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Link Up! School Resources

Lesson Plan

School Links Lesson Plan

Students will learn to locate and navigate the LMS, library database, and support portals to independently access assignments, research materials, and help within a 30-minute session.

Familiarity with digital school resources promotes independent learning, organization, and timely access to support, boosting academic success.

Audience

9th Grade High School Students

Time

30 minutes

Approach

Demonstration followed by hands-on practice and reflection.

Materials

School Links Overview Presentation, - Learning Management System Portal, - Library Database Portal, - Student Support Hub, and - Navigation Practice Worksheet

Prep

Review Materials and Setup

5 minutes

Step 1

Warm-Up Discussion

5 minutes

  • Ask students how they currently find assignment details and research materials online.
  • Record a few responses to highlight different strategies.
  • Introduce today’s goal: mastering key school links.

Step 2

Guided Navigation Demonstration

10 minutes

Step 3

Student Guided Practice

10 minutes

  • Distribute or share the Navigation Practice Worksheet.
  • Students work individually or in pairs to complete the tasks, using provided links.
  • Circulate to assist with any access issues or questions.

Step 4

Wrap-Up and Reflection

5 minutes

  • Invite students to share challenges and successes during practice.
  • Highlight tips for efficient navigation.
  • Collect completed Navigation Practice Worksheet for review.
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Slide Deck

Link Up! School Resources

Learn how to navigate your key digital school tools:
• Learning Management System (LMS)
• Library Database
• Student Support Hub

Welcome students! Today we’ll master the key digital tools you need for academic success. We’ll cover the LMS, library database, and support hub. Point out that these resources will help them find assignments, research materials, and help when they need it.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this lesson, you will be able to:
• Locate and log into the Learning Management System Portal
• Search for articles and ebooks in the Library Database Portal
• Access tutorials and submit requests via the Student Support Hub

Review the objectives with the class. Ask if anyone has used these tools before and what challenges they faced.

Navigating the LMS

  1. Go to the Learning Management System Portal
  2. Log in with your school credentials
  3. Select your class to view assignments and grades
  4. Use the calendar or syllabus view to track deadlines

Project your screen and walk through each step slowly. Highlight where to click, how to find assignments, and how to check due dates.

Using the Library Database

  1. Open the Library Database Portal
  2. Enter keywords in the search bar
  3. Apply filters (date, subject, format)
  4. Access full-text articles and export citations

Demonstrate a sample search (e.g., “climate change”) and show how to filter by date or format. Explain how to download or save articles.

Exploring the Student Support Hub

  1. Visit the Student Support Hub
  2. Browse resources: tutorials, FAQs, contact forms
  3. Submit help requests for tech issues or academic assistance
  4. Check response times and follow-up tips

Show where the support hub link lives on the school website. Describe types of help available: tech support, tutoring, counseling.

Quick Navigation Tips

• Bookmark your most-used pages
• Use search filters and keywords effectively
• Keep your login info secure and private
• Check announcements and notifications regularly

Highlight these best practices and invite students to share any tips they already use.

Next Steps & Practice

Now it’s your turn! Complete the tasks on the Navigation Practice Worksheet to:
• Log into the LMS and find today’s assignment
• Search the library database for a sample article
• Locate a support resource in the Student Support Hub

Explain that students will now practice these skills using the worksheet. Encourage them to ask questions if they get stuck.

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Worksheet

Navigation Practice Worksheet

1. Logging into the LMS

a) Go to the Learning Management System Portal. Log in with your school credentials. What was the first assignment listed under your current class?
Answer: _________________________________________________




b) Using the calendar or syllabus view, what is the due date of the next assignment?
Answer: _________________________________________________




2. Finding an Article in the Library Database

a) Open the Library Database Portal and search for the keyword “climate change.” List two filters you applied (e.g., date, subject, format):







b) What is the title of one full-text article you found?
Answer: _________________________________________________




3. Accessing the Student Support Hub

a) Visit the Student Support Hub and describe one type of resource or tutorial available there:
Answer: _________________________________________________







b) Imagine you need help with a tech issue. In the support form, list three pieces of information you would include to make sure your request is handled quickly:


















Great job! Submit this worksheet when you finish. Good luck navigating our school resources!

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