Pre-Columbian Societies

TEACHER TIPS & TOOLS for teaching Information Literacy Skills

Learning styles for this model:

 Unit:

   Latin America

Focus:

   How have geography and history influenced the political, social, and economic development of Latin America?

BCPS
Curriculum Indicator:

  

Identify the criteria used by archaeologists to define a civilization

Examine ancient civilizations of Latin America

MLO 2.16, CS 3.2.8.1, 3.8.8.4

Maryland Media
Learning Outcomes
and Indicators

  

 Review, evaluate and select media.

Learn and apply reading, research and critical thinking skills to organize, and synthesize information in order to communicate new understanding.

Comprehend content in various types of media.

Retrieve and manage information.

Apply ethical behavior to the use of information.

AASL Standards for the 21st-Century Learner 

  

Learners use skills, resources and tools to:

  • Inquire, think critically, and gain knowledge.
  • Draw conclusions, make informed decisions, apply knowledge to new situations, and create new knowledge.
  • Share knowledge and participate ethically and productively as members of our democratic society.
  • Pursue Personal and aesthetic growth.

 ISTC NETS for Students

Performance Standards and Indicators:

Grades 6 - 8

   3. Exhibit legal and ethical behaviors when using information and technology, and discuss consequences of misuse. (2)
4. Use content-specific tools, software, and simulations (e.g., environmental probes, graphing calculators, exploratory environments, Web tools) to support learning and research. (3, 5)
5. Apply productivity/multimedia tools and peripherals to support personal productivity, group collaboration, and learning throughout the curriculum. (3, 6)
6. Design, develop, publish, and present products (e.g., Web pages, videotapes) using technology resources that demonstrate and communicate curriculum concepts to audiences inside and outside the classroom. (4, 5, 6)
7. Collaborate with peers, experts, and others using telecommunications and collaborative tools to investigate curriculum-related problems, issues, and information, and to develop solutions or products for audiences inside and outside the classroom. (4, 5)
8. Select and use appropriate tools and technology resources to accomplish a variety of tasks and solve problems. (5, 6)
Last update: November 2010, by Michael Morgan

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