Pre-Searching Round Two: Moving Toward a More Specific Topic for Research and Inquiry

After introducing students to some basics of information evaluation, we began our second phase of pre-searching on Monday, October 6. Our learning targets included (based on our district content area standards and the AASL Standards for the 21st Century Learner):

I can use prior background knowledge as context for new learning.
I can find, evaluate, and select appropriate sources to answer questions.
I can read widely and fluently to make connections with self, the world, and previous reading.
I...