Students are given a list of materials that exist in the library. They have a time limit to find the materials. Answer a question about each item on the list and return the paper to the teacher.
Students will begin using NoodleTools to set up a research project, bibliography and notecards on their selected topic. They will be guided by their research question. Using the notes taken on previous article reading, they will cite the articles in NoodleTools and transcribe previous notes. Students will then use Webpath Express, or other vetted search tool to find sources, cite these new sources and take notes. Additionally students will use resources in Utah's Online Library to find more sources.
The Big6 is a six-stage model to help anyone solve problems or make decisions by using information. Students can use this model to guide them through the research process. The Super3 is a simplified version of the model for younger students. This worksheet uses the familiar Flat Stanley project to guide students through the Super3.
This lesson uses Nearpod to examine the positive and negative elements of using social media. The resource uses a video, collaboration and interactive strategies to explore the ways that social media can effect the lives of teenagers.
Grades 3 or 4Students will be creating an advertisement for a fruit or vegetable using techniques discussed in prior lessons.
This is the first lesson in a series of two introducing the Gale Reference Library The library teacher will explain the rationale for using online databases. Students will explore the data base and answer questions on the handout.
The purpose of this lesson is to introduce the idea of choosing an informational topic. Students will learn through discussion and practice how to condense, or "narrow down," a topic. By the end of the class, each student will choose a topic of their own, which will then become the focus of their project.
This lesson has been created to use with a 6th grade class. The format is a genius hour format. Students will be choosing a topic on a current event and researching that current event. They will create an infographic using Adobe Spark that shows the inforamation they found.The graphic for the cover page was created by Jean Robinson using Canva.
This unit plan gives an outline for introducing Genius Hour to your students. It was developed for a third grade class, but can be adapted for any grade level.
In this Level Up, you will learn why b-roll is key to powerful storytelling, and tips for capturing compelling visuals for any video story. This resource includes a video and teaching resources.
Have you ever wanted to give your students a chance to follow their passions? If you have, Genius Hour might be the answer that you have been looking for. This lesson will help you guide your students as they begin work in Genius Hour. Photo by Nick Fewings on Unsplash
This is a fun lesson to help students navigate through iMovie while forming a video presentation to introduce themselves to their classmates. Image Credit: https://openclipart.org/detail/291674/little-owl-friends
After reading Goldilocks aloud, students will retell identifying the main events and the problem. In collaboration with the classroom teacher they will complete a chair design challenge. The lesson will close by discussing how experiences with fiction and nonfiction can help them solve real life problems with people and objects.
Define media, brainstorm examples, and discuss the appeal of various media
Recognize that specific elements (e.g., visual images, music, special effects) are used to construct a message for intended purposes.
Define with examples basic terms (e.g. media literacy, mass media, local media, social media). Review previous terminology.
Define with examples basic terms (e.g. media literacy, mass media, local media, social media). Review previous terminology.
Define basic terms and concepts of media literacy.
Become familiar with how libraries are laid out and call numbers.
Becky Wandel explores what to look for when reading the news via social media using her original stop light method. This resource includes a video and teaching resources.