The lesson plan introduces students to the International Children's Digital Library (ICDL) to select a children's book that represents their selected immigrant population for a portfolio project. Students will learn how to navigate the ICDL interface and search for books, either through simple searches or more advanced searches. They will read and select a book to include in their immigration portfolio. The teacher and librarian will provide guidance on using the ICDL and help students complete their searches.

1. LMC Project/Activity/Lesson Plan
Project/Activity/Lesson Title: Product:
International Children’s Books as Cultural A link to and summary of a children’s book from the
Indicators and the International Children’s International Children’s Digital Library to add to the
Digital Library student’s final portfolio for the Immigration Unit.
Grade Level: Length of Lesson:
7th Grade 45 minutes
Essential Questions:
What children’s book contained in the ICDL
will best represent our project team’s selected
immigrant population/country of origin?
Vocabulary: digital library, translation, search interface, open source, limiter
Student Goals/Objectives: Teacher Goals/Objectives: LMC Director Goals/Objectives:
The student will: The teacher will: The LMC Director will:
 Learn to navigate the unique  Provide further guidance and  Introduce the ICDL
search interface provided by instructions for assembling  Provide instruction in ways of
the ICDL the students’ final searching/navigating the
 Become familiar with the immigration portfolios. American Memory site, with
ICDL collection and the  Facilitate group work and special focus on one or two
resources contained therein respond to questions collections pertaining to
 Explore and read digitized immigration
children’s books online and  Provide a tool (scavenger
select one which best fits with hunt) through which students
the goals of their portfolio will explore the collection
presentation and find items relevant to
their immigration project
 Conduct brief discussion of
resource
Materials:
 Computer lab
 Instructor’s computer with projector
 Worksheet handout
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2. LMC Project/Activity/Lesson Plan
Process: Instructional Strategies
 Reminder of project details (teacher) (3 min) (x) indicates applicable instructional strategies
o Explain that today we will learn to use Class Discussion
the ICDL to create the picture book X Cooperative Grouping/Collaborative Learning
component of the project
 Introduction to the ICDL resource (librarian) Educational Games
(5 min) Educational Video
o Books from around the world, many of
Guest speaker
them translated into multiple languages
o Free to use (open source) X Guided Practice
o Intuitive, innovative search interface Hands-on Experience
X
designed for young people
 Model simple search (watch the librarian) (5 X Independent Practice
min) Individualized Instruction
o Work through the worksheet (ask
volunteers to help choose limiters) Integration of Verbal and/or Written Reflection
 Model simple search (let’s try together) (5 min) Peer Tutoring/ modeling
o Work through the worksheet (ask
volunteers to help choose limiters) Presentation/Program
 Model advanced search (watch the teacher) (5 X Problem-solving
min)
X Student Research
o Show multiple ways to get to advanced
search Student Self-assessment
 Through drop down menu on Teacher Demonstration
X
home page
 To the right of the center icon Teacher Lectures
on the home page X Technology Integration
 Through bread crumbs on the
bottom of the search page
o Work through worksheet (ask
volunteers to help choose country)
 Students complete worksheet (simple search and
advanced search) (15 min)
o Teacher and librarian will walk around
to help
 When they are finished, bring to the teacher to
check.
 When everyone is finished, discuss the resource
(5 min)
o What did you like/dislike about the
ICDL?
o When would you use this resource?
o How did the search feature compare to
other resources that you have used?
o Did you learn anything interesting about
your country from using the book?
 Teacher wraps up and reminds them that
tomorrow’s class will be in the library again
learning about the American Memory resource.
(2 min)
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3. LMC Project/Activity/Lesson Plan
Standards that Relate Directly to LMC Project, Activity or Lesson
I-SAIL OBJECTIVES
Standard 1: Access information efficiently and effectively to inquire, think critically
and gain knowledge.
3. Generates a list of possible resources and determines which are useful
7. Finds information within print and/or non-print sources
16. Conducts effective searches using electronic resources
17. Accesses internet information effectively
18. Navigates within print and electronic resources to locate and access information
Standard 2: Evaluates information critically and competently to draw conclusions,
make informed decisions, apply knowledge to new situations, and create new
knowledge
1. Determines authenticity and relevance of print and non‐print information
3. Identifies and extracts relevant information in print and electronic resources
6. Reads, views, listens to information critically and competently
7. Applies evaluative criteria to print and/or non‐print materials to determine the
usefulness of the information: relevancy, suitability, authority, objectivity, currency
8. Identifies information relevant and essential to the information need
9. Works in teams to understand concepts and solve problems.
Standard 3: Uses information accurately, creatively, and ethically to share
knowledge and participate ethically and productively as members of our democratic
society
4. Creates a product using technology when appropriate
5. Presents, performs or shares information and ideas successfully
ILLINOIS STATE LEARNING STANDARDS:
English:
1.C.3d Summarize and make generalizations from content and relate them to the purpose
of the material.
3.C.3b Using available technology, produce compositions and multimedia works for
specified audiences.
4.B.3b Design and produce reports and multi‐media compositions that represent group
projects.
5.B.3a Choose and analyze information sources for individual, academic and functional
purposes.
5.B.3b Identify, evaluate and cite primary sources.
Social Science:
16.A.3b Make inferences about historical events and eras using historical maps and other
historical sources.
16.A.3c Identify the differences between historical fact and interpretation.
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4. LMC Project/Activity/Lesson Plan
16.C.3a (US) Describe economic motivations that attracted Europeans and others to the
Americas, 1500‐1750.
18.B.3a Analyze how individuals and groups interact with and within institutions (e.g.,
educational, military).
18.C.3a Describe ways in which a diverse U.S. population has developed and maintained
common beliefs (e.g., life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness; the Constitution and the
Bill of Rights).
18.C.3b Explain how diverse groups have contributed to U.S. social systems over time.
AASL STANDARDS FOR THE 21ST CENTURY LEARNER:
1.1.4 Find, evaluate, and select appropriate sources to answer questions.
1.1.8 Demonstrate mastery of technology tools for accessing information and pursuing
inquiry.
1.1.9 Collaborate with others to broaden and deepen understanding.
1.2.3 Demonstrate creativity by using multiple resources and formats.
1.3.5 Use information technology responsibly.
1.4.2 Use interaction with and feedback from teachers and peers to guide own inquiry
process.
1.4.4 Seek appropriate help when it is needed.
2.1.2 Organize knowledge so that it is useful.
2.1.5 Collaborate with others to exchange ideas, develop new understandings, make
decisions, and solve problems.
2.1.6 Use the writing process, media and visual literacy, and technology skills to create
products that express new understandings.
2.2.4 Demonstrate personal productivity by completing products to express learning.
2.3.1 Connect understanding to the real world.
3.1.2 Participate and collaborate as members of a social and intellectual network of
learners.
3.1.3 Use writing and speaking skills to communicate new understandings effectively.
3.1.4 Use technology and other information tools to organize and display knowledge and
understanding in ways that others can view, use, and assess.
3.1.6 Use information and technology ethically and responsibly.
3.2.2 Show social responsibility by participating actively with others in learning
situations and by contributing questions and ideas during group discussions.
3.2.3 Demonstrate teamwork by working productively with others.
4.3.1 Participate in the social exchange of ideas, both electronically and in person.
4.3.4 Practice safe and ethical behaviors in personal electronic communication and
interaction
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