Research Skills Practice

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📚 Part 1: Understanding Reliable Sources

Learning Goals: I can explain what makes a source reliable and trustworthy.

1. Which of these sources would be MOST reliable for finding facts about polar bears?

A friend's opinion

A science textbook written by wildlife experts

A personal blog post

A social media comment

2. Check ALL the features that make a source reliable:

Written by an expert or scientist

Has up-to-date information

Contains only opinions

Published by a trusted organisation

3. Explain in your own words what makes a source trustworthy:

Sentence starter for support: A trustworthy source is reliable because _______________

🔍 Part 2: Research Practice - Fact Finding

Learning Goals: I can locate facts and record information clearly from non-fiction sources.

Instructions: Use the books and website printouts provided to find facts about your assigned topic. Record them in the organiser below.

4. Research Topic: ______________________________

Fact Recording Organiser

Fact #1 from a BOOK:

Sentence starter: I learned that _______________

Book title: _________________________ Page number: _____

Fact #2 from a WEBSITE:

Sentence starter: According to the website, _______________

Website name: _________________________

Fact #3 from EITHER source:

Source: _________________________ Page/Location: _____

BONUS Fact #4 (for advanced learners):

Source: _________________________ Why do you trust this source? _________________________

💭 Part 3: Reflection on Research Skills

5. Which source was easier to find information in - the book or the website? Why?

Sentence starter: I found the _______ easier because _______________

6. Self-Assessment - Check what you accomplished today:

I found facts from both a book and a website

I recorded information clearly

I can explain why my sources are reliable

I worked well with my partner/group

7. Extension Activity (Advanced): Choose one fact you found and explain how you could double-check if it's true by finding it in another reliable source.

Oral Presentation Prep (Extension): Be ready to share your most interesting fact with the class and explain why your source was trustworthy!

Research Skills Practice

Research Skills Practice

📚 Part 1: Understanding Reliable Sources

🔍 Part 2: Research Practice - Fact Finding

Fact Recording Organiser

💭 Part 3: Reflection on Research Skills

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