Curriculum Allignment

 Save the Bay

Teacher Tips and Tools for Information Literacy Skills

Unit:

Organisms of the Chesapeake Bay

 Focus:

What can we find out about an environmental issue affecting organisms in that environment?

BCPS Science

Indicators:

Students will research an environmental issue to determine its effect on a particular organism and its environment.

Reading for Information

  • Students will recall key information to develop a global understanding of a text.
  • Students will restate or paraphrase the information and concepts related to the topic to develop an interpretation of the text.
  • Students will use pictures and graphics to develop an interpretation of the text.
  • Students will recall prior knowledge and personal experiences related to the information in the text to develop a personal reflection response to the text.
  • Students will identify new information in the text that was not part of their prior knowledge to develop a personal response to the text.

BCPS Library Media Indicators:

Students will be able to:

  • demonstrate the ability to comprehend content in various types of media
  • apply comprehension skills in order to process and evaluate content from a variety of sources
  • demonstrate the ability to retrieve and manage information
  • use research skills in order to evaluate, select, record, and reorganize information
  • demonstrate the ability to create print and nonprint media by recognizing that creating media is a means of self-expression

BCPS Technology Indicators:

Students will be able to:

  • demonstrate appropriate care and handling of technology equipment and software to be responsible technology users
  • demonstrate an understanding of the ownership of electronic information and the need to ask permission for use
  • Follow copyright guidelines to use technological resources responsibly

MD Science Voluntary State Curriculum

6D
1. Recognize and explain the consequences that may occur when Earth's natural resources are used to meet human needs.

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

  Extension Activities:

  • Write a business or friendly letter to express an opinion or personal point of view

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