Deliverable
Background Research Review
Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
Core Content
Submission Required
Students conduct a literature/background review on crystal growth, gathering at least five credible sources, creating annotated bibliography entries, summarizing existing knowledge, and identifying gaps or unanswered questions their experiment could explore. They will document sources and craft a concise background summary to justify their investigation.
Plan day
Day 3
Duration
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Grouping
Individual
Steps
5 steps
Lesson plan
5 steps| # | What teachers do |
|---|---|
| 1 | Introduce the activity and goals. (5 min) |
| 2 | Demonstrate how to find credible sources using online databases and library resources. (10 min) |
| 3 | Guide students in identifying relevant scientific articles or resources on crystal growth. (15 min) |
| 4 | Assist students in organizing gathered sources using a graphic organizer. (10 min) |
| 5 | Discuss how to create annotated bibliography entries with one example. (5 min) |
Preparation (1 item)
- Prepare a list of online databases and libraries accessible to students for the research task.
Student-facing instructions
Your task is to collect at least five credible sources on crystal growth using provided online databases or library resources. Once you gather your sources, use the graphic organizer to summarize the information and draft annotations. By the end of the session, you should begin drafting an annotated bibliography for your sources.