Understanding Government Information: A Teaching Strategy Toolkit for Grades 7–12

by
Connie Hamner Williamsauthor

Connie Williams was formerly a National Board Certified Teacher Librarian at Petaluma High School.

Understanding Government Information: A Teaching Strategy Toolkit for Grades 7–12

20171031

Libraries Unlimited

Pages 284
Topics Children's and Young Adult Services

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Understanding Government Information: A Teaching Strategy Toolkit for Grades 7–12

Author(s): Williams, Connie;
Contributors: Williams, Connie;
Abstract:

This book demonstrates how government information can be used to engage students through inquiry and project-based activities, thereby providing opportunities for creative investigation and discovery.


• Supplies curated lists of free theme-based government sources

• Provides examples of strategies and lesson plans recommended for using government documents, artifacts, images, and data

• Includes highlighted lesson plans for use in secondary school curriculum as created by agency educators

• Suggests unique and thought-provoking primary sources and activities that can be used to motivate, captivate, and inspire student engagement

• Discusses the inquiry, research, and question-building processes as well as tips for web searching for government information using Google or other browsers

SortTitle: understanding government information: a teaching strategy toolkit for grades 7–12
Author Info:
Connie Hamner Williamsauthor

Connie Williams was formerly a National Board Certified Teacher Librarian at Petaluma High School.

eISBN-13: 9781440843501
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Print ISBN-13: 9781440843495
Imprint: Libraries Unlimited
Pages: 284
Publication Date: 20171031