Information Skills — Grade 7

Interdisciplinary Integrated Unit on DNA/Genetics Part C: Language Arts

The third lesson of an interdisciplinary integrated unit on DNA and genetics, focusing on language arts. The first two lessons in the unit focus on science and math.

Format: lesson plan (grade 7 Information Skills, English Language Arts, and Computer Technology Skills)

By Jane Lentz, Jimmy White, Marlene Smith, and and Tori Goldrick.

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.

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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