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.
MST1.C.MA2A:    
Mathematical Analysis 15. Locate books on the shelves by using call numbers. LMS reviews available resources pertinent to the topic.
  17. Use the card/electronic catalog to locate materials on particular subjects. LMS supports students as needed in locating examples of conjectures and arguments as well as information on patterns and relationships in math.
Students use deductive reasoning to construct and evaluate conjectures and arguments, recognizing that patterns and relationships in mathematics assist them in arriving at these conjectures and arguments. 23. Use pre-selected/bookmarked sites on the Internet.
33. Search appropriate commercial electronic and online resources to access information. LMS reviews how to retrieve, evaluate and report information appropriately.
MST1.C.SI1A: 15. Locate books on the shelves by using call numbers.       LMS reviews available resources pertinent to the topic.
Scientific Inquiry 17. Use the card/electronic catalog to locate materials on particular subjects. LMS supports students as needed in locating examples of scientific explanations of natural phenomena.
Students elaborate on basic scientific and personal explanations of natural phenomena and develop extended visual models and mathematical formulations to represent their thinking. 23. Use pre-selected/bookmarked sites on the Internet.
25. Be able to take simple notes.  
27. Select appropriate sources for reference information. School library media specialist reviews how to retrieve, evaluate and report information appropriately.
32. Use specialized encyclopedias and subject dictionaries (print and non-print). 
  33. Search appropriate commercial electronic and online resources to access information.  LMS supports students as needed in developing visual models (charts, spreadsheets) and mathematical formulations to  represent them.
  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, metasearch engines and directories to access information on the Internet.  
  40. Analyze and synthesize the information gathered.   
MST1.C.SIB:    
Scientific Inquiry 15. Locate books on the shelves by using call numbers.  17. Use the card/electronic catalog to locate materials on particular subjects. 23. Use pre-selected/bookmarked sites on the Internet. 25. Be able to take simple notes. 27. Select appropriate sources for reference information. 32. Use specialized encyclopedias and subject dictionaries (print and non-print). 33. Search appropriate commercial electronic and online resources to access information. 36. Use magazine indices to retrieve articles for pleasure and information (print/non-print). LMS reviews available resources pertinent to the topic.
Students hone ideas through reasoning, library research and discussion with others, including experts. 37. Use multimedia software to produce presentations. 38. Use appropriate search engines, metasearch engines and directories to access information on the Internet. LMS reviews how to retrieve, evaluate and report information appropriately.
  40. Analyze and synthesize the information gathered. LMS supports students as needed in locating various forms of information to complete a project.
MST1.C.SI1C: 25. Be able to take simple notes. LMS supports students as needed in taking notes and paraphrasing information collected.
Scientific Inquiry 29. Be able to paraphrase information.
Students work toward reconciling competing explanations; clarifying points of agreement and disagreement.  
MST1.CSI1D: 29. Be able to paraphrase information. LMS assists students with analyzing and synthesizing information gathered.
Scientific Inquiry 40. Analyze and synthesize information gathered.
Students coordinate explanations at different levels of scale, points of focus and degrees of complexity and specificity and recognize the need for such alternative representations of the natural world.  
MST1.C.SI2A: 15. Locate books on the shelves by using the call numbers. 17. Use the electronic catalog to locate materials on particular subjects. 23. Use pre-selected/bookmarked sites on the Internet. 25. Be able to take simple notes. 29. Be able to paraphrase information. 32. Use specialized encyclopedias and subject dictionaries (print and non-print). 33. Search appropriate commercial electronic and online resources to access information. 36. Use magazines 38. Use appropriate search engines, metasearch engines and directories to access information on the Internet. LMS reviews available resources pertinent to the topic.
Scientific Inquiry  
Students devise ways of making observations to test proposed explanations.  LMS supports students as needed in locating various forms of information to complete a project.
   
  LMS reviews how to retrieve, evaluate, and report information appropriately.
MST1.C.SI2B:  15. Locate books on the shelves by using call numbers.  17. Use the card/electronic catalog to locate materials on particular subjects. 23. Use pre-selected/bookmarked sites on the Internet. 25. Be able to take simple notes. 27. Select appropriate sources for reference information. 32. Use specialized encyclopedias and subject dictionaries (print and non-print). 33. Search appropriate commercial electronic and online resources to access information. 36. Use magazine indices to retrieve articles for pleasure and information (print/non-print). LMS reviews all available resources pertinent to the topic.
Scientific Inquiry 37. Use multimedia software to produce presentations. 38. Use appropriate search engines, metasearch engines and directories to access information on the Internet. LMS reviews how to retrieve sources.
Students refine their research ideas through library investigations, including electronic information retrieval and reviews of the literature and through peer feedback obtained from review and discussion. 40. Analyze and synthesize the information gathered. LMS supports students as needed in locating various forms of information to complete a project.
MST1.C.SI2C: 29. Be able to paraphrase information. LMS assists students with analyzing and synthesizing information gathered.
Scientific Inquiry 40. Analyze and synthesize the information gathered.
Students develop and present proposals including formal hypotheses to test their explanations, i.e., they predict what should be observed under specified conditions if the observation is true.  
MST1.C.2SID: 25. Be able to take simple notes. LMS assists students with analyzing and synthesizing information gathered.
Scientific Inquiry 37. Use multimedia software to produce presentations.  
Students carry out their research plan for testing explanations, including selecting and developing techniques, acquiring building apparatus, and recording observations as necessary. 40. Analyze and synthesize the information gathered. LMS assists students with recording observations using multimedia software.
MST1.C.SI3A: 17. Use the card/electronic catalog to locate materials on particular subjects. LMS reviews available resources pertinent to the topic.
Scientific Inquiry 23. Students use pre-selected/bookmarked sites on the Internet.  
Students use various means of representing and organizing observations (e.g., diagrams, tables, charts, graphs, equations, matrices) and insightfully interpret the organized data. 25. Be able to take simple notes. LMS assists students with locating various diagrams, tables, charts, graphs, etc. so that they can interpret the data.
  27. Select appropriate sources for reference information.  
  29. Be able to paraphrase information.  
MST1.C.SI3E: 25. Be able to take simple notes. LMS assists students with analyzing and synthesizing information gathered.
Scientific Inquiry 27. Select appropriate sources for reference information.
Students develop a written report for public scrutiny that describes their proposed explanation, including a literature review, the research they carried out, its result and suggestions for future research. 29. Be able to paraphrase information.
40. Analyze and synthesize the information gathered.
47. Prepare a works cited page using different types of material (Internet, etc.), using a standard District format such as APA or MLA.
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Information Systems 33. Search appropriate commercial electronic and online resources to access information.  
Students understand and use the more advanced features of word processing, spreadsheets and database software. 36. Use magazine indices to retrieve articles for pleasure and information (pint and non-print) LMS reviews advanced searching techniques.
  37. Use multimedia software to produce presentations.  
  38. Use appropriate search engines, metasearch engines and directories to access information on the Internet. LMS instructs students on how to use advanced features of word processing, spreadsheets and database software.
  39. Use a search strategy to access and retrieve information.  
  40. Analyze and synthesize the information gathered. LMS helps students decide if information they have gathered is relevant.
MST2.C.IS1B: 25. Be able to take simple notes. LMS instructs students  on how to use software such as PowerPoint to produce multimedia presentations using information they have already gathered.
Information Systems 29. Be able to paraphrase information.
Students prepare multimedia presentations demonstrating a clear sense of audience and purpose. 37. Use multimedia software to produce presentations.
MST2.C.IS1C: 22. Comply with the District’s Acceptable Use Policy for the Internet. LMS reviews available resources pertinent to the topic.
Information Systems 23. Use pre-selected/bookmarked sites on the Internet.  
Students access, select, collate and analyze information obtained from a wide range of sources such as research databases, foundations, organizations, national libraries and electronic commercial networks. 24. Know that interlibrary loan is available and follow appropriate procedures. LMS reviews advanced searching techniques.
25. Be able to take simple notes.  
27. Select appropriate resources for reference information. LMS supports students as needed in locating various forms of information to complete a project.
  29. Be able to paraphrase information.  
  32. Use specialized encyclopedias and subject dictionaries (print and non-print) LMS helps students decide if information they have gathered is relevant.
  33. Search appropriate commercial electronic and online resources to access information.  
  36. Use magazine indices to retrieve articles for pleasure and information (print/non-print).  
  40. Analyze and synthesize the information gathered.  
  41. Use an electronic catalog to locate and borrow resources through interlibrary loan.  
  46. Use advanced features on electronic databases.  
MST2.C.IS1D: 22. Comply with the district’s Acceptable Use Policy for the Internet. LMS reviews available resources pertinent to the topic.
Information Systems 23. Use pre-selected/bookmarked sites on the Internet.  
Students receive news reports from abroad and work in groups to produce newspapers reflective the perspectives of different countries. 25. Be able to take simple notes. LMS supports students as needed in locating various forms of information to complete a project.
27. Select appropriate sources for reference information.  
  33. Search appropriate commercial electronic and online resources to access information. LMS assists students with analyzing and synthesizing information gathered.
  38. Use appropriate search engines, metasearch engines and directories to access information on the Internet.  
  40. Analyze and synthesize information gathered.  
MST2.C.IS1E: 22. Comply with the district's Acceptable Use Policy for the Internet. LMS reviews available resources pertinent to the topic.
Information Systems 23. Use pre-selected/bookmarked sites on the Internet.
Students utilize electronic networks to share information. 33. Search appropriate commercial electronic and online resources to access information.
 
MST2.C.IS1F: 25. Be able to take simple notes. LMS instructs students on how to use computer simulation software.
Information Systems 29. Be able to paraphrase information.  
Students model solutions to a range of problems in mathematics, science and technology using computer simulation software. 37. Use multimedia software to produce presentations. LMS assists students with analyzing and synthesizing information gathered.
   
     
MST2.C.IS2A: 15. Locate books on the shelves by using the call numbers. LMS reviews district’s Acceptable Use Policy.
Information Systems 16. Locate and use the magazines in the library.  
Students explain the impact of the use and abuse of electronically generated information on individuals and families. 17. Use the card/electronic catalog to locate materials on particular subjects. LMS reviews available resources pertinent to the topic.
  22. Comply with the district’s Acceptable Use Policy for the Internet.  
  23. Use pre-selected/bookmarked sites on the Internet. LMS supports students as needed in locating various forms of information to complete a project.
  24. Know that interlibrary loan is available and follow appropriate procedures.
  25. Be able to take simple notes.  
  27. Select appropriate sources for reference information.   
  29. Be able to paraphrase information.  
     
MST2.C.IS2B: 27. Select appropriate sources for reference information.  LMS reviews available resources pertinent to the topic.
Information Systems 33. Search appropriate commercial electronic and online resources to access information.  
Students evaluate software packages relative to their suitability to a particular application and their ease of use. LMS supports students as needed in evaluating various software packages.
     
MST2.C.IS2C: 15. Locate books on the shelves by using the call numbers. LMS reviews district’s Acceptable Use Policy.
Information Systems 16. Locate and use the magazines in the library.  
Students discuss ethical and social issues raised by the use and abuse of information systems. 17. Use the card/electronic catalog to locate materials on particular subjects. LMS reviews available resources pertinent to the topic.
22. Comply with the district's Acceptable Use Policy for the Internet.  
  23. Use pre-selected/bookmarked sites on the Internet. LMS reviews advanced searching techniques.
  24. Know that interlibrary loan is available and follow appropriate procedures.  
  25. Be able to take simple notes. LMS supports students as needed in locating various forms of information to complete a project.
  27. Select appropriate sources for reference information.
  29. Be able to paraphrase 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/non-print).  
  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.  
MST2.C.IS3A: 22. Comply with the district’s Acceptable Use Policy for the Internet. LMS reviews district’s Acceptable Use Policy.
Information Systems 23. Use pre-selected/bookmarked sites on the Internet.  
Students work with a virtual community to conduct a project or solve a problem using the network. 28. Use primary and secondary information  sources. LMS reviews available resources pertinent to the topic.
  33. Search appropriate commercial electronic  and online resources to access information. LMS supports students as needed in locating various forms of information to complete a project.
   
    LMS reviews how to retrieve, evaluate and report information appropriately.
MST2.C.IS3B: 17. Use the card/electronic catalog to locate materials on particular subjects. LMS reviews district’s Acceptable Use Policy.
Information Systems 22. Comply with the district's Acceptable Use Policy for the Internet.  
Students discuss how applications of information technology can address some major global problems and issues. 23. Use pre-selected/bookmarked sites on the Internet and follow appropriate procedures. LMS reviews available resources pertinent to the topic.
25. Be able to take simple notes. LMS supports students as needed in locating various forms of information to complete a project.
  27. Select appropriate sources for reference information.
  29. Be able to paraphrase information. LMS reviews how to retrieve, evaluate and report information appropriately.
  33. Search appropriate commercial electronic and online resources to access information.
  36. Use magazine indices to retrieve articles for pleasure and information (print/non-print). LMS assists students with analyzing and synthesizing information gathered.
  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.   
MST2.C.IS3C: 17. Use the card/electronic catalog to locate materials on particular subjects. LMS reviews district’s Acceptable Use Policy.
Information Systems 22. Comply with the district's Acceptable Use Policy for the Internet.  
Students discuss the environmental, ethical, moral, and social issues raised by the use and abuse of information technology. 23. Use pre-selected/bookmarked sites on the Internet and follow appropriate procedures. LMS reviews available resources pertinent to the topic.
25. Be able to take simple notes. LMS supports students as needed in locating various forms of information to complete a project.
  27. Select appropriate sources for reference information.
  29. Be able to paraphrase information. LMS reviews how to retrieve, evaluate and report information appropriately.
  33. Search appropriate commercial electronic and online resources to access information.  
  36. Use magazine indices to retrieve articles for pleasure and information (print/non-print). LMS assists students with analyzing and synthesizing information gathered.
  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.   
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, algebra, data analysis, probability, and trigonometry.