Research Form

Name _Lydia Carter_

What is the topic your team will be exploring?

Our community

What are the 4 concepts (the smaller ideas) you will be connecting to the broader
topic (the big idea)?
People/jobs
Environment
Animals
Buildings/construction

List the key materials you would provide for the children to explore/construct
their own learning. (at least 10 items)
1. Legos
2. Wooden blocks
3. Magnet tiles
4. Connectors
5. Wooden hammers
6. Popsicle sticks
7. Origami shapes
8. Foam blocks
9. Tooth picks
10. Paper cups
11. Construction paper
12. Toilet paper rolls

What are the key vocabulary terms the children will be using/developing over the
course of this investigation? Provide at least 4 key words and their functional
definitions for this investigation
1. Building
2. Construction
3. Stabilization
 4. Foundation

What websites or resources will you use? List at least 4. Include at least 2 with
scientific background for the teacher (possibly where you found the key terms or
concepts) and at least 1 you could use with the children. Provide the name of the
website, the URL, and a brief description.
1. Webster dictionary for kids

2. Pinterest (building activities for preschoolers)

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