Grade Level: 9

Subject: Study Skills, Health

Learner Outcomes:

• The students will locate and examine the various resources available in the library (medical encyclopedias and dictionary; Reader's guide and periodicals, card catalog, database (Wilson Web), internet.
• The students will participate in information gathering techniques (note taking, skim and scan book table of contents and index, narrow/ broad subjects
• The students will create proper citations for various media used for research purposes (magazines, internet: how to copy and paste URL's, books, videos, interviews)

Materials: Library Access, Bibliography handout (see end of lesson)

TechnologyTools/Courseware:Internet access, word processing

Teacher Notes:

This library experience can be as generic as needed, or specifically tailored to a teachers subject assignment. To make every minute of library time count, the librarian should guide the students toward print and non-printed materials of the specific subject requested. For example, subject related websites could be bookmarked ahead of time to shorten internet down time, also specific reference books or dictionaries could be examined instead of general reference books. Remember to reserve the library/media center well in advance, at least two days (block scheduling) or approximately 3 hours

Procedures:

Day 1

30 minutes

Students will be brought into the library. The librarian will introduce the students to the resources available for their use during the research period. These resources should include at least the card catalog, readers guide and periodicals, reference section, and any relevant electronic media (eg internet, database). This introduction should encompass resource location as well as hands on practice in using them. Approx. 30 min. LA9.73, LA9.748,LA9.75,

30 minutes

During the examination of resource materials, the librarian should relate to students how to use books effectively and efficiently. The table of contents and the index of each book should be discussed as a selection device for relevant resource materials. Also, discuss how to recognize if your research topic is too narrow or broad.LA9.774 Direct students attention to information needed for correct bibliographical notations. See end of lesson plan for handout.

30 minutes

Lastly, the librarian will discuss the importance of giving credit where credit is due, plagiarism, and the information needed for bibliography, using the handout on page 3, (or self-made), and how to keep track of URL when researching the internet (copy and paste URL addresses into a word document).LA9.82

Day 2

15 minutes

Students will return to the library with specific topics in mind to research. The librarian will briefly review previous discussion on available resources.

60 minutes

Students should be dismissed to begin research relevant to their individual topics. The librarian should be in the midst of the students guiding those in need and visibly available for questions.

15 minutes

The last fifteen minutes should be allotted for cleanup, signing out of materials, and affirmation on any bibliographical information needed before leaving the library.

Modifications: Made at the teacher’s discretion following I.E.P. guidelines.

Evaluation/Assessment:

Observation of student participation

Monitor on-task behaviors and attitudes

Question/Answer session

WV IGOs and Other Standards:

Study Skills:

Process/Workplace PW.28

Health: HE.28, HE.59, HE.62, HE.63

References:

http://wvde.state.wv.us/igos/
http://www.virtuallyshopping.com/cgi-local/index.cgi?http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0873529758/virtuallyshoppin
http://www.mla.org/
 
 

Created by: Vicky Davis, vldavis@hotmail.com, Clay County High School