Ms. Costello's Classes

Ms. Costello teaches...

Online Classes 

• Novel as American History I

• Novel as World History

Information Literacy and Research Lessons

•  Library Orientation
• Research Pre-Assessment 
• Database and E-Books Lesson
• Paraphrasing Lesson  
• 21st c Search Skills
• 2-Day Practicing Good Research Skills (Anti-Plagiarism) Lesson

7th Grade Enrichment classes

Unit 1 (Q1): How the Brain Learns

• How the Brain Processes Information
• Parts of the Brain used in Learning and Types of Learning
• Activities that Improve Learning

   Unit 2 (Q2): Study Strategies

• Organization as a Habit
• Study Strategies and Time Management
• Note-Taking Strategies
• Test-Taking Strategies

   Unit 3 (Q3): Digital Citizenship

• Your Brain on Screens
• Digital Footprints
• The Basics of Online Security & Safety
•  Copyright 

   Unit 4 (Q4) Media Literacy

• What is News?
• 5Ws of Media Evaluation
• What does it mean to be "Media Literate" ?