The Big6 in Middle School: Teaching Information and Communications Technology Skills,   ISBN:9781586832155

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Written by Big6 consultant Barbara A. Jansen, The Big6 in Middle School: Teaching Information and Communications Technology Skills is a straightforward guide for middle school educators to the "Big6" approach to teaching information and technology skills. The basic Big6 skills, which are increasingly relevant in today's internet-driven web of information, are 1) task definition 2) information-seeking strategies 3) location & access 4) use of information 5) synthesis and 6) evaluation. All are vital for developing the critical thinking ability needed to thrive in an increasingly information-bombarded world. Chapters outline how to guide students in brainstorming and mastering each of the Big6 skills, as well as offering sample lesson plans for grades five, six, seven, eight, and nine, process organizers for writing, assignments, history fairs, science fairs, and much more. An accompanying CD-ROM packed with accessible resources rounds out this quality education guide for the twenty-first century - ideal for homeschoolers as well as public school teachers.