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Step # 3 -Work with the information - You must decide how to use the information: You may just want the information for yourself. If you present the information to others, keep in mind the needs and interests of your audience. Research in Four Steps
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Research in Four StepsStep # 1
- Focus -
You must:Select a topic.Think about what you already know about the topic.Ask questions that you want answered
Step # 2
-Locate Information- You must:Make a list of sources you can search for information.Make a list of “Key Terms” to use when searching online or in printed materialsDecide on the sources to use.Search for answers to your questions.
Research in Four Steps
Step # 3
-Work with the information - You must decide how to use the information:You may just want the information for yourself.If you present the information to others, keep in mind the needs and interests of your audience.
Research in Four Steps
Step # 4
Use the information You must decide how to use the information:You may just want the information for yourself.If you present the information to others, keep in mind the needs and interests of your audience.
Research in Four Steps
Mummies (Ancient Egyptian), Goddess Art (Ancient City of Sumer), Pyramid (Aztec)
Ancient Worlds
IntroductionPast Civilizations have left physical marks on the world.
Studying the artefacts and ruins left behind can teach us about the world and our place in it.
Remains and Evidence of Ancient Civilizations
Historic Sites Project
Project Goals:
1.) Students will practice the Research Process
2.) Students will learn about past civilizations.
3.) Students will present their learning for the learning community.
National Geographic Kidshttp://kids.nationalgeographic.com/kids/stories/history/ten-cool-sites/
“Ten Cool Archeological Sites” Slideshow by National Geographic Kids
• Ankor Wat, Cambodia
• King Tutankhamun’s Tomb, Egypt
• Machu Picchu, Peru
• Stonehenge, England
• Terra-cotta Warriors, China
• Pompeii, Italy
• Teotihuacan, Mexico
• Petra, Jordan
• Moai Statues of Easter Island
• Nazca Lines, Peru
Assignment InformationThe Presentation has two (2) parts.
1.) Students will write a brief description about an historic site or ancient city. This description will include basic information about the Historic Site they have chosen.
Length: T.B.D.
2.) Students will create a display.
This will showing evidence of their research process & will share interesting information.
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Class Created Criteria
Part 1: Research NotesPart 2: PresentationPR: Work Habits
Part 1 - Research Notes
Your Research Notes will be handed in and are worth a significant portion of your Project mark.
To be graded by Ms. Larocque
Part 2– Presentation
Present information to classmates on your chosen historic site.
Part 2 - Presentation
Grades/Assessment
Your Presentation will be marked using Self-Assessment, Peer-Assessment and you will also receive teacher comments.
Project GoalsResearch Notes
Give students opportunities to search for and evaluate information in print and online.
Exposes students to 10 different Historic Places.
Allows students to see clues and evidence of Past Civilizations.
Goals of Presentation
Give students opportunities to stretch their critical thinking skills when creating questions to ask classmates about projects.
Challenge students on their understanding of their research by questioning them about the civilization they studied.
Encourage students to make their own connections to aspects of ancient civilizations (to other ancient civilizations, to Paleolithic peoples, or to more modern societies)
Machu PicchuThis mountaintop was home to the Inca in the 15th Century. The Inca were an American civilization who lived high in the Andes Mountains (modern day Peru). Today, the ruins at Machu Picchu are threatened by over-tourism.
Sample Introduction
Angkor Linkshttp://video.nationalgeographic.com/video/kids/people-places-kids/cambodia-angkor-kids/
Research Steps
Part 1– Research Notes
Beginning Research
Make a list of things you already know about the site.
Which of the Sites on the list interests you the most?
Create a list of questions you have about the Site.
Part 1– Research Notes
Beginning Research
Make a list of things you already know about the site.
Which of the Sites on the list interests you the most?
Create a list of questions you have about the Site.
Part 1– Research Notes
Beginning Research
Make a list of things you already know about the site.
Which of the Sites on the list interests you the most?
Create a list of questions you have about the Site.
Part 1– Research Notes
Beginning Research
Make a list of things you already know about the site.
Which of the Sites on the list interests you the most?
Create a list of questions you have about the Site.