TRAAP
The T in TRAAP stands for Timeliness. What does this mean about a source or article?
Timeliness is WHEN the source was written or published aka how CURRENT it is
What letter is on the spine of Biography books in the library?
The letter B (for Biography)
What should you do with your personal information/passwords in order to keep them safe online?
Keep that information private!
If there is no author listed for a source, is it the best source to use for research?
Probably not!
Remember to look for an author!
What is the closest planet to the sun?
Mercury!
One of the A's is for Accuracy. What does it mean for a source to be ACCURATE?
It means that the information in the source is true and correct
Where are picture books located in the library?
They are located in the reading room
What is one way you can treat another person online that would be an example of good digital citizenship?
Leave a nice comment, send a funny post to a friend, or compliment a picture someone posts
What kinds of websites are usually going to be more reliable for good information?
websites ending in .edu, .org, or .gov
According to some scientists, what kinds of animals are likely descended from the dinosaurs?
Birds
The other A is for Author. What is at least one thing you can find about an author to figure out if they are a trustworthy source of information?
Their job, their education, their work experience, other sources they've written, or their general area of expertise
What Dewey Decimal numbers contain books about animals and nature?
Nonfiction books in the 500s
Who should you talk to if someone online is making poor choices that are impacting you or your friends?
You should talk to a trusted adult, parent, or teacher
What can you do to figure out if the information in a source is accurate and correct?
Compare it to information from another source
What is the process by which plants use sunlight to create their own food?
Photosynthesis
It means to figure out WHY it was made
This could be for entertainment, information/education, or persuasion
What number is specifically on the spine of graphic novels in the library?
The number 741.5
A digital footprint!
What is lateral reading?
Opening a new tab to find a new source to compare information to the original one
What is the layer of the Earth called that is under the crust?
The mantle