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What is Visual Literacy

According to Merriam-Webster, visual literacy is the ability to recognize and understand ideas conveyed through visible actions or images. 

Controversial topics & All purpose (Lots of images, maps, cartoons, etc.)

Helpful Biographical Web Resources

Newspapers, Books, and Magazines (Quotes, too!)

Use these resources to locate books, print and ebooks, and journal, magazine, and newspaper articles on your topics.  There is multimedia, too!

Resources for Copyright Free Images

Google

When searching, please make sure to choose reputable sites.  Always check for authority, who wrote, sponsored, or published the information you plan to use. When in doubt, ask, or use one of the handy web evaluation papers.  Stay away from sources from Weebly, Google Slides, and other student-generated content. 

Google Web Search

Noodle Tools

Use Noodle to cite your sources. You must sign in at least once in school before using it outside of KHS.