In term one, Year 3 students utilise the six stages of the
information search process to define, locate, select, organise, present and
assess a research project on an Australian Tourist Site, incorporating:
·Classifying fiction and non-fiction
·Note-making skills
·Information literacy skills
·Computer digital literacy skills
Term 2Minibeasts
In term two, Year 3 students synthesise information from
research and literature to classify and research minibeast attributes,
incorporating:
·Identifying key words from fiction and
non-fiction books
·Identifying and explaining attributes of
minibeasts from literature
·Identifying and explaining attributes of
minibeasts from online databases and websites
·Using adjectives, verbs and nounsas descriptors
Term 3Healthy
Habits
In term three, Year 3 students scan for specific information
and critique its relevancy from audio-visual and print sources, in order to
apply knowledge regarding the effects of smoking, incorporating:
·Library search skills
·Reflective evaluation skills
·Information literacy process skills
·Computer digital literacy skills
·Synthesising information
·Presenting skills
Term 4Stars and Constellations
In term four, Year 3 students scan for specific information using
contents and index of non-fiction books as well as databases and websites to
find specific information on stars and constellations, incorporating:
·Skimming and scanning skills
·Identifying key words
·Locating, selecting and organising information
·Computer digital literacy skills
·Synthesising information
Check out the following website to see what online resources and library books the Year 3 students access to learn about stars...