Introduction
Lesson: The BIG 6 Research Model
Description: Students will learn the six steps in the BIG 6 Research Model.
Grade Level: 11
Curriculum: Life Skills / IB Theater
Keywords: research process, information seeking, evaluating information, accessing information, referencing information
AASL Standards:
1.1.1 Follow an inquiry based process in seeking knowledge in curricular subjects, and make the real world connection for using this process in own life.
1.1.4 Find, evaluate, and select appropriate sources to answer questions.
1.1.6 Read, view, and listen for information presented in any format (e.g., textual, visual, media, digital) in order to make inferences and gather meaning.
2.1.1 Continue an inquiry based research process by applying critical thinking skills (analysis, synthesis, evaluation, organization) to information and knowledge in order to construct new understandings, draw conclusions, and create new knowledge.
2.1.2 Organize knowledge so that it is useful.
2.1.3 Use strategies to draw conclusions from information and apply knowledge to curricular areas, real world situations, and further investigations
2.1.4 Use technology and other information tools to analyze and organize information.
Have you ever felt anxiety when your teacher assigns you a research project. Have you spent hours searching the internet and not find what you want? No more worries my friend! The Big 6 research model is a step by step process to help you research your topic.
Task
In this lesson, you are going to complete three tasks:
1) You are going to conduct a research of the steps in the Big 6 model.
2) You are going to apply the steps to a given research assignment.
3) You are going to Conduct a research using the Big 6 Model.
Process
Day 1
Click here to watch the SlideShare PowerPoint about the Big 6.
1. Write down the steps of the Big 6 model.
2. Read and discuss the model and write at least three question that you may have.
Day 2
- Share the questions written on day and scroll down and watch movie # 1 to find the answers to the questions.
- Using the format from the video, prepare a research plan for the following Question; "What are the different theater styles?"
- Your plan should include at least:
- Four keywords you'll use to search
- Four sources you plan to collect the resources from
- Two ways you plan to collect the information,
- One sentence telling how the information will be used,
- One sentence telling how you plan to put the information together
- Three things you will look for when evaluating the final project.
Day 3
- Research information on about theater styles by clicking here. Retrieve the information you need.
- Use the desktop to locate relevant information about the types of theater styles.
Collate the information on the different types of theater styles and organize in the form of a Prezi that presents the definition and features of each type of music listed.
Day 4-5
- You will be given time to present your Prezi in class (Bond).
- For your assignment, you are to click here Print the 'Self Test' form and fill it in with the steps in the Big 6 Model
Evaluation
The Big 6 Research Model is a process that includes and warrants self evaluation as well as external evaluation.
Use the rubric below to ensure that you have followed the requirements.
You may also get your peers to review your project before you submit same
Rubric
| # | 0 - Unsatisfactory | 5 - Fair | 10 - Good | 15 - Very Good | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Research Plan using the Big 6 Model | No work submitted | 1. Four keywords you'll use to search 2. Four sources you plan to collect the resources from Two ways you plan to collect the information, 3. One sentence telling how the information will be used, | 1. Four keywords you'll use to search 2. Four sources you plan to collect the resources from 3. Two ways you plan to collect the information, 4. One sentence telling how the information will be used, 5. One sentence telling how you plan to put the information together | 1. Four keywords you'll use to search 2. Four sources you plan to collect the resources from 3. Two ways you plan to collect the information, 4. One sentence telling how the information will be used, 5. One sentence telling how you plan to put the information together 6. Three things you will look for when evaluating the final project. | 15 |
| The Content | No work Submitted | Definition and features of one to two of the following: -reggae -mento -ska -rock steady -dancehall -sound system -deejays | Definition and features of three to four of the following: -reggae -mento -ska -rock steady -dancehall -sound system -deejays | Definition and features of all of the following: -reggae -mento -ska -rock steady -dancehall -sound system -deejays | 15 |
| Sources of information used | No source used at all | Use one of the following sources: -books -newspaper/ -journal | Use of any two of the following: - internet -books -newspaper/ journals | Use of all of the following: -internet -books -newspaper/ journals | 15 |
| The written project | No work submitted | Written project is not presentable and not well organized. | Written project is understandable but needs to be more organized and presentable. | Written project is neat and presentable, understandable and neatly organized. | 15 |
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Total Score: 60 |
Conclusion
Now that we have come to the end of the lesson, I hope you have learned the basic steps of conducting a research.
I ask that you reflect on the entire process one step at a time.
I also suggest that you apply the model to your research projects as it it through practice that it will become natural.
For further information and or reminders you can click here
Credits
Lahore American School Follow. (2009, November 05). Big 6 Powerpoint. Retrieved December 01, 2017, from https://www.slideshare.net/kathykhan/big-6-powerpoint
Salvatore Sorce, Voice and Accent Lecturer Follow. (2011, January 16). Theatre styles. Retrieved December 01, 2017, from https://www.slideshare.net/SalvatoreGiovanniSorce/theatre-styles
Big 6 Research Model. (n.d.). Retrieved December 01, 2017, from http://openworkshop.pbworks.com/w/page/48611010/Big%206%20Research%20Mo…
6 Research Model.m4v. (2011, July 19). Retrieved December 05, 2017, from https://youtu.be/m-6D7oRvrkM
Teacher Page
The Big6 research model is a six-step model designed to aid with problem solving and making informed decisions. Using the Big6 model, researchers can identify their information research goals, find, use, and synthesize relevant and credible information.
The Big6 works will with national, state, and district curriculums.