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 4.08

Credit sources of information.

Resources aligned to this objective

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 and Social Studies)
By Kathy Blades.

Resources on the web

Research Building Blocks: "Cite Those Sources!"
Students learn the importance of citing their sources to give credit to the authors of their information as well as learn about plagiarism. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade 3–5 Information Skills)
Provided by: IRA/NCTE