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    The document provides guidance for students on selecting a research topic. It outlines the lesson objectives which are to formulate questions about a personal interest or curriculum topic and to refine questions as information needs change. Students will watch a video on research, participate in virtual whiteboard activities to brainstorm potential topics and research questions, and discuss topics in groups. By the end of the lesson, students will list five possible research topics of interest for further exploration to narrow down to their top three choices along with guiding questions.

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    The document provides guidance for students on selecting a research topic. It outlines the lesson objectives which are to formulate questions about a personal interest or curriculum topic and to refine questions as information needs change. Students will watch a video on research, participate in virtual whiteboard activities to brainstorm potential topics and research questions, and discuss topics in groups. By the end of the lesson, students will list five possible research topics of interest for further exploration to narrow down to their top three choices along with guiding questions.

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    The document provides guidance for students on selecting a research topic. It outlines the lesson objectives which are to formulate questions about a personal interest or curriculum topic and to refine questions as information needs change. Students will watch a video on research, participate in virtual whiteboard activities to brainstorm potential topics and research questions, and discuss topics in groups. By the end of the lesson, students will list five possible research topics of interest for further exploration to narrow down to their top three choices along with guiding questions.

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    Unit: Research

    Lesson 1 - Selecting a Research Topic

    Standards:

    I.A.1. Formulate questions about a personal interest or a curricular topic


    G5.3.1. Refine questions as information needs change.

    Essential Questions:

    - What should I research?


    - Does my topic need refining?

    Learning Objectives:

    - I can formulate questions about a personal interest or a curricular topic.


    - I can refine questions as information needs change.
    *After Lesson 1, students will list five possible research topics of interest to them to explore. (Following further
    exploration students will narrow their list down to their top 3 choices along with specific questions which they will use
    to guide their research.)

    Materials:

    - Student iPads
    - Interactive white board app
    - Projector
    - Laminated LMB Literacy topic task cards

    Learning Activities:

    I. Watch PowToon “What is research?” 0:00-1:20


    II. Virtual White Board Activity #1: All students will have access to our virtual whiteboard via their iPad. When
    they type on the virtual white board it will automatically appear on the screen projected on the wall.

    Subject: Animals – Brainstorm a more specific topic

    Subject: Animals

    Brainstorm a more specific topic and type it below.

    Horses
    Reptiles Kansas State
    Dogs
    Animals
    Unicorns
    Large cats
    Pets
    Ocean animals

    III. Continue PowToon “What is research?” 1:20-1:52


    IV. Virtual White Board Activity #2: All students will have access to our virtual whiteboard via their iPad. When
    they type on the virtual white board it will automatically appear on the screen projected on the wall.

    Subject: Reptiles, Pets, Large Cats, Horses, Dogs etc. – Brainstorm a research question

    Subject: Dogs/Horses/Large Cats etc.

    Brainstorm a specific research question and type it below.

    What are some of the benefits of adopting dogs from an animal


    shelter?

    Which types of horses are best at barrel racing and


    why?

    How does a cheetah survive in its environment?

    V. Each table group (3-4 students per group) will be given a different set of 4 laminated LMB Literacy research
    topic task cards to review. Each card shows a research topic and 3 subtopics that could be used to help
    guide their research.

    VI. Students discuss the research topics and questions and as a group and rank the 4 topics in order from the
    one they found to be the most to the least interesting.
    VII. Each group will share their rankings with the class.
    VIII. Conclusion: As you can see there are a wide variety of topics that could be covered in your research, it is
    important to chose something that you find interesting! When are you brainstorming ideas ask yourself
    these questions?
    1. Is this something that will hold my interest?
    2. Did I choose a topic that will have enough research available?
    3. What types of questions will guide my research?
    IX. Exit ticket: List five possible research topics of interest to you. You will explore these topics further
    tomorrow and narrow them down to your top 3 choices with questions that you would use to guide your
    research. You will then then submit your top 3 choices for approval to your classroom teacher.

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