GALILEO: Scaffolding the Research Process (K-5) Russell Palmer russell.palmer@usg.edu

When inquiry begins

How do we respond?

Scaffolding Instructional techniques and assignments that build confidence, understanding, and ultimately, independence The richness of inquiry + resources=opportunity to build confidence in research processes in K5 Early inquiry based assignments build toward stronger information literacy skills

Refining inquiry

Making inquiry substantive: assignment ideas

Label it!

Report findings

GALILEO Resources Britannica Animal Kingdom

Britannica School Elementary

Britannica Educator Resources: Create an Account! Lesson Plans browse Save articles/create a “resource pack”/convert to a lesson plan Access state curriculum standards

SIRS Discoverer

eBooks

GALILEO Tool Bar Firefox / Chrome addons available Search from the browser (password prompts when off site) Makes it easier to access the Discover search Enhances the user experience in Wikipedia

Hands on time! We have seen some ideas and resources for engaging k5 students in the classroom Get together in groups of 3 Brainstorm: Create 3 (one each) ideas for engaging k5 students in inquiry Consider: Grade level/curriculum Building a bridge to confidence in inquiry/research How GALILEO resources will help Learning outcomes Be ready to share: Target age group/grade level Idea Resources used

Sharing your ideas Volunteers (if not, I call on you): A few sentences about your idea including: Target age group/grade level Idea Resources used Learning outcomes

Thank you!