Objectives:
Selects the most appropriate information:
- Determines if the information answers the primary (big) question
- Differentiates between fact, fiction, opinion and theory
- Organizes the information gathered
- Ascertains the credibility/reliability/relevancy of the sources of information
- Recognizes bias
- Identifies date of publication as an indication of perspective
- Reviews and completes notes
- Records sources of selected information sources
- Applies responsible digital citizenship skills
- Reflects on information gathered and modifies search query as needed
Student Resources
Lesson Inspiration:
Kid-Friendly Search Engines:
- Qwant Junior (bilingual search engine)
- Safe Search Kids
- Junior Safe Search
Lesson Inspiration:
Kid-Friendly Search Engines:
- Qwant Junior (bilingual search engine)
- Safe Search Kids
- Junior Safe Search
Resources:
Lesson Inspiration:
Kid-Friendly Search Engines:
- Qwant Junior (bilingual search engine)
- Safe Search Kids
- Junior Safe Search
- Creative Commons Search
Resources:
Lesson Inspiration:
Search Engines:
- Google Advanced Search
- Qwant EN / FR (bilingual search engine)
- Creative Commons Search
Resources:
Lesson Inspiration:
- Hoaxes and Fakes | Common Sense Education
- Break the Fake Lesson Plan: Hoax? Scholarly research? Personal opinion? You decide!
- Reality Check: Authentication 101 | MediaSmarts
- Bias in News Sources
Search Engines:
- Google Advanced Search
- Qwant EN / FR (bilingual search engine)
- Creative Commons Search