Search: 45 minutes, 1.2.2 Demonstrate confidence and self-direction by making independent choices in the selection of resources and information.
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| Read Around Ball for Fantasy and Science Fiction | In the first part of this lesson, the students review the concept of "genre," discuss the major characteristics of the Fantasy and Science Fiction genres and subgenres and explore their similarities and differences. The next segment of the lesson is a “Read Around Ball,” in which students move from table to table for a read around, where each student spends 30 seconds with each book, recording their favorite book in their “dance cards.” | 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 | |
| Simple Machines | Students will use five pre-selected websites to define types of simple machines and gather examples. They will evaluate the websites as part of this lesson to determine which provided the best information, was easiest to navigate, and most understandable. Following this lesson, students will create a scavenger hunt and video to teach other students about simple machines. | 5 | |
| Creepy, Crawly Insects - Where Can I Find Out More? | First and second grade students, currently studying insects in Science, will visit the library to research various insects, take notes on important information, create a presentation, and share findings with peers. Students design presentations to address the following essential questions: What makes this creature an insect? What do I want to tell other students about this insect? | 1, 2 | |
| Idea-Noun Definition: Source Searching | This lesson is designed to teach students the location and how to access their sources. This lesson falls under step three in the Big6 Research Process. Students will review the various sources available to them and the specifics for access and searching within those sources. Students will find three sources related to their research task (selected idea-noun) and cite them correctly. Essential Question: How does this source change/support/influence your definition of _____ (student's idea-noun focus)? | 11, 12 | |
| Plagiarism: Avoiding Accidental Internet Plagiarism | In this lesson in the research paper unit, students will learn why cutting information from the Internet and pasting it into a research paper is plagiarism. They will learn how to properly paraphrase and cite their sources to avoid the consequences of theft of intellectual property. The essential questions for this lesson include: Why can't I cut and paste information from the Internet? How can I report my research without risking a charge of plagiarism? | 11, 12 | |
| Introduction to Research | Essential Question: What sources will help me complete my research paper? What are my strengths and weaknesses when doing research? Students will see many sources are available to them in different formats. They will explore these during the unit. How do you find books using the Dewey Decimal System? The main source for this lesson is non-fiction books. | 9 | |
| Yearlong History Paper-What are my resource options? | This lesson is designed to teach students research skills to search print, periodical, and Internet sources. | 10 |