimal System) is a system of library classifications developed by Melvil Dewey in 1876. This system organizes books on library shelves in a specific order that makes it easy for you to find any book and return it to its proper place. By going through this WebQuest, you will be able to answer:
How will this numbering system help me throughout school and my adult life?
Did you know the whole Dewey Decimal System is based on the number 10?
- 10 main classes
- each main class is divided into 10 subcategories
- each subcategory is divided into 10 subdivisions
You will learn about each of the main categories, subcategories, and subdivisions and be able to locate a specific book when you finish this Webquest.
Have you ever been frustrated when you go into a library to look for a book and didn’t know where to begin looking? So how will learning the Dewey Decimal Classification help you throughout school and your adult life?
When you finish this Webquest not only will you be able to find the book, you will be able to find it in almost any library you enter and you will be able to teach others how to find books in libraries!
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