Key Word SearchesKey Word Searches

On my HonorBy: Marion Dane Bauer

On my HonorBy: Marion Dane Bauer

Library LessonF. Yokoyama

Library LessonF. Yokoyama

Pre / Post testPre / Post test

How do you search for information on the Internet?

How do you search for information on the Internet?

General Learner OutcomeGeneral Learner Outcome

Self Directed Learner - I am responsible for my own learning

Complex Thinker - I can think critically and problem solve.

Effective and Ethical User of Technology - I can use a variety of technologies effectively and ethically

Self Directed Learner - I am responsible for my own learning

Complex Thinker - I can think critically and problem solve.

Effective and Ethical User of Technology - I can use a variety of technologies effectively and ethically

Standard 1 Reading SkillsStandard 1 Reading Skills

Use knowledge of the conventions of language and texts to construct meaning for informational texts for a variety of purposes

Benchmark LA.6.1.2 Use grade-appropriate online and print sources to research a topic

Use knowledge of the conventions of language and texts to construct meaning for informational texts for a variety of purposes

Benchmark LA.6.1.2 Use grade-appropriate online and print sources to research a topic

Information Literacy Standard 1

Information Literacy Standard 1

The student who is information literate accesses information efficiently and effectively

1.5 Develops and uses successful strategies for locating information

The student who is information literate accesses information efficiently and effectively

1.5 Develops and uses successful strategies for locating information

MAPSMAPS

Materials Internet access Paper / pen

Attitude I can make technology work for me

Place – seated at a computer Setting - Library Media Center

Materials Internet access Paper / pen

Attitude I can make technology work for me

Place – seated at a computer Setting - Library Media Center

Hook - What’s the best bait to go fishing?

Hook - What’s the best bait to go fishing?

Essential QuestionEssential Question

How can I find information efficiently and effectively?

How can I find information efficiently and effectively?

Learning Goal 1 of 2Learning Goal 1 of 2

6th grade students will create and use a list of 6 key words that brings up relevant information on the safety of Starved Rock and Vermillion River using two search engines.

6th grade students will create and use a list of 6 key words that brings up relevant information on the safety of Starved Rock and Vermillion River using two search engines.

Learning Goal 2 of 2Learning Goal 2 of 2

6th grade students will find at least one relevant article concerning the safety of Starved Rock and/or Vermillion river and create a power point on the article.

6th grade students will find at least one relevant article concerning the safety of Starved Rock and/or Vermillion river and create a power point on the article.

Performing SkillsPerforming Skills

As a class, we can: Brainstorm a list of keywords to

search for our topic Explore sites found and the

information given Select as a class one article that best

answers our question

As a class, we can: Brainstorm a list of keywords to

search for our topic Explore sites found and the

information given Select as a class one article that best

answers our question

Performing SkillsPerforming Skills

Individually create a Power Point presentation from the article found and list: * who * Where * what * why * when * how

Individually create a Power Point presentation from the article found and list: * who * Where * what * why * when * how

VocabularyVocabulary

Key Word

Relevancy

Key Word

Relevancy

Instruction 1 of 5Instruction 1 of 5

Brainstorm one word that you would use to find information about the safety of Starved Rock and/or Vermilion River

Brainstorm one word that you would use to find information about the safety of Starved Rock and/or Vermilion River

Instruction 2 of 5Instruction 2 of 5

Skim the sites that were pulled up from your keyword

Skim the sites that were pulled up from your keyword

Instruction 3 of 5Instruction 3 of 5

Discuss as a class what you found with this key word

Discuss as a class what you found with this key word

Instruction 4 of 5Instruction 4 of 5

Brainstorm a different keyword that you would use

Repeat exploration process

Brainstorm a different keyword that you would use

Repeat exploration process

Instruction 5 of 5Instruction 5 of 5

Class votes on one article that they want to focus on and create your individual power point presentations.

Class votes on one article that they want to focus on and create your individual power point presentations.

Assessment ChecklistAssessment Checklist

Check if Completed

As a class, we can

can come up with 6 useful keywords

Individually, I can create a Power Point about the safety of Starved Rock / Vermilion River