3 class periods of 45 minutes each
Large Groups
Students will begin using NoodleTools to set up a research project, bibliography and notecards on their selected topic. They will be guided by their research question. Using the notes taken on previous article reading, they will cite the articles in NoodleTools and transcribe previous notes. Students will then use Webpath Express, or other vetted search tool to find sources, cite these new sources and take notes. Additionally students will use resources in Utah's Online Library to find more sources.
Basic understanding of plate tectonics and Earth's structure; Selected topic and research question.
Students will locate relevant sources, create a bibliography and take notes on their selected topic and research question.
Session One:
Session Two:
Session Three:
Students select the topic and research question. They choose which resources they are going to use. Both the content instructor and librarian will assist students one on one, as needed. Both content instructor and librarian will use the feedback comments in NoodleTools to give students timely feedback on their progress.
Bibliography and Notecards on Noodle Tools. Use the feedback comments on NoodleTools to help guide student research and notetaking.
Reviewed by Michelle Miles Utah Science with Engineering Education (SEEd) Standards. Salt Lake City: Utah State Office of Education, 2015. Print.