How can I identify the appropriate use of reference materials (e.g., print and/ or nonprint encyclopedia, atlas, nonfiction book) to extract information?
Critical Thinking
Students will identify the “big picture” and ask on topic questions to get more information to improve understanding.
How are encyclopedias, atlases, or nonfiction books organized into different forms?
What is the main idea or purpose of my information search?
Which reference resource is best suited to my information need?
Students will understand there is a system of organization for different reference materials (such as an encyclopedia, an atlas, or a nonfiction book).
Students will identify and extract information from reference materials.
Students will choose the most appropriate reference material for individual and collaborative projects.
Standard 2 (Hillsboro-Deering School District K-12 Library/Media Curriculum Matrix)
Evaluate information critically and competently.
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