Standard Course of Study :: Information Skills

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Integrating the Internet Into the Curriculum: Jan Brett Author Study: Jan Brett's books will be used to integrate technology into different areas of the curriculum. The seven activities will each take about 30 minutes depending on the class. The highlight of the author study will be the design of a class multimedia presentation.; Format: lesson plan (grade 1 Information Skills, English Language Arts, Social Studies, and Computer Technology Skills); By Barb Thorson.

Lucky Ladybug Doubles: This lesson will involve students in using symmetry and doubling of numbers 1 through 7 to make ladybugs.; Format: lesson plan (grade K–1 Information Skills, English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Computer Technology Skills); By Alta Allen.

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

Butterfly 1: Observing the life cycle of a butterfly: Students observe one organism over time and compare its early development to its later development. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade K–2 Information Skills and Science); Provider: American Association for the Advancement of Science

Getting lost: Students practice their knowledge of the cardinal directions by describing the directions in their classroom. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade K–2 Information Skills and Social Studies); Provider: National Geographic

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

Investigating local ecosystems: Students use the Internet to investigate the habitats of local plants and animals. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade K–2 Information Skills and Science); Provider: American Association for the Advancement of Science

Just turn it off: Students test the energy use of a flashlight to understand the uses and waste of electricity. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade K–2 Information Skills); Provider: American Association for the Advancement of Science

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

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

Under the deep blue sea: Students explore oceans and ocean life. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade K–2 Information Skills, English Language Arts, and Visual Arts Education); Provider: National Endowment for the Humanities

A vacation to the polar regions: Students learn about the characteristics of the Arctic and Antarctic by looking at a globe and at pictures of the polar landscape and animals. They'll plan a vacation to one of these regions and draw pictures or write stories depicting themselves on the trip. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade K–2 Information Skills and Social Studies); Provider: National Geographic

What's your territory?: Introduces international territorial defense through considering how students, their pets, and their parents define and defend their personal spaces or territory. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade K–2 Information Skills and Social Studies); Provider: National Geographic

Writing reports in kindergarten? Yes!: Young students are introduced to completing a research project. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade K–2 Information Skills); Provider: IRA/NCTE