A lesson dives deep into reference materials. The class begins with a discussion of which resources are best used for specific purposes and how to identify ways to get the needed information. Learners share information about the internet and identify what makes a resource reliable. A guest speaker shares their knowledge about using appropriate resources and answers questions from the class.

Concepts

resources, technology resources, reference materials, library resources, the internet, Research

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Instructional Ideas

• Invite the school librarian to speak to the class in the library so they can show where and how to locate information
• Direct small groups to create anchor charts detailing a type of reference material; hang finished posters around the classroom
• Follow the lesson with a research report or project

Classroom Considerations

• Required materials include a device connected to the internet and various reference materials
• Part of the lesson is designed for a guest speaker 

Pros

• Challenges pupils to locate information without using the internet
• Emphasizes the importance of identifying reliable resources

Cons

• None

Common Core

SL.6.1.a SL.7.1.a SL.8.1.a