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Stages to Solve information problems for elementary students.

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Stages to Solve information problems for elementary students.

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1. PLAN (BEGINNING)

When students get an assignment or a task, BEFORE they start doing anything, they should think:

What am I supposed to do?

What will it look like if I do a really good job?

What do I need to find out to do the job?

Big6 Steps:

Task Definition

Information Seeking Strategies

2. DO (MIDDLE)

In the Middle the students DO the activity. This is where they read, view, tell, make a picture, etc.

Big6 Steps:

Location and Access

Use of Information

Synthesis

3. REVIEW (END)

Before finishing the product and turning it in, students should stop and think— Is this done?

Did I do what I was supposed to do?

Do I feel ok about this?

Should I do something else before I turn it in?

Big6 Step:

Evaluation

https://thebig6.org/thebig6andsuper3-2

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Why I will teach my students to be information and media literate

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Why I will teach my students to be information and media literate

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In a world where technology permeates nearly every aspect of our lives, it is crucial for even young students to grasp the fundamentals of the 5 W's (Who, What, When, Where, and Why). This understanding helps them discern whether the information they encounter is safe, reputable, and relevant to their needs.

I prioritize teaching my students several key competencies that bolster their ability to navigate this information landscape. Critical thinking skills are paramount, empowering children to question and evaluate the content they encounter. By avoiding blind acceptance and assessing credibility before believing or sharing information, they become discerning individuals.

Critical thinking skills are indispensable, allowing children to scrutinize different pieces of information and pose questions about what they are reading or watching. It's vital to teach them how to avoid taking everything they see at face value and to discern credibility before believing or sharing it.

Teaching my second graders effective communication skills is paramount, enabling them to express their emotions and thoughts clearly when speaking or writing. It's crucial to teach them how to organize their thoughts so they can present information effectively and become good listeners.

In today's digital age, digital literacy is non-negotiable. Educating my students on how to use computers, tablets, and the internet safely and responsibly is at the forefront of my priorities. The internet serves as a treasure trove of both beneficial and misleading information, offering a wealth of knowledge alongside potential pitfalls. With so much information at their fingertips, it's necessary for children to learn how to search for information effectively while assessing the credibility of online sources.

Media literacy is also indispensable for students to grasp, given the plethora of media available today. It's essential to teach them how to recognize the impact of different types of media and media messages on their thoughts and emotions. I aim to empower my students to make informed choices in the media they engage with.

By imparting these competencies, I strive to equip my students with the tools they need to navigate the complexities of the modern information age confidently and responsibly.

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It has been far too long that we have been living a lie-the Earth is, and will remain, FLAT.

Yes, the reports are wrong. Yes, the images are all photoshopped.

Yes, the Earth is indeed flat, like a pancake.

Since time immemorial, people who have believed in the Earth being a flat disc, not a 'geoid,' have been ridiculed and called 'lunatics' for their assumptions. But it is time we acknowledge that the Earth is indeed flat. Researchers from the University of Malta have collected information over the span of 50 years, which proves that the Earth is flat-their research was underfunded and was skeptically received, but they did it anyway-collecting data from all around the world, ultimately ending right where they started. While such ground-breaking, earth-shattering research was going on, everything had to be kept under wraps, as they were worried that people would not understand and treat this extremely important discovery as a scam.

According to Zetetic Astronomy-the belief system of Samuel Rowbotham, famously known as the founder of the what would become the Flat Earth Society in the 1800s-the Earth is actually a flat disc, centred at the North Pole and bound on the sides by large walls of ice and glaciers, with other celestial bodies only a few thousand miles away. This branch of astronomy has its roots in a translation of the Bible where the Earth was created as "the Firmament," or a flat surface covered by a dome. Even though our religious cosmology talks about the nature of flat Earth, we are too blind to believe it.

Some people say that it is possible to notice the curvature of Earth from certain places on Earth, which is a clear indication of how blind people can be in their assumptions and their 'evidence.' Clearly, this so-called curvature of the Earth is a mirage, or a visual deception-when we truly want something to be true, our mind plays tricks on us (not me though). In this process, we fail to see what is right there in front of us. If the Earth was truly "round," how come we can see buildings standing straight?? How come we are able to walk in a straight line without veering to the 'centre?' Oh, well, thank you for bringing up gravity-tell me this: why is a magnet, an object whose purpose is to attract other metallic objects, and the clue to our tangible understanding of gravity, not round? Important figures such as the rapper B. o. B., too, believe that the Earth is truly flat. This is not a conspiracy, this is blatant denial of a hard-to-swallow pill-reality.

Why is it that we are so afraid of admitting the truth? What is so wrong with the Earth being flat, especially when it is the answer to most of our burning questions? Does this have to do with the fact that the human brain looks for curvature in everything they desire-their foods and produce, their bodies, and now even their planet?! It is perhaps due to this ignorance of ours that Earth's tourism from other planets has decreased drastically-even our fellow Martian friends have said, "It is because of you Earthlings' stupidity that we do not want to visit you anymore. And technology has only made you stupider. Shame."

The rise of Photoshop has brainwashed people across the planet-the images from space (for the amount of littering that occurs, the 'Earth' sure looks clean from up there), the pictures of ships on 'horizons' (that's the edge of the Earth, people-an actual, straight edge), and pictures of Everest (which is just the tall edge of our glacial walls). But now, people are starting to realise the truth, and are gaining the courage to accept it. For those who are daring enough to see and experience the truth, the Flat Earth Society opens its arms far and wide to you, accepting people from all around the globe.

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Truth unboxed: the Earth is flat! - The Strand

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A highly investigative take on Flat Earth, and a recognition of the truths of Flat Earthers from around the globe

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Misinformation - Rapper BoB thinks the Earth is flat!!

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Misinformation - Rapper BoB thinks the Earth is flat!!

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Children are often influenced by music artists, who serve as role models and shape their attitudes, behaviors, and cultural preferences. Many times what they say is taken at face value.

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Bobby Ray Simmons Jr, better known as BoB, American rapper and music producer, believes that the Earth is flat, according to recent tweets from his account.

The rapper - who has released hits Nothin' on You, Airplanes and Magic - posted dozens of tweets, presenting a variety of arguments as to why modern science is wrong.

"A lot of people are turned off by the phrase 'flat earth' ... but there's no way u can see all the evidence and not know... grow up," he tweeted.

He argued that if the Earth were indeed curved, evidence of that would be apparent when looking at the horizon in the distance and distant cities would be hidden from view because of curvature.

"No matter how high in elevation you are... the horizon is always eye level ... sorry cadets... I didn't wanna believe it either," the rapper tweeted.

The artist also posted, for his followers to ponder, a variety of photos without explanations that he seemed to think further proved his theory.

He shut down any and all attempts from followers to question his evidence, turning their questions about his theories back on them. When one user asked how no edge of the Earth had been discovered, if it were indeed flat, BoB responded: "Have u been to the edge ? or is that what your science book told you"?

"Well, at least ppl are better at insulting me than they are at thinking," the rapper added.

American astrophysicist and cosmologist Neil deGrasse Tyson later joined the conversation and pointed out inaccuracies in BoB's arguments. The singer claimed that the New York City skyline should be invisible from Harriman State Park's Bear Mountain 60 miles away, as it would be hidden behind 170 feet of curved Earth.

Tyson not only pointed out that most buildings in Manhattan are much taller than that, but also corrected the rapper's calculations, informing BoB that the Earth's curve blocks 150 feet of Manhattan, not 170:

But Tyson assured BoB: "Being five centuries regressed in your reasoning doesn't mean we all can't still like your music."

The artist is not alone in this line of thinking. He is following in the footsteps of the recent flat-Earthers trend, among people who believe that the world is flat and does not orbit the sun. The movement has been gaining ground in the US as of late.

BoB assured his followers that if they simply did the research, they too would come to the same conclusion that he had.

"Don't believe what I say, research what I say," he tweeted.

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'I didn't wanna believe it either': Rapper BoB insists the Earth is flat

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Musician argues on Twitter that while some may be put off by the term 'flat Earth', 'there's no way u can see all the evidence and not know'

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This appears to be a very good argument and would be easy to see how people could believe it to have never happened

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MOON HOAX PROVED? Is this where NASA filmed ‘fake lunar landings?’

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EXCLUSIVE: An astronomer, who interviewed 14 NASA Apollo astronauts about whether the Moon landings actually happened, believes he may have found the top-secret location where they could have been staged on Earth.
David Bryant, a British former Naval pilot, believes a hill near the summit of Mauna Kea in Hawaii may have been used as a backdrop for some of the footage that was then aired to the world as men landing on the Moon.

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Misinformation - Belief we never landed on the moon

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Misinformation - Belief we never landed on the moon

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I love the part where it tells you to STOP! and then check your emotions. We can determine a lot by the way something makes us feel.

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Misinformation - Belief that the Earth is flat.

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Misinformation - Belief that the Earth is flat.

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Even with all the information out there proving the earth is a sphere, there are those that still believe the earth is flat.

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Real information showing the Earth is round.

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Real information showing the Earth is round.

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PBS is a credible source. We know this because it is a non profit organization that has partnerships with reputable organizations.

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Science Trek | Astronomy: How To Tell the Earth is Round | PBS

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Test for yourself that the Earth is round.

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Real Information proving real astronauts did land on the moon.

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Real Information proving real astronauts did land on the moon.

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Smithsonian magazine has written a very informative article showing information about landing on the moon. We can trust that the Smithsonian is a trusted source because of its affiliation with the with the Smithsonian Institution, scholarly content, educational mission, editorial integrity, and reputation for excellence.

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Yes, the United States Certainly DID Land Humans on the Moon

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Moon-landing deniers, says space scholar and former NASA chief historian Roger Launius, are full of stuff and nonsense