Types of Research Sources K-2 Elementary Lesson

Introduce elementary learners to types of research sources! Young learners often mistakenly interchange research sources with search engines.

This comprehensive resource will equip students with the essential skill of identifying different types of research sources. Set them on the path to proficiency. This will eliminate the common “I just Googled it” confusion.

This lesson has 58 total pages and slides, and it includes:

• Colorful Resource Card Sort activity for print & digital (2 PDF pages + 1 Google Slide)
  • Students to sort items to show which are and are NOT a resource.
  • Print version can be laminated for repeated use.
  • Digital version is for Google Slides where students drag and drop the items.
  • Answer key included
• Cut & Paste printable activity (3 pages, PDF)
  • Students cut the pictures and paste the items that are a resource.
  • Answer key included
• Circle the Source activity for print & digital (3 pages, PDF)
  • Students circle the items that are a resource.
  • Print option can be printed in color or black and white.
  • Answer key included
• Traveling Suitcase Sort game or activity with directions (3 pages, PDF)
  • A fun activity that gets students up and moving while explaining what is and is not a resource.
  • Printable, full color version only
• Self-correcting digital game (2 PDF pages + 38 Google Slides) 
  • Not editable; Google Slides can only be viewed when you share the link with students.
  • Like the other activities, students identify if an item is a source or not.
  • QR Code handouts are provided for students to easily access.
• Types of Resources color posters (2 pages, PDF)
  • Great to hang up or place copies at student tables
  • Portrait and landscape orientation versions
• Standards-based Lesson Plan and Directions (4 pages, PDF)
  • Step-by-step directions for how to teach students about the different types of resources
  • Activity notes that answer commonly asked questions and provide additional tips and ideas for using the included resources.
  • Aligned to AASL School Library Standards for Learners and National Common Core Standards

Only the Google Slides of the card sort digital activity are editable. Everything else is NOT editable and in PDF file format.

Standards Addressed:

AASL National School Library Standards – See the AASL Standards Framework for Learners to view full text.

• Inquire – A.2. – B.3. – C.1. – D.2.
• Collaborate – D.1.
• Explore – A.3.

Common Core English Language Arts Standards –
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• CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.K.8. – CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.1.8. – CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.2.8.
• CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.K.5. – CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.1.5.

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