I-Search+&+Technology+Unit+Fourth+Grade

=I-Search & Technology Integrated Lesson Plan Unit=

__Teacher Librarian__
==**Teacher Librarian Introduction-** __Fourth Grade I-Search__: **//The learner will be able to search for and locate print and digital information independently for their I-Search and by doing so, will learn to access multiple sources of reference information on their subject and for future reference. Students will go to the OPAC to search for books and reliable websites on their subject.They will write down call numbers, if it is a book, go to the shelf, locate it and check the book/books out. If it is a website on my library catalog, they will take notes in their journal. If they need to go to one of our databases, they will take notes in their journal or print out the article (including how to cite it). If they can't find any information, they can do a Google search to reliable sites with supervision by the teacher librarian, Ms. Warnick, who will create some "safe searches" for students,//**==

==**//Technology Integration Specialist, Mrs. Espinoza will assist. Students are also encouraged to use Ebsco and Ed1stop which can be accessed from the library homepage. Students will practice using these tools during their class time and library class if additional time is needed. Times to be arranged by the teacher and Ms. Warnick. Students are also invited to come into the library at lunch recess to access these tools. If students cannot find a picture, they will be shown how to go to Google images or another site like Flickr and locate and print it while being supervised. Teachers will have instructed students on how to create a Keynote in other classes or other types of presentations with guidance from the Technology Integration Specialist, Beth Espinoza and Librarian Teacher, Susan Warnick.//**==

__Students__
===By the end of this research project, you will present a report, presentation tool, poster or cartoon to your class on a topic you are interested in researching and learning more about. You may also present orally. You create the questions. "What do you want to know?" You search for the information and then write about what you find. We hope that you will find this process educational and enjoyable. Hopefully, along the way, you will learn more about research, writing, creating and presenting and the topic you chose.===

__Task__
__**Identify a Topic**:__ Find something you are genuinely interested in, something you are not an expert in already, but a topic you really want to learn more about.
 * Confirm your topic notify Ms. Warnick in the library of your choice.**

**How Do I Find Facts?**
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 * http://www.readwritethink.org/files/resources/interactives/factfrenzy/opening.html**

Creating this report will include several stages:

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 * __**Develop Questions**:__ What do you most want to know about this topic?
 * __**Research Answers:**__ You will need to use **__at least 3 sources__,** including One or more books. **B.** One or more websites. **C.** Interviews. (This will depend on your topic.)
 * __**Write the Report**__: This will be a multi-paragraph report. It will be written in the first person, describing your interest in the topic and your research for answers and presenting information students uncover. Most of the work will be done in the library. In the library, the students will develop their questions and discuss interviews and how to read for information. Students will find books and websites in the library and on laptops during computer time. At home students will read for information. They will take notes at school in the the library and if needed, at home. The report will be written in the library
 * __**Create a Presentation Using PowerPoint, Keynote, Prezi, Animoto, Voicethread, Glogster, or another approved presentation tool:**__ Students will research a topic, choose a presentation tool and present the I-Search in the presentation. They will keep a journal, research their topic, take notes and create a presentation.
 * **Need help with citing your sources? This site can help you: http://www.cyberbee.com/citing_sites.htm **
 * **Here are some citation format sites to help you get started: http://www.interaction-design.org/citation-maker/index.html**

__Conclusion__

 * 1) You will present your project.
 * 2) You will save your project in your student backpack.
 * 3) It is recommended that you also save your project to a USB device. This project is a required piece of your portfolio online.

__Credits__
Project assessed by the following teachers at **Bacich Elementary School**:
 * Warren Beales, Room 21
 * Geoff Chin, Room 31
 * Erin Hames, Room 34
 * Sara Niesen, Room 25
 * Jennifer Sterling, Room 23
 * Susan Warnick, Teacher Librarian
 * Trish Washburn, Room 24


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