Standards

FPS Library Media Standards

1. Inquiry and Information

1.1 Students will become efficient in gathering, evaluating, using and creating information utilizing problem solving and research strategies

• 1.1A Conduct pre-research to develop background knowledge on a single topic in order to take a stance, develop clear arguments and focus further research
• 1.1B Independently develop an essential question, define subsidiary questions/arguments for further research, and develop a thesis statement
• 1.1C Develop, combine and expand a list of keywords throughout the research process in order to investigate a research question in print and digital environments
• 1.1D Use the library learning commons, the virtual library (including databases) and search engines to independently select resources from a variety of formats, genres and perspectives
• Use advanced search strategies in subscription databases and internet search engines
• 1.1E Evaluate and select information/media/resources based on usefulness, currency, accuracy, authority and point of view/bias.
• Select resources and evaluate information from multiple cultural, historical and global perspectives
• 1.1F Using a variety of print and digital graphic organizers; take notes, categorize, and connect information from multiple sources and various formats in order to answer the research questions
• Analyze and reflect on note taking progress in order to define further research
• 1.1G Independently plan and manage work to solve an information problem by following a defined research process and reflect on progress and work habits
• 1.2 Students will practice responsible and ethical use of information and technology, demonstrating personal digital citizenship
• 1.2A Produce original work and respect intellectual property by creating a formal Works Cited list for multiple print and digital resources using a defined graphic organizer and citation maker
• Keep track of sources on note taking sheets
• 1.2B Student are using digital technology responsibly and ethically following the guidelines in the Fairfield Public School’s Acceptable Use Agreement

2.1 Students will analyze, synthesize and think critically about complex information/data in order to draw conclusions and make decisions

3.2 Students will use a variety of ways to craft a message and construct communication to an audience

5.1 Students will become proficient in a variety of technology systems and digital media applications

FPS Social Studies Standards

Unit 2: Expansion and Reform:

• Analyze United States territorial expansion between 1801 and 1861, and how it affected relations with external powers and Native Americans.
  • FOR / ECON / EQ: How was territorial and economic expansion justified by Americans and what impact did it have on various groups?  CIV: How was democracy both expanded and restricted in the United States during this era?

National Social Studies Standards

HIST 8.3 Analyze multiple factors that influenced the perspectives of people during different historical eras.

HIST 8.10 Organize applicable evidence into a coherent argument about the past.

CIV 8.3 Analyze the purposes, implementation, and consequences of public policies in multiple settings.

INQ 6-8.6 Gather relevant information from multiple sources while using the origin, authority, structure, context, and corroborative value of the sources to guide the selection.

INQ 6-8.7 Evaluate the credibility of a source by determining its relevance and intended use.

INQ 6-8.8 Identify evidence that draws information from multiple sources to support claims, noting evidentiary limitations.

INQ 6-8.9 Develop claims and counterclaims while pointing out the strengths and limitations of both.

INQ 6–8.10 Construct arguments using claims and evidence from multiple sources, while acknowledging the strengths and limitations of the arguments

INQ 6.8.11 Construct explanations using reasoning, correct sequences, examples, and details with relevant information and data, while acknowledging the strengths and weaknesses of the explanations.

INQ 6–8.12 Present adaptations of arguments and explanations on topics of interest to others to reach audiences and venues outside the classroom using print and oral technologies (e.g., posters, essays, letters, debates, speeches, reports, and maps) and digital technologies (e.g., Internet, social media, and digital documentary).

INQ 6–8.13 Critique arguments for credibility