Learning Objectives

• Navigate the IWonder site to locate resources for student use. 
• Teach students how to use IWonder to locate information during the inquiry process.   

Browsing from the IWonder Homepage 

The previous lesson introduced you to many of the features of the homepage. From the homepage, students can search for resources to help with homework, support the inquiry process, or spark creativity by selecting a question.

1. Spark student curiosity about their future and encourage students to select the question, "Do you know what you want to be when you grow up."
2. Scroll through the page and explore the links to websites included on this page.
3. Browse within this category and the questions across the top.
4. Select "Do you want to know what jobs are right for you." 
5. Choose Career Cluster Inventory from OhioMeansJobs. 
6. The resource will open in a new browser window. Students can use the Career Cluster Inventory to explore careers of interest. 

Using the Search Feature in IWonder

Use the search box located at the top right of the home page to search for resources

1. In the search box, type the word "career".
2. Browse the resources returned in this keyword search.

Looking for learning videos to support young learners? Use the search feature to find videos in IWonder.

1. In the search box, type the word "video".
2. Browse the list of videos on a variety of topics to support student learning needs.

Reflecting on Your Learning

1. Thinking about the students you teach, which question categories will be most relevant to your content?
2. Think of two reasons why students might prefer a digital video resource over a digital text resource?
3. After exploring the categories in IWonder, what makes IWonder easy for students to use?