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Research Cycle Activities Chart
ASIJ Student Learning Outcome
“Literate individuals who access, analyze and present information using diverse resources”

Research Steps

 

2. Locating
Identifies sources of information in Library and Computer Lab.
Conduct a search for information related to the topic.
Record Bibliographic Information.

Activities

 

· Students will generate a list of places they can find information about their topic: e.g.: home, library, Internet, videos etc.
· Students will select the resources they wish to work with.
· Librarian, computer teacher and homeroom teacher will work together to teach students the skills to use these resources effectively.

Students will keep a log of their resources for a bibliography.

 

Computers

 

· Web sites: Internet Explorer/ Netscape
· Online Encyclopedias
· E-mail online experts
· List serves
· Discussion groups
· Inspiration/Kidspiration for brainstorming
· Microsoft Word Outliner for brainstorming

Review keyword concept with computer teacher.

Library

Identify key words.
· Search web catalog at home and in class.
· Search library online catalog.
· Non-fiction books
· Encyclopedias and other reference books
· Browse areas of library.

 

 

 

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 March, 2005
G.Ward
 

The ES IT skills were written and designed by John Mikton  with consultation from the ES grade teams. These are reviewed yearly and edited and updated to reflect changes in the curriculum and learning skills of each grade.