6th Grade Research BOOTCAMP (Day 2) | Baamboozle - Baamboozle

Why do we need the SIFT method?

Anyone can make a website and just because it is online, does not make it true! When we decide to use Google, we must investigate the source before reading it.

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What are some types of sources?

Book, newspaper article, magazine, encyclopedia article, image, video, website, person,

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Where can I find the databases?

Library website (on Clever)

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banana

Go to last place!

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magnet

Take 25 points!

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rocket

Go to first place!

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baam

Lose 20 points!

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monster

Reset all scores!

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gift

Win 10 points!

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fairy

Take points!

baam

Lose 15 points!

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boom

Lose 50 points!

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gold

Win 50 points!

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shark

Other team loses 20 points!

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baam

Lose 20 points!

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What are the 5 steps of the NMS Research Process?

Ask - Search - SIFT - Conclude - Cite

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lifesaver

Give 20 points!

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seesaw

Swap points!

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gift

Win 25 points!

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thief

Give points!

Name one of the databases we explored in Part 1

Middle School in Context, Britannica School, World Geography and Culture

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WHERE do quality sources of information LIVE?

Databases

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Research always starts with a...

QUESTION!

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What keywords could I type into the search bar if I was researching about inventions in Ancient Rome?

Ancient Rome inventions, Ancient Rome technology, Ancient Rome innovation, Ancient Rome weapons, Ancient Rome tools, Ancient Rome utensils, aqueducts

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What is the difference between a search engine and a database?

Search engines (like Google) give you websites (anyone can make a website). Databases give you quality sources.

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What keywords could I type into the search bar if I wanted to learn more about daily life in the Victorian Era?

Victorian daily life, Victorian clothing, Victorian jobs, Victorian households, Victorian hygiene, Victorian food, Victorian customs

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