LibGuides: KIVA: Home

Schedule

CLASS 1 - IN CLASS

Introduction to KIVA
Pick Country - KIVA Preference

CLASS 2 - LIBRARY

Collection & Organization of Information - how are you going to keep track of your research?
- Research Card - Part 1) Country Profile - access through Google Classroom. Research Card
- Nicaragua Example
Resource - where do I find information?
- Britannica Encyclopedia on-line
Note-taking - summarizing (review) PowerPoint
Research

CLASS 3 - LIBRARY

Collection & Organization of Information - how are you going to keep track of your research?
- Research Card - Part II) Health, Education and/or Income (work) - access through Google Classroom. Research Card
- Nicaragua Example

Resource - where do I find information?
- World Geography & Culture on-line (Health, Education, Income)
Research - Note taking

CLASS 4 - LIBRARY

Finish Research Card - Part II - Health, Education or Work

Turn it in BEFORE STARTING Research Card III

Research Card Part III) Distribution of People in Poverty - Google Classroom. Research Card
- Nicaragua Example

World Geography & Culture on-line
- a) Data = Facts & Figures - Economy
- b) Direct Quote = Society - Living Conditions

CLASS 5 - IN CLASS

FINISH BOTH CARDS I! and Begin CARD III

CLASS 6 - IN LIBRARY

An infographic is a collection of imagery, charts, and minimal text that gives an easy-to-understand overview of a topic. Infographics use striking, engaging visuals to communicate information quickly and clearly.

THE GOOD, THE BAD AND THE UGLY

What makes a good Infographic?

Bad - Infographic Example - Discuss as a class - what makes this bad?

Ugly - 8 worst infographics ever created - With a partner decide on which one is the worst!

Review Infographic - Slides 1-10
In teams 'discuss' about what makes an infographic 'Good'

Good - Infographic Example

Research Card Part IV) Infographic Rubric - Google Classroom Research Card
- Review the following Research Cards:
  - Card 1 - Map, History & Economy
  - Card 2 - Education, Health, Economy/Work
  - Card 3 - People Living Below the Poverty Line

Summarize ONLY the MAIN Facts

Free Infographic Makers

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NICARAGUA INFOGRAPHIC EXAMPLE

CLASS 7 - IN CLASS

Continue working on your infographic.

CLASS 8 - IN CLASS