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Classroom Resource

Computer Science Discoveries Unit 2 Chapter 2 Lesson 12: Sources and Search Engines

Subject Area

Digital Literacy and Computer Science

Grade(s)

6, 7, 8

Overview

After first completing a web search scavenger hunt, the class learns about the inner workings of search engines and has an opportunity to flex their analytical skills in a search for strange and unlikely animals.

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    Digital Literacy and Computer Science (2018) Grade(s): 6

    DLCS18.6.R3

    Assess the validity and identify the purpose of digital content.

    Unpacked Content

    UP:DLCS18.6.R3

    Vocabulary

    • validity

    Knowledge

    Students know:
    • not all information shared is valid; some information is skewed to sway readers' opinions.

    Skills

    Students are able to:
    • research information to confirm whether the given information is true and unbiased.

    Understanding

    Students understand that:
    • individuals and/or groups can manipulate information to meet an agenda.
    • it is important to verify information.
    Digital Literacy and Computer Science (2018) Grade(s): 7

    DLCS18.7.R3

    Assess the validity and identify the purpose of digital content.

    Unpacked Content

    UP:DLCS18.7.R3

    Vocabulary

    • validity

    Knowledge

    Students know:
    • not all information shared is valid; some information is skewed to sway readers' opinions.

    Skills

    Students are able to:
    • research information to confirm whether the given information is true and unbiased.

    Understanding

    Students understand that:
    • individuals and/or groups can manipulate information to meet an agenda.
    • it is important to verify information.
    Digital Literacy and Computer Science (2018) Grade(s): 7

    DLCS18.7.20

    Evaluate the validity and accuracy of a data set.

    Unpacked Content

    UP:DLCS18.7.20

    Vocabulary

    • validity

    Knowledge

    Students know:
    • that some will use misleading data to persuade others.

    Skills

    Students are able to:
    • evaluate a data set to determine if information being presented is appropriate.

    Understanding

    Students understand that:
    • it is important to be capable of researching a claim for validity and accuracy.
    Digital Literacy and Computer Science (2018) Grade(s): 8

    DLCS18.8.R3

    Assess the validity and identify the purpose of digital content.

    Unpacked Content

    UP:DLCS18.8.R3

    Vocabulary

    • validity

    Knowledge

    Students know:
    • not all information shared is valid; some information is skewed to sway readers' opinions.

    Skills

    Students are able to:
    • research information to confirm whether the given information is true and unbiased.

    Understanding

    Students understand that:
    • individuals and/or groups can manipulate information to meet an agenda.
    • it is important to verify information.
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    Code.org
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