Collect Data

Stage 3 of the cycle is “Collect Data.” In this stage, students will develop research questions to help them move from having an issue to conducting an inquiry.

They will learn about different forms of data collection, develop a data collection plan, and go out into the world to collect their data! The resources below are scaffolded and differentiated to support you and your students in this process.

3.0 Welcome to Stage 3

This is the welcome page for Stage 3! In Stage 3, Collecting Data, students will learn about different forms of data collection, develop a data collection plan, and go out into the world to collect their data! The resources below are scaffolded and differentiated to support you and your students in this process.

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3.1 Understanding Research

In this 1 class period lesson, students will be able to identify how social science research is used to advocate for and enact change based on their analysis on senarios.

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3.2 Conducting Research for Civic Action

In this 1 class period lesson, students will be able to identify and address their feelings as they embark on civic action research.

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3.3 Identifying Community Stakeholders

In this 2 class periods lesson, students will be able to identify major stakeholders and experts in their community. Students will be able to analyze how different stakeholders interact with one another and with individual citizens within our social system.

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3.4 Research Round Robin

In this 1-2 class periods lesson, students will take part in some of the most common ways to do social science research. Students will then compare and contrast the affordances of each.

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3.5 Surveys

In this 1 class period lesson, students will create a survey for their research topic and develop a survey protocol.

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3.6 Interviews

In this 1 class period lesson, students will differentiate between closed and open questions. Then, students will draft an interview protocol and consent form. Lastly, students will prepare for an interview with a community stakeholder.

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3.7 Focus Groups

In this 1-2 class periods lesson, students will describe the purpose of a focus group, practice strategies for running a successful focus group, and create and agree on a focus group protocol.

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3.8 Online Research

In this 1-2 class periods lesson, students will formulate both closed and open-ended questions to guide their research and evaluate online sources to supplement their action research.

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