1. FUTURA – Research Unit Week 1 Welcome back for your 2 nd day of FUTURA! Attendance Name tents Collect remaining forms Share remaining 3D Me Not our typical schedule…again 12:00 Recess 12:25 Lunch 1:45 Dismissal

2. Renzulli Learning finds out your individual learning style interests expression style Then searches a database of 30,000 activities to find just those that match your profile. You will have approx. 1,000-1,500 resources chosen just for you! All based on more than 30 years of research at the University of Connecticut. Renzulli Learning – The Basics

3. Renzulli – there is more! Assignments are sent to your renzulli account from your teacher about once a month and you have about 3 weeks to complete these. Your teacher can email you and you can email your teacher but NOT other students. Renzulli is an excellent resource for researching.

6. Top 3 Interest Areas Top 3 Learning Styles Top 3 Product Styles

8. Renzulli Set Up www.renzullilearning.com Username: 6 digit student number Password: 4 digit birthdate Write your username and password on your Renzulli info page and keep this in your binder Once you log on, click “I agree”…this says you will use the site appropriately. Then complete the Student Profiler questions. If you want to switch your profiler to “Standard” you can do so by clicking on the link in the top right corner. When you finish your profile questions you should read your profile and then explore the enrichment activities!

9. Centers Browse crates Look at the overview or contract and activities in detail If you take papers out, remember where you got them from and put them back Centers are completed in sequencial order Centers are independent Select top 3 Commitment to task You will start next week!

10. Research & The Big 6 Research - Every Paper Requires It Username: lcpse Password: elem Big 6 Research – the wrong way to researchBig 6 Research Research Big 6 Video – THE BEST RESEARCH PROJECT EVER!Research Big 6 Video

11. Research – Step 1 Task Definition 1.1 Define the information/problem Tunnels 1.2 Identify information needed List questions (who, what, when, where, why, how…) How tunnels related to the 5 Essential Understandings

12. Research – Step 2 Information Seeking Strategies 2.1 Determine all possible sources 2.2 Select the best sources Online Sources: Internet Search Online Sources - What's on the WebInternet SearchOnline Sources - What's on the Web We do not allow students to use Google LCPS Online Databases Renzulli Printed Sources: Encyclopedia Magazines Textbooks Biographies Non-fiction material Other reference books (Atlas, Almanac, etc.)

13. Research – Step 3 Location & Access 3.1 Locate sources Internet Explorer>www.lcps.org>Buffalo Trail>Specialist>Library>Online Databases www.renzullilearning.com 3.2 Find information within sources

14. Research – Step 4 Use of Information 4.1 Engage Read Find answers to your questions 4.2 Extract relevant information Plagiarism - Don't Be A Cheat Paraphrase – we can’t copy informationParaphrase

15. Research – Step 5 Synthesis 5.1 Organize from multiple sources Notecards can be moved around Create categories of information Outline your presentation Create your project 5.2 Present the info Practice how you will present

16. Research – Step 6 Evaluation/Reflection 6.1 Judge the product - effectiveness 6.2 Judge the process - efficiency

17. FUTURA Bibliography Guidelines Brainpop Citing SourcesCiting Sources Now it is your turn to learn how to log online sources you find in your Research Log (in your binder). Make sure you are on the side that says “ONLINE SOURCES” in the upper right corner. Log into the computer, open internet explorer, go to your school’s library webpage, and click on “ONLINE DATABASES” Then search for “TUNNELS” When you find a source, record the information on your research log Your goal is to log 3 online sources on tunnels…you don’t need to read the sources or paraphrase (take notes).

18. Journal Expectations Date on top right side of each journal page Always put a title for each journal entry Always write neatly and clearly Please use all pages in sequential order Please use your journal for educational purposes only (no doodling… or else) Keep the cover clean and neat

19. Make a list of 30 things you love! Describe your top 5 things in detail If you finish: add 20 things to your list Draw a picture of your top 5 things CPS - Journal

20. Agenda Reminders: Renzulli – explore your Enrichment Activities Bring your binder and agenda every week

21. What characteristics make you a: “THINKER” “REFLECTOR” “CONNECTOR” “WORKER” At your table you will find a paper with one of these words on it. Brainstorm with your group to come up with specific characteristics of that role. Write or draw these on your paper. FUTURA Performance Assessment

22. Thinker A FUTURA thinker recognizes problems and possible solutions through reasoning and makes informed decisions.

23. Reflector A FUTURA reflector evaluates their own products and performances and takes ownership of their learning.

24. Connector A FUTURA connector constructs meaning through real life applications and communicates their own ideas with clarity and depth.

25. Worker A FUTURA worker pursues challenges both independently and cooperatively in collaborative groups.

26. Scale 1-6 Student Assessment and Teacher Assessment A copy of the FUTURA Performance Assessment will be kept in your binder

27. Goal Setting Consider the skills on the Performance Assessment and choose one that you would like to improve. We will guide you through the steps of the goal setting process.