Independent Research

Biography Research - Students Choose from List

Independent Internet Research | Enrichment

Students practice searching online to become skilled at finding information efficiently and quickly using a search engine. Students search independently using search "keywords" to find appropriate sites for their information.

Instructions:

• 1. Students download and open the biography research graphic organizer with a word processor on their computer.

  2. Students choose one person to research from the biography research ideas list.

  3. Students may use the biography research note taker sheet with a pencil to take notes while researching.

  4. Students may use scratch paper and pencils to take notes while researching.

  5. Students type their information and add a picture into the graphic organizer.

  6. Students save frequently and save again or print when done.

Demonstrate: Discuss internet browsers and their usage. Demonstrate how to use the browser back button and browser tabs. Demonstrate how to search using keywords in a search engine. Examples: "Markus Perrson Biography" or "J.K. Rowling Bio for kids"

Download Biography Research Graphic Organizer:

Assign Enrichment: Students work on 3rd grade enrichment activities after typing.