Developed by:
Sandy Scragg
www.sandyscragg.com
Murry Bergtraum HS
New York, NY

Instructional Objectives: 1) Students will be able to understand online research; 2) Students will be able to better identify materials found on the web;

Time Required: one 45-minute class period

Procedures:

1) Begin to discuss research on the web. What are its advantages? Disadvantages?

2) Direct students to the research web site (http://teachersnetwork.org/teachnet-lab/mbhs/scragg/research.html). Read over the tips together.

4) Have students complete the research exercises.

5) Allow students to do follow-up research in preparation for their final draft of the Conrad story.