LEARN NC

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

Goal 4

The learner will EXPLORE and USE research processes to meet information needs.

Objective 4.05

Gather information.

Resources aligned to this objective

Animals, Animals, Animals
In this lesson students will learn to observe special characteristics and senses which influence the life of an animal and become aware of threats to animals and their habitats and how this affects everyone.
Format: lesson plan (grade K Information Skills and Social Studies)
By Teachers Connect.
Beary Good Facts About Beary Books - Lesson 1 of 4
Students will begin to differentiate between fiction and non-fiction as general genres. This is the first lesson of four. The library media schedule allows 35 minutes for the Kinders to have a lesson and choose books to take out. Therefore activities will reflect the short length of time.
Format: lesson plan (grade K Information Skills, English Language Arts, and Computer Technology Skills)
By Floanna Long.
Exploring pumpkins
This lesson will allow students to use a variety of methods to explore pumpkins.
Format: lesson plan (grade K Information Skills, English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science)
By Angelia Braswell.
Kindergarten Students Learn About Ezra Jack Keats
Students will learn about Ezra Jack Keats using a variety of resources in the media center.
Format: lesson plan (grade K Information Skills and English Language Arts)
By Brittany Basinger, Jenni Conine, and Vickie Mcmillan.

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
Build a better pencil
A pencil is used to explain the concept of planning in designing products. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade K–2 Information Skills)
Provider: American Association for the Advancement of Science
Butterfly 1: Observing the life cycle of a butterfly
Students observe one organism over time and compare its early development to its later development. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade K–2 Information Skills and Science)
Provider: American Association for the Advancement of Science
Getting lost
Students practice their knowledge of the cardinal directions by describing the directions in their classroom. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade K–2 Information Skills and Social Studies)
Provider: National Geographic
Investigating animals: Using nonfiction for inquiry-based research
Students research animals with nonfiction and informational material. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade K–2 Information Skills and English Language Arts)
Provider: IRA/NCTE
Investigating local ecosystems
Students use the Internet to investigate the habitats of local plants and animals. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade K–2 Information Skills and Science)
Provider: American Association for the Advancement of Science
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
Look at What I Organized!
Students have opportunities to use and develop systems of organization in hands-on experiences. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade K–2 Information Skills)
Provider: American Association for the Advancement of Science
Materials and Manufacturing
The tale of The Three Little Pigs is used as an introduction to materials and manufacturing. Students examine the properties, limitations and durability of a variety of materials, then evaluate which of the materials would be best for building a model house. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade K–2 Information Skills and Visual Arts Education)
Provider: American Association for the Advancement of Science
My Computer Folder
Students practice storing information in a computer file and learn how to create folders for storing their files. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade K and 2 Information Skills)
Provider: American Association for the Advancement of Science
Objects in the Sky
Students observe the daytime and nighttime sky regularly to identify sequences of changes and to look for patterns in these changes. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade K–2 Information Skills)
Provider: American Association for the Advancement of Science
Recycled Materials
Students are introduced to the idea that some materials can be recycled. They will investigate the types of materials that can be reused, as well as potential uses for each type of recyclable material. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade K–2 Information Skills and Social Studies)
Provider: American Association for the Advancement of Science
Under the deep blue sea
Students explore oceans and ocean life. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade K–2 Information Skills, English Language Arts, and Visual Arts Education)
Provider: National Endowment for the Humanities
A vacation to the polar regions
Students learn about the characteristics of the Arctic and Antarctic by looking at a globe and at pictures of the polar landscape and animals. They'll plan a vacation to one of these regions and draw pictures or write stories depicting themselves on the trip. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade K–2 Information Skills and Social Studies)
Provider: National Geographic
What's your territory?
Introduces international territorial defense through considering how students, their pets, and their parents define and defend their personal spaces or territory. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade K–2 Information Skills and Social Studies)
Provider: National Geographic
Writing reports in kindergarten? Yes!
Young students are introduced to completing a research project. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade K–2 Information Skills)
Provider: IRA/NCTE