Standard Course of Study :: Information Skills

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Analyzing Statistics S.S. Europe and Russia: Students will gather statistical information on countries in Europe and Russia from almanacs. The information will be recorded in a chart. Students will then take the information and make line or bar graphs. Students will analyze the information by answering higher level thinking questions.; Format: lesson plan (grade 6 Information Skills); By J. Brown.

Literature Biography Project: For this project, students will learn to develop the various processes used in researching and writing a biographical research paper, including brainstorming, notetaking, outlining, creating a bibliography, and writing the final draft. This project is designed to act as an independent study geared toward AG or Level 3 and Level 4 students, but each step in the research process can also be taught directly to students in the classroom.; Format: lesson plan (grade 6–8 Information Skills and English Language Arts); By Sandra Dail.

Winter Olympics: Inquiry into Statistics: Following the excitement of Olympic events, students are involved in an I-search http://www.avon.k12.in.us/hickory/pages/hickoryhome2.htm (click on Media Center then I-Search) activity that helps them develop question and search techniques. Their research provides them with data to enter into spreadsheets and display in graph format.; Format: lesson plan (grade 6–12 Information Skills, English Language Arts, and Computer Technology Skills); By Carol Horne, Nancy Cowal, and Victoria Lunetta.

The impact of natural hazards around the world: This Xpeditions lesson focuses on how humans can use technology to adapt to phenomena such as fires, floods, tornadoes, earthquakes, hurricanes, and volcanoes. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 6 Information Skills); Provider: National Geographic

Nearsightedness: This lesson gives students the opportunity to examine the nature of scientific research in the context of research pertaining to myopia, or nearsightedness. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 6–8 Information Skills); Provider: American Association for the Advancement of Science

Reviving Bodie: Students will work in groups to write guides for a ghost town's new potential citizens, explaining the things they need to know about the town's climate, landscape, location, natural resources, and history. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 6–7 Information Skills and Social Studies); Provider: National Geographic