This document provides instructions for students to research an assigned energy resource in groups. It outlines the task which includes researching the topic using provided resources, creating a PowerPoint presentation answering set questions, and presenting their findings to the class without reading directly from slides. Students are directed to use a note-taking sheet to organize information from books, websites and images found through library databases or their research guide rather than copy-pasting. Their work will be assessed based on the quality of content on slides and notes as well as presentation skills.

1. Think…Ask…Read…Imagine…Create…@ Your Library
The Dixie Grammar School
Michael Parker Library

2. Energy Sources
Biofuels
Fossil fuels
Geothermal
Nuclear
Solar
Wind
Water
Gordon River Dam by david_pointing on Flickr

3. Task
 Working in a group,
research your given
energy resource.
 Present your findings to
the rest of the class.

4. 1. On your own, use a note-
taking sheet and answer
the questions using the
resources provided.
2. Note your sources of
information, including
images, diagrams etc.
3. Working in your group,
create a PowerPoint
presentation with a slide
for each question.
4. Limit the number of words
on your slides.
5. Use images, diagrams,
video.
6. When you present, do not
read from your PowerPoint
- make a script!
7. Last slide must be a list of
your sources.
Method

5. Using a note-taking
sheet to stop
cut-and-paste!
This will be marked.

6. Make your notes here! Make your notes here! Make your notes here!

7. Make your notes here! Make your notes here!
Make your notes here! Books:
Author, Title
Websites:
Title, URL
Images:
Title, URL

8. Use the books
which have been
selected for you.

9. Use the Research
Guide made by
the Librarian.

10. How do I find
the Research
Guide?

11. Either
Go to the main Library site, Library
Online, and follow the link:
http://library-online.org.uk

12. http://library-online.org.uk
Link to your topic

13. Or
Go straight to the
Research Guide at:
http://library-
online.libguides.com/science-
energy

15. Click on “Selected
Websites” to find
loads of links.

16. Click on “How to
Research” to help
with your skills.

17. P = Purpose Plan and be prepared
L = Location Search for and find your information
U = Use Make notes, organise and create
S = Self Evaluation Did I work well?

18. Balance
of
sources

19. Use your notes
to write your
presentation.

20. Great source of
images:
http://www.flickr.com/

21. Assessment
Your Teacher -
will mark your work looking at:
 Subject content on your
PowerPoint - did you answer the
questions?
 How well your team has worked
together, sharing out the tasks.
 Your presentation skills as a
group – have you used a script
rather than reading from the
screen?
 Use of appropriate diagrams,
images, animations and video.
Your Librarian -
will mark your work looking at:
 Quality of the notes in your Note-
taking Sheet.
 Do your notes relate to the
content of your PowerPoint?
 Have you avoided cut-and-paste
and used your own words?
 Have you listed your sources
properly on the Note-taking Sheet
and on your PowerPoint?

22. Write a scriptNo Cut & Paste!
Tips for good
presentations

23. Reminders
 Make notes on your sheet
using a range of resources:
• Books
• Websites, starting with the
Research Guide made by the
Librarian
 Make sure you answer all of the
questions.
 Use your Note-taking Sheet to
write your PowerPoint.
 Write a script so that you do
not read from the screen.
 Make sure you have listed your
sources properly on the Note-
taking Sheet and on your
PowerPoint.
 Google or Google Images are
NOT sources!!!!
You must hand in:
 Electronic copy of your
presentation.
 Your Note-Taking Sheets.
 Your Script.