Managing the Economy

 Unit:

Focus:

BCPS
Curriculum Indicator:

 BCPS
Library Media
Indicators 9, 10, 11:

Use reference skills in order to locate information in a variety of sources (LG-3)

Use research skills in order to evaluate, select, record, and reorganize information (LG-3)

Use critical thinking skills in order to solve research problems (LG-3)

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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.

 AASL Standards

•  Standard 1 - The student who is information literate accesses information efficiently and effectively.
• Standard 2 - The student who is information literate evaluates information critically and competently.
• Standard 3 - The student who is information literate uses information accurately and creatively.
• Standard 4 - The student who is an independent learner is information literate and pursues information.
• Standard 5 - The student who is an independent learner is information literate and appreciates literature and other creative expressions of information.
• Standard 7 - The student who contributes positively to the learning community and to society is information literate and recognizes the importance of information to a democratic society.
• Standard 8 - The student who contributes positively to the learning community and to society is information literate and practices ethical behavior in regard to information and information technology.
• Standard 9 - The student who contributes positively to the learning community and to society is information literate and participates effectively in groups to pursue and generate information.

 ISTC NETS for Students

Performance Standards and Indicators:

Grades 9- 12

 Prior to completion of Grade 12, students will:

• Identify capabilities and limitations of contemporary and emerging technology resources and assess the potential of these systems and services to address personal, lifelong learning, and workplace needs. (2)
• Make informed choices among technology systems, resources, and services. (1, 2)
• Analyze advantages and disadvantages of widespread use and reliance on technology in the workplace and in society as a whole. (2)
• Demonstrate and advocate for legal and ethical behaviors among peers, family, and community regarding the use of technology and information. (2)
• Use technology tools and resources for managing and communicating personal/professional information (e.g., finances, schedules, addresses, purchases, correspondence). (3, 4)
• Evaluate technology-based options, including distance and distributed education, for lifelong learning. (5)
• Routinely and efficiently use online information resources to meet needs for collaboration, research, publications, communications, and productivity. (4, 5, 6)
• Select and apply technology tools for research, information analysis, problem-solving, and decision-making in content learning. (4, 5)
• Investigate and apply expert systems, intelligent agents, and simulations in real-world situations. (3, 5, 6)
• Collaborate with peers, experts, and others to contribute to a content-related knowledge base by using technology to compile, synthesize, produce, and disseminate information, models, and other creative works. (4, 5, 6)

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