8th Grade Library Media
8th Grade
Elective
Course Description:
The middle school library media curriculum is totally integrated with other curriculum subject areas. Middle school media specialists collaborate with classroom teachers to provide relevant instruction to support identified standards in a flexible schedule that aligns with timeframes outlined in the curriculum subject areas.
Semester 1
Orientation
Topic 1: Navigate the Library/Destiny Review
Topic 2: Review OverDrive
Topic 3: Navigate the Virtual LMC Website
Literature Appreciation
Topic 1: Promoting Independent Reading
Semester 2
Note: if the following section is blank the course is 1 semester long
Research Skills
Topic 1: Databases in Review
Topic 2: Website Evaluation
Topic 3: Copyright
Topic 4: Bibliographic Citations
Topic 5: Google Skills for Life