This week, 3rd grade students were introduced to the comparison matrix, an organization tool used for research to compare two or more components within a given topic. Although 3rd graders are wrapping up their life cycle unit in the classroom, we're building upon their new knowledge by introducing this research tool. By starting with a topic they now have some background knowledge in, students will hopefully be able to use a comparison matrix for future library projects in third and fourth grade regarding topics that they are less familiar with. This week began with researching facts related to animal life cycles for snakes, rats, dogs, and frogs by answering the specific questions on the matrix. Students worked with an iPad in small teams to gather this information from some of our nonfiction ebooks. Next week, teams will continue this same process with new matrix questions to learn more about specific plant life cycles. During our third and final week of this activity, students will learn how to use the comparison matrix in order to identify similarities and differences between the specific animals and plants they researched through this process. Below are the animal matrix and ebooks that students used to complete this first phase of our "mini-unit".
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CategoriesJenny WilliamsAfter 8 years in the classroom, I'm very eager and excited to be in my 5th year as Library Media Specialist in the Learning Commons of Langston Hughes! Archives
April 2019
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