Results of Public Opinion Polls - Internet Activity Worksheet

Results of Public Opinion Polls - Internet Activity Loudoun County High School January 2007

Submitted by: Kennetta Russ, Librarian

Level: Secondary

Library Subject: Citing Sources/Plagiarism

Curricular Subject: Government

Grade Level: 12

National Standards: Standard 7 Standard 8

State Standards: SOL: GOVT.1 English SOL 12.8

Local Standards: To correctly cite sources of information.

Objectives: 1. Students will interpret and analyze political graphs and spreadsheets. 2. Students will select and defend positions in writing and discussion. 3. Students will correctly cite their sources of information.

Introduction: Librarian introduces the project by demonstrating use of the website "PollingReport.com"

Content/Instruction: Librarian hands out worksheets after the introduction. Students then work independently at computers to complete the project.

Guided Practice: Worksheet provided. Click on the link here to see the Internet Activity Worksheet.

Assesment: Social Studies teachers assessed the lesson; librarian should assess citation of information.

Materials: Equipment to project demonstration of Internet site. Worksheets. Individual computers with Internet access.

Comment: The students enjoy this project of seeing results of current polls and making their own comments about those polls.