Lesson Plan Archive
This archive was constructed by the outstanding teaching staff at Walnut Grove Secondary. Use these resources to develop new lesson plans or as inspiration for new ways to approach teaching!
WGSS Libr@ry
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This is a compilation of resources designed to support inquiry.
Research and Report
How to identify and locate key infomration in forming a report. How to reference sources and provide credibilty for a report.
1) Think about your search parameters
3) Evaluate sources
Inquiry Research
How to generate an inquiry question.
Why data bases to use and why.
How to create effective database searches.
1) Generating an inquiry question -
3) Choosing a database -
3) How to search effectively
5) How to cite your sources
Researching the Holocaust
How to generate an inquiry question.
Using foundational sources.
Why data bases to use and why.
How to create effective database searches.
Using internet searches.
1) Generating an inquiry question -
Starting with the basics
Generating the question
2) Start with the basics -
Canadian Encyclopedia
3) Choosing a database -
District Databases
3) How to search effectively
Power Searching
4) Using web-based sources
Link 1
Link 3
Link 4
5) Gather notes with pupose
6) How to cite your sources
MLA Citation Maker
Renaisance Artists and Scientists
1) Choose a Renaissance artist or scientist
Scientist master list here
2) Select a database (World Book Student)
3) How to search effectively
4) How to cite your sources
English Civil War
Key Search Words - Charles I, Oliver Cromwell, English Civil War, Rump Parliament, Long Parliament, Royalist, Roundhead
1) Start with a database:
2) Some helpful sites online:
3) Use Canva.com to create your pamphlet:
4) How to cite your sources