Information Skills (SP)*

Using Dictionaries and Books

Pretest
Alphabetizing
Dictionary Guide Words
Finding Parts of Speech
Finding Definitions
Identifying Syllables
Adding Suffixes and Plurals
Quiz on Lessons 1-6
Thinking Skills Lesson: Sequencing: Creating Order Out of Confusion
The Title Page of a Book
The Table of Contents
The Index of a Book
Quiz on Lessons 7-9
Thinking Skills Lesson: Investigation: Investigating History
Posttest

Using References

Pretest
The Library Catalog
Encyclopedias
Other Reference Materials
Introduction to the Internet
Electronic Mail
The World Wide Web
Computer Bulletin Boards
Quiz on Lessons 1-7
Thinking Skills Lesson: Investigation: To Buy or Not to Buy
Taking Notes
Developing Outlines
Using a Time Line
Quiz on Lessons 8-10
Thinking Skills Lesson: Constructing Support: The Art of Persuasion
Posttest

Using Consumer Information

Pretest
The Index of the Newspaper
Separating Fact from Opinion
Classified Ads in the Newspaper
Quiz on Lessons 1-3
Thinking Skills Lesson: Investigation: Learning About a New Town
Directories and Schedules
Following Written Instructions
Warnings and Labels
Quiz on Lessons 4-6
Thinking Skills Lesson: Sequencing: Loading the User-Friendly Camera
Written Warranties
Leases and Contracts
Filling Out Forms
Quiz on Lessons 7-9
Thinking Skills Lesson: Deduction: Buying FONOVISION
Posttest

Using Maps, Charts & Graphs

Pretest
General Reference Maps
Transportation Maps
Special Maps
Large-Area Maps
Latitude and Longitude
Quiz on Lessons 1-5
Thinking Skills Lesson: Decision Making: The Muddy Gap Concert
Charts
Tables
Quiz on Lessons 6-7
Thinking Skills Lesson: Prediction: Using a Clearer Crystal Ball
Picture Graphs
Circle Graphs
Bar Graphs
Line Graphs
Quiz on Lessons 8-11
Thinking Skills Lesson: Prediction: Predicting Where the Money Is
Posttest

*module features a Spanish Voice Track