| Research Modules are about 3 years old. Explore the list of examples below created by teachers from around the world.
As you explore, step through the lessons and determine whether or not the teachers and librarians built the following elements into the lessons. What do you like? How would you improve them?
Download this Word file to compare at least 5 examples of research modules based on the following qualities.
Qualities
of Effective Unit Plans |
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Question requiring original thought:
- A choice comparing and ranking three or more options
- A problem-solving challenge
Students must make an answer. They should not be able to find or cut and paste and answer.
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Clear reference to state standards |
| Attractive and engaging design |
User friendly, intuitive interface that makes navigation easy |
| Use of the Research Cycle or other good model for the research process |
Selective gathering required |
| Expanded questioning activities |
Ongoing assessment |
| Multiple reliable sources (digital, human, print) |
Team research |
| Clear sequence of steps |
Persuasive product/performance that shows deep thinking with an essay of some kind. |
| Repeated attempts at synthesis |
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