1. Comparing On-line Search Engines On My Honor By: Marion Dane BauerMarion Dane Bauer

2. Pre-Test Name two search engines that you would use to find information: –_____________________________

3. General Learner Outcome Self Directed Learner - I am responsible for my own learning Complex Thinker - I can think critically and problem solve. Effective and Ethical User of Technology - I can use a variety of technologies effectively and ethically

4. Standard 1 Reading Conventions Use knowledge of the conventions of language and texts to construct meaning for a range of literary and informational texts for a variety of purposes –Benchmark LA.6.1.2 Use grade- appropriate online and print sources to research a topic.

5. Information Literacy Standard 3 The student who is information literate evaluates information critically and competently. Benchmark: 3.2 Integrates new information into one's own knowledge

6. MAPS Materials –Internet access –Paper / pen Attitude – I can make technology work for me Place – seated at a computer Setting - Library Media Center

7. Hook - Fact or Fiction? 1) Starved Rock is a made up place. 2) Vermilion River is now a safe river to explore and have fun.

8. Essential Question How can I find information efficiently and effectively?

9. Learning Goal 1 of 2 6 th grade students will create and use a list of 6 key words that brings up relevant information on the safety of Starved Rock and Vermillion River.

10. Learning Goal 2 of 2 6 th grade students can create a table comparing their search experience using Ebsco and Google

11. Performing Skills I can: –Brainstorm a list of keywords to search my topic –Explore the sites found and the information given –Select as a class one article that best answers our question –Create a table comparing my search experience using Ebsco and Google

12. Vocabulary Key Word Relevancy

13. Instruction 1 of 5 Brainstorm one word that you would use to find information

14. Instruction 2 of 5 Skim the sites that were pulled up from your keyword

15. Instruction 3 of 5 Discuss as a class what you found with this key word

16. Instruction 4 of 5 Brainstorm a different keyword that you would use Repeat exploration process

17. Instruction 5 of 5 Class votes on one article that they want to focus on for their next lesson: –Note taking

18. Assessment Checklist Check if CompletedAs a class, we can can come up with 6 useful keywords Can chart our search experience using two different search engines