1. GALILEO: Scaffolding the Research Process (K-5)
Russell Palmer

2. When inquiry begins

3. How do we respond?

4. 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

5. Refining inquiry

6. Making inquiry substantive: assignment ideas

7. Label it!

8. Report findings

9. GALILEO Resources
Britannica Animal Kingdom

10. Britannica School Elementary

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

12. SIRS Discoverer

13. eBooks

14. 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

16. 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

17. 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

18. Thank you!