Robinson Secondary Library: Passion Project: Home

Learning Targets

Today I will: Explore project topics using books, databases and websites and learn how to use Noodletools

So that I can: Find a person who is passionate about a topic

I'll know that I've got it when: I have a topic, have begun my research, and can cite my sources.

Biography in Context

Take 5 minutes to browse the people and topics in Biography in Context.
Choose 2 people who interest you and write their name on a Post-it note.

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Learn about influential people in all disciplines; includes reference and periodical articles, and multimedia. Search for people based on name, occupation, nationality, ethnicity, birth/death dates and places, or gender. Updated frequently with current events.

Books

Take 5 minutes to browse the book tables to look for ideas of people and their passions. Use the books as an example of what your project can look like.
Choose 2 people who interest you and write their names on a Post-it note.

Narrow it down

Spend 2 minutes talking to a partner at your table about your ideas. Use this to narrow down your topic to one person and their passion. Switch and let your partner speak for 2 minutes.