Research+Plan


 * __ THE FABULOUS FIFTY __**


 * __ RESEARCH INFORMATION __**

Identify the region in which your state is located List the capital List the major cities Identify the landforms Identify all natural resources Identify the many cultures in your state and list the percentages of the population List the most current population statistics for your state Identify the climate List any weather trends Identify any natural disasters or wonders List major occupations Identify industries and manufacturers List crops and products List the major economic contribution to the U.S. Identify tourist spots in your state Identify the important people from history, past and present who lived in your state and state their contribution Create a timeline of major (U.S.) historical events that occurred in your state List the historical sites located in your state Identify when your state became part of the U.S. Describe your state flag, bird, flower, and motto Identify famous movie stars, entertainers, and sports figures from your state **FEBRUARY** MONDAY || TUESDAY || WEDNESDAY || THURSDAY || FRIDAY || 8 Groups work on Action Plan, information checklist, deadlines, and products. || || || 11 Students learn about Wikis. || || 15 Review research resources. Students research. || || 17 Research Review rubrics for: Research paper Persuasive text Oral Presentation || || 19 Lesson: Scanning and skimming, paraphrasing. || 22 Creating note cards. Research. || || || 25 Computer Lab: Using Voice thread. || 26
 * Action Plans due**.
 * Check note cards**. ||

**MARCH** 1 4 Computer Lab: Photo Story || 5 Research || 8 Writing research paper format. || || || 11 Using the videocamera || 12 Research-writing || 15 17 Teach persuasive text. || || 19 Work on visual presentation and persuasive piece. || 22 Work on visual presentation || 23 Work on visual presentation || 24 Work on visual presentation || 25 26 Finalize presentation. || 29 30 31 Analyze results. || 1 || 2
 * Conference with teachers.** || || ||
 * Research paper due.**
 * Conf. w/teachers** || ||
 * Conference: visual presentation** ||
 * Final presentation due.** ||
 * Present to school.** ||
 * GRT/ LMS**
 * PRESENTATION**
 * 11:30-2:30** ||