Internet+Literacy+Unit


 * Internet Literacy 2.0 - Search, Evaluate, Cite** [[image:http://www.madbookings.com/madagascar/maps/madagascar_map2.gif width="144" height="195" align="right"]]

**Guiding Questions:**
 * What is internet literacy and how can it help me as a 21st Century reader?
 * How do I find information using the internet?
 * What criteria do I need to use when using a site on the internet?
 * What search engines and databases are best for school use?

**A. Criteria for Evaluating a Website**

Watch the HOLT tutorial about evaluating a website. [|Holt Website Criteria Tutorial]



**B. Articles to add to your understanding:** Choose one of the articles below to skim and scan for tips about internet literacy.

Evaluating the Articles (Jigsaw): After reading the article, work together with others who have read the same article as you. Open the Internet Literacy Article Report below, then save it on your flash drive. Type your group answers into the spaces provided and upload your finished report to your student portfolio page.

**C. Evaluating a Website using Five Criteria:** Find a partner and choose a website from the list below. Together, copy The Criteria for Evaluating a Website document and save it on your flash drive. Fill out the chart as your evaluate the website using the five criteria.



**D. Searching the Web for Information:**

1. Which search engine works for my purpose? 2. Creating a Structured Search: 3. How do I know if a website is good for me?
 * Another scholarly resource....Try the Google Scholarr search tool

3. Creating a Question from a Topic:

4. Evaluating Internet Information Chart:Search Engine/ Cross-Reference Activity


 * Final Assessment: **

To prepare for the final assessment, complete the summary and vocabulary document below:

Internet Literacy Final Assessment


 * Essential Learnings/Standards: **


 * 1. Introduction to basic Web search tools (directories, search engines, and metasearch engines)**
 * Standard 1: The information literate student accesses information efficiently and effectively.
 * Standard 6: The information literate student is an independent learner who strives for excellence in information seeking and knowledge generation.


 * 2. Understanding URLs**
 * Standard 2: The information literate student evaluates information critically and competently.

society and participates effectively in groups to pursue and generate information.
 * 3. Evaluating the Effectiveness of a Website**
 * Standard 9: The information literate student contributes positively to the learning community and to


 * 4. Choosing the best hits/results**
 * Standard 2: The information literate student evaluates information critically and competently