Information Literacy Lesson Plan - FRIT 7136

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Information Literacy Lesson Plan

Rachel Thompson

Georgia Southern University

FRIT 7136, Section Y02 Fall 2011


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Information Literacy Lesson Plan

GRADE: 3 SLMS: Rachel ThompsonTEACHER: Natalie King

CONTENT TOPIC: Economics

STANDARDS FOR THE 21ST

-CENTURY LEARNER GOALSStandard:

1. Inquire, think critically, and gain knowledge.2. Draw conclusions, make informed decisions, apply knowledge to new situations, and

create new knowledge.3. Share knowledge and participate ethically and productively as members of our

democratic society.

Skills Indicator(s):1.1.2 Use prior and background knowledge as context for new learning.

1.1.4 Find, evaluate, and select appropriate sources to answer questions.1.1.8 Demonstrate maserty of technology tools for accessing information and pursuing

inquiry.2.1.5 Collaborate with others to exchange ideas, develop new understandings, make

decisions, and solve problems.

Benchmark(s):1.1.2 -Connect ideas to own interests.

1.1.9 -Listen to others with respect.-Share knowledge and ideas with others by discussion and listening.

2 1 2 Organize information into different forms (charts drawings)


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CONNECTION TO LOCAL OR STATE STANDARDS:

SS3E1 The student will describe the four types of productive resources:

d. Entrepreneurship (used to create goods and services)SS3E3 The student will give examples of interdependence and trade and will explainhow voluntary exchange benefits both parties.

a. Describe the interdependence of consumers and producers of goods andservices.b. Describe how goods and services are allocated by price in the marketplace.c. Explain that some things are made locally, some elsewhere in the country, andsome in other countries.

OVERVIEW:Third grade students had been reading a collection of fiction and nonfiction storiesdealing with the topic of economics during their reading class. The students mostrecently read a fictional story about the life of a dollar bill. They then proceeded to writetheir own narratives about a day in their life as a dollar bill.

After learning about money and economics in both social studies and in reading,students were instructed to create their own business using the knowledge that theyhad obtained throughout the entire economics unit.

FINAL PRODUCT:Working in pairs, students will effectively use Microsoft Word and/or Microsoft Paint toproduce a business plan and an advertisement for their business. Students will usepictures to enhance the overall appearance of their advertisement. Students will also

effectively use the units pathfinder for ideas and information:http://www.pageflakes.com/yesthelibraryrocks/
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- Did I ask for help when I needed it?

INSTRUCTIONAL PLAN

Resources students will use:

Online subscription database(s) Web sites Books Reference

Nonprint Periodicals/newspapers Other (list): Microsoft Word and/or Paint and

Business Plan Template (attached)

Instruction/activities:

Direct instruction: Students will review what they have been learning insocial studies and reading in regards to money and economics. The SLMSwill then describe all of the components that are involved in the businessproject.

Modeling and guided practice: Students will then be taken to thecomputer lab where the students will be introduced to the projectpathfinder space. Because all students will have access to a computer atthis time, they will follow along on their own computer as the SLMS helpsthem explore the wiki.

The SLMS will also show the students how to access all that MicrosoftWord and Paint have to offer at this time. She will show the students howto enter in ClipArt, create WordArt, and change the font size and type in


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be a challenge for working with those teachers who do not have the same time as youto plan. We were able to quickly decide what would be an appropriate assignment for

the students.

The students did really well with this assignment. They tried really hard to do their bestand were very creative with their choices of businesses. In partnering the students up,we allowed them to pick their own partners. Most of them picked other students thatthey normally wouldnt work with (they were encouraged to pick someone that was ahard worker and someone they wouldnt get into trouble with). I was worried at firstbecause I was afraid one student would be doing all of the work while the other took a

break. This was not the case. Both students in ALL partnerships worked very hard toget the job done. All student partnerships turned in their assignments on time andcomplete. This is rare!

I believe that the students really enjoyed the process of creating their own businesses,especially making the advertisements. I was asked more than once if they would beallowed to use ClipArt, WordArt, etc. for other projects in the future. They were reallyexcited when I told them yes!

My only wish for this project was that we had more time to complete it. It was verydifficult to get a time in the already booked for two months computer lab, so we werestuck with whatever small time frames were left. We made it work, but it seemed like thestudents felt they were rushed. I know I felt like I was going nonstop!


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BUSINESS PLAN TEMPLATEBusiness Partners _____________________________________________

Business Name _______________________________________________

Product or Service

____________________________________________________________

Is this business idea appropriate for your age(s)? Explain.

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Market

Customers: (Who will buy your product or use your service?)_______________________________________________________

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Competitors: (Are there other businesses like yours nearby?)

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Pricing (What price do you think is reasonable for your goods or services?)

________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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Profit (How much can you expect to make after paying your costs?)

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Safety (Are there any risks involved such as using dangerous equipment?)

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________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Advertising (How will you let people know about your business?)

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Information Literacy Lesson Plan - FRIT 7136