Internet+Research+4



=**Lesson Plan 4 : Search Tools : Directories**=


 * Aim:**

What is a directory?


 * Common Core State Standards:**


 * CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.11-12.7** Conduct short as well as more sustained research projects to answer a question (including a self-generated question) or solve a problem; narrow or broaden the inquiry when appropriate; synthesize multiple sources on the subject, demonstrating understanding of the subject under investigation.


 * CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.11-12.8** Gather relevant information from multiple authoritative print and digital sources, using advanced searches effectively; assess the strengths and limitations of each source in terms of the task, purpose, and audience; integrate information into the text selectively to maintain the flow of ideas, avoiding plagiarism and overreliance on any one source and following a standard format for citation.


 * Objectives:**


 * Students will learn how to distinguish directories from search engines and when to use them.


 * Vocabulary:**


 * Directory
 * DMOZ Open Directory Project
 * Drilling down
 * Breadcrumb trail


 * Class Activity:**

1) Open your browser to DMOZ. Click the Society category link to view the Society subcategories page in the same tab. Click the Women subcategory link to view the subcategory page. Click the Science and Technology subcategory link to view the subcategory page. Click the Computers and Internet subcategory link to view the subcategory page. Click the Ada Byron, Lady Lovelace link or another link of interest to view a Web page containing information about Ada Byron. You can return to the DMOZ home page by clicking the Back or Recent pages button. Click the back button to view the previous DMOZ page. Click the Top link in the breadcrumbs trail to return to the DMOZ homepage.

2) Now you are going to perform your own searches in DMOZ. I want you to pick 5 topics that you are interested in and use the DMOZ directory to see if you can find information about your topic. For each of the 5 searches you perform, I want you to record your **breadcrumb trail** like this:

Regional -> North America -> United States -> Government -> Legislative Branch -> Agencies that Support Congress -> Library of Congress

3) Create a new page on your wiki and name it with today's lesson and date, e.g. "Internet Research 4 9.26.13." Write your answers on that page.