LEARN NC

K–12 teaching and learning · from the UNC School of Education

Goal 4

The learner will EXPLORE and USE research processes to meet information needs.

Objective 4.03

Develop a search strategy which includes the continuous evaluation of the research process and the information gathered.

Resources aligned to this objective

Research frenzy
Students will use a variety of reference materials to complete a trivia-question scavenger hunt assignment. Within the context of this assignment, students will be exposed to questions in many curriculum areas.
Format: lesson plan (grade 4–5 Information Skills)
By Jan King.

Resources on the web

STAR search: How do I find the book I need?
Introduces the STAR Search Process, which provides a set of steps and thinking processes for intermediate students to use in finding a library resource relevant to a specific information need. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade 3–5 Information Skills)
Provided by: IRA/NCTE