1. Identify a research topic |
| Discusses a given topic in response to an audio and/or visual stimulus |
| Draws on prior knowledge to brainstorm ideas and vocabulary for a given question |
| Develops listening skills through read-out-louds |
| Experiences traditional and contemporary literature through a variety of visual and oral media |
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2. Find Information |
| Understands the layout of the media center (easy fiction and non-fiction) |
| Knows how easy fiction books are arranged on the shelf |
| Knows borrowing procedures of the media center |
| Recognizes author, illustrator and their functions |
| Identifies parts of a book (cover, spine, title page) |
| Recognizes award-winning books (Caldecott, Georgia Picture Book, etc.) |
| Is aware of the Internet as a source for information and communication through email |
| Uses keyboard (use of mouse to point and click, Enter/Return key) and practice hand and finger placement on keyboard |
| Interacts with an online story or game using a mouse |
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3. Analyze, evaluate and select the appropriate information |
| Uses pictures, objects, live specimens, etc. to extract information |
| Selects appropriate sources by scanning cover and illustrations |
| Responds to teacher-led discussion related to pictures, objects, etc. |
| Identifies a sequence of ideas |
| Interacts with resources by following directions, observing and viewing |
| Makes simple decisions and justifiy actions |
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4. Organize and synthesize the information |
| Sorts objects according to different characteristics |
| Listens to and retell stories in the correct sequence; organize pictorial information in sequence |
| Begins to identify patterns and relationships in model examples |
| Participates in teacher led discussion |
| Begins to think independently |
| Verifies results of experiments using modeled examples |
| Interacts with a variety of educational software |
| Begins to interact with peers in a fair manner |
| Shares information with adults and peers |
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5. Create or present a product |
| Presents information in simple oral and visual sequence |
| Presents a solution to a problem using a range of media, including: picture sequence, collage, mural, model and computer drawing, dramatic presentations |
| Enacts role play/puppet presentations |
| Creates a response to a task/topic with assistance, using collected information |
| Practices hand/finger placement on keyboard |
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6. Evaluate the research experience |
| Respects the opinions of others |
| Gives and receives constructive peer feedback |
| Shares information with parents |