Library Media Center
Literature
During their time in the library, students are exposed to a variety of literature:
Authors and illustrators
Award-winning books
Multicultural literature
Literary genres
Book talks
Library Skills
Students learn library skills appropriate to each grade level, including searching for library materials on the library catalog and arrangement and location of library materials.
Research
The research objective is that students become competent in the research process by using available and appropriate materials. While students in the primary grades may begin learning to research, all students in grades four, five and six are involved in a formal project. The projects are tied to the science or social studies curriculum for each grade.
During the research process, students:
Locate and select resources
Evaluate sources and information
Extract relevant information from sources
Cite sources
Computer Literacy
Computer literacy is part of the library curriculum in grades four through six. Students learn about:
Internet use
Internet safety
Evaluating Web sites
Ethical issues including copyright and plagiarism