Grade+4+Research+&+Technology

THE STUDENT WILL BE ABLE TO:


 * ** Explain that Super 3 is really 6 steps for older students ** ||
 * ** Restate Big6 steps in kid language ** ||
 * ** Create a research project with guidance ** ||
 * ** Determine what needs to be done/formulate questions to guide the research project ** ||
 * ** Narrow or broaden topic of the project with guidance ** ||
 * ** Brainstorm sources of information for project ** ||
 * ** Find sources for project ** ||
 * ** Decide what to use from the sources for the project ** ||
 * ** Record and organize the information for the project ** ||
 * ** Design a product that displays the research findings and conclusions ** ||
 * ** Determine if original questions and criteria have been met ** ||
 * ** Recommend improvements in process for next project ** ||
 * ** Identify point of view, bias, and purpose ** ||
 * ** Analyze source for author credentials, accuracy and relevancy ** ||
 * ** Check source publication date ** ||
 * ** Read and summarize/paraphrase in own words ** ||
 * ** Give credit to sources using basic format ** ||
 * ** Define plagiarism and discuss its implications ** ||
 * ** Use online sources as directed and appropriate ** ||
 * ** Use other media to find needed information ** ||
 * ** Use online periodical database to find needed information ** ||
 * ** Use encyclopedia, magazines, and telephone directory to find needed information ** ||
 * ** Explain fair use and copyright guidelines ** ||
 * ** Explain difference between a paraphrase and a direct quote ** ||
 * ** Identify and use safe Internet practices ** ||
 * ** Learn and use 3 new digital applications that facilitate research process ** ||