I’ll piggy back on Ann’s response and share another IMLS funded project through WMU and Library of Michigan: Wonder Media! There are online virtual activities, downloadable resources/programming, as well as presentation resources. We’ll be presenting more on school outreach using Wonder Media at the MLA Spring Institute if you’re attending.

 

Thanks,

 

Cathy Lancaster

Youth Services Coordinator

Library of Michigan
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Hi Melissa,

You might consider a couple of the Lesson Minis found in Teach Britannica. There is a link to all the Teach Britannica Resources at the top of any Britannica School landing page in MeL.org:

Click the blue, Teach Britannica logo at the top, right of the page. That will take you to a menu of options that includes Lesson Minis, Instructional Strategies, and interactive Graphic Organizers. Everything can be downloaded for easy retrieval. Among the Lesson Minis are 3 activities for Gathering Information and Evaluating Resources for Grades 3-5. (See images below)

 

 

The MeL project was made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services through the Library of Michigan.

 

Ann

 

Ann Kaskinen

MeL Engagement Specialist, K-12

Midwest Collaborative for Library Services

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Subject: [Michlib-l] Elementary School Information Literacy Ideas

 

Hi All,

I have an upcoming visit scheduled to teach some information literacy skills to third through fifth grade at the local elementary school. I used to just do a kind of Powerpoint presentation and show them some things, and do exaggerated silly misinformation and have them point it out. It got some laughs but I am wondering if anyone has some other things they do for this age group? I am a bit tired of the same old thing. Any ideas are appreciated!

 

Thanks,

Melissa Adkins

Assistant Manager/Youth Services Librarian

Detroit Public Library

Bowen Branch

3648 W. Vernor

Detroit, MI 48216

313-481-1540

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