Organise your research under flaps that you and your friends can open and read.
Start with something you want to know. Write short notes, add drawings and make a page you want to look at again.
Use the flaps to make your research notes inviting to open and read. The examples below show how a child used this design; your notes and drawings can be different.
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The original worksheet files and sample writing use Japanese. This page provides English guidance; the files have not been translated.
Try it in three steps
- Choose one thing you want to investigate.
- Find information in books or on websites.
- Write short notes and add your own drawings.
Keep a note of the books and webpages you used, including the page title, URL and the date you checked it. You can write these in the margin or on another sheet.
Examples from the Japanese article
For parents and teachers
Invite learners to choose a question, gather information and explain what they found in their own words. They can compare notes with a friend and decide what to investigate next.