A SmartBoard note-taking lesson for 4th grade students starting independent electricity topics research

1. 4th grade Electricity Research
Starting a Research Project
ELECTRICITY
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2. 4th grade Electricity Research
Words to Know
BIBLIOGRAPHY
a list of all the resources you used in
your research
PLAGIARISM
copying someone else's work and
using it as your own
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3. 4th grade Electricity Research
Choose Your Source:
Book
Encyclopedia
Website
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4. 4th grade Electricity Research
Before you read...
Check the parts of the book or
website to find useful information.
In a BOOK, look for:
Table of Contents
Bold Headings
Index
On a WEBSITE , look for:
Sidebar with a Table of Contents
Subject Headings
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5. 4th grade Electricity Research
Tips for Taking Notes
Read titles and headings first.
Read a paragraph.
Look for the most important information.
key words, interesting facts, information to fill in your outline
Think about what you just read.
Write down the information you need.
This should fill a place in your outline. Remember to use your own words !
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6. 4th grade Electricity Research
Let's practice reading for information...
Listen for information about
how lightning happens.
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7. 4th grade Electricity Research
In your own words...
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8. 4th grade Electricity Research
Let's practice reading for information...
Listen for what Franklin
invented and what it's used for .
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9. 4th grade Electricity Research
In your own words...
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10. 4th grade Electricity Research
Most importantly...
1. Have a plan. Know what you are
looking for and use your outline!
2. Only write one idea at a time, in
your own words.
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