Information Literacy Instruction

9th Grade Information Literacy Curriculum Map
Lesson Title (click on link to view lesson plan)	Handouts / web links	Worksheets
Introduction to Information Literacy Instruction	Techniques of Writing Information Literacy Unit Accelerated English 9 Information Literacy Unit
Inquiry Process - Connecting, Wondering, and Predicting	Inquiry Process Framework	Inquiry Process - Connecting, Wondering, and Predicting Worksheet Applying the inquiry process to a research topic
Approaching Complex Research and Real-World Problems	Approaching Complex Research Handout	Approaching Complex Research Worksheet
An Introduction to the World of Information	Kinds of Information Sources	Categories and Characteristics of Information Sources
An Introduction to Print Resources	Summary of Print Resources Discussion The Dewey Decimal Classification System	Printed Resources Worksheet
Documentation of Information Resources	Documentation Rationale and Definitions HMHS Library Documentation Webpage
Introduction to Subscription Databases	Database Information Handout	Subscription Databases Worksheet
Introduction to WWW Searching	HMHS Library WWW Searching Webpage	WWW Searching Worksheet
Qualities of a Learner	Qualities of a Learner Handout	Qualities of a Learner Worksheet Intellectual Journal
Advanced Searching Concepts	Advanced Searching Concepts Handout Advanced Searching Screen Comparisons Google's Basic Search Help Page	Advanced Searching Worksheet
Ethical Use of Information	Intellectual Property Information Sheet Intellectual Property Enduring Understanding U.S. Copyright Office - What Does Copyright Protect (FAQ)	Ethical Use of Information Worksheet Investigating an Intellectual Property Conflict
Evaluating WWW Sources	Skills Needed to Evaluate Web Sites Widener University's Wolfgram Library Evaluate Web Pages Tutorial Save the Children by Fighting "Truthiness" by Mark Ray from The Seattle Times,	HMHS Library Website Evaluation Worksheet University of California-Berkeley Evaluating Web Pages: Techniques to Apply & Questions to Ask University of California-Berkeley Web Page Evaluation Checklist
Privacy of Personal Information	Quotes About Privacy of Personal Information Glossary of Privacy Related Terminology Federal Laws Related to the Privacy of Personal Information New Google Policy Frightens People Privacy and Personal information video from the Digital Footprint Project	The Collection of Your Private Information My Personal Privacy Policy
Using Social Media to Participate in a Learning Community	Resources at digizen.org (short for DIGItal citiZEN, a project of Childnet International): ·Social Networking homepage ·Benefits for Learner at Young People and Social Networking Services webpage ·Glossary ·Social Networking Evaluation Chart ·Cyberbullying: a whole-school community issue (booklet in pdf) ·Let's Fight it Together (film on cyberbullying) Articles and websites about safe use of social media: ·Safe social networking ·Social networking sites: Safety Tips for Tweens and Teens Articles on the value of social media from a business perspective at searchenginewatch.com: Social Media Marketing 101, Part 1 Social Media Marketing 101, Part 2 Helpful websites for worksheets: Web 2.0 Wiki A-Z of Social Media List of Social Media and Social Networking Sites 35+ Social Media Tools That Make Life Easier	Social Media Tool Examination Worksheet Proposal for Contributing to a Social or Learning Community
End of Course Questionnaire