CUSD #95
Learner Objectives
Library & Technology for Fifth Grade
LIBRARY
• Uses on-line encyclopedia as part of research process
• Applies components of a website in order to evaluate the source
Selects websites that reflect quality components to meet research need
The student who is information literate accesses information
efficiently and effectively.
Recognizes the need for information
• Examines current knowledge base to determine information gaps
• Selects books appropriate to interest
Recognizes that accurate and comprehensive information is the basis for intelligent
decision making.
• Locates criteria to evaluate websites
• Selects reading materials appropriate to ability level
Formulates questions based on information needs.
• Students change and refine their questions that go beyond simple fact finding as their
research proceeds
Identifies a variety of potential sources of information.
• Uses a full range of information sources to meet a variety of information needs
Develops and uses successful strategies for locating information.
• Exhausts all cross references in a variety of sources
• Locates, labels, and uses the various parts of the library media center
• Recognizes and uses appropriate resource for research needs
The student who is information literate evaluates information
critically and competently.
Determines accuracy, relevance, and comprehensiveness.
• Determine the adequacy of information according to the assigned topic, research
questions, and the expected product
Distinguishes among fact, point of view, and opinion.
• Incorporates facts and opinions in research projects
Identifies inaccurate and misleading information
• Determines inaccuracies by gathering and comparing information from a wide range
of sources
Selects information appropriate to the problem or question at hand.
• Integrates accurate, relevant, and comprehensive information to provide answer to
research question presented
The student who is information literate uses information
accurately and creatively.
Uses information for practical application.
• Analyzes information to determine most appropriate organizational format
Integrates new information into one’s own knowledge.
• Locates facts to connect/support previous knowledge with new information
Produces and communicates information and ideas in appropriate formats.
• Independently uses a variety of formats at an advanced level to utilize appropriate
software features to produce and communicate information
The student who is an independent learner is information literate
and pursues information related to personal interests.
Seeks information related to various dimensions of well being such as career
interests, community involvement, health matters, and recreational pursuits.
• Seeks information from a variety of sources to satisfy and develop new personal
interests
The student who is an independent learner is information literate
and appreciates literature and other creative expressions of
information.
Is a competent and self-motivated reader.
• Identifies and differentiates types of genres
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Derives meaning from information presented creatively in a variety of formats.
• Evaluates strengths and weaknesses in information presented in a variety of formats
• Formulates a judgment based on strengths and weaknesses of information presented
in a variety of formats
The student who is an independent learner is information literate
and strives for excellence in information seeking and knowledge
generation.
Assesses the quality of the process and products of personal information seeking.
• Retraces research steps and makes needed adjustments to improve both the process
and product
Devises strategies for revising, improving, and updating self-generated knowledge.
• Applies strategies for revising and improving product in accordance with a rubric
The student who contributes positively to the learning
community and to society is information literate and recognizes
the importance of information to a democratic society.
Seeks information from diverse sources, contexts, disciplines, and cultures.
• Uses resources that reflect cultural perspectives and customs
Respects the principle of equitable access to information.
• Demonstrates proper use of library materials
• Uses technology efficiently so it is available for others to use
The student who contributes positively to the learning
community and to society is information literate and practices
ethical behavior in regard to information and information
technology.
Respects the principles of intellectual freedom.
• Demonstrates awareness of intellectual freedom by exercising their rights to free
expression, respecting ideas of others, and actively soliciting ideas from group
members
Respects intellectual property rights.
• Avoids plagiarism
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Constructs complete bibliography of multiple sources to include print and
electronic sources
The student who contributes positively to the learning
community and to society is information literate and participates
effectively in groups to pursue and generate information.
Shares knowledge and information with others.
• Chooses the most effective strategy to communicate information
• Evaluates a variety of viewpoints to form one’s own opinion
Respects others’ ideas and backgrounds and acknowledges their contributions.
• Responds respectively to the viewpoints of others
• Works collaboratively to organize and integrate the contributions of all the members
of a group into information products
Collaborate with others both in person and through technologies to identify
information problems and to seek their solutions.
• Uses appropriate technology to express ideas
Collaborates with others both in person and through technologies to design and
develop information products and solutions.
• Evaluates product to determine if all required criteria have been addressed and makes
necessary revisions
TECHNOLOGY
Students demonstrate a sound understanding of the nature and operation of
technology systems.
• Independently uses operating system procedures
Students use technology tools to enhance learning, increase productivity, and
promote creativity.
• Continues to increase productivity in keyboarding by participating in opportunities
for reinforcement
• Continues to utilize software that builds upon critical thinking skills which supports
curricular concepts
Students use a variety of media and formats to communicate information and ideas
effectively.
• Create a graphic organizer using Inspiration which includes a hyperlink
• Inserts graphic organizer within a Word document
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Students use technology to locate, evaluate, and collect information from a variety of
sources.
• Uses on-line encyclopedia as part of research process
• Applies components of a website in order to evaluate the source
• Selects websites that reflect quality components to meet research need
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