Lesson 1.2 Investigating
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1pcYPjCPHN3__q_uSZkNrCrmFCKds36mJmsqDHmggwUM/edit?usp=sharing
Learning Goal
In this lesson the students will learn how to:
- plan their research
- ask strong and focused questions
- use different types of sources
- make a hypothesis
- understand key research vocabulary
Success Criteria
I can:
Understanding Research Skills
- explain what investigating/research means
- create a simple research plan (purpose, method, sources, ethics)
- identify primary and secondary sources
Thinking & Focus
- write a clear research question
- improve my question using different perspectives (culture, feelings, society)
- write a hypothesis using IF…THEN
Using Information (A3 Skills)
- find and write simple facts from sources
- write information in my own words (no copying)
- write a simple conclusion
Worksheet Completion
- complete all parts of the research worksheet
- follow instructions step by step
- show my thinking clearly
Vocabulary Understanding
- understand key words (research, hypothesis, primary source, secondary source, ethics)
- use these words correctly in my work
Do you come from a large family or a small family? Do most of your family members live together or apart? Explain.
Respond to 2 other classmates' postings.
Research Question = what are you asking?
Hypothesis = what do you predict will happen?
Thesis = what is your final answer/argument?
Survey on today's lesson.