The Information Detective
| State | WV |    |
| Status | Ready for Users | |
| Stage | Public | |
| Subject | English/Language Arts Mathematics Social Studies | |
| Author | Linda Cinelli
Robin Johnson Marilyn Joshi | |
| Description | This unit is designed to promote the natural curiousity
of middle school students. They must find information in a variety of sources using reference materials on the Internet and in the school library. This unit combines math, language arts, social studies and technology skills in order to prepare the student to become a life-long learner. | |
| The 21st Century Tools | Internet accessible computer, Microsoft Word, printer | |
| Grade Level | 5 6 | |
| National Standards | Language Arts:
Standard 1: Uses the general skills and strategies of the writing process. Standard 4: Gathers and uses information for research purposes. Standard 5: Uses the general skills and strategies of the reading process. Math: Standard 1: Uses a variety of strategies in the problem solving process. Standard 3: Uses basic and advanced procedures while performing the processes of computation. Standard 9: Understands the general nature and uses of mathematics. Social Studies (Geography): Standard 1: Knows the location of places, geographic features, and patterns of the environment. Standard 4: Understands the physical and human characteristics of place. Standard 6: Understands that culture and experience influence people's perceptions of places and regions. | |
| Keywords | nursery rhyme
reference newspaper fact opinion research shopping | |
| Lesson Plan URLs (new Window) | Overview: The Information Detective
Lesson 1: Oh Really! Is That a Fact? Lesson 2: Guess What's Coming to Dinner? Lesson 3: Musician's Son Arrested For Theft! Lesson 4: Snooping Around For Answers Lesson 5: Throw The Book at 'Em! | |
| English IGO or CSO | 5.8, 5.12, 5.16, 5.17, 5.22, 5.95, 5.103, 5.178, 6.6, 6.12, 6.14, 6.20, 6.23, 6.24, 6.33, 6.35, 6.43, 6.44, 6.67, 6.111, | |
| Math IGO or CSO | 5.11, 5.12, 5.15, 6.9, 6.10, 6.11, 6.13 | |
| Social Studies IGO or CSO | 5.23, 5.32, 6.26 | |