Learning Goal: Students will be able to:
Generate three or more search terms on their research topic.
Find a source of information on their research topic from each of the following resources: EBSCOhost, World Book Online, and OverDrive.
Take the Pre-Lesson Survey: Online Resources.
AASL Learning Standard
Introduction:
Our databases and eBooks are good online resources for your research! In order for you to search our online resources effectively, you must use appropriate search terms.
Directions:
Generate Search Terms
Using the Online Resources Scavenger Hunt worksheet below, brainstorm to create a list of keywords or concepts, synonyms or related words, and broader or narrower topics.
Use the following online resources to help you generate search terms:
WordClouds.com (Insert article on your research topic)
Use Snappy Words to find more related words.
Use the Library of Congress Subject Headings to find variants, broader and narrower terms, and related terms.
Search EBSCOhost, World Book Online, and OverDrive
Take the Post-Lesson Survey: Online Resources.
1.1.1 Follow an inquiry-based process in seeking knowledge in curricular subjects and make the real world connection for using this process in own life.
1.1.2 Use prior and background knowledge as context for new learning.
1.1.3 Develop and refine a range of questions to frame search for new understanding.
1.1.4 Find, evaluate, and select appropriate sources to answer questions.
1.1.6 Read, view, and listen for information presented in any format (e.g., textual, visual, media, digital) in order to make inferences and gather meaning.
1.2.1 Display initiative and engagement by posing questions and investigating the answers beyond the collection of superficial facts.
1.2.5 Demonstrate adaptability by changing the inquiry focus, questions, resources, or strategies when necessary to achieve success.
1.2.6 Display emotional resilience by persisting in information searching despite challenges.
1.2.7 Display persistence by continuing to pursue information to gain a broad perspective.
1.3.2 Seek divergent perspectives during information gathering and assessment.
1.4.1 Monitor own information seeking processes for effectiveness and progress, and adapt as necessary.
1.4.3 Monitor gathered information and assess for gaps or weaknesses.
3.1.5 Connect learning to community issues.
Common Core Standards
CC.11-12.W.7
Conduct short as well as more sustained research projects to answer a question (including a self-generated question) or solve a problem; narrow or broaden the inquiry when appropriate; synthesize multiple sources on the subject, demonstrating understanding of the subject under investigation.
General Learner Outcomes
Complex Thinker
Quality Producer
Effective Communicator
Effective & Ethical User of Technology
Striving for Accuracy
Applying Past Knowledge to New Situations
Thinking & Communicating with Clarity & Precision
Remaining Open to Continuous Learning