Lesson on Ethical Use of Information

1. Meredith Wallace
FRIT 7234
Mini Lesson
Lesson 1: Ethical Use of Information
Grade Level: 3rd Grade
Time Allotment: 45 minutes
Description of Lesson: The purpose of this lesson is for students to learn how to avoid
plagiarism when researching and taking notes. They will read articles, watch videos,
and have discussions on the topic of plagiarism.
Student Background: Students have a knowledge of basic computer skills, curated
resources, and completing Google Forms.
Standards:
● ISTE Standards: Digital Citizen- Students recognize the rights, responsibilities
and opportunities of living, learning and working in an interconnected digital
world, and they act and model in ways that are safe, legal and ethical. 2c-
Students demonstrate an understanding of and respect for the rights and
obligations of using and sharing intellectual property.
Guiding Question: How do you avoid plagiarism when researching and taking notes on
a topic?
Objectives:
● The students will discuss plagiarism and note taking.
● The students will restate what plagiarism means.
● The students will conclude why the information on plagiarism and note taking is
important to them.

2. Materials/Resources: Computer for each student, curated resources on ethical use of
information using Symbaloo, Google Form Assessment
Instructional Procedures: The teacher will have a discussion with the class to find out
what they already know about plagiarism. The teacher will present the guiding question
to the class. The students will access the curated resources developed in Symbaloo to
view articles and videos on plagiarism and note taking. Website link:
https://www.symbaloo.com/shared/AAAAB8GzvecAA42AR5E6eQ== . When all of the
students are on the site, the teacher will tell the students to click on the first four tiles.
(The last tile is a website for plagiarism detection that they will not use for this lesson.)
As students view the curated resources on their individual computers, the teacher will
monitor and help students. As the students complete the curated resources, they will
be placed with a partner or small group to discuss what they learned. The groups will
share aloud with the class.
Assessment: Students will complete the following assessment using Google Forms.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfENvl29qEhJ1Gcm6rdvEmN3PxylQA68bV
4a6c_P0zYcRNYyA/viewform?usp=sf_link
The teacher will review the assessment and provide any feedback or reteaching that is
needed.
Digital Information Fluency: 3.A Learners ethically use digital information.
Principles of Inquiry-Based Learning: Authentic- The topic of plagiarism is relevant in
the lives of the students. Deep Understanding- The teacher addresses misconceptions
during the initial discussion. The articles, videos, and collaboration give students the
opportunity to develop a deep understanding of the topic. Assessment- Teacher

3. observations are made throughout the lesson. Technology was used to create a
Google Form that includes open-ended questions and a self-assessment. Appropriate
Use of Technology- Technology was used for students to access information and to
share what they learned. Ethical Citizenship- Students learn how to appropriately use
information found on the internet.
Enhance/Extend: Using technology to create a curated list of resources enhances the
learning for students. The articles and videos provide a way for students to develop a
deeper understanding of the topic that could not be reached by only using class
discussions.