Schwegmann


 * Lesson plan for Pathfinder on the Solar System**

Before the students visit the library they will be given a questionnaire about how one might go about their research in the library. The answers will then be analyzed to find out where their strengths and weaknesses lie in research skills. This will then give me an idea on where I need to start.
 * Pre-Assessment:**

A- TLW effectively use a pathfinder to retrieve necessary information for research. B- TLW locate useful reference sources. C- TLW demonstrate mastery when they can tell what a pathfinder is and cite the sources found. D- TLW be able to answer correctly 4 out of 5 questions in the post assessment and will be able to locate at least 3 different resources for their research.
 * Instructional Objective(s):**

Teacher will need the following on hand to aide the students in their researching of the solar system: A model of the solar system or a good picture if a model is not available. Computers, Pathfinder page(s), Projector that connects to computer for power point, screen, questionnaire about how to do research. Students will need: Pencils, paper, computer access, their information for research.
 * Materials, Media, and Other Resources:**

The students are starting a unit on the Solar System. Each student has been assigned a planet and given a list of what information they are required to find. It is my job to help them make use of all the library has to offer so that more than just //World Book// and //Google// are used. We begin the Star Party with a short segment of the movie, //Space Science the Basics. Grade 6-8.// **DVD 629.45 Spa.**
 * Set Induction:**

After whetting the student’s appetite for Space I will ask how they plan on doing their research. //Google//? //World Book//? Other source? Then I will explain that their teacher and I have decided they need to use at least 3 different resources and to site the resources used. After they get over the initial shock I will tell them that there is an easy way for them to find the needed resources. Before giving them the Pathfinder page(s) I will show them a power point explaining what a Pathfinder is. After dividing them into 3 groups, so that no one section of the library is crowded with everyone trying to use the same section. The students will then be given about 10-15 minutes in each section so they can look quickly to locate books or websites that they want to use the next time they are in the library.
 * Instructional Sequence:**

Before the students leave we will discuss whether it is more beneficial to use the search on your own method, and possibly waist a lot of time not finding anything. Or, is it helpful to have a suggested place to start their search.
 * Closure:**

By showing the power point and explaining the different sections I was able to accommodate the students which learn better orally while giving the visual learners what they needed. Since some students would be researching the same planet their teacher would have already paired up the different learning abilities to assist each other. For the ELL learners I could have websites listed which are in Spanish, or the needed language. Gifted students might be asked to use more resources and to find other helpful websites. Students could be challenged to come up with their own mini Pathfinders by searching OPAC or the shelves.
 * Adaptation and Extensions:**


 * Assessment:** The objectives will be met when students can correctly answer 4 out of 5 questions from the pre-assessment.