Colonial Trades Research Organizer
1. Task Definition: What needs to be done?
Essential Question:
How did the Colonies sustain themselves and continue to evolve?
Write sub questions to research details and information that will help you to understand the essential question. (Use the attached pages to write your questions, keywords, and notes).
To keep in mind while researching:
2. Information Seeking Strategies: What resources can I use?
___ Books ___ Encyclopedias ___ Magazines
___ Colonial Websites ____ iConn ___ http://colonies4thgrade.weebly.com/
___ Discovery Education Other: _____________
3. Location and Access: Where can I find the resources?
_____ Classroom _____ Public Library ______ Home
_____ Library Learning Commons & Virtual Library ______ Book Cart
_____Using DESTINY OPAC/WEBPATH EXPRESS *Use keywords to access information*
4. Use of Information: What can I use from these resources?
5. Synthesis: What can I make to finish the job and present my new knowledge?
Variety of Project Choices
6. Evaluation: How will I know I did my job well? Use the rubric.
1. Task Definition: What needs to be done?
Essential Question:
How did the Colonies sustain themselves and continue to evolve?
Write sub questions to research details and information that will help you to understand the essential question. (Use the attached pages to write your questions, keywords, and notes).
To keep in mind while researching:
- Why was it important to specialize in a trade within the colonies?
- Were certain trades in more demand or unique to New England, Middle, or Southern Colonies?
2. Information Seeking Strategies: What resources can I use?
___ Books ___ Encyclopedias ___ Magazines
___ Colonial Websites ____ iConn ___ http://colonies4thgrade.weebly.com/
___ Discovery Education Other: _____________
3. Location and Access: Where can I find the resources?
_____ Classroom _____ Public Library ______ Home
_____ Library Learning Commons & Virtual Library ______ Book Cart
_____Using DESTINY OPAC/WEBPATH EXPRESS *Use keywords to access information*
4. Use of Information: What can I use from these resources?
- Fill out work cited forms
- Take bulleted notes on the attached pages
5. Synthesis: What can I make to finish the job and present my new knowledge?
Variety of Project Choices
- Answer all research question on presentation tool
- Hand in notes from research
6. Evaluation: How will I know I did my job well? Use the rubric.