LEARN NC

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

Goal 1

The learner will EXPLORE sources and formats for reading, listening, and viewing purposes.

Objective 1.08

Select resources both within and outside the school for personal and informational purposes.

Resources aligned to this objective

Kindergarten Walk
This is an introductory lesson in a series of lessons on our community and community helpers. Rosie's Walk by Pat Hutchins will be used as the pattern to plan our own walk around our school playground. Students will then create a simple map of our school playground.
Format: lesson plan (grade K Information Skills, Social Studies, and Mathematics)
By Michelle Hensley.

Lesson plans on the web

Adventures in nonfiction: A guided inquiry journey
The activities in this ReadWriteThink lesson provide a foundation for using nonfiction resources for developing and answering questions about gathered information. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade K–2 Information Skills and Computer Technology Skills)
Provider: IRA/NCTE
Just turn it off
Students test the energy use of a flashlight to understand the uses and waste of electricity. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade K–2 Information Skills)
Provider: American Association for the Advancement of Science