A Visit to Charm City

ESOL

Teacher Tips for Information Literacy Skills

 Unit:

  

Grade 3 - Social Studies -Baltimore (ESOL)

Focus:

  

What aspects of Baltimore contribute to its being nicknamed, "Charm City"?

BCPS Indicators:

  

Use information from a variety of resources to explain the relationship between the physical setting of a commuity and its ability to satisfy the wants and needs of its people.

 BCPS Library Media Indicators:
   Use reference skills in order to locate information in a variety of sources; demonstrate knowledge of the process used in developing various types of media in order to create print, nonprint, and multimedia materials.
MD Social Studies Voluntary State Curriculum
 

3A
2. Examine goods and services provided in communities

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.
MD Library Media Voluntary State Curriculum
 

2A
1. Match resources to topic of interest or need.
3A
1. Students will use print resources efficiently and effectively.
3. Students will use computer/online/digital resources efficiently and effectively.
7. Use appropriate graphic organizers or note cards to record relevant information. 
8. Use own words to capture concepts and avoid plagiarism.
5A
2. Apply critical thinking and problem solving strategies.
6A
1. Make decisions to facilitate effective communication of ideas.

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