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Big 6+ Inquiry Process: Information Seeking & Location and Access

Indicators of Learning

Understands the Organization of the Library

Identifies Possible Sources of Information

Seeks Information from Diverse Genres, Formats, and Points of View

Uses Information Seeking Strategies to Locate Information within a Variety of Sources

Evaluates Sources of Information

Questions Students Need to Ask

What are all of the possible sources for finding this information?

What search strategies can I use to find info?

Who can help me access this information?

What do I need to be able to access this information?

How can I tell which sources are best for me to use?

How do I make sure I am looking at the big picture?

Resources

Information Pathfinder (Libguides created with help of school librarian)                        

Posters in the library                                                    

Databases/Library collection       

Public Library                            

Personal Communication (interviews, emails, letters)

Omaha Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, age, genetic information, citizenship status, or economic status in its programs, activities and employment and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following individual has been designated to address inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Superintendent of Schools, 3215 Cuming Street, Omaha, NE 68131 (531-299-9822).

Las Escuelas Públicas de Omaha no discriminan basados en la raza, color, origen nacional, religión, sexo, estado civil, orientación sexual, discapacidad , edad, información genética, estado de ciudadanía, o estado económico, en sus programas, actividades y empleo, y provee acceso equitativo a los “Boy Scouts” y a otros grupos juveniles designados. La siguiente persona ha sido designada para atender estas inquietudes referentes a las pólizas de no discriminación: El Superintendente de las Escuelas, 3215 Cuming Street, Omaha, NE 68131 (531-299-9822).