Define a Researcher Elementary Lesson for Kindergarten, 1st, & 2nd Grades

Teach primary students what a researcher is and does before they become one. Our youngest students are incredibly curious and love to uncover answers to their questions. That’s why it is never too early to teach students how to be a researcher.

Classroom teachers frequently teach students what it means to be a scientist and how they can engage in scientific behaviors. This activity connects beautifully with that concept! It teaches children what it means to be a researcher and the behaviors that researchers engage in.

This lesson has 26 total pages and slides, and it includes:

• Lesson Presentation Slides that helps you facilitate the lesson: 10 editable slides (Google Slides format only)
  • Animated slides that let you facilitate the Just Like Me game,
  • A linked YouTube video of a scientific researcher, and
  • A slide that outlines the characteristics of a researcher.
• Detailed directions to play the “Just Like Me” game: This activity gets students up and moving while giving you vital information about their research preconceptions. (1 page, PDF)
• Cut & paste activity that invites students to show what they envision themselves doing as a researcher. (3 pages, PDF)
• Recording sheet for students to show what they understand a researcher does. (1 page, PDF)
• Characteristics of a Researcher Posters (7 pages, PDF)
  • These posters are great to print and place at tables during a research project to keep the characteristics front of mind.
  • 5 color posters and 2 black & white posters
• List of 12 Book Suggestions to read aloud for the lesson (2 pages, PDF)
  • The picture book biographies highlight scientists who engage in research behaviors that students are likely familiar with.
  • Scientists featured are: Jane Goodall, Albert Einstein, Joan Procter, Marie Curie, and Charles Drew.
• Standards-based Lesson Plan (2 pages, PDF)
  • Clear, concise directions to ensure smooth facilitation of activities, making it easy for librarians and educators to implement.
  • Activity notes that answer commonly asked questions and provide additional tips and ideas for using the included resources.
  • Aligned to AASL School Library Standards for Learners and National Common Core Standards

Only the Google Slides of the lesson presentation are editable. Everything else is NOT editable and in PDF file format.

Standards Addressed:

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

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

Common Core English Language Arts Standards –
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• CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.K.10. – CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.1.10. – CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.2.10.
• CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.K.2. – CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.1.2. – CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.2.2.
• CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.K.5. – CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.1.5.
• CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RF.K.2. – CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RF.1.2.

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