Curriculum Area: Social Studies - Intermediate Library/Information Skill Learner Outcome Collaborative Lesson Ideas with Library Media Specialist
Standard 1   
  Students will use a variety of intellectual skills to demonstrate their understanding of major ideas, eras, themes, developments, and turning points in the history of the United States.
 
Standard 2 
  Students will use a variety of intellectual skills to demonstrate their understanding of major ideas, eras, themes, developments, and turning points in world history and examine the broad sweep of history from a variety of perspectives.
Standard 3 
  Students will use a variety of intellectual skills to demonstrate their understanding of the geography of the interdependent world in which we live - local, national, and global - including the distribution of people, places, and environments over the Earth's surface. 
Standard 4 
  Students will use a variety of intellectual skills to demonstrate their understanding of how the United States and other societies develop economic systems and associated institutions to allocate scarce resources, how major decision-making units function in the U.S. and other national economies, and how an economy solves the scarcity problem through market and nonmarket mechanisms. 
Standard 5 
  Students will use a variety of intellectual skills to demonstrate their understanding of the necessity for establishing governments; the governmental system of the U.S. and other nations; the U.S. Constitution; the basic civic values of American constitutional democracy; and the roles, rights, and responsibilities of citizenship, including avenues of participation.
  SS1.I.1A: Students explore the meaning of American culture by identifying the key ideas, beliefs, and patterns of behavior and traditions that help define it and unite all Americans. 3 – Library layout Library Media Specialist reviews available resources pertinent to the topic chosen by classroom teacher.
14 - Know the reference section.
15 – Locate books using call numbers LMS supports students as needed in locating various forms of information to complete a project.
16 – Locate and use magazines
17, 18 – Use card/electronic catalog to locate materials. LMS reviews how to retrieve, evaluate, and report information appropriately.
19 – Locate biography section
  20 – Locate and use simple encyclopedias  
  21 – Identify and use electronic resources  
  22 – Comply with the district’s Acceptable Use Policy   
  23 – Use preselected/bookmarked sites  
  24 – Interlibrary Loan  
  25 – Ability to take simple notes.  
  26 – Ability to cite sources.  
  27 – Select appropriate resources for reference information.  
  28 – Use primary and secondary information sources.  
  29 – Ability to paraphrase.  
  30 – Recognize tall tales from various cultures.  
  31 – Prepare a brief works cited page.  
  32 – Use specialized encyclopedias and dictionaries.  
  33 – Search commercial electronic and online resources.  
  34 – Use biographical reference works.  
  35 – Understand plagiarism  
  36 – Use magazine indices to retrieve articles.  
  38– Use appropriate search engines, etc. to access information.  
  39 – Use search strategy to access and retrieve information.  
  40 – Analyze and synthesize information gathered from a search.  
  41 – Use an electronic catalog to locate and borrow through Interlibrary Loan.  
  43 – Recognize the difference between a citation, abstract, or full-text article.  
  44 – Use cross references (see or see also)  
  45 – Use electronic catalog to locate materials using keyword, subject headings, and Boolean searching.  
  46 – Use advanced features on electronic databases.  
  47 – Prepare a complete works cited page.   
  37 – Use multimedia software to produce presentations.  
SS1.I.1B: Students interpret ideas, values, and beliefs contained in the Declaration of Independence and the NYS Constitution, United States Constitution, Bill of Rights, and other important historical documents. 3 – Library layout Library Media Specialist reviews available resources pertinent to the topic.
14 - Know the reference section.
15 – Locate books using call numbers LMS supports students as needed in locating various forms of information to complete a project.
16 – Locate and use magazines
  17, 18 – Use card/electronic catalog to locate materials. LMS reviews how to retrieve, evaluate, and report information appropriately.
  19 – Locate biography section
  20 – Locate and use simple encyclopedias  
  21 – Identify and use electronic resources  
  22 – Comply with the district’s Acceptable Use Policy   
  23 – Use preselected/bookmarked sites  
  24 – Interlibrary Loan  
  25 – Ability to take simple notes.  
  26 – Ability to cite sources.  
  27 – Select appropriate resources for reference information.  
  28 – Use primary and secondary information sources.  
  29 – Ability to paraphrase.  
  31 – Prepare a brief works cited page.  
  32 – Use specialized encyclopedias and dictionaries.  
  33 – Search commercial electronic and online resources.  
  34 – Use biographical reference works.  
  35 – Understand plagiarism  
  36 – Use magazine indices to retrieve articles.  
  38 – Use appropriate search engines, etc. to access information.  
  39 – Use search strategy to access and retrieve information.  
  40 – Analyze and synthesize information gathered from a search.  
  41 – Use an electronic catalog to locate and borrow through Interlibrary Loan.  
  43 – Recognize the difference between a citation, abstract, or full-text article.  
  44 – Use cross references (see or see also)  
  45 – Use electronic catalog to locate materials using keyword, subject headings, and Boolean searching.
  46 – Use advanced features on electronic databases.  
  47 – Prepare a complete works cited page.   
  37 – Use multimedia software to produce presentations.  
SS1.I.4B:  Students understand how different experiences, beliefs, values, traditions, and motives cause individuals and groups to interpret historic events and issues from different perspectives. 43 – Recognize the difference between a citation, abstract, or full-text article. LMS will review strategies for searching appropriate search engines to access information on the Internet.
44 – Use cross references (see or see also)  
45 – Use electronic catalog to locate materials using keyword, subject headings, and Boolean searching.  
  46 – Use advanced features on electronic databases.  
  47 – Prepare a complete works cited page.   
  37 – Use multimedia software to produce presentations.  
SS1.I.4B:  Students understand how different experiences, beliefs, values, traditions, and motives cause individuals and groups to interpret historic events and issues from different perspectives. 3 – Library layout Library Media Specialist reviews available resources pertinent to the topic.
14 - Know the reference section.
15 – Locate books using call numbers LMS supports students as needed in locating various forms of information to complete a project.
16 – Locate and use magazines  
17, 18 – Use card/electronic catalog to locate materials. LMS reviews how to retrieve, evaluate, and report information appropriately.
19 – Locate biography section  
20 – Locate and use simple encyclopedias  
21 – Identify and use electronic resources  
22 – Comply with the district’s Acceptable Use Policy   
23 – Use preselected/bookmarked sites  
24 – Interlibrary Loan  
25 – Ability to take simple notes.  
26 – Ability to cite sources.  
27 – Select appropriate resources for reference information.  
28 – Use primary and secondary information sources.  
29 – Ability to paraphrase.  
30 – Recognize tall tales from various cultures.  
31 – Prepare a brief works cited page.  
32 – Use specialized encyclopedias and dictionaries.  
33 – Search commercial electronic and online resources.  
34 – Use biographical reference works.  
35 – Understand plagiarism  
36 – Use magazine indices to retrieve articles.  
38 – Use appropriate search engines, etc. to access information.  
39 – Use search strategy to access and retrieve information.  
40 – Analyze and synthesize information gathered from a search.  
41 – Use an electronic catalog to locate and borrow through Interlibrary Loan.  
SS2.I.1A:  Students know the social and economic characteristics, such as customs, traditions, child-rearing practices, ways of making a living, education, and socialization practices, gender roles, foods, religious and spiritual beliefs that distinguish different cultures and civilizations. 7 – Develop retelling skills Library Media Specialist reviews available resources pertinent to the topic.
10 – Recognize folk & fairy tales from different ethnic/geographic groups
13 – Differentiate between fiction and nonfiction books. LMS supports students as needed in locating various forms of information to complete a project.
14 – Know what the reference section is in the library.
15 – Locate books on the shelves by using the call numbers. LMS reviews how to retrieve, evaluate, and report information appropriately.
16 – Locate and use the magazines in the library.  
17 & 18 – Use the card/electronic catalog to locate materials by title, author, subject and/or series on a particular subject. LMS will review strategies for searching appropriate search engines to access information on the Internet.
19 – Locate biography section LMS assists students in creating multimedia presentations using the information listed above.
20 – Locate and use simple encyclopedias
21 – Identify and use electronic resources  
22 – Comply with the district’s Acceptable Use Policy   
23 – Use preselected/bookmarked sites  
24 – Interlibrary Loan  
25 – Ability to take simple notes.  
26 – Ability to cite sources.  
27 – Select appropriate resources for reference information.  
28 – Use primary and secondary information sources.  
29 – Ability to paraphrase.  
30 – Recognize tall tales from various cultures.  
31 – Prepare a brief works cited page.  
32 – Use specialized encyclopedias and dictionaries.  
33 – Search commercial electronic and online resources.  
34 – Use biographical reference works.  
35 – Understand plagiarism  
36 – Use magazine indices to retrieve articles.  
38 – Use appropriate search engines, etc. to access information.  
39 – Use search strategy to access and retrieve information.  
  40 – Analyze and synthesize information gathered from a search.  
  41 – Use an electronic catalog to locate and borrow through Interlibrary Loan.  
  43 – Recognize the difference between a citation, abstract, or full-text article.  
  44 – Use cross references (see or see also)  
  45 – Use electronic catalog to locate materials using keyword, subject headings, and Boolean searching.  
  46 – Use advanced features on electronic databases.  
  47 – Prepare a complete works cited page.   
SS2.I.1B: Students know some important historical events and developments of past civilizations. 3 – Library layout Library Media Specialist reviews available resources pertinent to the topic.
14 - Know the reference section.
15 – Locate books using call numbers LMS supports students as needed in locating various forms of information to complete a project.
16 – Locate and use magazines
17, 18 – Use card/electronic catalog to locate materials. LMS reviews how to retrieve, evaluate, and report information appropriately.
19 – Locate biography section
20 – Locate and use simple encyclopedias  
21 – Identify and use electronic resources  
22 – Comply with the district’s Acceptable Use Policy   
23 – Use preselected/bookmarked sites  
24 – Interlibrary Loan  
25 – Ability to take simple notes.  
26 – Ability to cite sources.  
27 – Select appropriate resources for reference information.  
28 – Use primary and secondary information sources.  
29 – Ability to paraphrase.  
30 – Recognize tall tales from various cultures.  
32 – Use specialized encyclopedias and dictionaries.  
33 – Search commercial electronic and online resources.  
34 – Use biographical reference works.  
35 – Understand plagiarism  
36 – Use magazine indices to retrieve articles.  
38 – Use appropriate search engines, etc. to access information.  
39 – Use search strategy to access and retrieve information.  
  40 – Analyze and synthesize information gathered from a search.
  41 – Use an electronic catalog to locate and borrow through Interlibrary Loan.  
  43 – Recognize the difference between a citation, abstract, or full-text article.  
  44 – Use cross references (see or see also)  
  45 – Use electronic catalog to locate materials using keyword, subject headings, and Boolean searching.  
  46 – Use advanced features on electronic databases.  
  47 – Prepare a complete works cited page.   
SS3.I.1B:  Students understand the characteristics, functions, and applications of maps, global, aerial, and other photographs, satellite-produced images, and models. 14 - Know the reference section. Overview of the use of atlases, keys, legends from the Reference section of the library and online resources.
15 – Locate books using call numbers
17 & 18 – Use the card/electronic catalog to locate materials by title, author, subject and/or series on a particular subject.
21 – Identify and use electronic resources
22 – Comply with the district’s Acceptable Use Policy 
23 – Use preselected/bookmarked sites
27 – Select appropriate resources for reference information.
28 – Use primary and secondary information sources.
33 – Search commercial electronic and online resources.
37 – Use multimedia software to produce presentations.
38 – Use appropriate search engines, etc. to access information.
39 – Use search strategy to access and retrieve information.
40 – Analyze and synthesize the information gathered from an online search.
SS4.L.1C: 5 – Use effective listening and viewing skills.  
Students understand how scarcity requires people and nations to make choices that involve costs and future considerations. 13 – Differentiate between fiction and nonfiction books. Investigate customs and economics of different countries to understand how customs and natural resources drive the economy of the nation. 
14 - Know the reference section.
16 – Locate and use the magazines in the library.
  17 & 18 – Use the card/electronic catalog to locate materials by title, author, subject and/or series on a particular subject.
  20 – Locate and use simple encyclopedias  
  21 – Identify and use electronic resources  
  23 – Use preselected/bookmarked sites  
  25 – Be able to take simple notes.  
  26 – Be able to cite sources.  
  27 – Select appropriate resources for reference information.  
  29 – Be able to paraphrase information.  
  32 – Use specialized encyclopedias and subject dictionaries (print and non-print).  
  33 – Search commercial electronic and online resources.  
  35 – Understand plagiarism and the need for documentation when doing a research project.  
  36 – Use magazine indices to retrieve articles for pleasure and information (print/non-print).  
  37 – Use multimedia software to produce presentations.  
  38 – Use appropriate search engines, etc. to access information.  
  39 – Use search strategy to access and retrieve information.  
  of material (Internet, etc.) using a standard District format such as APA or MLA.  
  40 – Analyze and synthesize the information gathered from an online search.  
  43 – Recognize the difference between a citation, an abstract, and a full-text article.  
  44 – Use cross references and/or related terms to access additional information (e.g. see or see also).  
  46 – Use advanced features on electronic databases.  
  47 – Prepare a works cited page using different types  
SS5.L.3A:  Students explain what citizenship means in a democratic society, how citizenship is defined in the constitution and other laws of the land, and how the definition of citizenship has changed in the United States and New York State over time. 3 – Know the library layout. Research locate, state and national government and develop projects based on immigration, branches of government, what it takes to become a citizen, how others used to become citizens.
5 – Use effective listening and viewing skills.
13 – Differentiate between fiction and nonfiction books.
14 - Know the reference section.
15 – Locate books using call numbers
17 & 18 – Use the card/electronic catalog to locate materials by title, author, subject and/or series on a particular subject.
20 – Locate and use simple encyclopedias
21 – Identify and use electronic resources
22 – Comply with the district’s Acceptable Use Policy 
23 – Use preselected/bookmarked sites
25 – Be able to take simple notes.
26 – Be able to cite sources.
27 – Select appropriate resources for reference information.
28 – Use primary and secondary information sources.
29 – Be able to paraphrase information.
31 – Prepare a brief works cited page.
32 – Use specialized encyclopedias and subject dictionaries (print and non-print).
33 – Search commercial electronic and online resources.
35 – Understand plagiarism and the need for documentation when doing a research project.
37 – Use multimedia software to produce presentations.
38 – Use appropriate search engines, etc. to access information.
39 – Use search strategy to access and retrieve information.
40 – Analyze and synthesize the information gathered from an online search.
  44 – Use cross references and/or related terms to access additional information (e.g. see or see also).  
  45 – Use the electronic catalog to locate materials using keywords, subject headings, and Boolean searching.
  46 – Use advanced features on electronic databases.
  47 – Prepare a works cited page using different types of material (Internet, etc.) using a standard District format such as APA or MLA.