CC3.6.11-12.G - Gather relevant information from multiple authoritative print and digital sources, using advanced searches effectively; assess the strengths and limitations of each source in terms of the specific task, purpose, and audience; integrate information into the text selectively to maintain the flow of ideas, avoiding plagiarism and overreliance on any one source and following a standard format for citation ELA: CC1.2.11-12.D Evaluate how an author’s point of view or purpose shapes the content and style of a text - CC1.2.11-12.H Analyze seminal texts based upon reasoning, premises, purposes, and arguments - CC1.4.11-12.G - Write arguments to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics Misconceptions: Finding scientific information is easy on the internet. Finding valid scientific information is easy. Information Literacy Concepts: Competencies/Skills Description of Activities: Select informational texts, & Independently, locate and select Current events literary nonfiction literary non-fiction and Human body system research Drawing evidence from primary informational texts on grade Scientific career exploration & secondary sources level Chemistry research project Evaluating sources Independently, use various Integrate diverse media and digital reference sources Evaluating arguments Draw evidence from primary & Research Process secondary sources Synthesizing Information Identify alternate or opposing Developing research claims question(s) & topic Evaluate sources for credibility, Producing and publishing with relevance, currency, accuracy technology and bias Using information ethically & Use variety of sources and responsibly points of view to avoid excessive bias Acknowledge controversy by incorporating opposing or differing viewpoints when presenting argument Synthesize information found in multiple sources
CC3.6.11-12.G - Gather relevant information from multiple authoritative print and digital sources, using advanced searches effectively; assess the strengths and limitations of each source in terms of the specific task, purpose, and audience; integrate information into the text selectively to maintain the flow of ideas, avoiding plagiarism and overreliance on any one source and following a standard format for citation ELA: CC1.2.11-12.D - Evaluate how an author’s point of view or purpose shapes the content and style of a text CC1.2.11-12.H - Analyze seminal texts based upon reasoning, premises, purposes, and arguments CC1.4.11-12.G - Write arguments to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics Misconceptions: Finding scientific information is easy on the internet. Finding valid scientific information is easy. Information Literacy Concepts: Select informational texts, & literary nonfiction Drawing evidence from primary & secondary sources Evaluating sources Integrate diverse media Evaluating arguments Research Process Synthesizing Information Developing research question(s) & topic Producing and publishing with technology Using information ethically & responsibly Competencies/Skills Independently, locate and select literary non-fiction and informational texts on grade level Independently, use various and digital reference sources Draw evidence from primary & secondary sources Identify alternate or opposing claims Evaluate sources for credibility, relevance, currency, accuracy and bias Use variety of sources and points of view to avoid excessive bias Acknowledge controversy by incorporating opposing or differing viewpoints when presenting argument Synthesize information found in multiple sources Description of Activities: Current events Human body system research Scientific career exploration Chemistry research project