1. With your partner, decide who will research the following topics; foods, celebrations, climate, physical features, clothing styles, sites of interest, styles of homes and local entertainment. Make sure that BOTH of you get to TAKE TURNS in picking your 4 topics of research. (You want to make sure that both of you are enthusiastic researchers!)

2. Independently, fill in the Wonder and Explore worksheet. (Meet with Mrs. Law or Mrs. Derr when you are done this section.)

3. Visit the websites listed below AND books provided to locate information about your research areas.

4. Fill in the Search and Select worksheet about your topics only. (Meet with Mrs. Law or Mrs. Derr when you are done this section.


5. Complete Making Notes by Subtopic worksheet. (Meet with Mrs. Law or Mrs. Derr when you are done this section.)

6. Meet with your partner to share your information. Discuss and choose your top four topics that you think should go into your commercial. (Mrs. Law and Mrs. Derr should hear heated arguments at this point!)
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7. Work with your partner to plan your commercial by filling in your Planning a multimedia presentation, Using a Storyboard worksheet. (Make sure that you have AT LEAST 4 props that are visually appealing to your audience and they promote understanding of your research.)

8. Once you have presented your commercial fill in Reflections of a Researcher worksheet INDEPENDENTLY, THOUGHTFULLY AND WITH ENOUGH DETAIL!
(Meet with Mrs. Law or Mrs. Derr when you have finished this worksheet.)