Curriculum Area: Math / Science / Technology - Commencement Library/Information Skill Learner Outcome Collaborative Lesson Ideas with Library Media Specialist
Standard 1: Analysis, Inquiry, and Design 
  Students will use mathematical analysis, scientific enquiry, and engineering design, as appropriate, to pose questions, seek answers, and develop solutions.
Mathematical Analysis 
1.1 Extend mathematical notation and symbolism to include variables and algebraic expressions in order to describe and compare quantities and express mathematical relationships. 15 - Locate books on the shelves by using the call numbers   17 - Use the card/electronic catalog to locate materials by title, author, subject                                     23 - Use preselected/bookmarked sites on the Internet LMS will assist students in finding resources needed to write algebraic expressions; LMS will also preselect websites on the Internet  
1.2 Use inductive reasoning to construct, evaluate, and validate conjectures and arguments, recognizing that patterns and relationships can assist in explaining and extending mathematical phenomena. 14 - Know what the reference section is in the library                                                                              15 - Locate books on the shelves by using call numbers                                                                        17 - Use the card/electronic catalog to locate materials on particular subjects                                                                  21 - Identify and use electronic resources                                                                                             23 - Use preselected/bookmarked sites on the Internet                                                                           33 - Search appropriate commercial electronic and online resources to access information  LMS will collaborate with teacher to find examples of inductive reasoning to present to students
1.3 Apply mathematical knowledge to solve real-world problems and problems that arise from the investigation of mathematical ideas, using representations such as pictures, charts, and tables 15 - Locate books on the shelves by using call numbers                                                                        17 - Use the card/electronic catalog to locate materials on particular subjects                                                                     21 - Identify and use electronic resources                                                                                                22 - Comply with the district's Acceptable Use Policy for the Internet                                                                                      23 - Use preselected/bookmarked sites on the Internet                                                                                                                                                                 29 - Be able to paraphrase information     32 - Use specialized encyclopedias and subject dictionaries (print and nonprint)       33 - Search appropriate commercial electronic and online resources to access information       38 - Use appropriate search engines, metasearch engines, and directories to access information on the Internet. LMS will assist teacher in developing real-life scenarios for students to solve using mathematical principles learned
Scientific Inquiry  
1.1 Formulate questions independently with the aid of references appropriate for guiding the search for explanations of everyday observations 3 - Know the layout and organization of the library                                                                               14 - Know what the reference section is in the library                                                                          15 - Locate books on the shelves by using call numbers     16 - Locate and use the magazines in the library     17 - Use the card/electronic catalog to locate materials on particular subjects                             21 - Identify and use electronic resources       23 - Use preselected/bookmarked sites on the Internet                                                                         27 - Select appropriate resources for reference information       33 - Search appropriate commercial electronic and online resources to access information     36 - Use magazine indices to retrieve articles for pleasure and information (print/nonprint)     38 - Use appropriate search engines, metasearch engines, and directories to access information on the Internet  40 - Analyze and synthesize the information gathered from an online search    41- Use an electronic catalog to locate and borrow resources through interlibrary loan LMS will guide students to finding reference materials (print and electronic) to help them formulate needed questions
Construct explanations independently for natural phenomena, especially by proposing preliminary visual models of phenomena. 17 - Use the card/electronic catalog to locate materials on particular subjects                                       21 - Identify and use electronic resources                                                                                             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                                                                                                       41 - Use an electronic catalog to locate and borrow resources through interlibrary loan LMS will collaborate with teacher to instruct students on notetaking and paraphrasing information collected
Represent, present, and defend their proposed explanations of everyday observations so that they can be understood and assessed by others. 32 - Use specialized encyclopedias and subject dictionaries (print and nonprint)                                                                                                                              33 - Search appropriate commercial electronic and online resources to access information                                           36 - Use magazine indices to retrieve articles for pleasure and information (print/nonprint)  37 - Use multimedia software to produce presentations   38 - Use appropriate search engines, metasearch engines, and directories to access information on the Internet     39 - Use a search strategy to access and retrieve information    40 - Analyze and synthesize the information gathered.     47 - Prepare a works cited page using different types of material using a standard  District format such as MLA using a standard                                            LMS will instruct students in how to present proposed explanations using Microsoft PowerPoint
Seek to clarify, to assess critically, and to reconcile with their own thinking the ideas presented by others, including peers, teachers, authors, and scientists 3 - Know the layout and organization of the library 7 - Develop retelling skills 17 -  Use the card/electronic catalog to locate materials by title, author, subject, or series  21 - Identify and use electronic resources  27 - Select appropriate resources for reference information 39 - Use a search strategy to access and retrieve information LMS will collaborate with teacher to teach a lesson on students' beliefs and misconceptions and then investigate the truth
1.2 Develop, present, and defend formal research proposals for testing their own explanations of common phenomena, including ways of obtaining needed observations and ways of  conducting simple controlled experiments 25 - be able to take simple notes 27 - Select appropriate resources for reference information  29 - Be able to paraphrase information  32 - Use specialized encyclopedias and subject dictionaries  33 - Search appropriate commercial electronic and online resources to access information  36 - Use magazine indices to retrieve articles for pleasure and information (nonprint/print)  38 -  Use appropriate search engines, metasearch engines, and directories to access information on the Internet 39 - Use a search stategy to access and retrieve information  40 - Analyze and synthesize the information gathered  41 - Use an electronic catalog to locate and borrow resources through interlibrary loan  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)  45 - Use the electronic catalog to locate materials using keywords, subject headings, and Boolean searching  46 - Use advanced features on electronic databases LMS will work with students to help them research information that substantiates their proposals
Carry out their research proposals, recording observations and measurements (e.g. lab notes, audio tape, computer disk, video tape) to help assess the explanation 25 - Be able to take simple notes   37 - Use multimedia software to produce presentations LMS will demonstrate how to use Microsoft Excel so students will be able to record their information; LMS will also show students how to take simple notes
Interpret the organized data to answer the research question or hypothesis and to gain insight into the problem 40 - Analyze and synthesize the information gathered. LMS will assist students in finding resources on the scientific method
  Engineering Design
1.1 Locate and utilize a range of printed, electronic, and human information resources to obtain ideas 17 - Use the card/electronic catalog to locate materials on particular subjects   21- Identify and use electronic resources   25 - Be able to take simple notes  26 - Be able to cite sources  29 - Be able to paraphrase information  31 - Prepare a brief works cited page  33 - Search appropriate commercial electronic and online resources to access information 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/nonprint)     38 - Use appropriate search engines, metasearch engines, and directories to access information on the Internet  39 - Use a search strategy to access and retrieve information  40 - Analyze and synthesize the information gathered  41 - Use an electronic catalog to locate and borrow resources through interlibrary loan 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   LMS will instruct students on the research process and focus on notetaking, paraphrasing, and citing resources
Consider constraints and generate several ideas for alternative solutions, using group and individual ideation techniques (group discussion, brainstorming, forced connections, role play); defer judgment until a number of ideas have been generated; evaluate (critique) ideas; and explain why the chosen solution is optimal 18 - Use the card/electronic catalog to locate materials by title, author, subject, and/or series  20 - Locate and use simple dictionaries, thesauri, and encyclopedias  21 - Identify and use electronic resources  25 - Be able to take simple notes   27 - Select appropriate resources for reference information LMS will provide resources from various formats including  print and electronic sources to enable teams of students to gather a variety of information with which to consult and present within their group
Develop plans, including drawings with measurements and details of construction, and construct a model of the solution, exhibiting a degree of craftsmanship 16 - Locate and use the magazines in the library  17 - Use the card/electronic catalog to locate materials on particular subjects  21 - Identify and use electronic resources LMS will provide examples of drawings so students can develop their own
Standard 2: Information Systems
  Students will access, generate, process, and transfer information using appropriate technologies.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            
MST2 - Information Systems
2.1 Use a range of equipment and software to integrate several forms of information in order to create good quality audio, video, graphic, and text-based presentations 37 - Use multimedia software to produce presentations LMS will instruct students in how to make a slide show  using Microsoft PowerPoint
Use spreadsheets and data-base software to collect, process, display, and analyze information.  Students access needed information from electronic data bases and on-line telecommunication services. 21 -Identify and use electronic resources  25 - Be able to take simple notes          32 - Use specialized encyclopedias and subject dictionaries (print/nonprint)      33 - Search appropriate commercial electronic and online resources to access information  35 - Understand plagiarism and the need for documentation when doing a research project  38 - Use appropriate search engines, metasearch engines, and directories to access information on the Internet  40 - Analyze and synthesize the information gathered. LMS will instruct students in using electronic databases and Microsoft Excel
Systematically obtain accurate and relevant information pertaining to a particular topic from a range of sources, including local and national media, libraries, museums, governmental agencies, industries, and individuals  17 - Use the card/electronic catalog to locate materials on particular subjects  18 - Use the card/electronic catalog to locate materials by title, author, subject, and/or series 21 - Identify and use electronic resources  24 - Know that interlibrary loan is available and follow appropriate procedures  27 - Select appropriate resources for reference information 39 - Use a search strategy to access and retrieve information  40 - Analyze and synthesize the information gathered.  41 - Use an electronic catalog to locate and borrow resources through interlibrary loan  LMS will assist students in finding and using newspapers, electronic, and print resources and help students obtain information  from other agencies
2.2  Understand the need to question the accuracy of information displayed on a computer because the results produced by a computer may be affected by incorrect data entry 39 - Use a search strategy to access and retrieve information  40 - Analyze and synthesize the information gathered.    LMS will teach students how to evaluate web resources for accuracy and authenticity
Understand why electronically stored personal information has greater potential for misuse than records kept in conventional form 40 - Analyze and synthesize the information gathered.    LMS will show students personal webpages with misinformation and have them compare  them to authoritative, accurate sites
2.3 Use graphical, statistical, and presentation software to present projects to fellow classmates 25 - Be able to take simple notes  29 - Be able to paraphrase information  37 - Use multimedia software to produce presentations LMS will instruct students in how to use graphical software and Microsoft PowerPoint to present their projects   
Describe applications of information technology in mathematics, science, and other technologies that address needs and solve problems in the community 17 - Use the card/electronic catalog to locate materials on particular subjects  18 - Use the card/electronic catalog to locate materials by title, author, subject, and/or series 21 - Identify and use electronic resources  24 - Know that interlibrary loan is available and follow appropriate procedures  27 - Select appropriate resources for reference information 38 - Use appropriate search engines, metasearch engines, and directories to access information on the Internet 39 - Use a search strategy to access and retrieve information  40 - Analyze and synthesize the information gathered.  41 - Use an electronic catalog to locate and borrow resources through interlibrary loan  LMS will work with students to help them research applications of information technology
Explain the impact of the use and abuse of electronically generated information on individuals and families 38 - Use appropriate search engines, metasearch engines, and directories to access information on the Internet  39 - Use a search strategy to access and retrieve information  40 - Analyze and synthesize the information gathered.    LMS will teach students how to evaluate web resources for accuracy and authenticity
Standard 3: Mathematics
  Students will understand mathematics and become mathematically confident by communicating and reasoning mathematically, by applying mathematics in real-world settings, and by solving problems through the integrated study of number systems, geometry, algeb                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            
Mathematical Reasoning  
3.1 Make conclusions based on inductive reasoning 17 - Use the card/electronic catalog to locate materials on particular subjects   18 - Use the card/electronic catalog to locate materials by title, author, subject, and/or series 21 - Identify and use electronic resources  27 - Select appropriate resources for reference information  39 - Use a search strategy to access and retrieve information  40 - Analyze and synthesize the information gathered.   LMS will provide resources with examples of inductive reasoning
3.2 Number and Numeration    
Understand and apply ratios, proportions, and percents through a wide variety of hands-on explorations 17 - Use the card/electronic catalog to locate materials on particular subjects   18 - Use the card/electronic catalog to locate materials by title, author, subject, and/or series 23 - Use preselected/bookmarked sites on the Internet LMS will booktalk trade books that have practical applications of math 
3.3 Operations    
Demonstrate an understanding of operational algorithms (procedures for adding, subtracting, etc.) 25 - Be able to take simple notes LMS will teach students how to take simple notes in an effort to explain operations such as adding and subtracting
Apply concepts of ratio and proportion to solve problems 17 - Use the card/electronic catalog to locate materials on particular subjects   18 - Use the card/electronic catalog to locate materials by title, author, subject, and/or series 23 - Use preselected/bookmarked sites on the Internet LMS will preselect Internet sites involving realistic scenarios dealing with ratios
3.4 Modeling/Multiple Representation  
Visualize, represent, and transform two- and three- dimensional shapes 17 - Use the card/electronic catalog to locate materials on particular subjects   18 - Use the card/electronic catalog to locate materials by title, author, subject, and/or series 23 - Use preselected/bookmarked sites on the Internet  37 - Use multimedia software to produce presentations LMS will assist students in creating 2 and 3 dimensional shapes using multimedia software 
Use maps and scale drawings to represent real objects or places 14 - Know what the reference section is in the library                                                                          15 - Locate books on the shelves by using call numbers                                                                      17 - Use the card/electronic catalog to locate materials on particular subjects                                           18 - Use the electronic/card catalog to locate materials on particular subjects    21 - Identify and use electronic resources        23 - Use preselected/bookmarked sites on the Internet    27 - Select appropriate resources for reference information      33 - Search appropriate commercial electronic and online resources to access information  LMS will instruct students on using local geographic resources
Use concrete materials and diagrams to describe the operation of real world processes and systems 14 - Know what the reference section is in the library                                                                          15 - Locate books on the shelves by using call numbers                                                                      17 - Use the card/electronic catalog to locate materials on particular subjects                                           18 - Use the electronic/card catalog to locate materials on particular subjects    21 - Identify and use electronic resources                                                                                             23 - Use preselected/bookmarked sites on the Internet    27 - Select appropriate resources for reference information                                                                33 - Search appropriate commercial electronic and online resources to access information   LMS will help students find resources that they can use as guides for making their own diagrams
3.5 Measurement    
Estimate, make, and use measurements in real-world situations 14 - Know what the reference section is in the library                                                                          15 - Locate books on the shelves by using call numbers                                                                      17 - Use the card/electronic catalog to locate materials on particular subjects                                           18 - Use the electronic/card catalog to locate materials on particular subjects    21 - Identify and use electronic resources                                                                                             23 - Use preselected/bookmarked sites on the Internet    27 - Select appropriate resources for reference information                                                                33 - Search appropriate commercial electronic and online resources to access information  LMS will provide some resources on different forms of measurement and guide students in finding other sources
Explore and produce graphic representations of data using calculators/computers 25 - Be able to take simple notes   37 - Use multimedia software to produce presentations LMS will demonstrate how to produce graphic representations with computer software
3.6 Uncertainty    
Use estimation to check the reasonableness of results obtained by computation, algorithms, or the use of technology 17 - Use the card/electronic catalog to locate materials on particular subjects   18 - Use the card/electronic catalog to locate materials by title, author, subject, and/or series 23 - Use preselected/bookmarked sites on the Internet  37 - Use multimedia software to produce presentations LMS will demonstrate how to display students' results using Microsoft Excel
3.7 Patterns/Functions    
Recognize, describe, and generalize a wide variety of patterns and functions 17 - Use the card/electronic catalog to locate materials on particular subjects   18 - Use the card/electronic catalog to locate materials by title, author, subject, and/or series 23 - Use preselected/bookmarked sites on the Internet  37 - Use multimedia software to produce presentations LMS will find books and media showing patterns that students will need to describe
Describe and represent patterns and functional relationships using tables, charts and graphs, algebraic expressions, rules, and verbal descriptions 25 - Be able to take simple notes   37 - Use multimedia software to produce presentations LMS will teach students how to make tables in Microsoft Word or Excel
Use patterns and functions to represent and solve problems 17 - Use the card/electronic catalog to locate materials on particular subjects   18 - Use the card/electronic catalog to locate materials by title, author, subject, and/or series   23 - Use preselected/bookmarked sites on the Internet   LMS will help students find real-life scenarios to solve problems by applying mathematical concepts
Standard 4: Science
  Students will understand and apply scientific concepts, principles, and theories pertaining to the physical setting and living environment and recognize the historical development of ideas in science.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            
Physical Setting    
4.1 Explain daily, monthly, and seasonal changes on earth 17 - Use the card/electronic catalog to locate materials on particular subjects   18 - Use the card/electronic catalog to locate materials by title, author, subject, and/or series                                                                                                21 - Identify and use electronic resources     27 - Select appropriate resources for reference information                                38 - Use appropriate search engines, metasearch engines, and directories to access information on the Internet       39 - Use a search strategy to access and retrieve information     40 - Analyze and synthesize the information gathered.   LMS will help students navigate and utilize websites like the National Weather Bureau
4.2 Explain how the atmosphere (air), hydrosphere (water), and lithosphere (land) interact, evolve, and change 14 - Know what the reference section is in the library                                                                          15 - Locate books on the shelves by using call numbers                                                                      17 - Use the card/electronic catalog to locate materials on particular subjects                                           18 - Use the electronic/card catalog to locate materials on particular subjects    21 - Identify and use electronic resources     23 - Use preselected/bookmarked sites on the Internet                                                                  27 - Select appropriate resources for reference information      33 - Search appropriate commercial electronic and online resources to access information    38 - Use appropriate search engines, metasearch engines, and directories to access information on the Internet LMS will assist students in finding resources (print and electronic) on ecology such as the environment of the rainforest  
Describe volcano and earthquake patterns, the rock cycle, and weather and climate changes 14 - Know what the reference section is in the library                                                                          15 - Locate books on the shelves by using call numbers                                                                      17 - Use the card/electronic catalog to locate materials on particular subjects                                           18 - Use the electronic/card catalog to locate materials on particular subjects    21 - Identify and use electronic resources     23 - Use preselected/bookmarked sites on the Internet                                                                  27 - Select appropriate resources for reference information      33 - Search appropriate commercial electronic and online resources to access information    38 - Use appropriate search engines, metasearch engines, and directories to access information on the Internet LMS will help students find material on meteorology, geology, and volcanology
4.3 Observe and describe properties of materials, such as density, conductivity, and solubility 14 - Know what the reference section is in the library                                                                          15 - Locate books on the shelves by using call numbers                                                                      17 - Use the card/electronic catalog to locate materials on particular subjects                                           18 - Use the electronic/card catalog to locate materials on particular subjects    21 - Identify and use electronic resources     23 - Use preselected/bookmarked sites on the Internet                                                                  27 - Select appropriate resources for reference information      33 - Search appropriate commercial electronic and online resources to access information    38 - Use appropriate search engines, metasearch engines, and directories to access information on the Internet LMS will help students find examples involving physical properties of matter such as conducting electricity through steel vs. plastic
4.4 Describe the sources and identify the transformations of energy observed in everyday life 14 - Know what the reference section is in the library                                                                          15 - Locate books on the shelves by using call numbers                                                                      17 - Use the card/electronic catalog to locate materials on particular subjects                                           18 - Use the electronic/card catalog to locate materials on particular subjects    21 - Identify and use electronic resources     23 - Use preselected/bookmarked sites on the Internet                                                                  27 - Select appropriate resources for reference information      33 - Search appropriate commercial electronic and online resources to access information    38 - Use appropriate search engines, metasearch engines, and directories to access information on the Internet LMS will provide resources on energy and its uses in everyday life