Banned Books In America

This website is the skeleton of project based curriculum regarding the subject of Banned Books in America. 

Standards

Florida Standards from at least 2 different content areas:
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.9-10.1.aCome to discussions prepared, having read and researched material under study; explicitly draw on that preparation by referring to evidence from texts and other research on the topic or issue to stimulate a thoughtful, well-reasoned exchange of ideas.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.9-10.4Present information, findings, and supporting evidence clearly, concisely, and logically such that listeners can follow the line of reasoning and the organization, development, substance, and style are appropriate to purpose, audience, and task.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.9-10.5Make strategic use of digital media (e.g., textual, graphical, audio, visual, and interactive elements)in presentations to enhance understanding of findings, reasoning, and evidence and to add interest.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RH.9-10.1Cite specific textual evidence to support analysis of primary and secondary sources, attending to such features as the date and origin of the information.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RH.9-10.9Compare and contrast treatments of the same topic in several primary and secondary sources.


Iste Standards:
1. Creativity and innovation
Students demonstrate creative thinking, construct knowledge, and develop innovative products and processes using technology.
a. Apply existing knowledge to generate new ideas, products, or processes
b. Create original works as a means of personalor group expression

c. Use models and simulations to explore complex systems and issues
d. Identify trends and forecast possibilities.

3.Research and information fluency Students apply digital tools to gather, evaluate,and use information.
a. Plan strategies to guide inquiry
b. Locate, organize, analyze, evaluate, synthesize,and ethically use information from a variety of sources and media
c. Evaluate and select information sources and digital tools based on the appropriateness tospecific tasks
d. Process data and report results

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.
a. Identify and define authentic problems and significant questions for investigation
b. Plan and manage activities to develop a solution or complete a project
c. Collect and analyze data to identify solutions and/or make informed decisions
d. Use multiple processes and diverse perspectives to explore alternative solutions.