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Library Webquests » Grade 8 Nativity

Grade 8 Nativity
Big 6 Research Model
Big 6 # 1 - Task - What am I suppose to do? Create a presentation (Smartboard, PowerPoint, Podcast) which explores the history of the nativity (creche). Your presentation should conclude with you and your partner's opinion of what the nativity (creche) brings to your catholic faith.

Big6 # 2 - Information Seeking Strategies -What are the best sources to find information for my project?Please use the websites that are provided to find information. You may also use the World Book encyclopedia, our reference databases, and Google.

Remember if you use a website (other than those provided) you need to evaluate the website for accuracy. Please see Kathy Schrock's guide for evaluating a web site.

Big6 # 3 - Locate and Access - Where can I find the sources? Click on the links listed below.

Big6 # 4 - Use of Information-Now that I have found the information, how will I take notes? Don't forget you need record where you got your information to cite your sources.Read and take notes from the above listed websites. You may take electronic notes by using Word or PowerPoint.  You will use Noodletools to create a Worked Cited page.

Big6 # 5 - Synthesis - Put all your information together and start to create your presentation.

Big6 # 6 - Evaluation -When you have completed your project, you will receive an evaluation sheet. The evaluation sheet will have the following questions:
  • What did you learn from working on this webquest?
  • Did you do your best work on this presentation?
  • Did you work well with your partner?
  • Is there something you could do better on your next presentation?
  • What was your favorite part of this presentation?







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