Teacher+Resources

Teacher Resources Scroll down to see national and state standards that apply to this unit.

[|Illinois and the Law] [|Full text of the Illinois Public Act 095-0869]

Springfiled, Illinois: suggested items to cover with 8th grade They have the whole k-12 range listed also. []

Clips from NETZ Smart or NSTeens are covered in the 7th grade wiki SavvySevens. Students liked these and may reuse them.

Curriculum PowerPoint: has a very good overview for Educators []

[|Illinois Attorney General Site: Stop Cyberbullying] [|Lessons for grades 6-8] This site has resources for grades 6-8 but does not differentiate between grades. Therefore to avoid repeating using the same resources as 6th and 7th grade review the wikis for these grades or ask Mrs. Bernahl.

[|Good To Know:] Staying Safe Online from Google [][|Staying Safe Online from Google]

[|Bullying (from Thinkfinity)]

[|Playing with Media (about copyright)]

[|Digital Footprint]

[|Bully Prevention]

Graphic Novel Guides [|You Can Do A Graphic Novel: a teacher's guide]

[|Comic Book Show and Tell]

[|Teaching Writing Using Blogs, Wikis... ComicsGraphicNovels]

[|Guide from Read, Write, Think]

[|Printable Templates from Hoover Web Design]

ISAIL Standards: especially #2 and #5

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‍** Standard 1: Access information efficiently and effectively to inquire, think critically, and gain knowledge **======
 * ======‍ Recognize the need for information ======
 * ======‍ Formulate questions based on information needs ======
 * ======‍ Identify a variety of potential sources of information ======
 * ======‍ Develop and use successful strategies for locating information ======
 * ======‍ Seek information from diverse sources ======

‍** Standard 2: Evaluate information critically and competently **

 * =====‍ Determine accuracy, relevance, and comprehensiveness of information =====
 * =====‍ Distinguish among fact, point of view, and opinion =====
 * =====‍ Identify inaccurate and misleading information =====
 * =====‍ Select information appropriate to the problem or question =====

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‍** Standard 3: Use information accurately, creatively, and ethically to share knowledge and to participate collaboratively and productively as a member of a democratic society **=====
 * =====‍ Organize information for practical application =====
 * =====‍ Integrate new information into own schema =====
 * =====‍ Produce and communicate information and ideas in appropriate formats =====
 * =====‍ Use problem-solving techniques to devise strategies for improving process or product =====
 * =====‍ Practice ethical behavior when using print and digital resources (including freedom of speech, intellectual freedom, copyright, and plagiarism) =====

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‍** Standard 5: Understand and practice Internet safety when using any electronic media for educational, social, or recreational purposes **=====
 * =====‍ Practice strategies that promote personal safety and protect online and offline reputation =====
 * =====‍ Recognize that networked environments are public places governed by codes of ethical behavior =====
 * =====‍ Practice positive digital citizenship =====
 * =====‍ Distinguish website authority, validity, and purpose =====
 * =====‍ Understand the need for protecting personal privacy when using public access to digital sources =====
 * =====‍ Protect personal information and electronic devices in an online environment =====

==‍[|Common Core State Standards] See page 46 items 7-10.==