[Michlib-l] Elementary School Information Literacy Ideas

[Ann Kaskinen]

Hi Melissa,
You might consider a couple of the Lesson Minis found in Teach Britannica. There is a link to all the Teach Britannica Resources at the top of any Britannica School landing page in MeL.org:

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Britannica School http://widgets.ebscohost.com/prod/customerspecific/mel/auth.php?database=eb
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Britannica Elementary http://widgets.ebscohost.com/prod/customerspecific/mel/auth.php?database=ebelem
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Britannica Middle http://widgets.ebscohost.com/prod/customerspecific/mel/auth.php?database=ebmid
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Britannica High http://widgets.ebscohost.com/prod/customerspecific/mel/auth.php?database=ebhigh

Click the blue, Teach Britannica logo at the top, right of the page. That will take you to a menu of options that includes Lesson Minis, Instructional Strategies, and interactive Graphic Organizers. Everything can be downloaded for easy retrieval. Among the Lesson Minis are 3 activities for Gathering Information and Evaluating Resources for Grades 3-5. (See images below)
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Ann


Ann Kaskinen

MeL Engagement Specialist, K-12

Midwest Collaborative for Library Services

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Sent: Monday, February 10, 2025 12:19 PM
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Subject: [Michlib-l] Elementary School Information Literacy Ideas

Hi All,
I have an upcoming visit scheduled to teach some information literacy skills to third through fifth grade at the local elementary school. I used to just do a kind of Powerpoint presentation and show them some things, and do exaggerated silly misinformation and have them point it out. It got some laughs but I am wondering if anyone has some other things they do for this age group? I am a bit tired of the same old thing. Any ideas are appreciated!

Thanks,
Melissa Adkins
Assistant Manager/Youth Services Librarian
Detroit Public Library
Bowen Branch
3648 W. Vernor
Detroit, MI 48216
313-481-1540
Mon/Wed/ Sat 10am-6pm
Tues/Thurs 12pm-8pm

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