Research+science+fair+topic

Through the pre-assessment done during the needs assessment, I have learned that teachers feel the library materials are very limited in science fair planning. They also feel that the students do not know enough about researching to help them research their ideas online. My role for my teachers will be to help them make the most out of the in-house materials, and I will also provide them with useful online materials and tips to find more.
 * __Pre-Assessment__**

The standards for this lesson are based on the National Information Literacy Standards///Information Power//.
 * __Standards__**


 * National Standard 1:**
 * The student who is information literate accesses information efficiently and effectively.**

information information
 * Indicators:**
 * Indicator 3.** Formulates questions based on information needs
 * Indicator 4.** Identifies a variety of potential sources of
 * Indicator 5.** Develops and uses successful strategies for locating


 * __Instructional Objectives__**

A – Audience: The middle school student B – Behavior: TLW identify at least three sources (only one can be online) and explain why those sources will help their project. C – Conditions: TLW use resources in the library and online researching skills. D – Degree: TLW identify their sources and provide 2 useful pieces of information for their topic


 * __Materials, Media, and other Resources__**

For Instructor: · Lesson Plan · Science Links · Computer with Internet access to demonstrate useage. · Overhead screen

For Students: · Science Links · Books retrieved from library · Paper · Pen/pencil · Periodicals from library · Computers in library · Internet access · Worksheet


 * __Set Induction__**

Present students with a made up situation where a child needs advice. Ask students to talk in their groups and write down three people the child should go to and two reasons why that person is the best choice.

v Students will sit at tables v Participate in group activity and present results v Discuss with the students why the proof was necessary to help with the decision for who to go to and how that applies to the selection of correct resources. v Give them a hypothetical science fair project idea v Ask them to help you identify some questions that will need to be answered for the project’s research paper v Show them the best way to identify good sources online v Pass out the worksheet v Instruct students how to complete assignment v The students will need to identify and show me their print sources before being able to go online and find their internet sources. v Students will be allowed the rest of the class time to search for sources. v Students will need to turn their worksheet in to me before they leave. They will probably need two class periods to complete the sheet. They will be allowed to keep the sheet the second day because they can use it to research their paper.
 * __Instructional Sequence__**


 * __Closure__**

Students will continue to use their sheet as their research paper guide. They will come back for further instruction for how to piece information together in their paper.


 * __Adaptation and Extensions__**

Students will be able to work at their own pace. For the students who need more one-on-one, I will be able to individually instruct them as the other students are finding their sources. They will be encouraged to take their time and come to the library during after-school hours to help their search.


 * __Assessment__**

The classroom teacher and I will both look over their responses and choices to evaluate whether they achieved the goal.