Ladybugs Research DIGITAL Library Center

Your students can learn firsthand about metamorphosis and the different life cycle stages of insects by observing ladybugs at this research center designed for Google Classroom. Elementary students will formulate and answer questions at this research library center using a live ladybug terrarium kit (purchased separately).

This is the DIGITAL version of the center, designed for use with Google Classroom or other online learning management systems. Each student receives a Research Notebook that they “turn in” digitally for feedback and assessment. Click here to view the printable version of this center.

Resource Requirements: ​Both the teacher and students must have access to Google Classroom, or at least Google Docs to use this product!
You will also need access to books, ebooks, and/or online websites about ladybugs for students to complete their research. I have included ​both print books and online databases in the bibliography section of the Research Notebooks, but ​a collection of reliable websites would also suffice depending on your students’ needs and research skills level.

This research center has 49 pages, and includes:

• Ladybugs Observation and Research Library Center printable sign with learning targets and “I will” statement directions, and standards addressed
  • Editable in Google Slides format
  • ​​Easy-to-print PDF file format also included
  • ​​Landscape and portrait versions
  • Applicable standards listed from:
    • Select AASL National School Library Standards (2018),
    • National Common Core Standards for English Language Arts, and
    • Pennsylvania Core Standards (ELA).
• Comprehensive Lesson Plan for 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th Grades in editable Google Docs format and Microsoft Word .docx file format, aligned to:
  • 2018 AASL National School Library Standards for Learners,
  • National Common Core ELA Standards, and
  • Pennsylvania Core ELA Standards
• 4 Digital Observation and Research Notebooks for students to take notes and answer questions
  • Editable in Google Docs format
  • Differentiated citation requirements in each version:
    • Beginner – 1 resource required, not in citation format
    • Intermediate – 1 resource citation required in MLA (or other) format
    • Advanced – 2 resources required: 1 in MLA (or other) citation format and 1 with basic information
    • Expert – 2 resource citations required in MLA (or other) format
  • Video read-aloud directions linked in Google Doc and in .mp4 file format for students to review the center directions or catch up if they were absent.
  • PDF files are also included for use with Canvas, Schoology, or other learning management systems.
  • Any of the Research Notebooks can be used with students in various grades or at different ability levels to differentiate your instruction.
• “How to Write a Resource Citation” tutorial/help signs for writing elementary-friendly MLA citations
  • Editable in Google Docs format
  • Easy-to-print PDF file format also included
  • ​Includes citation examples for books/ebooks, databases, and other general websites using MyBib.com.
• BONUS!  Library Centers Routine Sign
• Supplies List with links for where to purchase the ladybug terrarium or ladybug garden, and live larvae (included in the preview)
• Video directions for setting up your center and grading student work in Google Classroom.
• Teacher Notes with more resources and information to help you set up and use the library center in a new or existing library centers structure.

Standards Addressed:

AASL National School Library Standards – See the AASL Standards Framework for Learners to view full text. 

• Inquire – A.1. – A.2. – B.1. – B.3. – C.1. – D.1. – D.2.
• Collaborate – A.2. – B.1. – B.2. – D.1.
• Curate – A.1. – A.2. – A.3. – B.1. – C.1.
• Explore – A.1. – C.1.
• Engage – A.1. – A.2. – A.3. – B.1. – B.2.

Common Core English Language Arts Standards –
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• CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.2.5. – CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.3.5.
• CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.3.7. – CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.4.7. – CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.5.7.
• CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.4.9. – CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.5.9.
• CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.2.7. – CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.3.7. – CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.4.7. – CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.5.7.
• CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.2.8. – CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.3.8. – CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.4.8. – CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.5.8.

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