This week the 7th grade Language Arts classes began their research for their career project. On Monday students took a career assessment survey using a website called Career Cruising which we have on a 30-day free trial. On Wednesday I gave them a Research Road Map and showed them the various types of resources available in the IMC. Thursday students found a book with information on their career and started taking notes. Today most students were ready to start their bibliographies using an online bibliography maker called NoodleBib (a junior version of the one used at Downers Grove South) with the library staff's assistance. Research will continue through next week. Speeches will start April 27th. In addition to the 7th grade research next week, 6th grade Social Studies and some music classes will be working in the IMC. It looks like the library staff is in for another busy week!
Friday, April 8, 2011
Career Research
This week the 7th grade Language Arts classes began their research for their career project. On Monday students took a career assessment survey using a website called Career Cruising which we have on a 30-day free trial. On Wednesday I gave them a Research Road Map and showed them the various types of resources available in the IMC. Thursday students found a book with information on their career and started taking notes. Today most students were ready to start their bibliographies using an online bibliography maker called NoodleBib (a junior version of the one used at Downers Grove South) with the library staff's assistance. Research will continue through next week. Speeches will start April 27th. In addition to the 7th grade research next week, 6th grade Social Studies and some music classes will be working in the IMC. It looks like the library staff is in for another busy week!
