Overview/Purpose:
Students will learn various methods of researching the answers to the questions they have identified.
Guiding Questions:
- Besides internet searches, what methods of research can help me be aware and informed?
- Is it beneficial to use multiple methods of research?
Recommended Time:
45 minutes
Common Core State Standards:
Materials:
Technology Required:
None
Lesson Design:
- Ask students to convene with their groups, bringing along the research questions they have developed.
- Distribute and go over the Ways to Conduct Research handout with students.
- Model for students how you might use other methods of research, besides using media, to learn about an issue of interest to you.
- In their groups, students discuss and determine opportunities to utilize alternate methods of research, and make plans to proceed with this process.
- Groups share their new research plans with the class.
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