To you help create your research questions, cut and paste these question “stems” into a Word Document
Your final questions will be written on note-taking sheets handed out in class.
Cut & Paste from here to end of page.
Common Name of the Species I am Researching:_________________________________
1. Fact Questions.
Common traits/ interesting information.
Describe the type of environment or habitat that is best for this species (type of animal).
Where does this species (type of animal) live on the planet?
Does it migrate? What is its range?
What does it eat?
Does it have predators other than man?
How does it reproduce?
2. Questions for Understanding.
What problems are these animals experiencing?
What are the reasons for the animal becoming endangered?
What facts will I show to explain the problem/causes?
How long has this been a problem?
3. Questions for extending knowledge: report how the animals could be helped by man.
How is this species/animal being helped?
Recovery Efforts:
What is the name of the organization or individual who is helping?
How are they helping?
Are there laws in place that help their effort?
4. Questions for evaluation: add your opinion and ideas:
How would you solve this problem using what you have learned?
What would result if…………….?
Can you imagine the world without…………?
How would you design a solution?
Do you agree with the actions taken so far?……
I would recommend……….
STEP TWO
AS YOU BEGIN TO READ AND GATHER FACTS, EDIT AND REVISE THE QUESTIONS TO SUIT YOUR INTERESTS .
Don't forget to save your edited questions in your folder.
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