Megan's+Notes

= **Project Notes** = = =
 * Research Models**
 * [|The Big6]
 * [|Building Blocks of Research]
 * [|ISearch]
 * [|Savvy 7]
 * [|8 W's of Information Inquiry]
 * [|KCTools]
 * [|MISD Research and Learning Model]
 * [|Cycle of Inquiry (Stripling)]

"Provide direct instruction of/for research steps/processes as needed"

"Model the research process and product. Modeling the process and product will greatly increase students' understanding of what they will be doing as well as their potential for success. This step gives students a clear picture of the learning targets. Demonstrating application of the assessment instruments for the sample product should be a part of the modeling process."

Working with young students/beginning researchers: "As we proceeded through the collaborative steps we predetermined questions, categories and organizers for our students so they could be successful in finding simple facts in pre-selected information resources. The modeling component was extensive. As the students were to research the individual planets, we selected the Earth as our topic for the modeling phase. The entire class worked with us to dig for facts using different resources, take notes using the graphic organizers and create the flip book, which was the designated final product. As a group, we applied the Content, Process and Product Rubric to the completed product.The modeling phase was key to the success of our unit. At the end of that phase, the students knew exactly what was expected of them -- the learning targets were clear and they were ready to begin their own research."

Schomberg, J., McCabe, B., & Fink, L. (2003, October). TAG Team: Collaborate to Teach, Assess and Grow. //Teacher Librarian//, //31//(1), 8-11.