How-To Research: Beginners Guide and Practice Camp
In this ongoing class, students will learn about basic research skills in order to become better at independent research!
Holly Uberty
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(303)
What's included
1 live meeting
35 mins in-class hours per weekClass Experience
Each class will focus on a simple researching concept such as: choosing topics, organizing note taking and ideas, asking good questions and identifying what makes an online article excellent. Students will practice with support how to take great notes and organize their researching so it makes sense and achieves the goal of their topic choice. They will be encouraged to conduct their own research on a topic of their choosing. They will be given the opportunity to share ideas, thoughts and questions throughout the process! Winter Session: Week One: June 9: Choosing and clarifying a topic Week Two: June 16 : Asking good questions and building an organizer Week Three: June 23 : Online search engines and using key words Week Four: June 30: Paraphrasing and building a report
Learning Goals
Students will learn a variety of ways to research and note take a non-fiction topic. They will read, discuss and retell in whole group format within the classroom time frame.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
As needed, the teacher will use safe practice internet searches to enhance the students learning experience for gathering information. Parents will be given a list of possible internet sites the teacher plans to use at least 24 hours before the start of class so parents can review each one. Such sites will include kid-friendly search engines such as kidsSearch.com, kiddle, kidtopia, and kidrex!
Supply List
Students should come prepared to write and note take!
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined January, 2020
4.9
303reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
3 Teaching Certificates
New York Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
South Dakota Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
New York Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
I enjoy writing and have 15 years of elementary teaching in a public school and online. I love the research process and helping students find the joy in learning new information. Reviews
Live Group Class
$12
weekly1x per week
35 min
Completed by 36 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-12
2-6 learners per class
