Independent Study
Age 9-11: Concept 4 - Systems: Unit 3

In this unit you will learn how to find, organize, and present information on an interesting subject. You will take notes from sources, write a report, and develop a product to share your findings with others.
This unit can be used independently, but it is also designed to be used concurrently with the science unit: The Human Body.
This unit can be used independently, but it is also designed to be used concurrently with the science unit: The Human Body.
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Prerequisites
- Able to read and comprehend novels at a late 5th or 6th grade reading level
- Able to write multiple paragraphs on a topic
- Usually used by children in fifth grade
Table of Contents
- Lesson 1: What Is Independent Study?
- Lesson 2: Select a Topic
- Lesson 3: Developing Questions
- Lesson 4: Finding Information (4 Days)
- Lesson 5: Writing Your Report (2 Days)
- Lesson 6: Developing a Product (3 Days)
Summary of Skills
Moving Beyond the Page is based on state and national standards. These standards are covered in this unit.
- Adjust pitch, tone, and body language when making oral presentations. (Language Arts)
- Analyze and integrate information from one or more sources to expand understanding of text including graphs, charts, and/or maps. (Language Arts)
- Cite sources of information. (Language Arts)
- Compose a draft that conveys major ideas and maintains focus on the topic with specific, relevant, supporting details. (Language Arts)
- Conclude with a paragraph that summarizes the essay. (Language Arts)
- Conduct research for assigned projects or self-selected projects. (Language Arts)
- Draw from more than one source of information when writing a report (e.g., speakers, books, newspapers, other media sources). (Language Arts)
- Establish and support a central idea with a thesis sentence at or near the conclusion of the first paragraph. (Language Arts)
- Form and revise questions for investigations, including questions arising from interests. (Language Arts)
- Frame central questions about an issue. (Language Arts)
- Include facts and details for focus in report writing. (Language Arts)
- Include supporting paragraphs with simple facts, details, and explanations. (Language Arts)
- Locate relevant information on a topic. (Language Arts)
- Make oral and written presentations using visual aids with an awareness of purpose and audience. (Language Arts)
- Produce research projects and reports in effective formats using visuals to support meaning. (Language Arts)
- Provide an introductory paragraph for a paper. (Language Arts)
- Use planning strategies to generate topics and organize ideas. (Language Arts)