The term "information literacy" implies the ability to read and understand information. In today's society, such skills are becoming more important--and more challenging. Students need to be able to identify, acquire, interpret, evaluate, organize, and share information. Sara Armstrong, Ph.D., is an educator, author, consultant, and speaker. In this book, she provides educators with strategies and activities to help students achieve information literacy. She presents a wealth of information, including the following: --techniques and strategies for searching the Internet --criteria for judging whether or not Web sites are trustworthy --tips for using primary sources in the classroom --views of several graphic organizers --guidelines for developing project-based learning projects --"The Educator's Guide to Copyright and Fair Use" by Hall Davidson --a comparison of situations that call for simply citing sources vs. situations in which permission should be requested --valuable lists of resources Manufacturer: Teacher Created Materials SKU: 3841 Category: Professional Resources
A Guide for Using Bridge to Terabithia in the Classroom
This resource is directly related to its literature equivalent and filled with a variety of cross-curricular lessons to do before, during, and after reading the book. This reproducible book presents an exciting approach to teaching well-known literature! It includes sample plans, author information, vocabulary building ideas, cross-curriculum activities, sectional activities and quizzes, unit tests, and many ideas for culminating and extending the novel. Manufacturer: Teacher Created Materials SKU: 0401 Category: Books
Bookworm Incentive Charts
Filling up a chart with stickers is a sure way to motivate young students. Label each chart with a task and a name. Then record the progress in homework, classroom assignments, attendance, good behavior, etc. (Note: Mix or match these charts with our mini stickers.) 5-1/4" x 6". 36 per pack. Manufacturer: Teacher Created Materials SKU: 1871 Category: Incentive Charts
Challenging Graph Art
Mystery pictures with a variety of themes magically appear as students follow directions for coloring graph paper squares. Students develop graphing skills while having fun. Manufacturer: Teacher Created Materials SKU: 0096 Category: Books
Mini Happy Face Stickers Valu-Pak
Get a great deal on super-sized valu-paks of stickers. Teacher Created Materials stickers are acid-free. Each sticker is approximately 3/8 inch in diameter. This Valu-Pak contains 1144 stickers. (Per Industry Standards; contact us for technical information.) Manufacturer: Teacher Created Materials SKU: 6633 Category: Mini Stickers
