Inquiry+and+Problem+Based+Internet+Resources

 **Inquiry and Problem Based Internet Resources **

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__**EDTL 6360 Inquiry-Based Learning Activity (Module 5)**__

 __**Design an Event to Support a "Cause"**__ __ **Lesson Overview: ** __ This lesson is a quarter-long project. Students will design and develop an event to support a "Cause" of their choice. They must conduct research of similar events and use this knowledge to design their own event. They will need to create a detailed plan that will consider all aspects of the event. For the first time this school year, students may choose to complete this project as a group.

**__Ohio Academic Content Standards for 8th Grade English Language Arts: __**  **//Reading Process: Concepts of Print, Comprehension Strategies, and Self-Monitoring Strategies.//**  1. Apply effective reading comprehension strategies, including summarizing and making predictions and comparisons, using information in text,  between text and across subject areas. **//Reading Applications: Informational, Technical and Persuasive Text//**  1. Use text features and graphics to organize, analyze and draw inferences from content and to gain additional information.  2. Explain how main ideas connect to each other in a variety of sources. **//Writing Processes//**  1. Generate writing topics and establish a purpose appropriate for the audience.  2. Determine audience and purpose for self-selected and assigned writing tasks. <span style="color: #800000; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; margin-top: 0in; vertical-align: super;"> 3. Clarify ideas for writing assignments by using graphics or other organizers. <span style="color: #800000; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; margin-top: 0in; vertical-align: super;"> 4. Use revision strategies to improve the overall organization, the clarity and consistency of ideas within and among paragraphs and the logic and <span style="color: #800000; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; margin-top: 0in; vertical-align: super;"> effectiveness of word choices. <span style="color: #800000; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; margin-top: 0in; vertical-align: super;"> 5. Select more effective vocabulary when editing by using a variety of resources and reference materials. <span style="color: #800000; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; margin-top: 0in; vertical-align: super;"> 6. Edit to improve fluency, grammar and usage. <span style="color: #800000; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; margin-top: 0in; vertical-align: super;"> 7. Apply tools to judge the quality of writing. <span style="color: #800000; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; margin-top: 0in; vertical-align: super;"> 8. Prepare writing for publication that is legible, follows an appropriate format and uses techniques such as electronic resources and graphics. <span style="color: #800000; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 12.6pt; text-indent: -12.6pt; vertical-align: super;">**//Writing Applications//** <span style="color: #800000; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; margin-top: 0in; vertical-align: super;"> 1. Produce letters (e.g., business, letters to the editor, job applications) that address audience needs, stated purpose and context in a clear and efficient <span style="color: #800000; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; margin-top: 0in; vertical-align: super;"> manner. <span style="color: #800000; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; margin-top: 0in; vertical-align: super;"> 2. Produce informational essays or reports that convey a clear and accurate perspective and support the main ideas with facts, details, examples and <span style="color: #800000; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; margin-top: 0in; vertical-align: super;"> explanation. <span style="color: #800000; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; margin-top: 0in; vertical-align: super;"> 3. Use persuasive strategies, including establishing a clear position in support of a proposition or a proposal with organized and relevant evidence. <span style="color: #800000; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 12.6pt; text-indent: -12.6pt; vertical-align: super;">**//Writing Conventions//** <span style="color: #800000; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; margin-top: 0in; vertical-align: super;"> 1. Use correct spelling conventions. <span style="color: #800000; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; margin-top: 0in; vertical-align: super;"> 2. Use conventions of punctuation and capitalization in written work. <span style="color: #800000; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; margin-top: 0in; vertical-align: super;"> 2. Use grammatical structures to effectively communicate ideas in writing. <span style="color: #800000; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 12.6pt; text-indent: -12.6pt; vertical-align: super;">**//Research//** <span style="color: #800000; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; margin-top: 0in; vertical-align: super;"> 1. Formulate open-ended research questions suitable for inquiry and investigation and develop a plan for gathering information. <span style="color: #800000; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; margin-top: 0in; vertical-align: super;"> 2. Locate and summarize important information from multiple sources. <span style="color: #800000; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; margin-top: 0in; vertical-align: super;"> 3. Organize information in a systematic way. <span style="color: #800000; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; margin-top: 0in; vertical-align: super;"> 4. Acknowledge quoted and paraphrased information and document sources used. <span style="color: #800000; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; margin-top: 0in; vertical-align: super;"> 5. Communicate findings orally, visually and in writing or through multimedia. <span style="color: #800000; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 12.6pt; text-indent: -12.6pt; vertical-align: super;">**//Communication: Oral and Visual//** <span style="color: #800000; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; margin-top: 0in; vertical-align: super;"> 1. Use effective listening strategies, summarize major ideas and draw logical inferences from presentations and visual media. <span style="color: #800000; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; margin-top: 0in; vertical-align: super;"> 2. Select an organizational structure appropriate to the topic, audience, setting and purpose. <span style="color: #800000; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; margin-top: 0in; vertical-align: super;"> 3. Present ideas in a logical sequence and use effective introductions and conclusions that guide and inform a listener’s understanding of key ideas. <span style="color: #800000; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; margin-top: 0in; vertical-align: super;"> 4. Give presentations using a variety of delivery methods, visual materials and technology.

**<span style="color: #800000; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 160%; vertical-align: super;">__ISTE Technology Standards:__ ** <span style="color: #800000; font-family: Georgia,serif; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 30.6pt; text-indent: -0.25in; vertical-align: super;">**Creativity and Innovation** <span style="color: #800000; font-family: Georgia,serif; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 30.6pt; text-indent: -0.25in; vertical-align: super;">1. Students apply existing knowledge to generate new ideas, products, or processes. <span style="color: #800000; font-family: Georgia,serif; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 30.6pt; text-indent: -0.25in; vertical-align: super;">2. Student create original works as a means of personal or group expression. <span style="color: #800000; font-family: Georgia,serif; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 12.6pt; text-indent: -12.6pt; vertical-align: super;"> **Communication and collaboration** <span style="color: #800000; font-family: Georgia,serif; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 30.6pt; text-indent: -0.25in; vertical-align: super;">1. Students interact, collaborate, and publish with peers, experts, or others employing a variety of digital environments and media. <span style="color: #800000; font-family: Georgia,serif; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 30.6pt; text-indent: -0.25in; vertical-align: super;">2. Students communicate information and ideas effectively to multiple audiences using a variety of media and formats. <span style="color: #800000; font-family: Georgia,serif; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 30.6pt; text-indent: -0.25in; vertical-align: super;">3. Students contribute to project teams to produce original works or solve problems. <span style="color: #800000; font-family: Georgia,serif; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 12.6pt; text-indent: -12.6pt; vertical-align: super;"> **Research and Information Fluency** <span style="color: #800000; font-family: Georgia,serif; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 30.6pt; text-indent: -0.25in; vertical-align: super;">1. Students plan strategies to guide inquiry. <span style="color: #800000; font-family: Georgia,serif; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 30.6pt; text-indent: -0.25in; vertical-align: super;">2. Students locate, organize, analyze, evaluate, synthesize, and ethically use information from a variety of sources and media. <span style="color: #800000; font-family: Georgia,serif; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 30.6pt; text-indent: -0.25in; vertical-align: super;">3. Students evaluate and select information sources and digital tools based on the appropriateness to specific tasks. <span style="color: #800000; font-family: Georgia,serif; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 30.6pt; text-indent: -0.25in; vertical-align: super;">d. Students process data and report results. <span style="color: #800000; font-family: Georgia,serif; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 12.6pt; text-indent: -12.6pt; vertical-align: super;"> **Critical Thinking, Problem-Solving, and Decision-Making** <span style="color: #800000; font-family: Georgia,serif; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 30.6pt; text-indent: -0.25in; vertical-align: super;">1. Students identify and define authentic problems and significant questions for investigation. <span style="color: #800000; font-family: Georgia,serif; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 30.6pt; text-indent: -0.25in; vertical-align: super;">2. Students plan and manage activities to develop a solution or complete a project. <span style="color: #800000; font-family: Georgia,serif; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 30.6pt; text-indent: -0.25in; vertical-align: super;">3. Students collect and analyze data to identify solution, and/or make informed decisions. <span style="color: #800000; font-family: Georgia,serif; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 12.6pt; text-indent: -12.6pt; vertical-align: super;"> **Digital Citizenship** <span style="color: #800000; font-family: Georgia,serif; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 30.6pt; text-indent: -0.25in; vertical-align: super;">1. Students exhibit a positive attitude toward using technology that supports collaboration, learning, and productivity. <span style="color: #800000; font-family: Georgia,serif; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 30.6pt; text-indent: -0.25in; vertical-align: super;">2. Students demonstrate personal responsibility for lifelong learning. <span style="color: #800000; font-family: Georgia,serif; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 30.6pt; text-indent: -0.25in; vertical-align: super;">3. Students exhibit leadership for digital citizenship. <span style="color: #800000; font-family: Georgia,serif; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 12.6pt; text-indent: -12.6pt; vertical-align: super;"> **Technology Operations and Concepts** <span style="color: #800000; font-family: Georgia,serif; vertical-align: super;"> 1. Students understand and use technology systems. <span style="color: #800000; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 12px; vertical-align: super;"> 2. Students select and use applications effectively and productively.

__<span style="color: #800000; display: block; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 160%; text-align: left; vertical-align: super;">**Student Worksheets:** __

<span style="color: #800000; display: block; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 120%; text-align: left; vertical-align: super;"> This worksheet is a copy of the questions you received in class. They include the first two due dates for your written responses. Other dates will be given as we continue through the quarter.

<span style="color: #800000; display: block; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 90%; text-align: left; vertical-align: super;"> <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">// As you complete the questions, be sure to set your responses up correctly. Follow proper MLA format and be sure to respond to all questions. // <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;"> //<span style="color: #800000; display: block; font-size: 120%; line-height: 0px; overflow: hidden; text-align: left; vertical-align: super;"> ﻿ //

<span style="color: #800000; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 120%; vertical-align: super;">Here is the rubric I will be using to assess your project:



<span style="color: #800000; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 120%; font-style: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; vertical-align: super;">Use the following sources to help you as you begin to plan your event. You will find sample outlines, sample budget plans, and even checklists. Be sure to add any resources to your citation list for your final Works Cited page.
 * <span style="color: #800000; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 160%; vertical-align: super;">__Helpful Sources:__ **


 * <span style="color: #800000; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 120%; font-style: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; vertical-align: super;">Event planning tips: **
 * <span style="color: #800000; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 120%; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; vertical-align: super;">www.librarysupport.net/librarylovers/eventips.html **


 * <span style="color: #800000; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 120%; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; vertical-align: super;">Steps to a successful event: **
 * <span style="color: #800000; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 120%; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; vertical-align: super;">@http://map.ais.ucla.edu/go/1002661 **


 * <span style="color: #800000; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 120%; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; vertical-align: super;">Sample outline for Event planning and budget: **
 * <span style="color: #800000; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 120%; vertical-align: super;"> @http://www.webster.edu/admin/ucomm/event-planning/pdf/planning-budget_guide.pdf **


 * <span style="color: #800000; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 160%; vertical-align: super;">__Lesson Timeline:__ **
 * <span style="color: #800000; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 120%;">__Task #1:__ **<span style="color: #800000; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 120%;"> (Week one)

<span style="color: #800000; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 120%; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; vertical-align: super;">You will decide whether to complete this project as an individual or as a group. When you have made that decision, you will decide which event you would like to plan. Brainstorm topics-try to find something that is practical, may have meaning to you, or that would be appropriate for your community. Begin researching other events that currently exist. Use these events to parallel your own event. <span style="color: #800000; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 120%; vertical-align: super;">


 * <span style="color: #800000; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 120%; vertical-align: super;">//Response to Knowledge questions will need to be completed by end of the week.//

<span style="color: #800000; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 120%; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.25in; text-indent: -0.25in; vertical-align: super;">Technology: You may utilize NetBooks for research purposes. Word Processing software will be needed for the response questions.

<span style="color: #800000; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 120%; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; vertical-align: super;">__**Task #2:**__ (Week two) <span style="color: #800000; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 120%; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; vertical-align: super;">After gathering the necessary research, you will begin outlining the plan for your event. Continue brainstorming any and all aspects that you will add to your event.

<span style="color: #800000; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 120%; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; vertical-align: super;"> <span style="color: #800000; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 120%; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.25in; text-indent: -0.25in; vertical-align: super;">Technology: You may utilize NetBooks for research purposes. Word Processing software or PowerPoint will need to be utilized for the outline and response questions.
 * <span style="color: #800000; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 120%; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; vertical-align: super;">//Response to Comprehension questions will need to be completed by end of the week.//

<span style="color: #800000; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 120%;">**__Task #3:__** <span style="color: #800000; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 120%;">(Week three) <span style="color: #800000; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 120%;"> The outline of event should be nearing final draft this week. Illustrations of the event should be in sketch form-remember, I will not grade you on your artistic ability, but be sure to incorporate all structures and set-ups. A supply list should be started now to show resources needed, possible costs, etc.-this can be the responsibility of one group member.


 * <span style="color: #800000; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 120%;">//Response to Application questions will need to be completed.//

<span style="color: #800000; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 120%; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.25in; text-indent: -0.25in; vertical-align: super;">Technology: You will continue to use NetBooks. Possibilities of digital camera or video camera may be needed (depending on topic). Word Processing software will be used for response questions.

<span style="color: #800000; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 120%; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; vertical-align: super;">__**Task #4:**__ (Week four) <span style="color: #800000; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 120%; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; vertical-align: super;">Continue to work on illustrations. You may want to begin working towards a "final copy" which means I would be looking for clean lines, added color, etc. I should be able to glance at your illustration and use it as a map of your event. You will want to begin refining your supply list as it should be nearing completion.


 * <span style="color: #800000; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 120%; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; vertical-align: super;">//Response to Analysis questions will need to be completed.//

<span style="color: #800000; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 120%; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.25in; text-indent: -0.25in; vertical-align: super;">Technology: You may utilized software to complete illustrations. Digital camera or video camera may also be utilized for illustrations. Word Processing software will be utilized for response questions.

<span style="color: #800000; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 120%; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; vertical-align: super;">Work towards final product: Outline-Illustration/model-Event Plans should be close to final. Create a name for your event. <span style="color: #800000; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 120%;">
 * <span style="color: #800000; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 120%;">__Task #5:__ **<span style="color: #800000; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 120%;">(Week five)


 * <span style="color: #800000; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 120%;">//Response to Synthesis questions will need to be completed.//

<span style="color: #800000; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 120%; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.25in; text-indent: -0.25in; vertical-align: super;">Technology: Students may utilized software to complete illustrations. Digital camera or video camera may also be utilized for illustrations. Word Processing software will be utilized for response questions.

<span style="color: #800000; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 120%; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; vertical-align: super;">__**Task #6:**__ (Week six) <span style="color: #800000; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 120%; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; vertical-align: super;">As a group-or on individual basis-begin working on your advertisement for the public. Using Reader’s Handbook, design an appropriate ad that will persuade the public to come support your event. You may choose to make an advertisement on paper and/or use GlogsterEdu to create an electronic ad. If you choose to create a poster on-line, be ready to share where you will post it for the public to see.


 * <span style="color: #800000; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 120%; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; vertical-align: super;">//Response to Evaluation question will need to be completed.//

<span style="color: #800000; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 120%; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.25in; text-indent: -0.25in; vertical-align: super;">Technology: You may utilize the NetBooks to create an advertisement-traditional or Glogster may be used for a digital advertisement. You may continue to use software to complete illustrations. Digital camera or video camera may also be utilized for illustrations. Word Processing software will be utilized for response questions.

<span style="color: #800000; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 120%; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; vertical-align: super;">You will have time in Language Arts this week to finalize all project requirements.
 * <span style="color: #800000; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 120%;">__Task #7:__ **<span style="color: #800000; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 120%;"> (Week seven)

<span style="color: #800000; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 120%;">**__Task #8:__ (Week eight)** <span style="color: #800000; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 120%; vertical-align: super;"> Presentation of your event to your class will begin this week.