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Introduction to the Research Process  Sorting and Sifting Lesson Plan Teacher Tips and Tools

 Unit:

  

Grade 4 - Science - Investigating Space

Focus:

  

How do environments on different planets affect clothing, equipment, and other adaptations necessary for human survival?

BCPS Indicator:

  

Students will compare stars and planets to describe the differences in their appearance and motion.(BM-p.62-63,273;LG-1,2,4,5)

 Library Media Indicator:

  

Use research skills in order to evaluate, select, record, and reorganize information.

(MSDE LG- 3)

 

 Step

Research Process for Students

Skills Instructional Plan for Library Media Specialists

 One

 Introduction

  • Prompt
  • Task
  • Product
  • Assessment
  • Accessing Prior Knowledge
  • Questioning

Setting the Scenario

Brainstorming questions

Using graphic organizers

 Two

 Investigation

 Using Print Resources

  • Automated catalog

Using Nonprint Resources

  • Electronic encyclopedias
  • CD-Rom's

Using Internet Resources

  • Using information

 Three

 Exhibition

  • Final Synthesis and Evaluation
  • Presentation

Creating the product

Presenting the product

 | One | Two | Three |  

 

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