Research Links and Coursework
WAMS MEDIA CENTER and CYBRARY
The Media Center Instructional Program
Information retrieval skills are integrated throughout the curriculum, ensuring that necessary skills are introduced, practiced, and mastered in conjunction with subject-oriented projects.
Individual students can take advantage of media center resources and services before and after school and during the lunch period (when other classes have not been scheduled).
The BIG 6 Skills Information Problem-Solving Curriculum (Eisenberg and Berkowitz) is used when students need information to solve problems.
Sixth graders are introduced to keyword search techniques through the use of the Infocentre computer catalog, Internet search engines, and online databases, such as KidSearch, and SIRS Discoverer. Use of specialized reference material takes place through subject area projects. The Annin Report Style Manual guides students as they compile research reports in English. Students are encouraged to borrow from our broad selection of fiction and nonfiction books.
Seventh graders investigate and use a variety of print and online reference sources by completing assignments in English, science, social studies, and communication arts. By the end of the year, students have experience using the Infocentre catalog, online databases, and Internet search engines.
Eighth graders continue to use and explore a wide variety of resources as they complete projects for various subject areas. Special emphasis is placed on effective Internet search techniques and evaluating web pages to determine if the information is accurate. A formal, written report is completed in the English classes.
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