Finding your way through the 'jungle of information'

So you have a research assignment. Do you know where to begin? There is so much information out there on the web that it can be hard to know where to start and what path to take through the 'jungle of information'.
The Research Safari is designed to help you do just that. Follow the information / inquiry process described here to help you work through your research task. There are also lots of great resources, tools and information that will help give your assignment that WOW factor.
The Research Safari will help you to answer the following questions:
  • What am I actually being asked to do for my assignment?
  • What do I already know about the topic?
  • Where am I going to get the information I need?
  • How do I know that the information is accurate or 'authentic' (not fake)?
  • Which are the best websites to use?
  • ​What is the best way for me to present my assignment?
  • How can I make this the best assignment ever?

Do you want to find out more about Transversal Competencies?

Do you want to know what Transversal Competencies are and how they relate to information literacy and inquiry learning? You can find out more here.
When your school subscribes to the Research Safari you will be given a password that provides access to a growing range of resources, ideas and activities to help your students with their research tasks. This is a one-off subscription and does not require individual logons for students. 

Great Pacific Garbage Patch 

Desert Trailblazer

Whale Trailblazer

The Research Grid

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Studyvibe is a rich repository of great resources for middle school, and high school students. Why not check it out.
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The Knowledge Compass will help you create effective research questions for your inquiry.
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If you are doing research around the United nations Sustainable Development Goals then this website will give you a head start with your research.
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