6th+and+7th+Grade+Websites

= October 15 through October 19, 2012 = Daily Objectives--The learner will... ===  TA. 6-8 1C Demonstrate the ability to select and use software for a defined task according to quality, appropriateness, effectiveness, and efficiency. === ===  TA. 6-8 4B Apply appropriate electronic search strategies in the acquisition of information including keyword and Boolean search strategies. === ===  TA.6-8.6A Determine and employ methods to evaluate the electronic information for accuracy and validity . === ===  TA. 6-8 1E Use technology terminology appropriate to the task. === ===  TA.6-8.7G Integrate two or more productivity tools into a document including, but not limited to, tables, charts and graphs, graphics from paint or draw programs, and mail merge. === ===  TA.6-8.10A Use productivity tools to create effective document files for defined audiences such as slide shows, posters, multimedia presentations, newsletters, brochures or reports. === =You DO NOT have free time on the computers!! You ARE NOT to visit game sites, play, or use the computers for recreational purposes. If you do not have work to show, there will be consequences. Read the assignment carefully and complete all components. = = First = = Jump Start: Create an MS Word document that compares doing research in a library to doing research on a computer by yourself. How are the two alike? How are they different? If you are familiar with drawing tools in MS Word, you can create a Venn diagram. Be prepared to discuss this. = = Next =

Checking Websites for Facts:
When we conduct web research, it's very important for us to keep some questions in mind as we view and review websites. Below are two PowerPoint shows that we will go over in class, but before we do, you should find quick and useful definitions for the following terms. Once you have found the definitions, create bright, easy to understand slides in PowerPoint and be prepared to discuss. You need to have 11 slides plus a title slide. == Accuracy, validity, authority, currency, bias, veracity. == next find explanations for the following abbreviations and be prepared to explain:

.com, .net, .edu, .org, .gov
**Then...if time permits...** **Download and view the following PowerPoint shows. When you are finished, open the Internet Research document and answer the questions. Make sure you SAVE YOUR WORK in your personal folder on the desktop.**

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