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Using Information Resources: Lesson 2

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Learners are introduced to the various information resources. Individually, they practice skimming the table of contents, glossary and photographs in the excerpts. To end the instructional activity, they identify key words and answer questions in a booklet.

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6th - 8th
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STEM
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