A lesson to introduce ISearch to young children. Children will research information on animals.
- Subject:
- Information, Media and Technological Literacy
- Material Type:
- Lesson Plan
- Author:
- Melanie Moore
- Date Added:
- 10/11/2019
A lesson to introduce ISearch to young children. Children will research information on animals.
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