4W+Wonders

Fourth grade students have been working on an inquiry based independent research project. We wanted them to find a topic of their choosing and then follow their "wonders" to find out more. We began by browsing through the Wonderopolis site to see what kinds of questions were being asked and answered with these wonders. Then the students brainstormed things they were curious about. We used a KWHL chart so they could make note of what information they already knew about their topic and what kind of information they wanted to know. We spent time talking about how they would find this information and did a lesson on smart searching and on choosing their search terms. The students spent a few days researching and refining their search terms and filling in the Learned part of their chart. We introduced them to Thinglink so they could share their wonders with you. Why Do Referees Wear Stripes? by Justin || What is the history of Gymnastics? by Liv || What is the history of soccer? by Miles || What is Fire? by Julia || Why is Broadway so Special? by Olive || Why Does Ice Cream Taste so Good? by Madison || Are There Other Planets Besides the Ones in Our Solar System? by James || Who Are Some Legendary Quarterbacks? by Connor || Is There Life on Other Planets? by Jack ||
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