U.S. I: Constitution Project Research (Bernard/Read)
Is the Constitution still a valuable and viable document in modern America?
Is the Constitution still a valuable and viable document in modern America?
Library Day 1
Library Day 1
Goals: Explore Modern Day Issues and Create a NoodleTools Account
Goals: Explore Modern Day Issues and Create a NoodleTools Account
AGENDA
- Review Constitution Research Project and Research Question (10 min)
- Conduct background research on modern day issues of your choice. Choose 1 modern day issue and complete the "Research Exploration" handout. (40 min)
- Search the Library Catalog for books.
- Search the Library Databases by Subject for articles, videos, etc. **IMPORTANT** To access the databases off school campus, you will need to enter the required passwords. Please visit the Passwords page and follow the instructions.
- Create a NoodleTools account, share with your teacher, and cite 1 article on your issue or Amendment (30 min)
RESOURCES
Library Day 2
Library Day 2
Goals: Research Modern Day Issues, Cite Sources, and Take Notes
Goals: Research Modern Day Issues, Cite Sources, and Take Notes
AGENDA
- Review Constitution Research Project Assignment and Research Question (5 min)
- Review Notecards in NoodleTools (10 min)
- Review Annotated Bibliographies (*Honors ONLY*) (10 min)
- Use databases, multimedia sources, and credible websites to locate information on your Amendment and modern day issue. Use the C.R.A.P. Test when evaluating a source's credibility and appropriateness for research. (10 min)
- Cite sources in NoodleTools and take notes (40-50 min)
Recommended Library Resources
Recommended Library Resources
- Library Catalog (Search for books)
- Databases by Subject: **IMPORTANT** To access the databases off school campus, you will need to enter the required passwords. Please visit the Passwords page and follow the instructions.
Recommended CRLS Library Databases:
Recommended Public Library Databases (see passwords page for Boston Public Library card # and PIN)
Library Day 3
Library Day 3
Goals: Research Modern Day Issues in Primary Sources, Cite Sources, and Take Notes
Goals: Research Modern Day Issues in Primary Sources, Cite Sources, and Take Notes
AGENDA
- Review Constitution Research Project Assignment and Research Question (5 min)
- Locate Primary Sources (15 min)
- Use databases, multimedia sources, and credible websites to locate primary and secondary sources of information on your Amendment and modern day issue. Cite sources in NoodleTools and take notes (40-60 min).
Library Day 4
Library Day 4
Goals: Research Modern Day Issues in Court Cases, Take Notes, and Cite Sources
Goals: Research Modern Day Issues in Court Cases, Take Notes, and Cite Sources
AGENDA
- Review Constitution Research Project Assignment and Research Question (5 min)
- Locate Court Cases (15 min)
- Use databases, multimedia sources, and credible websites to locate primary and secondary sources of information on your Amendment and modern day issue. Cite sources in NoodleTools and take notes (40-60 min).
Library Day 5
Library Day 5
Goals: Create In-Text (Parenthetical) Citations and Develop a Thesis
Goals: Create In-Text (Parenthetical) Citations and Develop a Thesis
AGENDA
- Review Constitution Research Project Assignment and Research Question (5 min)
- Review In-text (parenthetical) citations in NoodleTools (10 min)
- Develop a "working" thesis and type it into the Noodle Tools Dashboard (10 min)