Get on the Research Rocket
Check out this interactive diagram that walks students through the steps needed to do "good" Research: lots of explanation, definitions, examples and printables.
(Here's a version with sound and animation: http://www.kyvl.org/kids/f_portal.html )
Step 1: Plan your project
Step 2: Search the Library
then Search the Internet
Step 3: Take Notes
Step 4: Use the information
Step 5: Report Out
Step 6: Evaluate "How did I do?"
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