
5th Grade GATP Resources
One stop shopping for all your Global Awareness Needs
Fully Updated for the 2016-2017 School Year
How to use this resource
This resource was put together to help you navigate the research process of the Global Awareness Project.
Check out the video below to learn more about the project.
GATP Introduction
Now what?
As you go through setting up your project there are several things you will need to think about: how to start on research, how to create your research questions, and the location of sources for research.
Check out the videos and links below to help with this process
Big 6
Big 6
How to Create a Research Question
Research Questions
Databases
Database Tour 2016-2017
Database Passwords
Use the link HERE to access the database passwords if using the databases at home.
Database Links
Pathfinders
https://youtu.be/ED6kCIOmO70
Pathfinders
Use the links below to check out pathfinders for each of the different cultures that you can study as a part of Global Awareness.
You will need to log into your GoogleApps account to access these files.
Electronic Resources
Looking for another great place to use?
MyOn has a great list of books for each culture.
Click HERE for a page with all the MyOn books from each culture.
Website Evaluation
Website Evaluation
Note Taking Skills
Note Taking Skills
Note Taking
Use the link below to help you with putting your notes together for your GATP.
Notes are a required part of your research process.
In the Thick of It
Now that you have picked your topic and subtopics for comparing and contrasting, don't forget that we have to cite all of our information correctly. The videos below will help you to cite your sources.
How to Cite Books
How to Cite Books
How to Cite Databases
How to Cite a Database
How to Cite Websites
How to Cite Websites
How to Cite Pictures
How to Cite Pictures
Moving Past the Facts
Once you have done your research, you'll need to think beyond just what you've found. You now need to do some bigger thinking
Conclusions
Conclusions
Putting it All Together
Once your research is done, it's time to put everything together. Check out videos below to see tutorials on ways to put together your GATP.
Please let Mrs. Baucum know if you need any help with other programs like MovieMaker or others.
Free Music
Looking for free music to use in your project? Check out the YouTube free Audio Library for music that is copyright free and usable in your project.
Click here to learn more!
Presentation Basics
GoogleSlides/Powerpoint Presentation Basics
Narration in Google Slides
Narration Over Google Slides
Narration in Audacity
Photostory: Another Option
Photostory How To
Going for the Grade
Before turning in your Global Awareness Technology Project, take a moment to review the video below explaining the rubric
The GATP Rubric
Rubric
Use the link HERE to access the rubric for the Global Awareness Technology Project.
Watch the video below for a better explanation of the rubric.
GATP Rubric
Created by Heather Baucum, Librarian, Crossfield Elementary
Need help?
Mrs. Baucum is here to help with anything you may still be confused on.
Feel free to contact her through Google Apps
Email: htbaucum@fcpsschools.net
Phone: