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Conduct pre-searches to validate sufficiency of information to explore potential topics Unit 2: Engaging in an Inquiry-Based, Iterative Research Process Student research sources will vary. Students choose texts for research on their individual research question or problem. Model research sources: “The Brains of the Animal Kingdom” by Frans de Waal of their Own: Animals 12 Assess sources for credibility, relevance, and accessibility Conduct independent searches using research processes including planning for searches, assessing sources, annotating sources, and recording notes Develop, refine, and select inquiry questions for research Develop and continually assess a research to guide independent searches Collect and organize evidence from research to support analysis in writing Craft claims about inquiry questions, RI.9-10.1.a W.9-10.2 W.9-10.4 W.9-10.7 W.9-10.8 W.9-10.9 SL.9-10.1 L.9-10.4.a, c, d End-of-Unit: Students submit a completed Research Portfolio with the four sections organized, including 1. Defining an Area of Investigation, 2. Gathering and Analyzing Information, 3. Drawing Conclusions, 4. Discarded Material. Perspective: Students write a one-page synthesis of their perspective derived from their research. Students draw on the research evidence collected to express a perspective on their problem-based question. Research Journal: This item is located in the Research Portfolio.
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