Note Making Make the information you find work for you. Seek only the information you need.

1. What needs to be done? I want to gather some information about turtles.

My subject is Turtles. What do I want to know about Turtles? Where do turtles live? What do turtles eat? What animal family do turtles belong to? What enemies do turtles have? What are some unusual facts about turtles?

2. What resources can I use? Books, Encyclopedias, Websites

3. Where can I find these resources? The Media Center, classroom library, computer

4. What can I use from these resources? I can use facts and information. I can take notes about what I learn. I can use the information to answer my questions about my subject, turtles.

5. What can I make to finish the job? Note cards and citation cards

Create your Note Cards A What are some unusual facts about turtles? only reptile with a shell 250 species first turtles lived 185 million years ago

Don’t forget your Citation! A Smith, Bob. “Turtles are My Life.” The Encyclopedia Britannica. 5th Edition

Keep your notes short A Food – no teeth, just a beak -- tearing Insects plants river turtles -- clams mussels sea turtles -- jellyfish

Practice: Let’s research “Lakes” What is a lake? Is it different than a sea? How many lakes are there in the world? Are there lakes in every country? What kinds of animals live in a lake? What makes a lake healthy? What makes a lake die?

Practice – Information Lake is a body of water surrounded by land. Lakes may be found in all parts of the world. Some large bodies of water commonly known as seas are really lakes. These include the Dead Sea, the Sea of Galilee, and the Caspian Sea. Some lakes lie near the highest regions of the earth, and others are far below sea level. The word lake comes from a Greek word meaning hole or pond.

Practice Notes B What is a Lake? Water with land all around it Where are lakes found? found everywhere in the world Seas = lakes Some far above sea level Some below sea level

Citation B Walters, James C., “Lake.” The World Book Encyclopedia Edition

6. How do I know I did my job well? My note cards and citation cards are complete and I have enough information to write my research paper.

Practice – Information about Zebras A member of the horse family, the zebra is known for its striking pattern of black and white stripes. The number of zebras found in the wild has decreased considerably because of human activities. However, efforts have been made to preserve zebra populations by breeding the animals in captivity and releasing them into the wild.horse

Practice –Where Zebras Live There are three types of zebras: Burchell's zebras, Grevy's zebras, and mountain zebras. Burchell's zebras are found in the rich grasslands of Eastern and Southern Africa. Grevy's zebras live on dry, sparsely wooded plains and low hills in parts of Kenya, Ethiopia, and Somalia. Mountain zebras inhabit Namibia and a few areas in western South Africa. Both Grevy's and mountain zebras are endangered.

Practice –Physical Characteristics Zebras Zebras stand between 47 and 55 inches (120 and 140 centimeters) tall at the shoulder. Each species of zebra can be distinguished from the others by its pattern of stripes. Burchell's zebras have broad stripes that are widely spaced. Some of this zebras may have lighter “shadow stripes” between the main stripes. The extinct quagga was a breed of Burchell's zebra with stripes only on the head, neck, and front quarters. The stripes of the Grevy's zebra are narrow and closely spaced, and the belly is white. Mountain zebras are small and have an unusual gridlike pattern of stripes on the rump.

Practice – Behavior Zebras are chiefly grazers, and their main diet consists of tall, rough grasses. Some types also eat shrubs, herbs, and even bulbs. Herds may travel long distances to find grasses on which to feed. Zebras communicate with each others with calls and facial expressions. Burchell's zebras make six different sounds with different meanings, including an alarm call and a squeal of pain and fear. Other zebras make similar sounds. Zebras have a keen sense of hearing. Burchell's and mountain zebras live in small family groups headed by one male. Offspring leave the family groups when they are at 2 years of age or earlier. Zebras often form mixed herds with antelopes. antelopes Zebras up to the age of one year often take part in running games. They gallop wildly on their own, jumping and kicking up their heels. Sometimes they chase other animals, such as gazelles, mongooses, or birds. Zebras often greet each other by nose-to-nose contact.