Research in Four Steps
Step # 1
- Focus -
You must:
Select a topic.
Think about what you already know about the
topic.
Ask questions that you want answered
Step # 2
Research in Four Steps
-Locate InformationYou must:
Make a list of sources you can search for
information.
Make a list of “Key Terms” to use when
searching online or in printed materials
Decide on the sources to use.
Search for answers to your questions.
Research in Four Steps
Step # 3
-Work with the information -
You must decide how to use the information:
You may just want the information for
yourself.
If you present the information to others, keep
in mind the needs and interests of your
audience.
Research in Four Steps
Step # 4
Use the information
You must decide how to use the information:
You may just want the information for
yourself.
If you present the information to others, keep
in mind the needs and interests of your
audience.
Ancient Worlds
Mummies (Ancient Egyptian), Goddess Art (Ancient City of Sumer), Pyramid (Aztec)
Introduction
Past Civilizations have left physical marks on the world.
Studying the artefacts and ruins left behind can teach us about the
world and our place in it.
Remains and Evidence of Ancient Civilizations
Historic Sites Project
Project Goals:
1.) Students will practice the
Research Process
2.) Students will learn about
past civilizations.
3.) Students will present their
learning for the learning
community.
National Geographic Kids
http://kids.nationalgeographic.com/kids/stories/history/ten-cool-sites/
“Ten Cool Archeological Sites”
Slideshow by National Geographic Kids
• Ankor Wat, Cambodia
• King Tutankhamun’s Tomb, Egypt
• Machu Picchu, Peru
• Stonehenge, England
• Terra-cotta Warriors, China
• Pompeii, Italy
• Teotihuacan, Mexico
• Petra, Jordan
• Moai Statues of Easter Island
• Nazca Lines, Peru
Assignment Information
The Presentation has two (2) parts.
1.) Students will write a brief description
about an historic site or ancient city. This
description will include basic information
about the Historic Site they have chosen.
Length: T.B.D.
2.) Students will create a display.
This will showing evidence of their research
process & will share interesting information.
Class Created Criteria
Part 1: Research Notes
Part 2: Presentation
PR: Work Habits
Part 1 - Research Notes
Your Research Notes will be handed in and are
worth a significant portion of your Project
mark.
To be graded by Ms. Larocque
Part 2– Presentation
Present information to classmates on your chosen
historic site.
Part 2 - Presentation
Grades/Assessment
Your Presentation will be marked using Self-Assessment,
Peer-Assessment and you will also receive teacher
comments.
Project Goals
Research Notes
Give students opportunities to search for and evaluate information in print and
online.
Exposes students to 10 different Historic Places.
Allows students to see clues and evidence of Past Civilizations.
Goals of Presentation
Give students opportunities to stretch their critical thinking skills when creating
questions to ask classmates about projects.
Challenge students on their understanding of their research by questioning
them about the civilization they studied.
Encourage students to make their own connections to aspects of ancient
civilizations (to other ancient civilizations, to Paleolithic peoples, or to more
modern societies)
Sample
Introduction
Machu Picchu
This mountaintop was home to the Inca in the 15th Century. The
Inca were an American civilization who lived high in the Andes
Mountains (modern day Peru). Today, the ruins at Machu Picchu
are threatened by over-tourism.
Angkor Links
http://video.nationalgeographic.c
om/video/kids/people-placeskids/cambodia-angkor-kids/
Research Steps
Part 1– Research Notes
Beginning Research
Make a list of things you already know about the site.
Which of the Sites on the list interests you the most?
Create a list of questions you have about the Site.
Part 1– Research Notes
Beginning Research
Make a list of things you already know about the site.
Which of the Sites on the list interests you the most?
Create a list of questions you have about the Site.
Part 1– Research Notes
Beginning Research
Make a list of things you already know about the site.
Which of the Sites on the list interests you the most?
Create a list of questions you have about the Site.
Part 1– Research Notes
Beginning Research
Make a list of things you already know about the site.
Which of the Sites on the list interests you the most?
Create a list of questions you have about the Site.