LCSC Online Library Resources

Lake Central Online Library Resources for Elementary Use

Did you know that LC Libraries have online resources that are specifically for the elementary level?  These are easy to navigate and have low lexile reading levels.  Students can use these to research their favorite animal, customs in other countries, or even facts about the Moon.

Most of these resources do not ask for usernames or passwords, but if they do, the login information is posted right under each link.

Watch the short video tutorial to find out how your students can access these tools.

Digital Citizenship Week Oct. 14-18

Is Digital Citizenship important to teach in schools?
 Take a look at the statistics:

Among U.S. teens that use social media, 88% witness mean or cruel behavior, 67% observe others joining in those negative behaviors, and 21% admit to joining in at least once in a while.

Felt, L. J., & Robb, M. B. (2016). Technology addiction: Concern, controversy, and finding balance. San Francisco, CA: Common Sense Media. Retrieved from https://www.commonsensemedia.org/sites/default/files/uploads/research/2016_csm_technology_addiction_executive_summary

Use these helpful links to incorporate Digital Citizenship into your class curriculum.

Short Videos that are kid-friendly:https://www.netsafeutah.org/kids/kids_videos.html

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=89eCHtFs0XM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-nMUbHuffO8

Lessons and Unplugged Activities:

https://www.https://beinternetawesome.withgoogle.com/en_us/educatorscommonsense.org/education/digital-citizenship

https://www.commonsense.org/education/articles/10-fun-digital-citizenship-videos-for-k-5-classrooms

https://www.commonsense.org/education/digital-citizenship/curriculum

Virtual Adventures

Virtual Adventures

The end of the first grading period is quickly approaching, and students are getting excited about fall.  Would you like to take your students on a virtual adventure?  

Have you tried BreakoutEDU?

Click here for a resource of Fall BreakoutEDU ideas.

How about Learnaroundtheworld.com?

Click here to view their virtual field trip calendar.