Inquiry

General Information about Information Literacy	General Information about Big6™	Tools for working with Students	Powerpoint Presentations
What is Information Literacy? The ability of an individual to recognize when information is needed and to locate, evaluate, and use information effectively .	What is the Big6™? The Big6™ is a process which integrates information search and use skills with technology tools.	PS Student Toolkit	IH Media Specialists I-Team Presentation - Big6 Overview
What is Inquiry-Based Research? Inquiry-based learning is defined as "a process where students formulate investigative questions, obtain factual information, and then build knowledge that ultimately reflects their answer to the original question."	What's the Big Idea? A "Big Idea" is a core concept that has depth and meaning for life. It is an enduring understanding that withstands the test of time.	ES Toolkit	Inquiry-Based Research - Lessons Learned
	How Does This Relate to What I Teach? As state and national curricula are revised, inquiry-based research is becoming interwoven into all subject areas. Click the link to find your subject area standards.	MS/HS Toolkit	PS Staff Presentation
	How Do I Teach Using the Big6?	HS Inquiry Based Research Presentation for Students	ES Staff Presentation ES Parent Presentation
	Example Projects	Rubrics and Rubric Makers	HS Staff Presentation