This project-oriented, hands-on guide to developing research projects with upper elementary and middle school students gives teachers and school library media specialists the steps they need to teach researching skills to students in a meaningful and comprehensive manner. Projects are broken into four phases, called the CIDE Process: Concept, Investigation, Design, and Execution. Lead students through their research to produce meaningful, quality, learning products.
Print Publication date: 04/01/2006
Front Cover.
Half Title Page.
Title Page.
Copyright Page.
Other Frontmatter.
Table of Contents.
Student Handouts.
Preface.
About the Author.
About the Editor.
Acknowledgments.
1: Introduction.
2: The Challenge: Using Technology to Help Your Students.
3: A Solution: The Creating to Learn Method.
4: I-1 Introduction to the CIDE Process.
5: Using CIDE in Your Classroom.
6: Working Through the Four Phases.
7: Rubric: The CIDE Process.
8: The Role of Instructional Technology.
9: Setting Up Your Classroom.
10: A Better Classroom Experience.
11: Planning Your Project.
12: The Theoretical Basis for CIDE.
13: Using the Scientific Method to Meet Educational Standards.
