MPES Media Minute
5th Grade Special Edition January 2017
Research Ideas
I am planning on introducing the research process to all 5th grade students beginning next week. When the 3rd quarter begins, I would like to complete a research project with your classes. I am happy to co-teach this with you or it can be a stand-alone project here in the library. Since science is tested in 5th grade I thought we could do a research project on some topics you all feel need a little extra support.
Here are the items that I hope to cover between now and the end of the 3rd quarter:
- Big6 Skills Research Process
- Note taking/Research
- Create a research organizer for the project
- Bibliography (Works Cited) Information
I am happy to turn in anything I get to you for a LA grade 3rd quarter. Let me know if you are interested.
5th grade Research Google Form
Please use the Google Form below to tell me which science topics the students could use help on for a short research project. I have also included some questions for you to help me as I plan this unit for 3rd quarter.
Thank you in advance for your assistance!
Big6 Skills Research Process
In my Canvas course I am setting up a few items that your students will need to complete before we begin the research project on January 26th. The first thing they will need to do is watch a short two minute video on the Big 6 Skills Research Process and take a five question quiz. I would like them to become familiar with the vocabulary I will be using in class.
I will be taking care of this beginning step in library starting on Monday with a new 6 day rotation. If you have any questions, let me know!
Research Organizer (with pics)
I will be creating research organizers for all 5th grade students. These organizers have a pocket up front for any loose papers they may have. Inside the folder are 6 small envelopes. These are used to store any information they record on index cards. Each envelope equals one paragraph of information. On the back is a simple bibliography guide to help the students as they create their list of resources for this project.
Front
This is the front of the organizer which can hold any loose papers the students have.
Inside
Inside are six envelopes that help organize index cards for paragraphs.
Back
On the back of the organizer is a basic bibliography assistance sheet. I will be creating an updated copy for the students.