Day Two: Research ONE Organism - 2021-22 - Classification of Endangered Species - Robinson Secondary Library at Robinson Secondary School

Overview

Directions:

Now that you selected ONE species as your focus, conduct additional research and completed the graphic organizer (you will receive a paper copy in class). Complete the opening activity then follow along with the librarian as she walks you through the research process and helps you cite your sources in Noodletools.

Pyramid of animal classification. Illustration. Britannica

ImageQuest, Encyclopædia Britannica, 25 May

2016. quest.eb.com/search/309_735462/1/309_735462/cite.

Accessed 19 May 2022.

Learning Targets:

Today I will research one organism, where it lives, and take notes on what I learn so that I can prepare for my presentation. I will know I'm successful when I complete the graphic organizer, cite my sources in Noodletools, and have what I need to present.

Opening Activity:

Read the article and watch the video, linked below (click the image)
Be prepared to answer the following question: Why is biodiversity important?

Step One: Create a Project in NoodleTools

Noodletools

Step Two: Research using the Red List website

Step Three: Research in a Database OR in a Book

Environmental Studies (formerly GREENR) This link opens in a new window
Focuses on physical, social, and economic aspects of environmental issues. Topics include energy systems, health care, agriculture, climate change, population, and economic development. Portals include authoritative analysis, academic journals, news, case studies, legislation, conference proceedings, primary sources, statistics, and multimedia.

Research Database Passwords

Library Database Passwords

Research Database Passwords

2021-22 - Classification of Endangered Species: Day Two: Research ONE Organism

Overview

Step One: Create a Project in NoodleTools

Step Two: Research using the Red List website

Step Three: Research in a Database OR in a Book

Library Database Passwords