Standard Course of Study :: Information Skills

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The Sneetches and teaching diversity: This lesson uses The Sneetches by Dr. Seuss as an introduction to diversity and tolerance. Its kinesthetic element makes it doubly appealing to students.; Format: lesson plan (grade K–1 Information Skills); By Robin Boltz.

My favorite women: My Great Aunt Arizona: These three (or four) 45-minute lessons will introduce kindergarteners and first graders to Women's History Month. The students listen to the story of author Gloria Houston's great-aunt, Arizona Houston Hughes. During and following the listening and viewing experiences, the students will discuss their experiences with women in their own history who are helping them become good citizens and grow up well.; Format: lesson plan (grade 1 English Language Arts and Information Skills); By Floanna Long.

Critical thinking and art with The Snowy Day: This lesson will focus on the illustrations from The Snowy Day by Ezra Jack Keats. The students will describe what makes illustrations worthy of a Caldecott Award. In addition, the students will complete an art project that will allow for creative critical thinking to compliment the illustrations in the book.; Format: lesson plan (grade 1 Visual Arts Education and Information Skills); By Caryn Levy.