Planet Pathfinder

A pathfinder is a resource that help students research a certain topic. This pathfinder will assist Super 6th grade students explore Planets!

We are still reviewing how to cite sources. This pathfinder will support this in each section but first let's review how you how to cite different sources. Remember, it is important to explain where you got your infomation so that you do not plagarize. Watch this short video to review why we cite sources when researching.

Citing books and ebooks (ALA): author's last name, initials. (date). Title. Place: Publisher.

Example: Owen, R. (2014). Uranus. New York: Windmill Books.

Citing a website: author (date). Title. [type of media] Publisher. It might be hard to find all the information on many websites. The date might be on the bottom of the home page, there might not be publisher information. If there is a range of dates, use the latest one.

Example: Arnett, B.& Finer, A. (2009, September 18). The Nine, 8, Planets Just for Kids. [website]. Retrieved from: http://kids.nineplanets.org/

New Lesson: Citing Photos & Creative Commons

We've learned about citing books, websites and videos, but citing pictures are a little more advanced. Just like we cite books, we should give credit for where we get photos.

Imagine Easy SOlutions (2014, May 29). Citation for Beginners [Youtube video] Retrieved from: https://youtu.be/CDGdqoCyAtw

Minicozzi, N. (2015, February 3) Creative Commons for Kids [YouTube video]. Retrieved from: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GHmQ8euNwv8

Watch this for an overview of Creative Commons.

There are different types of Creative Commons that allow us to use photos from the internet.

When you find an image you will see a code, it will normally be one of the following: CC0, CC BY-SA, CC BY-ND, CC BY-NC, CC BY-NC-SA or CC BY-NC-ND.

The most important to note is that if you see the ND you canNOT make changes to it.

Learn more: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/

There are some websites (like the video suggests) to search for CC images. You can also use advanced features (see below).

TIPS for Advanced Searching for CC images:

GOOGLE: After typing Planet Mars (whichever your planet is) click advanced search below it. You will see a new window of options.

Go down to usage rights (see purple star!). Choose free to use or modify so that you can add text to your found image.

FLICKR: Is another great place to find images with CC. After you search, go to "Modifications allowed" drop down and choose "Modifications allowed". See purple star!

Note the second screen shot for tips to cite. Follow the numbers.

1. Author's name

2. Date

3. Title

4. Click on the arrow ("share" to get the embed code for an esy url.

5. Click on the "some rights reserved" to see what the CC label is.

And here is one from PIXABAY. Notice the 1. author name, 2. the date, 3. there is no title, so you can put untitled. 4. you will have to copy and paste what is in the browser for the URL, 5. Note is CC0.

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Examples: Plait, P. (2011, July 11) Voyager's Neptune. [photograph]. Retrieved from: https://flic.kr/p/a2JMLQ. CC BY-NC-SA 2.0.

Skeeze. (2015, June 27). Untitled. [photo]. Retrieved from: https://pixabay.com/en/mercury-planet-color-enhanced-space-822825/

Our school library and online catalogs:

Tips for using our school catalog:

1) Access our school library catalog here: Catalog link.

2) Choose our school name from the menu. It should look like this:

3) KEYWORDS - type your planet (use capital letter, ex: Mars). If you

don't get a lot of results, try searching a wider subject like "planets" or

"solar system".

If you only see too many results try choosing an advanced search

(below the blue box "Everything").

**Remember if you click "Everything" you

may get some videos, so you may want to choose "Subject"

** If you prefer a book over an ebook, choose material type: Book

**Note if you see PROF that means it will be with teacher resources and

it may not be availablefor you to check out.

4) When you have some results write down the location and go to that

spot. It will probably be in the 523 section, the nonfiction section

where planets located. BUT NOT ALWAYS.

5) If you want more results go back to step 1 and under schools

choose ALL. I can have the books sent to our school.

** Remember to cite books that help you. Click Citation Machine and EASYBIB for help.

Websites:

First, LOVELY digital citizens: TIPS for SMART searching!

1) Make sure the site is from a valid source. We do not support wikipedia.

2) Choose websites that are on your level.

These are attractive and understandable to kids like you!

3) Can you find a find a date at the bottom to show it isn't too old?

4) Make sure it is relevant to your topic.

5) Be careful when you see ads - this website should be to educate, not to sell you things.

** Here are some kid friendly searching websites. Like google, but safer & smarter!

kidrex.com kidzsearch.com

sweetsearch.com duckduckgo.com

Visit: Planetsforkids In this website, explore:

-- Click on any planet on the left side or planets

in the drop down at the top to get information

about your particular planet.

-- Remember to scroll down to read more

-- Remember to click an x in the upper right

corner if an ad pops up.

-- Also look at the title of the page and use

that when you are citing this source.

Visit: Solarsystem.nasa.gov/kids A great interactive site full of Planetary info!

-- Hover over on the planets and click, or if you have inner planets, click on the small circle closer to the sun, then choose your planet.

-- When you click on your planet, a brief overview window pops up. Click on MORE or a picture below that for more information. See the photo below to see what it will look like.

-- In the lower left corner, a link to bring you to the adult solar system site if you would like more pictures or more detailed information about your planet.

-- Remember to cite that page you were sent to when writing about it. Again, source, date, title, retrieved from URL

Videos: Here are two videos can give you great information. I found these on youtube.

YouTube Tips: after you enter your planet in the search bar then you will an option for filters. You can search for a short video, one that has creative commons options and more.
Also visit: Watch To Know to see more videos. There is a filter you can set if you want fewer results at the top left, slide the age range closer to your age, but make sure it's at least 6 years to get a decent amount of results.
Remember to cite your video like below each of the videos here. Note it is the author/source with a period, the date in parentheses (found at the bottom of the page, the title in italics with a period and then write retrived from: the url.

Sci Show Space. (2016, July 20) Humans on the Moon. Retrieved from: https://youtu.be/9jI8Uqip60w

VA Historical Society. (20, June11) The Rocky Planets. Retrieved from: https://youtu.be/Dvhl891zGqU?list=PLhz12vamHOnagseIgy26MoPI79NXiFBwN

Databases:

1) When you go to our school website and click on resources, then databases, go to the left side and look at the the filters. Our school has the filter set to elementary, but since you are a 6th grader, you can look at middle school resources also. You can also choose science in the filter.

2) Here are some good ones you will find that could help with gathering facts about planets.

Use your school login and password after you click on it

CultureGram - Kids Edition Kids Info Bits

3) When searching for planet infomation National Geographic Kids can help.

Click on it and use your school login and password again.
You can search for your planet by typing it into the search bar,

but notice the choices to the left: Content and limiting your search

by publishing title and subjects.

You can also click "ADVANCED"

below the bar which will bring you to

the screen you see to the left.

Here you can click more limiters

4) Below is a good video overview of what you see at World Book Kids: (click World Book Kids )

Take special notice when she shows you how to cite the article you find!

All of the above databases have a way to help you cite what you

have found. Sometimes citation help is in a tab or in the drop

down menu.

Elizabeth, Ann. (2015) World Book Kids [youtube video] retrieved from: https://youtu.be/GgvpUI89vvw

Do you have questions? I'm always here to help! If you don't find me in the library, you can also email me. Please contact me at aling001@odu.edu or fill out your details and I will get back to you as soon as possible.

STANDARDS AND CITATIONS:

6.8 The student will investigate and understand the organization of the solar system and the interactions among the various bodies that comprise it. Key concepts include

a) the sun, moon, Earth, other planets and their moons, dwarf planets, meteors, asteroids, and comets;

b) relative size of and distance between planets;

C/T 6-8.4 Exhibit personal responsibility for appropriate, legal, and ethical conduct.

A. Demonstrate an understanding of “fair use.” Apply knowledge of copyright and “fair use” when developing presentations, products, and papers.

B. Demonstrate an understanding of current copyright laws

Virginia Department of Education. (2008) Standards of Learning (SOL) & Testing: History and Social Science. Retrieved from http://www.doe.virginia.gov/testing/sol/standards_docs/history_socialscience/

Virginia Department of Education. (2010) Standards of Learning (SOL) & Training: English Retrieved fromhttp://www.doe.virginia.gov/testing/sol/standards_docs/english/index.shtml

Virginia Department of Education. (2013) Standards of Learning (SOL) & Testing: Computer Technology. Retrieved from http://www.doe.virginia.gov/testing/sol/standards_docs/computer_technology/index.shtml

All photos courtesy of wix.com unless otherwise cited.

ALA Standards:

1.3.1 Respect copyright/intellectual property rights of creators and producers.

1.3.3 Follow ethical and legal guidelines in gathering and using information.

3.1.6 Use information and technology ethically and responsibly.