Standard Course of Study :: Information Skills

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Election Time Database: After using various methods of researching information, students will create a database and use it to answer questions about the current election. At the conclusion, students will create a poster or Hyperstudio presentation of their findings.; Format: lesson plan (grade 5 Information Skills, English Language Arts, Social Studies, and Computer Technology Skills); By Lee Yahnker.

Exploring the Everglades: After reading the book, Everglades, by Jean Craighead George, students will apply basic Internet navigation and computer skills to complete a scavenger hunt about the Everglades. As a culmination activity, students will use a word processing program to type a paragraph detailing what they have learned about the Everglades.; Format: lesson plan (grade 5 Information Skills, English Language Arts, Social Studies, Computer Technology Skills, and Science); By Debbie Fox.

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 Information Skills, English Language Arts, and Social Studies); By Kathy Blades.

The Greensboro Sit-ins: Students will explore the Greensboro Sit-ins. They will experience segregation through drama, research the people involved in the protest at Woolworth's, and then stage a re-enactment of the event.; Format: lesson plan (grade 5 Information Skills, Theatre Arts Education, Social Studies, and Computer Technology Skills); By Lucinda Gainey.

"Off To The Races" Familiarize Students With The Media Center: Students become familiar with the various sections of the media center and learn the value of teamwork through a kinesthetic scavenger-hunt approach.; Format: lesson plan (grade 4–5 Information Skills); By Robin Boltz.

Solar Sizzlers: Group projects of building solar cookers or collectors provide arena for learning about energy sources and transformation. Gathering data for comparison and analysis exercises students' graphing skills and thinking.; Format: lesson plan (grade 5 Information Skills, English Language Arts, Computer Technology Skills, and Mathematics); By Larry Parker.

Let freedom ring: The life and legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr.: Students investigate the life of Martin Luther King Jr. through biographies, photos, and speeches. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 3–5 Information Skills and English Language Arts); Provider: National Endowment for the Humanities

Looking for the history in historical fiction: An epidemic for reading: Explores the differences between historical fiction and nonfiction. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 5 Information Skills and English Language Arts); Provider: IRA/NCTE

More Amazing Americans: A WebQuest: Students use the web to explore the lives of some celebrated Americans. Working in small groups, they complete a WebQuest, identifying facts and locating different types of information in order to determine the criteria used for selecting these “Amazing Americans.” (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 3–5 Computer Technology Skills, Information Skills, Social Studies, and English Language Arts); Provider: National Endowment for the Humanities

Paul Revere: American patriot: Websites that describe Revere's life are investigated and discussed. Information from these sources is then used for center to form projects and construct a Big Book to display in the school library. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 5 Information Skills, English Language Arts, and Social Studies); Provider: IRA/NCTE

Pond life: Students investigate familiar and unfamiliar ecosystems using Internet resources. They explore how various organisms satisfy their needs within their environments and study the kinds of relationships that exist between organisms within an environment. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 5 Information Skills, Science, and English Language Arts); Provider: American Association for the Advancement of Science

Research building blocks: Skim, scan, and scroll: Students read informational text, looking for supporting details. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 4–5 Information Skills, English Language Arts, and Computer Technology Skills); Provider: IRA/NCTE