How do we decide if information is useful and true?
Adaptive Perseverance:
Showing determination in finding accurate information, even when it's challenging.
Learner’s Mindset:
Being open to discovering new ways to assess information and understanding that mistakes are part of learning.
Communication:
Discussing thoughts on what makes information trustworthy and sharing reasoning with others.
Responsibility:
Recognizing the importance of using trustworthy information and the impact of sharing information with others.
Global Citizenship:
Understanding that evaluating information critically is part of being an informed member of the community and world.
Critical Thinking:
Applying criteria to decide if information is reliable and why making simple decisions based on this is important.
Collaboration:
Working with peers to evaluate information and respect differing opinions on what is considered trustworthy.
How can we tell if a story or book is real or make-believe?
What clues help us know if information is something we can trust?
Why is it important to ask questions about the stories and information we find?
Students will differentiate between factual and fictional stories.
Students will use simple criteria to decide if a book or piece of information is trustworthy.
Students will demonstrate curiosity by asking questions about the information they encounter to make simple decisions.
Standard 2 (Hillsboro-Deering School District K-12 Library/Media Curriculum Matrix)
Evaluate information critically and competently.
AASL Standards:
Inquire: Build new knowledge by inquiring, thinking critically, identifying problems, and developing strategies for solving problems.
Explore: Discover and innovate in a growth mindset developed through experience and reflection.
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