Develop a Topic
Find a Source
Look for Info
Is it a good one?
Do the right thing
100
Which is the narrower(more specific) topic? Weather causes people to change their plans. The threat of tornadoes will cause people to stay home.
The threat of tornadoes will cause people to stay home.
100
You are looking up information on immigration. Which library source will not help you with your research? Magazine database Nonfiction videos Fiction books Reference books
Fiction books
100
How are nonfiction books arranged on the shelf?
Numerical order by Dewey Decimal number
100
You found a website with information about aliens visiting from another planet. Which of the following would make you believe the website was accurate? Advertisements and celebrity endorsements Bibliography of research articles and facts from NASA Research articles and advertisments Facts from NASA and celebrity endorsements
Research articles and facts from NASA
100

Ms. Hegg wants a list of your information sources. You ask her why? What does she tell you?

We need to know that you found good information. You need to give credit to the people whose work you used. Someone else might want to read more about your topic.

200
If you are doing a report on astronauts working in space, which is the least important question to answer? How do they breathe in space? What do they eat in space? What if they get sick in space?
What do they eat in space?
200

You aren't quite sure how things work in the library. Which information source would you NOT consult? The school newspaper A pamphlet about the library  Information signs posted in the library

The school newspaper

200
You want to find a biography about Gary Paulsen. How would you search the library catalog? Title search for Paulsen Author search for Paulsen Subject search for Paulsen
Subject search for Paulsen
200
Which website will give you the best information about healthy eating? www.dietsforyounow.com www.choosemyplate.gov www.thinkquest.org/401672 www.ourdietfads.com
www.choosemyplate.gov
200
Every person has a right to information from all different views. You have the right to read anything that interests you. Which term refers to that right? Freedom of Information Intellectual Freedom Censorship
Intellectual Freedom
300
Put these topics in order from broadest (least specific) to narrowest (most specific) wild cats animals lions mammals
animals mammals wild cats lions
300

Ms. Hegg wants you to report about the loss of coral reefs around the world. Which source would help you find good information? A science database called Access Science An online atlas An online health database called Health and Wellness

Access Science

300
You need to find out why dumping plastic bags in landfills is a problem. The science book you looked in does not list plastic bags in the index. You need a broader term (less specific) Which one would be best? Dumps Bags Solid Waste Trash
Solid Waste
300
You have to make a pamplet about giraffes. Which website will have the best info? www.ourgiraffes.org (created by scientists) www.lincoln.k12.mi.us/turner (site created by Mr. Turner's 6th grade class) www.safaripictures.com (tourist pictures from a trip to Africa)
www.ourgiraffes.org
300
True or False: It's ok to download music from the internet without paying for it.
False!
400
Name two topics narrower than soccer.
examples: Ronaldo Manchester United The World Cup Soccer Rules Soccer Equipment Soccer Stars
400
You want to know who won the last five Super Bowls. which print resource would you use? Atlas Encyclopedia Almanac Thesaurus
Almanac
400
You need information about George Washington as a general in the Rev. War. You google "Washington" and get sites about the city, the president, the state, the monument, etc. Which set of phrases would get the information you need?
"George Washington" AND "Revolutionary War general"
400
You are researching local government spending and need to find out if there has been any wasteful spending. Which fact would answer that question? Council members voted to reduce their salaries. Council members voted to have a big party and spend $2500. Council members voted to charge $1 more a month for trash pickup to help cover increased fuel cost.
Big Party!!!
400
True or False: It's ok to say mean things about other people on Facebook if thats your opinion of them.
False....its just plain mean.
500
You are doing a report on landmarks of the world. You have chosen your landmark. Put your next steps in the right order: Write your report list the questions you have about your landmark List the things you already know Look up information
List what you know List what you don't know (questions) Find your information Write your report
500
What would be the best way to find out today's world cup soccer results?
Internet search "today's world cup results"
500
You are asked to do a keyword search for information based on this sentence: "There are some people who question the authorship of some of Shakespeare's plays." What key words would you use?
question authorship Shakespeare
500

You couldn't find the information you wanted on Google (too much other stuff!) and the only book in the library is really old, what other source do you think would be your best bet?

An online encyclopedia like Britannica or Grolier

500
Which of these is censorship? A teacher will not let you do a report on a topic that she disagrees with you about. A newspaper editor prints a letter about forcing students to say the Pledge of Allegiance in school.
The teacher not letting you do your report.
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