LEARN NC

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

Goal 2

The learner will IDENTIFY and USE criteria for excellence to evaluate information and formats.

Objective 2.02

Apply identified criteria to select resources.

Resources aligned to this objective

Lesson plans on the web

Lewis and Clark: Why Explore the Vast Unknown?
Students will learn about the goals and importance of the Lewis and Clark expedition. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade 5 Information Skills, English Language Arts, and Social Studies)
Provider: National Geographic
Myth and Truth: Independence Day
This lesson explores all the dates and stories associated with the Declaration of Independence, focusing why we celebrate the nation's birthday on July 4th rather than one of the other dates. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade 5 Information Skills, English Language Arts, Social Studies, and Computer Technology Skills)
Provider: IRA/NCTE
Research building blocks: Hints about print
Students examine abstracts of selected books to determine relevance and helpfulness. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade 4–5 Information Skills and Computer Technology Skills)
Provider: IRA/NCTE