Wildlife of the Rainforest
Now that you have chosen your rainforest animal, it is time to begin your research. Use your outline to keep you focused on what information is important. When you are taking notes, remember to use your own words. Also, do not take notes as complete sentences.
Step 1: Gathering information
Resource Requirements
You need to use at least 4 resources in your research. These should include:
1. Database: The Grolier database is a great place to start your research. To access the database from home, see Ms. Davis for the password.
2. Encyclopedia: Use the World Books under the window.
3. Non-fiction book: The library may not have a book on just your animal. Look for a book about your animal's family. For example, if you are researching a jaguar, look for a book on big cats. You can also look for general books on the rainforest, or even a book about a country that your animal lives in, such as Brazil. Use the online catalog from the library page to help you search for books in our library.
4. Website: Use your new evaluation skills (RADCAB) to find a high quality website. Remember that different search engines will give you different results. Spend some time picking the best website you can because your evaluation skills will be assessed by Ms. Davis.
Step 2: Organizing your information
Before you can
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