Research to build and present knowledge:
Literacy
W9-12.7. Conduct short as well as more sustained research projects based on focused questions, demonstrating understanding of the subject under investigation.
W9-12.9. Gather relevant information from multiple print and digital sources, assess the credibility and accuracy of each source, and integrate the information while avoiding plagiarism.
W9-10.6 Use technology, including the Internet, to produce, publish, and update individual or shared writing products, taking advantage of technology's capacity to link to other information and to display information flexibly and dynamically.
W11-12.6 Use technology, including the Internet, to produce, publish, and update individual or shared writing products in response to ongoing feedback, including new arguments or information.
AASL 21st Century Learner
1.1.4 Find, evaluate, and select appropriate sources to answer questions.
1.1.7 Make sense of information gathered from diverse sources by identifying misconceptions, main and supporting ideas, conflicting information, and point of view or bias
2.1.1 Continue an inquiry-based research process by applying critical-thinking skills (analysis, synthesis, evaluation, organization) to information and knowledge in order to construct new understandings, draw conclusions, and create new knowledge.
2.1.2 Organize knowledge so it is useful.
Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks
Multimedia
9-12: 1.32 Identify technology tools (e.g., authoring tools) that can be used to create a multimedia
product.
9-12: 1.33 Use a variety of applications to plan, create, and edit multimedia products (e.g., slide
presentations, videos, animations, simulations, podcasts).
ISTE NETS-S
1. Creativity and Innovation
Students demonstrate creative thinking, construct knowledge,
and develop innovative products and processes
using technology
3. Research and Information Fluency
Students apply digital tools to gather, evaluate, and use
information.
4. Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, and Decision Making
Students use critical thinking skills to plan and conduct research,
manage projects, solve problems, and make
informed decisions using appropriate digital tools and resources.