RESEARCH 19
Research
2. Introduce Research Log
Distribute copies of the Research Log, or show students where to access
the electronic copy you saved on their computers. Explain to students the
importance of keeping track of where they find information so that they can
credit their sources at the end of the project.
Display a website about playgrounds, model how to copy a web address
to list or identify a source, and model how to record information. Model for
students how to read and summarize information from the site. Point out that
they can discuss information with their team to improve understanding, and
discourage them from copying information they do not understand.
3. Conduct Internet Search
Brainstorm with students using key Internet search terms related to
playgrounds. Use suggested search terms on page 9 as a starting point, or
generate your own. Tell students that, when they find a website they would
like to return to again, they should bookmark it.
Ask students to record the key search terms on their Research Log. Have
the project teams conduct an Internet search using the generated search
terms and bookmark potentially helpful research sites. Students will store the
Research Log in their P Project Portfolios.
PROGRESS CHECK While students are conducting their Internet search,
check in with each team. Have them report on their progress identifying
potentially helpful sites for research. Ask if students have had any difficulties;
if so, have them discuss problems and brainstorm possible solutions.
WHOLE CLASS 10
Mins
PROJECT TEAM 15
Mins
Have students
evaluate the
websites to
determine which
sites are good
starting points for
research.
Tell students
to number the
paragraphs in a
resource they have
identified. Have
them write a two-
sentence summary
of each paragraph
and then compare
and contrast these
with a team
member. Support as
needed.
PREPARE FOR DAY 5
• Review and prepare the Day 5 Reading Connection: Using Text Features.
Identify a few playground equipment websites.
• Bookmark these to show students how to use text features on the site to
locate the information they need.
• Familiarize yourself with the various features of informative text that you will
be modeling for students.