2.2.3

//(An instructional activity for grades 9–12 Science or History)//
 * 2.2.3 Employ a critical stance in drawing conclusions by demonstrating that the pattern of evidence leads to a decision or conclusion**.
 * Strive to Survive**

Topic for investigation: How did early humans survive in their environment?

//Students will...//
 * 1. What does it look like when the indicator is met? What will you observe the students doing?**
 * explore the concepts of survival and natural selection from scientific and historical points-of-view using inquiry-based investigations, internet research and other strategies.
 * actively engage in researching the topic through analysis and evaluation of online databases and credible websites.
 * discover evidence to support the research question.
 * give a brief class presentation to present their conclusions.

**2. What will you do to help students meet this indicator? What will you have done?** //The SLMS will…//
 * encourage students to research the research question using internet resources focusing on the tools and skills that Stone Age people utilized.
 * provide guidance on accessing online databases.
 * demonstrate search methods for locating primary source documents through EBSCO’s Publishing History Reference Center and Science Reference Center databases.
 * emphasize the importance of finding credible websites and provide resources such as an instrument guide for evaluating websites.