Bellingham School District		SEARCH SKILLS and USING DATABASES
SEARCH SKILLS GOAL: Learn strategies for finding information with Internet search engines, assessing the validity of the information, and properly citing sources.
INSTRUCTION	Understanding Internet Search Engines		Evaluating Web Information
GUIDED PRACTICE	Search Engine Quiz		Evaluation Checklist
Information RESOURCES	Search Engine Guide | Recommended Search Engines
Copyright Citation RESOURCES	MLA Works Cited Format | Documenting Sources
DATABASE GOAL: Utilize database tools to explore publication, library, and career resources
RESOURCES	ProQuest Publications Database | School Library Catalog | CHOICES--See Career module
ADVANCED INSTRUCTION & PRACTICE	Creating a Database in Access: 1. Tables   2. Forms   3. Queries   4. Reports
Search Skills and Using Database Key Competencies

Technology Connections is a semester-long course designed to equip all 9th grade students with organizational skills and technology tools needed to accomplish high level learning goals. The course works in conjunction with other required freshman classes (i.e., English, Science, etc.). Elements of school and career planning will be incorporated.