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