The Essential Eight HOME
SELECT a topic ASK questions PLAN to find answers
ORGANIZE information COMMUNICATE
SYNTHESIZE into an original work REFLECT on the process and product
COLLECT information

STEP THREE: PLAN to find answers


Fill-in this form and then PRINT.

Name:

Today's date:

Topic/ Essential Question:

1. Where will I find resources?  Choose one or more:






My school Media Center
My classroom
My house
The public library
People that I know
Other:  
2. What are the best sources of information on this topic? Choose more than one:








Books
Encyclopedias & other reference books
Internet Websites
Magazines
Videos
People
Maps
Museums
Other:
3. What are the best keywords to use to search for this topic?   Click here to learn more about keywords!
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4. How will you record information?  Choose one or more:
Take notes on note cards. More info at http://www.springfield.k12.pa.us/rguide/page5.html
Take notes on lined paper.
Take notes on a graphic organizer.
Take notes on a computer with a word processing program.
Draw pictures.
Record with a tape recorder.
Record with a video camera.
Other:
Learn more about taking notes at "Taking Notes: It's Not Rocket Science!" at http://www.big6.com/kidsshowarticle.php?id=133


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