| |
Lesson 5
“How Could They Be So Wrong?”
Objectives:
After this lesson, students will
- be able to find accurate information to correct the mistakes they find in the biographies at the AAE web site
- be able to clearly and persuasively communicate with the site's Webmaster how to correct the faulty biographies
Preparation:
Time |
Activity |
5
min. |
Review
- Review all lessons, using subscription databases, subject directories and search engines, and validating web sites
|
10
min. |
Introduction to Culminating Activity
- Distribute worksheets and explain activity to students
- Discuss whether or not students will get to actually send their email.
- NOTE: The webmaster@allaboutexplorers.com email address is live, and if students send their letters to us, they will get a response.
|
45
min. |
Now You Try It!
- Students work in pairs to review the AAE page about their explorer
- Students select 3-5 facts to correct
- Research and locate correct information in at least two reliable sources: one print source and one Internet site
- Record sources and correct facts
- Students draft an email to the AAE site webmaster correcting their work
|
|
|
