Road Trip Through Washington

How do geography and resources affect the choices people make in Washington State?

Bellingham Schools Research Investigation

3rd Grade

 

Planning
Develop your information-seeking strategies.

Planning Your Teamwork

·        Decide what jobs need to be done.

·        Decide how to share jobs (taking turns, how long does a turn last?).

·        Think about skills you need to be a good partner (good listener, patience).

·        How will you decide what information to write down?

·        Who will you go to if you’re having problems?

Planning your research
You are anxious to choose the region where your family will live, so begin your research now!

Here is a list of some living conditions to investigate.

  • Climate
  • Shelter
  • Availability of Food
  • Transportation

 

Think of one more living condition that you think would be important to a family.

Now use the Living Condition Planning Sheet to choose the 3 living conditions that you think are most important.

Check PointShow your planning sheet to the teacher and get your research Note Sheet. Be ready to explain how you made you choices.

On your Note Sheet, record the 3 living conditions that you have chosen. Next 

 

 

 

 


 

 

 

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Research modules based on use of the Research Cycle, Module Maker, and ideas in Beyond Technology by Jamie McKenzie.