I'll piggy back on Ann's response and share another IMLS funded project through WMU and Library of Michigan: Wonder Media!<https://www.wondermedialibrary.com/> There are online virtual activities, downloadable resources/programming, as well as presentation resources<https://www.wondermedialibrary.com/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 702 W. Kalamazoo St. Lansing, MI 48915 My Pronouns: She/Her/Hers - See www.mypronouns.org<http://www.mypronouns.org/> to learn more. LancasterC5@michigan.gov<mailto:LancasterC5@michigan.gov> | 517-335-8129 | www.mi.gov/libraryofmichigan<http://www.mi.gov/libraryofmichigan> Follow us: Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/libraryofmichigan/> | Twitter<https://twitter.com/libraryofmich> | Instagram<https://www.instagram.com/libraryofmichigan/> Join the MiYouth<https://lists.mcls.org/mailman/listinfo/miyouth> Listserv, created for Michigan public library staff to share and discuss children and teen programming and services. "The thing I remember best about successful people I've met all through the years is their obvious delight in what they're doing ... and it seems to have very little to do with worldly success. They just love what they're doing, and they love it in front of others." ~ Fred Rogers From: Michlib-l <michlib-l-bounces@mcls.org> On Behalf Of Ann Kaskinen via Michlib-l Sent: Monday, February 10, 2025 1:14 PM To: michlib-l@mcls.org; Melissa Adkins <madkins@detroitpubliclibrary.org> Subject: Re: [Michlib-l] Elementary School Information Literacy Ideas CAUTION: This is an External email. Please send suspicious emails to abuse@michigan.gov<mailto:abuse@michigan.gov> 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: * Britannica School http://widgets.ebscohost.com/prod/customerspecific/mel/auth.php?database=eb * Britannica Elementary http://widgets.ebscohost.com/prod/customerspecific/mel/auth.php?database=ebe... * Britannica Middle http://widgets.ebscohost.com/prod/customerspecific/mel/auth.php?database=ebm... * Britannica High http://widgets.ebscohost.com/prod/customerspecific/mel/auth.php?database=ebh... 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) [cid:image001.png@01DB7BC2.F47DF950] [cid:image002.png@01DB7BC2.F47DF950] 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 517-325-5333 kaskinena@mcls.org<mailto:kaskinena@mcls.org> [cid:image003.png@01DB7BC2.F47DF950] mcls.org<https://www.mcls.org/> | Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/mcls.org> | X<https://twitter.com/mclsorg> | LinkedIn<https://www.linkedin.com/company/midwest-collaborative-for-library-services> ________________________________ From: Michlib-l <michlib-l-bounces@mcls.org<mailto:michlib-l-bounces@mcls.org>> on behalf of Melissa Adkins via Michlib-l <michlib-l@mcls.org<mailto:michlib-l@mcls.org>> Sent: Monday, February 10, 2025 12:19 PM To: michlib-l@mcls.org<mailto:michlib-l@mcls.org> <michlib-l@mcls.org<mailto:michlib-l@mcls.org>> 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 Mon/Wed/ Sat 10am-6pm Tues/Thurs 12pm-8pm