Suggested Activities

Skill T2.1.1:  Download information

Grade Level:  Seventh

Objective:  Students will continue to develop the procedure for finding appropriate information, downloading that information and recording citations MLA or APA.

Academic Expectations:  1.1, 1.16

Resources: 

MLA (Modern Language Association - www.mla.org/main_mla.htm)
APA (American Psychological Association - www.psych-web.com/resource/apacrib.htm)

Sample Activity: 

Students will use telecommunications options to obtain information about a core content topic. The student will select from those options which site offers the most relevant information related to the topic. Students will use proper citations.

Recommended Core Content:  Language Arts, Math, Science, Social Studies, Practical Living/Vocational Studies, Arts & Humanities