The purpose of this unit is to teach students how to conduct a thorough research/inquiry project. This includes, but is not limited to, where to look for resources, how to take notes on what they have found, how to stay organized and present a final product I an interesting and meaningful way.

General Outcomes:
1. Explore Thoughts, Ideas, Feelings and Experiences
2. Comprehend and Respond Personally and Critically to Oral, Literary and Media Text
3. Manage Ideas and Information
4. Enhance The Clarity and Artistry of Communication
5. Celebrate and Build Community

� 70 pdf pages
� Assessment tools
� Planning sheets
� Evaluating sources
� Evaluating usefulness of information
� Presentations
� How to find a contact
� Dialectical journals
� Interview questions
� Observation checklist
� Portfolios
� Year plan submission sheet
� Graphic organizers