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K–12 Standards

Grades 6-8

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Inquire8.1

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    Explore a range of resources related to one’s information needs, personal interests and well-being.8.1.1

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    Develop essential questions that go beyond fact finding.8.1.2

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    Review and extend skills in stating the problem or need for information.8.1.3

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    Read and use evidence to support claims.8.1.4

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    Create products that illustrate new understandings.8.1.5

Include8.2

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    Seek diverse perspectives to resolve an information problem or question. 8.2.1

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    Recognize that there might be more than one published perspective on an issue.8.2.2

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    Interact with learners who reflect a range of perspectives.8.2.3

Collaborate8.3

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    Encourage consideration of ideas, giving and receiving information as a member of a group. 8.3.1

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    Use information resources efficiently so that resources are available for others to use.8.3.2

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    Seek, communicate actively and integrate information within a group to create a common product.8.3.3

Curate8.4

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    Independently use information from a variety of sources for academic subjects and personal knowledge.8.4.1

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    Identify and respond to characteristics of a variety of genres.8.4.2

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    Perform advanced search techniques and queries.8.4.3

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    Select and explain information presented in various formats.8.4.4

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    Recognize the relationships of parts and the whole in visual and/or aural messages.8.4.5

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    Independently analyze and synthesize information on given topics from multiple sources.8.4.6

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    Identify the difference between primary and secondary sources.8.4.7

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    Analyze multiple sources and formats for information quality, accuracy and relevance.8.4.8

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    Determine how different points of view can influence the facts and opinions present in various sources.8.4.9

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    With guidance, evaluate resources for points of view, bias, value or intent of information. 8.4.10

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    Systematically organize information in a way that is appropriate for the task.8.4.11

Explore8.5

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    Read widely and deeply in multiple formats for lifelong educational and personal enjoyment.8.5.1

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    Recognize characteristic styles of various authors and illustrators.8.5.2

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    Apply an inquiry model to issues found in various nonacademic and academic situations. 8.5.3

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    Apply prior and new information to planning, creation and evaluation of a particular information product.8.5.4

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    Display emotional resilience by persisting in information searching despite challenges.8.5.5

Engage8.6

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    Evaluate information for accuracy, validity, social and cultural context, and appropriateness for need. 8.6.1

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    Independently demonstrate competency and communicate knowledge in the most appropriate format for the message and audience.8.6.2

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    Independently summarize and paraphrase information in students’ own words avoiding plagiarism. 8.6.3

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    Analyze sources and/or products to determine the steps necessary to respect intellectual property rights.8.6.4

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    Give credit to original ideas of others through proper attribution.8.6.5

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    Use appropriate style for citations of text and image sources to avoid plagiarism.8.6.6

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    Participate in discussion about first amendment rights, responsibilities and intellectual freedom.8.6.7

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    Practice internet safety and digital citizenship.8.6.8

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Grade 6, Grade 7, and Grade 8

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