Lesson: Note Taking

Students will determine appropriate information to transfer from a highlighted article to note cards, copy information to note cards, and cite sources on the bottom of note cards.

Lesson: Note Taking on Sources Other Than Text

Students will know that information can be found in a variety of sources and they will be able to evaluate and take notes from these various sources.

Lesson: Using Graphic Organizers

Students will synthesize the information gathered for their research topic in a concept map, reflect on their concept map, and determine whether they have enough information or need to gather more information for various aspects.

Lesson: Reflecting on and Refining of Information Gathered

Students will understand that after they have gathered information for a question/topic that they should evaluate whether that information is sufficient or whether they will need to either gather more information or refine their topic.

Lesson: Citing Sources

Students will understand that they have a responsibility to respect intellectual property rights, understand that they must say what they want to say using their own words, and include a list of all the information sources used.