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GALE Middle School in Context Database

Social Studies, History, Literature for middle school & up

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GALE Science in Context Database

Current and reference science articles for research

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GALE Opposing Viewpoints Database

Dozens of current news topics and controversial issues articles

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GALE Reference E-book Collection

Subjects include: history, literature, arts, science, multicultural studies, law, biography, religion, environment, nation & world, and social science.

Stripling Model of Inquiry

Graphic Organizers from Odell Education:

Making Evidence Based Claims (EBC)

Forming EBC

Making EBC

Organizing EBC (2 Pts)

Organizing EBC (3 Pts)

Written EBC

Research to Deepen Understanding  Tools 

Evidence-Based Perspective

Exploring a Topic_Annotated

Exploring a Topic

Forming EBC

Organizing EBC 1pt

Organizing EBC 2pt

Organizing EBC 3pt

Potential Sources_Annotated

Potential Sources

Research Evaluation

Research Frame

Synthesizing EBC

Taking Notes Annotated

Taking Notes

Building Evidence - Based Arguments Tools

Delineating Arguments Tool- 3C

Delineating Arguments Tool- 4C

Forming EBC Tool

Stripling Model of Inquiry

Graphic Organizers and Research Tools from the

Empire State Information Fluency Continuum

Grades 9 & 10

Grades 9-10 Assessments and Priority Skills

9-10.1 Identifying Key Words, Concepts, Synonyms and Related Terms

9-10.2 Mind Mapping

9-10.3 Narrowing Down a Large Topic

9-10.4 Narrowing Down a Large Topic - Example

9-10.5 Connecting to a Manageable Topic

9-10.6 Developing Focus Questions at Different Levels of Thought

9-10.7 Refining Research Questions

9-10.8 Investigating Ideas

9-10.9 Gathering Evidence to Support Thesis

9-10.10 Gathering Evidence to Support Thesis - Example

9-10.11 Using Organizational Features of a Book to Locate Information

9-10.12 Advanced Web Searching

9-10.13 Advanced Searching - Review

9-10.14 Source Comparisons

9-10.15 Evaluating Evidence Checklist

9-10.16 Points of View / Perspectives / Actions

9-10.17 Evaluating Digital Evidence

9-10.18 Impact of Point of View, Perspective and Purpose on Information

9-10.19 Questioning and Challenging the Text

9-10.20 Learning Logs for Reflective Notetaking

9-10.21 Reflective Notetaking

9-10.22 Notetaking to Answer Questions

9-10.23 Notetaking Grid

9-10.24 Notes on Main Ideas and Supporting Evidence

9-10.25 Notes on Main Ideas and Supporting Evidence - Example

9-10.26 Concept Map

9-10.27 Concept Maps for Organizing Thinking

9-10.28 Cause-Effect Chart

9-10.29 Organizing Information - Rubric

9-10.30 Drawing Conclusions from Looking at Multiple Perspectives

9-10.31 Drawing Conclusions Supported by Evidence

9-10.32 Communicating Ideas to an Audience

9-10.33 Bibliography Worksheet

9-10.34 Individual Experience of Inquiry

9-10.35 Design Process Log

9-10.36 Gathering Information through Analysis of Visuals

9-10.37 Evaluating the Truth and Misinformation in Media

9-10.38 Historical Perspective Taking - Empathy

9-10.39 Netiquette

9-10.40 Participating in Social Media Platforms

Graphic Organizers and Research Tools from the

Empire State Information Fluency Continuum

Grades 11 & 12

Grades 11-12 Assessments and Priority Skills

11-12.1 Exploring Background Information to Refine Research Topic

11-12.2 Gathering Context about Your Research Topic

11-12.3 Selecting Complex Research Problems or Questions

11-12.4 Refining Research Questions

11-12.5 Using Search Engines Effectively

11-12.6 Finding Information from Alternative Perspectives

11-12.7 Primary and Secondary Source Comparison

11-12.8 Comparing Information in Diverse Sources

11-12.9 Analyzing the Impact of Bias on Information

11-12.10 Evaluating the Truth and Misinformation in Media

11-12.11 Evaluating Evidence Checklist

11-12.12 Points of View / Perspectives / Actions

11-12.13 Evaluating Digital Evidence

11-12.14 Impact of Point of View, Perspective and Purpose on Information

11-12.15 Questioning and Challenging the Text

11-12.16 Reflective Notetaking

11-12.17 Developing a Line of Argument

11-12.18 Concept Maps for Organizing Thinking

11-12.19 Supporting an Opinion, Perspective or Claim

11-12.20 Communicating Ideas to an Audience

11-12.21 Self Assessment during Inquiry Process

11-12.22 Using Feedback to Revise My Work

11-12.23 Self Assessment

11-12.24 Design Process Log

11-12.25 Evaluation and Interpretation of Visuals

11-12.26 Using Social Media Responsibly

11-12.27 Revision of Multiple Literacy Presentations

11-12.28 Effective Presentations

11-12.29 Evaluating Different Types of Media

11-12.30 Unethical Uses of Information Technology

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