LIS 525: School Media Center Practicum Cecelia Hirsch

Prof. Susan Allen Opposing Viewpoints Database Lesson Plan

Lesson: Introduction to Library Databases using Gale in Context: Opposing Viewpoints

Teacher Name: Cecelia Hirsch Subject/Content Area: Honors English (Research Unit)
School: W.C. Mepham High School Grade Level: 9th
Date: February 28, 2022 Location: Library

Standards

Next Generation Standards

 9-10W6: Conduct research to answer questions, including self-generated questions, or solve a
problem; narrow or broaden the inquiry when appropriate. Synthesize multiple sources,
demonstrating understanding of the subject under investigation.
 9-10W7: Gather relevant information from multiple sources, using advanced searches
effectively; assess the usefulness of each source in answering the research question; integrate
information into the text selectively to maintain the flow of ideas; avoid plagiarism and follow a
standard format for citation.
Empire State Information Fluency Continuum 9-10
 Anchor Standard I – Inquiry and Design Thinking: Use Inquiry and Design Thinking to Build
Understanding and Create New Knowledge
o 1.1 Investigate
 Different Types of Sources / Organization of Information: Uses organizational
features of electronic books, databases, online articles and websites (e.g., menu
bars, tabs, buttons, links, sidebars, chapter titles, headings and subheadings,
abstracts, pull quotes, visuals, boxed information) to locate information to answer
research questions.
 Navigation and Search Strategies: Uses advanced searching strategies (Boolean
operators, truncation, domain and format filters, analysis of URLs, relational
searching) to broaden and narrow searches and locate appropriate resources.
 Evaluation, Selection, Curation, and Use of Multiple Sources: Uses technology
resources such as the online catalog, online encyclopedias, online databases, Web
subject directories, and links from valid Web sites to locate primary and secondary
information on topics of inquiry.
o 1.1 Express
 Academic Integrity: Cites all sources used according to standard style formats.
 Anchor Standard II – Multiple Literacies: Use Multiple Literacies to Explore, Learn, and Express
Ideas
o 2.2: Use of Multiple Literacy Presentation and Sharing Tools
 Retrieves and uses images, sound, and visual media according to ethical and legal
standards.
National School Library Standards
 IV.A: Learners act on an information need by:
1. Determining the need to gather information.
2. Identifying possible sources of information.
 IV.B.1: Learners gather information appropriate to the task by seeking a variety of sources.

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 VI.A.1: Learners follow ethical and legal guidelines for gathering and using information by
responsibly applying information, technology, and media to learning.
 VI.B.2: Learners use valid information and reasoned conclusions to make ethical decisions in
the creation of knowledge by acknowledging authorship and demonstrating respect for the
intellectual property of others.

Learning Objectives

Students will demonstrate their ability to search and use tools within the Gale in Context: Opposing
Viewpoints database by successfully completing the Navigating the Database Digital Breakout.

Instructional Materials

 Introduction to Library Databases Presentation

 What’s the Difference? Handout
 Opposing Viewpoints Tutorial Handout
 Navigating the Database Digital Breakout
 Navigating the Database Answer Sheet
 Computers
 SMARTBoard

Academic Language

 Library Database
 Boolean Operators
 Keywords / Key terms / Search Terms
 Infographics
 Citation

Instructional Procedure

 Ask students about their prior experiences with library databases.

 Distribute What’s the Difference? Handout and Opposing Viewpoints Tutorial Handout.
 Present the Introduction to Library Databases Presentation on the SMARTBoard.
o Presentation walks the students through:
 The process of finding and logging into the Opposing Viewpoints database
 Searching topics via “Browse Issues” or the search bar
 Boolean operators
 Features on the topics page
 Content types
 Choosing a source
 Citation tool
 Accessibility tools
 Downloading articles into Google Drive
o Guiding questions during presentation:
 Where do you look for information?
 Why do you look in those places?
 What do you know about library databases?

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 Encourage students to follow along on their computers

 Have students partner up and distribute the Navigating the Database Answer Sheet and
explain the Navigating the Database Digital Breakout located in Google Classroom.
 Students will spend about 10min completing the activity.
 Go over the answers and how they were found.

Differentiation/Planned Support/DEI Principals

 Colored handouts, which are provided for review, are also available digitally in their Google
Classroom.
 Includes multiple modes of direct instruction; class instruction, visuals, and hands-on activity,
to accommodate different learning styles.

Informal Assessment

To assess students’ ability to navigate the Opposing Viewpoints database, students will successfully
complete the Navigating the Database Escape Room using Google forms.

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