Navigating+and+Using+an+Online+Database

1. Task Definition - How do animals prepare for the winter? Discuss keywords: hibernate, season, migrate, camouflage.

2. Information Seeking - brainstorm resources: books, encyclopedias, internet, online databases.

3. Location and Access - Introduce online databases (show Destiny's homepage). Focus on Kids InfoBits.

4. Use of Information - **Model locating and opening Kids InfoBits. Determine appropriate category. Click on Animals; students determine which type of animal (ex, bird, fish, mammal, reptile, bugs, etc). Click on animal type, then animal name. Discuss list of articles and reading level symbols. Students click on the 1st article with a green circle (easy reading level). Students scan article for keywords. Take notes.**

5. Synthesis - make a powerpoint slide for each animal showing three things the animal does to prepare for the winter.

6. Evaluation - students evaluate process and their product.