Research Skills

Research Skills are the tools students use to find, evaluate, and present information in a clear and reliable way. In Grade 6, learners begin to move from simple fact-gathering to deeper inquiry, asking meaningful questions and using multiple sources. Through inquiry learning, they practice searching for credible information, taking notes, and organizing findings. Instead of copying, they learn to summarize, cite sources, and present their ideas responsibly. By developing these habits, Research Skills become more than schoolwork, they prepare students for academic success and lifelong learning.

🟢 Starter

• Write three questions you would like to research.
• List two places where you can find information.
• Write one sentence about why books are useful.
• Create a title for a research project.
• Write three words that describe curiosity.
• Share one topic you researched before.
• Write a short diary entry about asking questions.
• Make a list of five key words about a topic.
• Write one sentence about why research matters.
• Draw a picture of a library.
• Write three examples of research in daily life.
• Share one online source you trust.
• Write two sentences about how to take notes.
• Circle facts in a short text.
• Write one question you would ask an expert.
• List three subjects where research is important.
• Write a slogan about discovering knowledge.
• Write three sentences about why accuracy matters.
• Share one fun fact you recently learned.
• Write one sentence about teamwork in research.

🟡 Practice

• Write a paragraph about how to choose a research topic.
• Create a list of keywords for a science project.
• Compare books and websites as research tools.
• Write three steps for taking effective notes.
• Research one famous explorer and share five facts.
• Create a poster about reliable vs unreliable sources.
• Write about why plagiarism is a problem.
• Research how to use an encyclopedia.
• Write a diary entry about preparing for a project.
• Compare primary and secondary sources.
• Write three ways to organize research notes.
• Research how technology helps modern research.
• Create a chart of research steps.
• Write about how to check if a source is credible.
• Research one invention and explain its history.
• Write a paragraph about summarizing information.
• Compare two articles on the same event.
• Write about how teamwork helps research.
• Create a quiz about research skills.
• Research how scientists use research daily.

🔴 Challenge

• Write an essay on why research skills are important in school.
• Debate whether the internet makes research too easy.
• Research the life of a famous scientist.
• Write a persuasive speech about using reliable sources.
• Create a multimedia project about research steps.
• Research how history is written using evidence.
• Write a report about how surveys collect data.
• Analyze how fake news affects research.
• Write a diary entry from the perspective of a researcher.
• Research how archaeology uses research skills.
• Compare old-fashioned libraries and online databases.
• Write about how note-taking helps memory.
• Research how journalists find their information.
• Create a project that answers a big question.
• Write about the importance of citations.
• Research how research skills prepare for future jobs.
• Write a reflection about a research project you did.
• Debate whether students should use AI for research.
• Create a campaign about responsible research.
• Propose three strategies to improve research skills.