Key Stage 2

ICT KS2 Unit 6D - Using the internet to search large databases and to interpret information

In this unit children learn to use large sources of information, such as those found on the internet. They will use, skim read and take in information to be able to own it for themselves and interpret it with others. At times they will be critical of content and may be able to check for different viewpoints.
Children will present the researched information in a form suitable to the needs of their audience.
It is important that teachers search the internet first for suitable sites. Without this, children can spend many hours in fruitless searching, without any reward.

WEBLINKS	Online Encyclopedias Online U.K.Newspapers (Local/National). Enhance. Free Registration to access datafiles and worksheets A series of lesson plans Advice on safe use of the Internet Online lessons on using the internet, A series of lessons about searching the internet
SOFTWARE	MS Publisher MS Word
BOOKS	A series of pupils’ books, teachers’ books and photocopiable resource sheets from Smart Learning Ltd.(www.smart-learning.co.uk for samples) The facilities below are only available to Isle of Wight Schools Click here to order your Projects from School Library Service Click here for Education Centre - Library Resources

OTHER RESOURCES

• a range of bookmarked internet sites prepared by the teacher
• a range of printed information sources from CD-ROM or internet
• a range of newspapers