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Gatsby Science Enhancement Programme
Skill 1: Information Retrieval
Produced by Gatsby Science Enhancement Programme, the resources in this section help students to develop their skills of information retrieval. Activities relate to five aspects of information retrieval:
* methods of information storage and retrieval
* the library (including classification)
* reference books
* scientific journals
* the internet and evaluating websites
The materials for this skill area include eleven activities which contain students stimulus materials as well as teacher guidance. The activities look at:
* Saving and finding information
* Using the library
* Finding information in books
* Choosing the right book
* Navigating a reference book
* Editing a scientific book
* Advertising a scientific journal
* Locating articles in e-journals
* Finding answers on the web
* Evaluating websites
There are trainer development materials associated with the delivery of these learning activities. They can be found at: LSS Skill Area 1 Training.
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Skill 1.1 Saving and Finding Information
Produced by Gatsby Science Enhancement Programme, this activity enables students to consider how techniques and methods for storing information have developed since prehistoric times. This looks at storage methods such as memory, drawings, written texts and digital media.
Students look at why the development...
Skill 1.10 Seeking Virtual Treasure
These activities, produced by Gatsby Science Enhancement Programme, help students to practise gathering information from the internet. Students are challenged with a series of science-related questions and must use the internet to find the answers. This requires students to consider the best key words to use and...
Skill 1.11 Evaluating Websites
Produced by Gatsby Science Enhancement Programme, this activity helps students to consider the reliability of information found on websites.
In a directed activity, students are encouraged to consider features of web sites such as:
* Is it up to date?
* Is it easy to find the information you...
Skill 1.2 Using the Library
These activities, produced by Gatsby Science Enhancement Programme, help students to see the importance of the library as a source of information for printed materials on a wide variety of topics. There is a particular focus on the science and technology sections.
The activity seeks to develop students'...
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| Subject(s) | Science, Biology, Chemistry, Physics |
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| Age | 14-16 |
| Published | 2000 - 2009 |
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| Direct URL | https://www.stem.org.uk/cx5n3 |
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