Research Ready Kids

1. Research Ready Kids Building Common Core Skills USING Databases and Advanced Internet tools Amy Jo Southworth Bay Shore High School Library asouthworth@bayshoreschools.org

2. Common core revives research Inquiry is at the heart of the common core

3. “The two groups tasked with developing the common-core assessments have been thinking about students with disabilities from the time they first won the grants from the U.S. Department of Education to design the tests. That’s a sharp departure from what’s been the norm in standardized testing, which has been to consider accommodations for students with disabilities as an afterthought.” http://www.edweek.org/ew/articles/2011/06/03/33tests_ep.h30.html?tkn=SOSFVr5HKu%2FnSzyddQR3pWcrcovfmqOjvQNu&cmp=clp-edweek

4. “Research Ready??”

5. How do we teach students to generate and answer questions?

7. Inquiry brings the following features into play: • personal experience, • the need for further information • knowledge creation • deep understanding COMMON CORE?? http://www.galileo.org/inquiry-why.html

8. A Research Question Rubric: not all research questions are created equal. Level One: My research is about a broad topic. I can complete the assignment by using a general reference source such as an encyclopedia. I have no personal questions about the topic.Primary example: My research is about an animal.Secondary example: My research is about the economy of Minnesota. Level Two: My research answers a question that helps me narrow the focus of my search. This question may mean that I need to go to various sources to gather enough information to get a reliable answer. The conclusion of the research will ask me to give a supported answer to the question.Primary example: What methods has my animal developed to help it survive?Secondary example: What role has manufacturing played in Minnesota’s economic development? Inquiry Resources Getting started with inquiry

9. Level Three: My research answers a question of personal relevance. To answer this question I may need to consult not just secondary sources such as magazines, newspapers, books or the Internet, but use primary sources of information such as original surveys, interviews, or source documents.Primary example: What animal would be best for my family to adopt as a pet?Secondary example: How can one best prepare for a career in manufacturing in the Twin Cities area? Level Four: My research answers a personal question about the topic, and contains information that may be of use to decision-makers as they make policy or distribute funds. The result of my research is a well support conclusion that contains a call for action on the part of an organization or government body. There will be a plan to distribute this information.Primary example: How can our school help stop the growth in unwanted and abandoned animals in our community?Secondary example: How might high schools change their curricula to meet the needs of students wanting a career in manufacturing in Minnesota? http://www.doug-johnson.com/dougwri/designing-research-projects-students-and-teachers-love.html Great Inquiry Rubric: http://www.phy.ilstu.edu/pte/311content/inquiry/Inquirylessonscoringrubric.pdf

10. How do languages influence peoples and their nationalities? Could a war such as World War II occur again? How and why? In what ways are humans like animals, and in what way are animals like humans? How could we change_____ to make it more effective? What possible opportunities could your site placement provide for you? What is it like to be a first-generation Asian in America? What is the Ancient Romans greatest contribution and greatest crime?

11. A: Why is it important to have light?B: Where does light come from?A: How does light help people?B: Where is light used?A: What would happen if there were no light? Try asking a question and going around the room, each person asking a question based on the one before.

13. How do I create units??? • Super article… either student-selected or teacher selected • Methods for tackling that reading… • What skills will you highlight? • Article can be springboard for inquiry learning • Questions generated… • Research conducted • Technology tools used • Products? • Additional questions generated • Reflection throughout • Template

14. “Multiple authoritative print and digital sources…”

15. Print vs. Digital

16. Specify Types of sources + +

17. Database Vs. The Internet

18. Get students to consider purpose… Wikipedia is a wonderful gateway resource. Point out the “References“ and “External Links”

19. Virtual reference Collection • Google “Virtual Reference Collection” • http://xaaa.calypso.scoolaid.net/bin/vrc/vrcList?level=hs&p=h1 Begin with great KEYWORDS… Username: bay shorehs Password: bshs

20. I want to do my project about some kind of ocean mammal such as whales or dolphins. • Pull out key words and phrases in the sentences above and list them separately: • ocean mammal • whales • Dolphins • Expand the list with related terms and synonyms: • ocean --> sea --> marine • mammals --> warm-blooded animals • ocean mammal --> marine mammal • whales --> cetaceans • dolphins --> porpoises • Are there any larger categories that might lead you to information? • ocean mammal --> ocean life, marine life, mammals, animals • Are there any words or phrases that are more specific? • whales --> blue whale, killer whale, humpback whale • dolphins --> bottle nose dolphin • Now you have a beginning list of key words and phrases to begin searching for information. You can organize them:

21. Google Advanced Search

22. Evaluating Sources and Understanding Types of Sources • Classzone • Berkeley

23. Your Librarian can… • Help you shape research assignments • Help you/your students locate readings • Guide you/students to best databases • Help students navigate information • Work with a small group of advanced or slower students • Work with individual students • Grade portions of work like “Works Cited” page… This helps create another audience • And much more!! • Ask for help! • Visit often! • Send students • Encourage a culture of literacy • This helps students become proficient at using these important research tools!