Media & Technology
Grade 5 Links

 Searching & Locating

Being Responsible &
Ethical

 Before you Start - Plan your Project. 

Gather your tools such as keywords, questions, etc.  

Big6: Task Definition .   What do you need
to know and do to complete your assignment or
task?

 Searching the Web.   Use search engines, directories and other tools like a pro.

KidsClick - Worlds of Web Searching - Use the web to search effectively and locate the information you need.

Dewey Decimal. See how much you really know about the Dewey Decimal System.

Quick The Quality Information Checklist. Here are eight ways of checking information on web sites.

 Share your Information.   There are many ways that you can present
your information- here are some ideas.

 Synthesis: Big 6.   Decide how to organize, storyboard and present your information.

Growing with Technology -   Use technology as a learning tool including:
spreadsheet activity
word processing activity
database activity
creating graphics
technology terms & time machine
Internet scavenger hunt

 NoodleBib - A quick citation online form in MLA style for any source format.  Just choose the type of source, complete the blanks and NoodleBib will help you cite your source.

 Copyright with CyberBee - Copyright myths and responsible use of web resources.

Fair Use - Beg, Borrow or Steal.   A guided, interactive lesson on using information ethically and responsibly.  Created by Cablevision of Connecticut. 

 Assessment - How Did You Do? How do you judge how you navigated through the research process?  Do a self-evaluation and reflect on how you would improve.