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Depth & Complexity Sunny Bonnecarrere Elementary TAG Specialist, RRISD [email protected]

Research is what I’m doing when I don’t know what I’m doing. ~Vernher von Braun

Research is what I’m doing when I don’t know what I’m doing. ~Vernher von Braun

Research is seeing what everyone else has seen, but thinking what no one else has thought. ~Albert Szent-Gyorgyi

(23) Research/Research Plan. Students ask open-ended research questions and develop a plan for answering them. Students are expected to: (A) brainstorm, consult with others, decide upon a topic, and formulate open-ended questions to address the major research topic; and (B) generate a research plan for gathering relevant information about the major research question. (24) Research/Gathering Sources. Students determine, locate, and explore the full range of relevant sources addressing a research question and systematically record the information they gather. Students are expected to: (A) follow the research plan to collect data from a range of print and electronic resources (e.g., reference texts, periodicals, web pages, online sources) and data from experts; (B) differentiate between primary and secondary sources;(C) record data, utilizing available technology (e.g., word processors) in order to see the relationships between ideas, and convert graphic/visual data (e.g., charts, diagrams, timelines) into written notes; (D) identify the source of notes (e.g., author, title, page number) and record bibliographic information concerning those sources according to a standard format; and (E) differentiate between paraphrasing and plagiarism and identify the importance of citing valid and reliable sources.

(25) Research/Synthesizing Information. Students clarify research questions and evaluate and synthesize collected information. Students are expected to: (A) refine the major research question, if necessary, guided by the answers to a secondary set of questions; and (B) evaluate the relevance, validity, and reliability of sources for the research. (26) Research/Organizing and Presenting Ideas. Students organize and present their ideas and information according to the purpose of the research and their audience. Students are expected to synthesize the research into a written or an oral presentation that: (A) compiles important information from multiple sources; (B) develops a topic sentence, summarizes findings, and uses evidence to support conclusions; (C) presents the findings in a consistent format; and (D) uses quotations to support ideas and an appropriate form of documentation to acknowledge sources (e.g., bibliography, works cited).

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Questions: Literal Interpretive Evaluative

Questions: Literal: Read & Find, “Reading the Line” Interpretive: Think & Search, “Reading between the Lines” Evaluative: Think & Prove, “Reading Beyond the Lines”

Questions: Literal Interpretive Evaluative

Research is specific, facts are organized

Literal Questions What is the Mountain Goat’s population? Where do Mountain Goats live? What do Mountain Goats eat? What is an average weight and height for a Mountain Goat? What are some of the physical characteristics that help a Mountain Goat survive?

Literal Questions What is the Mountain Goat’s population? Where do Mountain Goats live? What do Mountain Goats eat? What is an average weight and height for a Mountain Goat? What are some of the physical characteristics that help a Mountain Goat survive?

The Mountain Goat’s population has decreased 25% in the past 30 years ago, standing at an estimated 100,000 living in North America. They have died out in other continents, and use the Rocky Mountains to their advantage of living. The veggies and grasses that grow on and in the rocky heap are feasted on by the terrorist. Sometimes, these monstrosities go down and off the mountain for small birds and insects. An average weight for this mammal can be anywhere from 100-300 pounds. A normal height is about 5 feet on all fours, including the horns, which can be anywhere from 10-12 inches. Being an expert climber, this fiend has very broad hoofs that help it balance when they are on the mountain. A beast like the Mountain Goat also has strong muscles that build the stocky goat, helping them run extremely fast, while also jumping from edge to edge on a cliff.

Interpretive Questions Can the Mountain Goat breed every year? Do female goats stay with their mates all year? Why or why not? What would happen if the Male goats became dominant? How would it affect the herd?

Interpretive Questions

Can the Mountain Goat breed every year? Do female goats stay with their mates all year? Why or why not? What would happen if the Male goats became dominant? How could it affect the herd?

Mountain Goats do not reproduce every year, but are very able to. They usually have a kid every 5 years though. Usually, the Mom/Nannies give birth to one kid (that is the name for a baby Mountain Goat) at a single time. Nannies are pregnant for 6 months. Those feisty women don’t stay with their mates all year because they get very territorial during winter. They push their spouse and kid(s) away. Females isolate during that period, and then come out at the end to nourish their kids and reconnect with their partners. As a matter of fact, males could be dominant, but over time the nannies would regain the crown and push all of the men back into place.

Evaluative Questions What scientific family do you think the Mountain Goat should be in and why? Do you think there is one specific habitat that all Mountain Goats have? Do you think there will be more or less Mountain Goats in the future? What might effect this change?

Evaluative Questions What scientific family do you think the Mountain Goat should be in and why? Do you think there is one specific habitat that all mountain goats have? Do you think there will be more or less Mountain Goats in the future? What might effect this change?

We believe that the Rocky Mountain Goat should be classified as part of the Ungulate family, but more specifically as an Artiodactyla. A Ungulate is any hoofed mammal, and an Artiodactyla is any even toed Ungulate. Though we have already talked about the general habitat of this omnivore, there are other specific locations inhabited. They live in Alaska, Western Canada, Montana, Idaho, and Washington, usually perched very high up on mountains with the herd. We still think there might be a few sneaking around somewhere other than that. In our opinion, we believe that there will be about the same amount heading into the future. Mathematically, researchers believe there will be more, because people have realized that they should help Mountain Goats and their population.

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