Braddock Eagles have been learning how to search for information on the FCPS Databases. Students in the 4th grade are learning about Virginia and United States history in Social Studies. Students will choose a famous Virginian to research using both electronic and print resources. They will then present their research in a Bio-Cube.
Famous Virginians
- John Smith
- Pocahontas
- Chief Powhatan
- Thomas Jefferson
- James Armistead Lafayette
- George Washington
- Patrick Henry
- Jack Jouett
- James Madison
- George Mason
Keywords
- What is a keyword? A keyword is necessary to effectively search a database or website.
- While using an online database or search engine, use keywords or phrases to find the information you need. Keywords are usually nouns.
- Brainstorm - go through your brainstorming ideas and group related or similar ideas together. Look for synonyms.
- Keywords - one keyword is not enough to search for information, try using other words with the same or similar meaning. Make a list of keywords and phrases to help in your search.
- Internet Pre-Searching Sheet (Download Primary 2M Sheet) - an keyword graphic organizer to plan your search.
Note-Taking - you will record information about your person's life using these helpful documents to record your research:
- Bio-Cube Planning Sheet - Download BioCubePlan
- Fact Fragment Frenzy- this fun online activity shows how to find important fact fragments in a nonfiction passage. Watch the demonstration and then try your hand at taking notes. here
Using Reliable Websites - choosing a reliable search engine and good websites is the winning key to successful research. Here are some good ones to try. Remeber to use your keywords!
Citing & Keeping Track of Resources - remember to give credit to the sources (books, databases, encyclopedias, websites) you used to find information.
- Organizer Form - Download Organizer-form
- You Quote It, You Note It - a slide show about plagiarism and the importance of taking proper notes.
- Copyright FAQs for Kids - frequently asked questions and answers about copyright questions for kids.
Bio-Cube
- Bio-Cube- a format to present your research findings from your biography research.
