Dissecting the Pacific Northwest Tree Octopus

Part 1

Grab a sticky note!

Reflect on how you filled out the pre-assessment

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Did I just write 3 facts and not think much about it?

did anything about this website seem Fishy?
(Pun intended)

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did I write anything in answer #4?
If yes, what did I write there?

Is it okay to question a website or research that a teacher tells me to use?

The Big Reveal...

The Pacific Northwest Tree Octopus IS NOT A REAL ANIMAL!

How dare you.

Whole Group

What makes this website look credible?

What are some clues that it is NOT credible?

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With a Partner

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QUESTION: What happens when you conduct
a basic Google search on this "animal"?

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Answer:

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QUESTION: How can this strategy be useful when conducting research online?

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Answer:

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Exit Ticket

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Grab a sticky note!

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What did you already know?
What is something new
you learned?
What was surprising?

Part 2

Review

Take a moment to remember some important tips for conducting research

Click here for some helpful tips and reminders

Research Guide
Google Searches
Wikipedia

Partner Activity

1. You and a partner will come up with a question about Octopuses.
2. Find 2 sources that answer that question and link them to the page.
3. Give one reason for each source telling why you know that it is a credible/valid source.
4. Write the answer to your question in your own words.
5. Make a quick recording asking a new question that each of you have.

Did you know that finding at least 2 sources that have the same information is a great way to make sure the course is credible and the information is true?!?!

Team 1: [Name & Name]

1. Write your question about octopuses below

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2. Find 2 websites that answer your question and link them below:

3. WRITE at least one reason/piece of evidence that each website is credible.

Fact 1:

Fact 2:

4. In your own words, write the answer to your question that you found using the sources you located.

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5. What new question(s) you have about octopuses?

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