Standard Course of Study :: Information Skills

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Adventures in nonfiction: A guided inquiry journey: The activities in this ReadWriteThink lesson provide a foundation for using nonfiction resources for developing and answering questions about gathered information. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade K–2 Information Skills and Computer Technology Skills); Provider: IRA/NCTE

Build a better pencil: A pencil is used to explain the concept of planning in designing products. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade K–2 Information Skills); Provider: American Association for the Advancement of Science

Investigating animals: Using nonfiction for inquiry-based research: Students research animals with nonfiction and informational material. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade K–2 Information Skills and English Language Arts); Provider: IRA/NCTE

Let It Roll!: Students explore ramps, discuss why different ramps work better than others, and practice procedures for testing designs and recording results. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 1 Information Skills and Science); Provider: American Association for the Advancement of Science

Materials and Manufacturing: The tale of The Three Little Pigs is used as an introduction to materials and manufacturing. Students examine the properties, limitations and durability of a variety of materials, then evaluate which of the materials would be best for building a model house. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade K–2 Information Skills and Visual Arts Education); Provider: American Association for the Advancement of Science

Objects in the Sky: Students observe the daytime and nighttime sky regularly to identify sequences of changes and to look for patterns in these changes. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade K–2 Information Skills); Provider: American Association for the Advancement of Science

Playing Name Bingo with "Chrysanthemum": Students listen to Chrysanthemum and discuss the importance of a name. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade K–2 Information Skills and English Language Arts); Provider: IRA/NCTE

Recycled Materials: Students are introduced to the idea that some materials can be recycled. They will investigate the types of materials that can be reused, as well as potential uses for each type of recyclable material. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade K–2 Information Skills and Social Studies); Provider: American Association for the Advancement of Science