• Describe what an animal needs to survive.

• Classify animals into groups based on their structures.

• Describe the characteristics of different ecosystems.

• Recognize adaptations that allow organisms to survive in certain environments.

• Explain how adaptations help organisms survive.

• Identify the roles of different organisms in a food web.

• What helps animals survive in their environments?

• Which features can we use to classify animals?

• How do animals grow and reproduce?

• How do living things interact?

• How do ecosystems compare?

• How does an organism’s traits help it survive?

What is research?

Why is research important?

How do I gather relevant information from digital sources, use search terms effectively, assess credibility of source, and quote others—while avoiding plagiarism? 

Knowledge Constructor 

3a Students plan and employ effective research strategies to locate information and other resources for their intellectual or creative pursuits.

3b Students evaluate the accuracy, perspective, credibility and relevance of information, media, data or other resources. 

3c Students curate information from digital resources using a variety of tools and methods to create collections of artifacts that demonstrate meaningful connections or conclusions.

Having the internet at your fingertips means you can find just about any information online.  Just because the information shows up online does not mean it's true. 

Look at the video, "Detecting Lies and Staying True" to hear about three easy guidelines you should follow to assess the credibility of sources. Learn more about the information you can trust and not trust online.

Student will learn:

• The definition of "Attribution" -  The act of giving that credit where credit is due.

• Citing Images - MLA Format

• How to find pictures.

• When Do You Not Need Permission to Use an Image?

• How and Where you find such pictures?

• How do you know if you have permission to use someone else’s photos?

• What is Creative Commons and what are the different licenses?