Nothing is as simple as black or white!
Day 1- Research- Reviewing Two or Three Topics
- Create and share project on NoodleTools
- Review Guided Inquiry Model/Information Search Process – Research Packet
- Why use Databases?
- Possible Topics: Black Lives Matter, Animal Rights, Climate Change, Great White Sharks, Cyberbullying etc.
- Resources:
- Newsbank
- Opposing Viewpoints
- Encyclopedia Britannica
- Review how to create a citation on NoodleTools
Day 2- Research – Select a Topic
- Evaluating Websites
- How to spot fake news?
- Resources Continued..
- SIRS Researcher
- Destiny Webpath Express
- Websites: ProCon.org
- Review how to create a notecard on NoodleTools
- Review how to cite a website
Day 3- Research – Topic Focus
- Review how to cite a website in NoodleTools
- Continue to Research
Day 4 – Research – Crafting a draft question
- Mini Lesson on crafting a question
- Review Outline and OPVL on the notecard
- Continue to Research
Guided Inquiry Model/Information Search Process
Evaluating sources
How to spot Fake News
Courtesy: Created by International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions
When evaluating web sites, remember to check that it is a reliable source. You can use the CARS method to do this.
What Are Databases and Why You Need Them
NoodleTools Tutorials
NoodleTools: Create a Citation
Creating an Outline
Quick Links