Class Dates, Times:
Oct. 4, 2005, 1-5 p.m.
Oct. 24, 2005, 1-5 p.m.
Instructors:
Last Update: 10/24/2005
Course Outline - October 4th
1:00 - 1:45
1. Introductions
2. What is the Research Cycle? Refer to article read prior to class. Chapter 8 Beyond Technology by Jamie McKenzie.
- All Bellingham Research Investigations follow Research Cycle
- Based upon open-ended, problem-solving, decision-making questions
- Cyclical in Nature
3. Demonstrate: Create folder in Internet Explorer Favorites & bookmark articles & sites for use during class.
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1:45-2:45
4. Introduce 4th Gr. Investigation "Roadtrip Through Washington." Complete this investigation as a learner, working in groups of 3.
5. Make Presentations with PowerPoint (instead of brochure) & a Washington Map
- Evaluate one group presentation using project rubric.
- Evaluate own group
- Reflect on challenges, lessons to develop student skills, vocabulary, etc.
6. Begin thinking about possible project ideas and your research question. Questions to be based upon standards, guiding questions and benchmarks for your grade level curriculum. Bookmark link to Curriculum Page.
2:45-3:00 Break
1. Open Chart of Existing Online Research Projects
- Note what is currently available for students at your grade level
- Determine where your project might fit in
- Note the elements of the projects
- Refer to this chart as you work on your research investigation
2. Open Online Research Investigation page and note the sections, resources available on the page, class outline. Make bookmark.
3. Open Project and Unit Design planner and survey this tool. Save to your h: drive in a new folder called Online Investigation.
4. Begin working with the planner, entering a project title, and formulating a possible research question for your investigation. Save to H: drive.
4:50-5:00
5. Assignment for October 24th: Continue working with your rough draft using the Project Planner in your H: drive and the resources in the box below.
Important considerations for project designers:
- Confirm the topic's importance to your curriculum (Dist. Curriculum Guide)
- Design backward: What do you want the student to gain in skills and knowledge from this project? What do you want students to produce as a final product that will demonstrate their learning? (refer to Understanding by Design, by Grant Wiggins & Jay McTighe for additional information)
- Scan for ideas in textbooks, and curriculum materials.
Bring all planning and curriculum materials that you need to work on your project with you to class on October 24th.
Resources for Class Participants:
The following resources are for ideas only. Projects do not follow the Research Cycle. |
Course Outline - October 24th
1:00-2:30
1. Pop Quiz - List the steps of the Research Cycle (Hint: 7 steps)
2. Share the projects ideas and questions you have developed. What challenges/problems have you encountered?
3. Begin working on your projects using the tools and resources you have brought with you. Feel free to use wording from existing projects to help you.
2:30-2:45 Break
2:45-4:50 - Individual work time
4:50-5:00 Share your learnings today, questions and problems. Where to go for help as you continue to develop your project. Positive Comments.