The Big6The Big6Using the Big6 in a 3rd Grade
Collaborative Project
Why do we need the Why do we need the Big6?Big6?
The Big6 is a tool in teaching Information Literacy
“Information Literacy –understanding how to access and use information- is at the core of lifelong learning.”
American Library Association
What are some problems in What are some problems in this Information Age?this Information Age?
Information Overload
(Lucy video) Information quality –http://
www.allaboutexplorers.com/index.html Student Lack of Information &
Technology Skills New Information Skills Curriculum combines
both information and computer curriculums - available July 1, 2009.
Step 1 – Step 1 – Task DefinitonTask Definiton
“What needs to be done?” Learn about the county that we live in. Show project from prior year.
Step 2 Step 2 Information Seeking Information Seeking
StrategiesStrategies “ What resources can I use “ Brainstorm places students might go
to find information about Catawba County.
Step 3 - Step 3 - Location and Location and AccessAccess
“ Where can I find these resources?” A Pocketful of Memories Websites listed on web page:
Catawba County Seal and Flag - http://www.catawbacountync.gov/misc/dirofsvc/kids/catcographics.htmCapturing Catawba County - http://www.catawba.k12.nc.us/campcatawba/
Catawba County Business Directory- http://www.shopcpn.com/webpage/directory.cfm?community=
catawba&state=nc
Step 4 - Step 4 - Use of Use of InformationInformation
“What can I use from these resources?”
Notetaking-A Pocketful of Memories
Step 5 - Step 5 - SynthesisSynthesis“What can I make to finish the job?”
Step 6Step 6 - Evaluation - Evaluation
“How will I know I did my job well?” Kyle’s evaluation
Sources CitedSources Cited
Eisenberg , Michael, and Robert Berkowitz. The definitive Big6 workshop handbook. Worthington, Ohio: Linworth, 2003.
Copper, Marcia. A Pocketful of memories. Newton, NC: Catawba County Historical Association, 1973.
Informtion power. Chicago: American Library Association, 1998.