LEARN NC

K–12 teaching and learning · from the UNC School of Education

Goal 2

The learner will IDENTIFY and USE criteria for excellence to evaluate information and formats.

Objective 2.03

Recognize the diversity of ideas and thoughts by exploring a variety of resources (print, non-print, electronic) and formats (print, graphical, audio, video, multimedia, web-based).

Resources aligned to this objective

Lesson plans on the web

Carnegie libraries: The future made bright
Using maps, images, and web texts, students explore the philanthropy of Andrew Carnegie and the impact of the libraries he endowed. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade 5 and 8–12 Information Skills and Social Studies)
Provider: Teaching With Historic Places: National Park Service
Lewis and Clark: A Legacy to Remember
Students design a memorial that illustrates the legacy of the Lewis and Clark expedition from a geographic perspective. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade 5 and 8 Information Skills, English Language Arts, and Social Studies)
Provider: National Geographic
Lewis and Clark: Overcoming Obstacles
Using handouts and maps, students discuss the challenges and obstacles the Lewis and Clark expedition faced, focusing on how geographic information can influence a decision. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade 5 and 8 Information Skills, English Language Arts, and Social Studies)
Provider: National Geographic