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

Information Skills — Grade 5

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.

Additional related resources

We’re in the process of aligning our content for students to the Standard Course of Study. As we do, you’ll find it here.

General resources

Aligned lesson plans

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.
George Washington's obituary
The following lesson will introduce students to the research process -- formulating questions, choosing resources, fact finding, and note-taking. After completing their research, they will write a short obituary for George Washington. Activities will integrate Reading, Language, Social Studies, Writing, and Computer Skills.
Format: lesson plan (grade 5 English Language Arts, Information Skills, and Social Studies)
By Kathy Blades.

Resources on the web

STAR search: How do I find the book I need?
This lesson from ReadWriteThink 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. Modeling and presenting the... (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade 3–5 Information Skills)
Provided by: ReadWriteThink