Curriculum
Research and Information Fluency
Dear Educators,
With the Research and Information Fluency lessons in our highly acclaimed free CyberSmart! Student Curriculum, our goal is to actively engage students in making good search decisions and in evaluating the resources they encounter online. In our carefully developed lessons, students
- learn that different search sites offer different features and ways of searching
- learn a variety of strategies for locating information using search engine and directory sites
- learn how to apply given criteria to determine the usefulness and appropriateness of informational Web sites
- examine Web sites designed for homework help and learn how to correctly cite online sources
- consider the value of libraries as sources of information in electronic and other forms
- learn that many Web sites are intended to sell, advertise, or promote products or services
Components and features
- Nonsequential standards-based lessons and student activity sheets easily integrate into your regular curriculum.
- Alignment to ISTE National Educational Technology Standards for Students © 2007 is provided.
- Home connections inform parents/guardians and enlist their support by providing a framework for family dialogue.
Tell us what you think
We're busy working on new Research and Information Fluency lessons for Grades 9-12. We listen very carefully to your feedback and appreciate you taking time from your busy day to contact us.
Warm regards,
All of us at CyberSmart!
The curriculum activities are perfect and address 100% of what I want the kids to know about safety and searching online. We are very impressed.
Judy Curtis, Office of Technology Staff Development, Lamar CISD, Texas
