USING YOUR LIBRARY RESOURCES
CHRIS VANDER WEIT
INTRODUCTION
STANDARDS
 OBJECTIVES
ACTIVITIES
ASSESSMENT
RESULTS
 RESOURCES
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Introduction
This project has been designed to lead students through the processes of a research project. Upon completion, each student will have isolated a topic, located print, electronic, and online materials. Information from each of these formats will be used to write a report which then be orally presented.
 
Library Skills
Research
Grades 7 & 8
Student Lesson name and URL: 
http://ctap295.ctaponline.org/~cvanderw/student/
Standards Addressed

LIBRARY SKILLS - GRADE SEVEN

Writing Applications 

2.3 Write research reports:

a. Pose relevant and tightly drawn questions about the topic.
b. Convey clear and accurate perspectives on the subject.
c. Include evidence compiled through the formal research process (e.g., use of ,  dictionaries, encyclopedias, OPAC, books, and electronic sources).
d. Document reference sources by means of footnotes and a bibliography.
Speaking Applications 

2.3 Deliver research presentations:

a. Pose relevant and concise questions about the topic.
b. Convey clear and accurate perspectives on the subject.
c. Include evidence generated through the formal research process (e.g., use of a card catalog, Reader’s Guide to Periodical Literature, computer databases, magazines, news-papers, dictionaries).
d. Cite reference sources appropriately.
 


Instructional Objectives
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  1. Given a list of possible topics for a research project, students will  select a topic of personal interest.
  2. Student will complete an outline for their report.
  3. Students will use the OPAC to locate references. 
  4. Student will use CDROM programs to make notes. 
  5. Student will select and define twenty terms related to their topic.
  6. Students will be able to reproduce images related to their topic in an electronic format.
  7. Students will be able to write, edit and revise a five to seven page report using correct grammar, spelling and punctuation.
  8. Students will be able to present their findings on their topic in a Power Point multimedia presentation to an audience of peers.
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Student Activities
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  • Given a list of possible topics for a research project, students will do a review of preliminary resources (textbook, encyclopedia, world wide web, etc.) to select a topic of personal interest. 
  • Student will complete a basic graphic organizer on the topic to create an outline for their report.
  • Using the OPAC, students will list 5 print sources which may be useful in gathering information related to their topic. 
  • Student will view appropriate, available CDROM programs to make notes on some aspect their topic. 
  • Student will list of twenty terms related to the topic and write definitions.
  • Students will be able to reproduce images related to their topic in an online presentation.
  • Students will be able to write, edit and revise a five to seven page report using correct grammar, spelling and punctuation.


    • Students will be able to present their findings on their topic in a Power Point multimedia presentation to an audience of peers.

    Introductory Activity

    This will be a collaborative unit with the subject-area teacher. Part of the introduction will begin in the classroom as the teacher does a general unit overview. The students will begin the library portion an introduction to library organization.

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    Implementation Activity(ies)
    1. PRETEST (to include questions on research process.)
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    Culminating Activity
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    Assessment

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    Results
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    Web Resources & Supplementary Materials

    Introductory Activity
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    Enabling Activity
    List and link the web resources for your learning activity(ies) here. Also link supplementary materials such as PDF files and /or document files.

    Culminating Activity
    List and link the web resources for your culminating activity here. Also link supplementary materials such as PDF files and /or document files.

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    School Name (link to your school's homepage if you have one.)
    School Location
    Chris VanderWeit cweaver6@aol.com
    Last Revised: 06/30/2000 (insert and update last revision date every time you work on this page.)