Location and Access

Essential Question:

How do effective location and access of information, while considering bias, shape the quality and credibility of research outcomes?

Portrait of a Graduate:

Adaptive Perseverance

Learner’s Mindset

Communication

Responsibility

Global Citizenship

Critical Thinking

Collaboration

Inquiry Question:

What strategies can be used to locate diverse and credible sources?

2. Inquiry Question:

How can we assess the credibility and relevance of sources in research?

3. Inquiry Question:

In what ways does recognizing bias in sources impact our research findings?

Student Outcomes:

Identify and Use Diverse Sources: Students will be able to identify and access information from a variety of sources, recognizing the importance of diversity in viewpoints and data.

2. Student Outcomes:

Evaluate Source Credibility: Students will critically evaluate the credibility and relevance of sources, considering bias and the source's purpose.

3. Student Outcomes:

Recognize and Synthesize Information with Bias Awareness: Students will demonstrate an understanding of how bias can influence research, develop strategies to minimize its impact, and synthesize information from multiple sources to create a well-rounded perspective on their research topic.

Skills Demonstrated:

Applying literary devices
Applying media techniques and processes

Standards:

CCSS ELA High School:
- RI.9-10.7: Analyze various accounts of a subject told in different mediums (e.g., a person's life story in both print and multimedia), determining which details are emphasized in each account.
- W.9-10.8: Gather relevant information from multiple authoritative print and digital sources, using advanced searches effectively; assess the usefulness of each source in answering the research question; integrate information into the text selectively to maintain the flow of ideas, avoiding plagiarism and following a standard format for citation.
- SL.9-10.3: Evaluate a speaker’s point of view, reasoning, and use of evidence and rhetoric, identifying any fallacious reasoning or exaggerated or distorted evidence.
- W.9-10.2: Write informative/explanatory texts to examine and convey complex ideas, concepts, and information clearly and accurately through the effective selection, organization, and analysis of content.
AASL Standards for Grades 9 and 10:
- 1B.1: Formulating questions about a personal interest or a curricular topic.
- 1D.2: Reflecting on systematic processes and assessing their progress in achieving their goals.
- 2A.3: Demonstrating their ability to work independently and collaboratively in teams.
- 3A.2: Using a variety of communication tools and resources.

Additional Skills:

Resources:

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