This document provides guidance for students to research and create a multimedia project on one of the 13 original colonies. It outlines the steps students will take which include mapping what they need to know, gathering and organizing information from multiple sources, and presenting and evaluating their findings. Research tools and skills are modeled, such as developing higher-level thinking questions, searching efficiently using specific websites, taking notes in Google Docs, and properly citing sources using EasyBib. Assessment rubrics are also provided.

1. In Search of the Thirteen Colonies (a step guide) Valerie Becker & Sue Miller

3. Essential Questions What are the boundaries of this colony? How does that shape the identity of the people who live there? How does where you live affect how you live? How do I find what I am looking for efficiently? How can I effectively document and cite sources when conducting research? How do I show what sources affected my thinking?

6. 13 Colonies webspiration

7. Developing "smart" questions? Brainstorm a list of questions. Catagorize the questions. Identify which questions are the most interesting. * Share Bloom's Taxonomy

8. 1. Search one of the questions for your particular colony. http://www.sweetsearch.com/socialstudies 2. Use yolink to find the words in your question that are highlighted. 3. Find the section or page that you think will answer your question. 4. Does it answer or help answer the question? If not, go to the next entry 5. If it answers the question, look at words and phrases. Ask yourself: Which of these words and phrases answer my question? Using yo link - "channeling"

10. yo link and Google Docs Note-taking consists of four types: citation, summary, paraphrase, and quotation. Students will learn to omit all words or phrases not essential to the meaning. Summarize as necessary and add written comments and reactions to the notes. Notes are to be shared with the teacher. Record sites at Easybib - Do this as you research so you don't miss recording all of your sources.

13. Sources for for finding media: Non-Commercial Use: One of the primary uses of a Creative Commons license is to allow people to copy the material as long as it is not made a part of any commercial venture. General rule, neither teachers nor students may use other's materials (graphics, photographs, text, etc.) when they publish on the Web or are used in a formal presentation unless they have received permission. Copyright Interactive

14. Teach students how to use... Advanced Google Search http://www.google.com/advanced_search?hl=en

15. Creative Commons Search Wkimedia

18. Assessment Rubrics Multimedia Project : Colony Lifestyle Project Research

19. NETS Research and Information Fluency Students apply digital tools to gather, evaluate, and use information. Students: a. advocate and practice safe, legal, and responsible use of information and technology.b. exhibit a positive attitude toward using technology that supports collaboration, learning, and productivity.c. demonstrate personal responsibility for lifelong learning.d. exhibit leadership for digital citizenship. https://www.iste.org/AM/Template.cfm?Section=NETS

20. Thank you!