Suggested Activities


Skill T2.1.1:  Download information

Grade Level:  Third

Objective:  Students will observe and discuss downloading information as the teacher downloads information and records citations using MLA (Modern Language Association - www.mla.org/main_mla.htm)   or APA (American Psychological Association - www.psych-web.com/resource/apacrib.htm).

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:

Teacher will demonstrate to the students how to locate information on a specific topic within the core content. Students will observe the teacher downloading the information and discussing the process. Students can repeat the process by accessing an appropriate web site as directed by the teacher and record citation.

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