Lesson - Research 101

Equip your students to become master researchers with Research 101: Exploring Multiple Research Methods! This engaging, project-based lesson plan is designed for gifted and talented students in grades 2-6 and goes far beyond a simple internet search.
Through a fun, real-world story about an ice cream shop owner trying to find his most popular flavor, students will explore a variety of research methods, including:
Surveys
Observations
Interviews
Focus Groups
Market and Internet Research
 
This multi-session lesson plan fosters critical thinking, collaboration, and communication skills as students work together to apply their new knowledge by creating a research plan to solve a problem of their own choosing. With modifications for younger learners, worksheets, and video-based instruction on effective search techniques, Research 101 provides everything you need to help your students understand how to effectively use research to solve real-world problems.