1. The Big6 Using the Big6 in a 3 rd Grade Collaborative Project

2. Why do we need the Big6? The Big6 is a tool in teaching Information Literacy Information Literacy –understanding how to access and use information- is at the core of lifelong learning. American Library Association

3. What are some problems in this Information Age? Information Overload (Lucy video) Information quality – http://www.allaboutexplorers.com/inde x.html http://www.allaboutexplorers.com/inde x.html Student Lack of Information & Technology Skills New Information Skills Curriculum combines both information and computer curriculums - available July 1, 2009.

4. Step 1 – Task Definiton What needs to be done? Learn about the county that we live in. Show project from prior year.

5. Step 2 Information Seeking Strategies What resources can I use Brainstorm places students might go to find information about Catawba County.

6. Step 3 - Location and Access Where can I find these resources? A Pocketful of Memories Websites listed on web page: Catawba County Seal and Flag - http://www.catawbacountync.gov/misc/dirofsvc/kids/catcogra phics.htm http://www.catawbacountync.gov/misc/dirofsvc/kids/catcogra phics.htm Capturing Catawba County - http://www.catawba.k12.nc.us/campcatawba/ http://www.catawba.k12.nc.us/campcatawba/ Catawba County Business Directory- http://www.shopcpn.com/webpage/directory.cfm?community =catawba&state=nc http://www.shopcpn.com/webpage/directory.cfm?community =catawba&state=nc

7. Step 4 - Use of Information What can I use from these resources? Notetaking- A Pocketful of Memories

8. Step 5 - Synthesis What can I make to finish the job?

9. Step 6 - Evaluation How will I know I did my job well? Kyles evaluationevaluation

11. Sources Cited Eisenberg, Michael, and Robert Berkowitz. The definitive Big6 workshop handbook. Worthington, Ohio: Linworth, 2003. Copper, Marcia. A Pocketful of memories. Newton, NC: Catawba County Historical Association, 1973. Informtion power. Chicago: American Library Association, 1998.