Day 137: 5/1/25 - Research Stage 1: Finding Resources Day #1

  Homeroom:

          Good Morning. Please use this time to get ready for your day.

Do Now:

1. Check that your homework is done
2. Make sure you have all your materials
3. Sharpen pencils

ELA Learning Target:    

Today we will begin finding articles and websites on our topics.

Do Now: 

1. Write down your homework

2. Pick up a copy of the Research Questions to Guide Your Reading

3. Go to page 78

Homework:

• Work on Stage 1 of Research - Finding Resources
• Need to have 2-3 articles
• Need to have 2-3 Webpages 

• Start getting materials for Learning Fair Project
• Trifold Presentation Board 
• Boxes
• Decorative tape
• Letter stencils or stickers
• Special Markers or Paints
• Other items specific to your model

Activity #1

Finding Resources Day #1

Goal:

You will have met today's goal when you have found at least 2 - 3 articles that you can use for your research project.

Directions:

1. Use our online databases to find, save, and print at least 2 - 3 articles about your environmental issue. 
2. Use the internet to find 2 - 3 Web Pages about your environmental issue

You want the resources to discuss: 

• the Problem/Issue
• the Causes, or Pro's
• the Effects, or Con's/
• the Solutions

Your resources should be from trusted sources like National Geographic, NY Times, Washington Post, Scholastic, etc. You want your articles and web pages to contain scientific data and statistics. When you assemble your project, keep in mind that you will need to include at least one chart, graph, or diagram. Your articles should not be:

• blogs
• lists
• debates
• opinions
• etc.

When you find an article that you think is good, you should Send it to your google Drive. 

To get to the databases: (Go through Clever - Library)

Go to Mrs. Bostick's Library Page through Clever

Under Newspapers & magazines  you can use any of those databases, but I would try:
New (Gale Onefile)
Kids infobits

Next Step: 

Once you have 4 - 6 resources you will use the "Gathering Info" graphic organizer to record important information for your research essay and project. Read each article or website & use one graphic organizer for each one. Be sure to record all the important information from your article onto the graphic organizer, including:

- Title of the article

- Name of the resource, or Web page

- Important Info

You are specifically looking for information that will help you explain:

• The Problem/Issue
• The Causes (or the Pros)
• The Effects (or the Cons)
• The Solutions