Standard Course of Study :: Information Skills

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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.

Jeopardy-style Media Vocabulary Game: This game will help students learn and review a variety of media terms in a non-threatening and fun way.; Format: lesson plan (grade 3–5 Information Skills); By Myrna Price.

How and why has the White House changed?: Students explore the changes to the early designs of the White House. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 5 Information Skills, Visual Arts Education, and Social Studies); Provider: National Endowment for the Humanities

How was the White House designed?: Students investigate the various design proposals for White House. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 5 Information Skills, Visual Arts Education, and Social Studies); Provider: National Endowment for the Humanities

It came from Greek mythology: Students study basic plots of three Greek myths and discuss three types of themes in Greek myths. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 3–6 Information Skills, English Language Arts, Theatre Arts Education, and Social Studies); Provider: National Endowment for the Humanities

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

The Preamble to the Constitution: How do you make a more perfect union?: Students investigate the purposes of the U.S. Constitution and study fundamental values and principles as they are expressed in the Preamble to the U.S. Constitution. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 5 Information Skills, English Language Arts, and Social Studies); Provider: National Endowment for the Humanities

What happens in the White House?: Students view images of former Presidents living and working within the White House. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 5 Information Skills, English Language Arts, and Social Studies); Provider: National Endowment for the Humanities