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Research Product Planning

Research Project: Drafting and Creating

Day 126of 180
Week 26of 36
35Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Evaluate different research product formats

2

Select an appropriate presentation method for research findings

3

Begin planning research project structure

📖 Scripture Connection

Proverbs 4:7

“Wisdom is supreme. Get wisdom. Yes, though it costs all your possessions, get understanding.”

— Proverbs 4:7 (WEB)

Highlight the importance of careful research and understanding in learning

📦 Materials Needed

  • Notebook
  • Pencils
  • Research notes
  • Computer or tablet (optional)
  • Presentation planning worksheet
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (5 min)

Gather students and discuss the importance of choosing the right way to share research findings. Explain that different topics and audiences might require different presentation formats.

💭 Review Question: What are some ways you can share information with others?
2Teaching (10 min)

Explore different research product formats: written papers, digital presentations, videos, websites, and poster boards. Discuss the strengths and challenges of each format.

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Consider your research topic
  • Think about your audience
  • Match the format to your content
  • Use creativity in presentation
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What makes a presentation interesting?
  • How can you make your research engaging?
  • What format might best showcase your research?
3Activity: Research Product Planning Worksheet (15 min)
hands-on

Students will complete a planning worksheet to outline their research product's format, structure, and key components.

📝 Instructions:
  1. Choose your preferred research product format
  2. Create an outline of your project
  3. List potential multimedia elements
  4. Identify your primary sources
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Provide a template with more guided questions

Challenge: Require students to justify their format choice with specific reasoning

4Closing (5 min)

Share initial project plans and get peer feedback

📝 Review Questions:
  • What format did you choose?
  • Why is this format good for your topic?
  • What sources will you use?
🙏 Prayer:

Dear God, guide us as we seek to learn and share knowledge. Help us to use wisdom in our research and presentation.

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll begin drafting our research products

💎 Memory Verse

Proverbs 4:7

“Wisdom is supreme. Get wisdom. Yes, though it costs all your possessions, get understanding.”

— Proverbs 4:7 (WEB)

🎯 Activity: Create a hand motion for each key word in the verse

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Students are learning to plan research presentations strategically

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Encourage creativity in project design
  • Help child think through audience and purpose
  • Discuss different research presentation styles
🤔 Common Struggles:

Choosing an appropriate format and staying focused

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Clear thinking about research presentation strategy

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Research different presentation software
  • Interview a professional about their presentation methods
  • Create a sample slide or page to test format

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