RESEARCH 21
Research
2. Research Health and Safety Information
Tell students to locate their Research Organizer in their P Project Portfolio
and reread Questions 4–6. Have project teams research the health and
safety information of their playground and the equipment they would like
to include. Then ask students to record the key details they find about health
and safety information in their Research Organizer.
As they research, have students pay attention to how authors use reason
and evidence to support their points. Support as needed.
3. Complete Playground Planning Chart
Display the Playground Planning Chart (p. 44), and ask students to locate
the Playground Planning Chart in their P Project Portfolios. Have project teams
use the information they gathered in their research to complete the chart with
at least five types of equipment they would like to include in their playground,
along with the health benefits, safety concerns, and cost of each type.
Then have project teams calculate the total cost of the playground. Provide
students calculators if needed. Support students throughout the calculation
steps. Remind project teams to add a title to their chart.
PROGRESS CHECK While students are reviewing their research and
calculating their costs, check in with each team. Have them report on their
progress. Ask if students have had any difficulties; if so, have them discuss
problems and brainstorm possible solutions.
4. Week 1 Grading
Score each student’s Collaboration Assessment Guide. Enter the scores
into FLEXWorks.
PROJECT TEAM 10
Mins
PROJECT TEAM 15
Mins
Have students use
text features to
determine if research
information is useful
before writing it in their
Research Organizers.
Ask students to
describe what they
have accomplished
thus far, their team
role, and their next
steps. If students
struggle to articulate
their progress, help
them to clarify what
they should be
doing. Refer to
handouts as
necessary to discuss
expectations and
approaches.
PREPARE FOR DAY 6
• Prepare a sample of the Playground Proposal Writing Frame (p. 47) as a model
for students.
• Review and prepare the Day 6 Writing Connection: Relevant Information.