Our experiences with partnering in social studies and library research skills have inspired us to develop a STEP approach to forming and implementing cross-curricular projects.
Big6 – Information Literacy and Executive Skills: Future-proofing Students
A Summary and Conclusions. (Based on a session given at: AASL National Conference & Exhibition. “Turning the Page”, October 28, 2011 in Minneapolis, MN) By Bob Berkowitz, Co-Creator of the Big6 Approach.
It’s time to schedule a 2011-12 onsite Big6 Workshop in your school or district. Invite a Professional Big6 Trainer to Your School. Your students will benefit by having a framework for problem-solving and research. Teachers and students will be able to share a vocabulary to describe information needs. Learn more! Email: info@big.com or call 315-450-6406.
Big6 information skills mesh seamlessly with standards, academic curriculum, and busy daily schedules. You’ll be motivated to move your students into a world of problem solving and high achievement with our attainable steps.
Flat Rock Middle School; Henderson County Public Schools; East Flat Rock, NC; “History Our Way“; Jenn Northrup, media coordinator; $15,000.
Northrup collaborated with an eighth-grade social studies teacher on a “History Our Way” research project to help students build valuable 21st century skills while engaging them in a research topic of their choice. Big6 research skills were taught to prepare students, and after two weeks of intense research and project development, they showcased their work in the media center. The success of this information literacy social studies project inspired many teachers to integrate 21st century skills into their own classrooms.
Students share what they liked about the “History Our Way” research project.
SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL article link
http://www.schoollibraryjournal.com/slj/home/892704-312/six_k-12_libraries_win_the.html.csp
