Coming to America


TEACHER TIPS & TOOLS
resources, lessons, and forms to support the implementation of the research models

TARGETED LEARNING STYLES

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TIME FRAME:


recommeded time frame for completion

3-4 days

 Unit:

   US History Gr 11
Transformation

Focus:

  

Immigration to the US in the post Reconstruction era

BCPS Content
Curriculum Indicator:

   Examine the contributions made by immigrants to American culture.

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Indicator 1.2.3
Analyze immigration and its impact on city life.

 BCPS
Library Media
Indicators:

  
  • Use research skills in order to evaluate, select, record, and reorganize information.
  • Use reference skills in order to locate information in a variety of sources.

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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 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
  • 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)
  • 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)
Last update:November 2010, by Michael Morgan
Created by Barb Falkinburg

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