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Information Skills — Grade 6

Goal 4, Objective 4.03

Goal 4

The learner will EXPLORE and USE research processes to meet information needs.

Objective 4.03

Develop a search strategy which includes the continuous evaluation of the research process and the information gathered.

Resources aligned to this objective

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Literature biography project
For this project, students will learn to develop the various processes used in researching and writing a biographical research paper, including brainstorming, note taking, outlining, creating a bibliography, and writing the final draft. This project is designed to act as an independent study geared toward AG or Level 3 and Level 4 students, but each step in the research process can also be taught directly to students in the classroom.
Format: lesson plan (grade 6–8 English Language Arts and Information Skills)
By Sandra Dail.

Resources on the web

Nearsightedness
This lesson gives students the opportunity to examine the nature of scientific research in the context of research pertaining to myopia, or nearsightedness. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade 6–8 Information Skills)
Provided by: American Association for the Advancement of Science