Presenting the Big6 skills from multiple perspectives, this accessible book provides exercises, examples, and explanations, plus practical methods for bringing together other instructional efforts and this problem-solving approach. Now easily available, this is the first Big6 book showing detailed applications of the Big6.

Information Problem-Solving: The Big6 Skills Approach to Library and Information Skills Instruction (Information Management Policy & Services)

Computers & Technology

Eisenberg, Michael B.

Berkowitz, Robert E.

Networking & Cloud Computing

Linworth

This handbook shows parents a tested approach for helping children of all ages learn and achieve in an information society. By applying the Big6™Skills for information problem-solving model, parents can help students understand and successfully complete homework and other tasks. Eisenberg and Berkowitz apply the Big6 model to sample assignments in language arts, science, math, social studies and real-life situations. They also discuss computer software, the Internet, and other educational technology tools as part of the problem solving process.

Helping with Homework: A Parent's Guide to Information Problem-Solving

Plotnick, Eric

Teen & Young Adult

In a persuasive and readable way, this book exhorts school librarians to become empowered and empowering leaders.

Leadership within the School Library and Beyond (Professional Growth)

Politics & Social Sciences

Farmer, Lesley S.J.

Social Sciences

What students often need is an information problem-solving strategy: they know how to proceed, they just don't know how to begin each step in a process. The author of this revolutionary new book has created a simple, yet highly effective process students can learn and apply to each set of problem-solving issues they encounter. The author and a team of students developed a four-step strategy, based on sound psychological principles, that helps kids solve any kind of informational problem on their own. With concrete examples of this process's success in her own school―and in the schools subsequently attended by her students―Yucht demonstrates how this simple strategy helps kids to simplify and approach even complicated assignments, increasing their chances of success.

FLIP IT!: An Information Skills Strategy for Student Researchers (Professional Growth Series)

Yucht, Alice

Well-known and loved for his column, "Head for the Edge", in THE BOOK REPORT and LIBRARY TALK, Doug Johnson has become a motivator, philosopher, and entertainer for teachers and media specialists all over the country. Johnson defines and clarifies the role of the school library media specialist in a technologically enhanced school, providing relevant examples and useful advice on a variety of topics. In his wise and entertaining style, he cuts to the heart of each issue as he offers practical methods for leveraging technology's popularity and effectiveness to build stronger programs and cultivate professional networks and friendships.

The Indispensable Librarian : Surviving (And Thriving) in School Media Centers in the Information Age

Johnson, Douglas A.

The authors deliver concise annotations of 85 picture books; notations about the illustrative elements found in each book are followed by novel, theme, and curriculum connections. A chart is included, showing how each of the tides connects to different areas of the curriculum. Practical language arts, math, science, social studies, art, and music activities are suggested in ways to encourage a deeper understanding of the books.

Curriculum Connections : Picture Books in Grades 3 and Up

Carol Otis Hurst

Lynn Otis Palmer

Vaughn Churchill

Margaret Ahearn

Bernard C. McMahon

-- Projects and lessons that work, plus models of the latest trends and practices-- Integrate technology into your curriculum

More than Information: The Role of the Library Media Center in the Multimedia Classroom (Professional Growth Series)

FOWLER, WILL

In this valuable resource, Hurst and Otis bring together the methods and philosophy for the extensive use of trade books in the middle school curriculum. Novels, picture books, and non-fiction materials are summarized and extended within the context of themes, literary study, and focus books for discussion and activities in the classroom and library. Eighteen fully developed themes enable educators to bring literature into other areas of the curriculum. In addition, 29 literary works are explored through further activities and discussion, again reaching into many curriculum areas. A section on literary study that includes symbolism, foreshadowing, and flashbacks helps teachers guide students to an analytical level in their reading and writing. Both teachers and students will greatly benefit from this useful resource!

Using Literature in the Middle School Curriculum

Hurst, Carol Otis

Otis, Rebecca

Through carefully selected books, journals and multi-media resources, Lynne and Herman Sutter provide teachers and librarians with a broad collection of subjects to guide a student's research and broaden a child's interest base. Each subject, or Pathfinder, is followed by lists of bibliographies of reference, non-fiction and fiction books, and multi-media resources, including Internet sites, CD-ROMs, and video recordings. Using these lists as a starting point, a variety of resources can be brought together for in-depth studies of favorite subjects. The Sutters also describe different research approaches, including The Big6™Skills Approach, an information problem-solving process. Four appendices include books on research methods and teaching library skills, Web sites, creative citations and children's magazines and their web sites.
A must for the elementary teacher and librarian!

Finding the Right Path: Researching Your Way to Discovery (Professional Growth Series)

Sutter, Herman

Sutter, Lynne

Children's Books

This book contains 20 themes that relate directly to literature, social studies, science, math, art, and music curriculum. Each theme recommends activities and books for further study. 14 focus picture books include summaries of books and ideas and suggestions for cross-curriculum activities. 25 author studies give biographic information on well-known picture book authors and illustrators, as well as overviews of their work and summaries of their books.

Open Books: Literature in the Curriculum, Kindergarten through Grade 2 (Professional Growth)

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