Information Literacy Series
Lateral Reading and the WAAC Method
We know how important it is for students to evaluate a source carefully before trusting its information… but when it comes to teaching the process,
May 6, 2020
We know how important it is for students to evaluate a source carefully before trusting its information… but when it comes to teaching the process,
Gay Pride Month may be a several weeks away, but students can learn about a hero of the LGBTQ rights movement today. Harvey Milk was
The March on Washington in 1963 was the largest peaceful protest in American history. More than 200,000 people gathered at the National Mall to voice
What can art teach us about history, culture, and social issues? During the Chicano movement of the 1960s, murals became key forms of expression for
Even though there’s something appealing about working while curled up on the couch wearing sweatpants, most teachers will agree that we’d rather be in the
ABC-CLIO is pleased to announce that all database products are now compatible with NoodleTools citations! NoodleTools is a powerful learning platform that supports academic skill
By bringing together the power of the library and the social studies classroom, Jacquelyn Whiting and Drew Colati built an inquiry project that met district
Whether we recycle, have an Earth Day party, or forward a YouTube clip of Greta Thunberg to our friends and family, it’s not difficult to
As an education professional and research expert, you know misinformation when you see it. Far harder is teaching our students to leverage the same critical
It’s no secret that the vast majority of us get our important information online. From the most reputable news sites to our favorite social media
Climate change has been described as a “slow-moving crisis”—one that has developed over decades and requires long-term vision to address. This presents a unique challenge
Great writing invites us to a sensory experience—to see, hear, feel, smell, and taste—and such writing has the power to capture our students’ interest, ignite
When millions of African Americans left the South for northern cities at the start of the 20th century, they forever changed the social, political, and
The 20th century is remembered fondly for the invention of radio, cinema, and television. However, it was also the era of environmentally toxic household appliances.
Teachers may sometimes hesitate to broach controversial subjects with their students, for legitimate reasons. However, these are often the subjects most likely to spark their
Who’s craving adventure and travel to faraway places right now? The best literature does just that: takes us somewhere new, inspires us to live beyond
Why is Rio de Janeiro so vulnerable to landslides? What is the psychological distancing effect of climate change? How are rising sea levels impacting the
Whether they’re called upon to summarize new ideas from a textbook chapter, interpret images they see on Instagram, or analyze an article they discover online,
Research is the backbone of any academic pursuit—but for many students, it can be a particularly intimidating part of the learning process. Fortunately, digital technology
March 31 honors the life and legacy of César Chávez, whose tireless work on behalf of agricultural workers in the 1960s earned him the respect
