8+W's+Checklist+Example

Famous African American Project Checklist _____1. Watching- In your journal write down at least 5 famous African Americans you are interested in learning more about. Be prepared to share your ideas with your classmates.

_____2. Wondering- Choose one famous African American you want to learn more about. Tell Mrs. Media Specialist or Mrs. Classroom Teacher who you picked. Fill in the question chart with questions you want to answer about your famous African American.

_____3. Webbing- Start using the resources in the media center to find answers to your questions. Record your answers on the question chart.

_____4. Wiggling- Continue using the resources in the media center to find answers to your questions. Use books and computer sources. Decide what information you want to use in your final project.

_____5. Weaving- Organize the information you have found so you’ll be ready to use it. Write down your ideas in your journal. Cite the sources you’re going to use.

_____6. Wrapping- Decide how you want to share what you’ve learned with your classmates. Write down some ideas in your journal. Be ready to share them with your classmates. Tell Mrs. Media Specialist or Mrs. Classroom Teacher what you will be working on.

_____7. Waving- It’s time to share your project with your classmates!

_____8. Wishing- It’s time to reflect on the whole project. Share your ideas about the project and what you learned with Mrs. Media Specialist and Mrs. Classroom Teacher. Complete the project assessment.

** Congratulations! You’ve finished your first inquiry learning project! **