<p> Name: ______</p><p>English II—Life of Pi</p><p>Background Research Project</p><p>Topic #1: Animal Behavior (focus on social behavior)  Areas to address: history/origins of its study, types and/or categories, determining factors, types of conditioning  Databases to use as starting points: Grolier, Encyclopedia Americana (within Grolier online)</p><p>Topic #2: Zoos  Areas to address: (brief) history of zoos, (current) ethical debate over zoos  Databases to use as starting points: Opposing Viewpoints, Issues and Controversies, CQ Researcher</p><p>Topic #3: Hinduism  Areas to address: basic beliefs and practices, god(s)/deities, forms of worship, history of the religion, current situation (which could include social/cultural/political influences on both regions in which the religion is practiced and worldwide)  Databases to use as starting points: Grolier, Discovering Collection, Student Research Center (click on “Encyclopedia” link)</p><p>Topic #4 Christianity  Areas to address: basic beliefs and practices, god(s)/deities, forms of worship, history of the religion, current situation (which could include social/cultural/political influences on both regions in which the religion is practiced and worldwide)  Databases to use as starting points: Grolier, Discovering Collection, Student Research Center (click on “Encyclopedia” link)</p><p>Topic #5 Islam  Areas to address: basic beliefs and practices, god(s)/deities, forms of worship, history of the religion, current situation (which could include social/cultural/political influences on both regions in which the religion is practiced and worldwide)  Databases to use as starting points: Grolier, Discovering Collection, Student Research Center (click on “Encyclopedia” link)</p><p>Topic #6: Buddhism  Areas to address: basic beliefs and practices, god(s)/deities, forms of worship, history of the religion, current situation (which could include social/cultural/political influences on both regions in which the religion is practiced and worldwide)  Databases to use as starting points: Grolier, Discovering Collection, Student Research Center (click on “Encyclopedia” link)</p><p>Search Tips o Use bibliographies and suggestions for further reading at the ends of articles. o Explore links to reputable and helpful websites provided by Grolier and other databases. o Conduct searches using category search terms. o Try multiple search terms if necessary. (Use synonyms, key words within articles, variations of phrasing, etc.) Presentation Your presentation should be 3 - 4 minutes in length and should meet the standards specified on the rubric.</p><p>Visual Your visual should accurately and creatively represent information being presented. (See rubric.) A correctly formatted and typed works cited page with all group members’ names typed at the bottom should be attached to the back. </p><p>In creating your visual, pay careful attention to the choices you make. While aesthetic appeal is a must, colors, shapes, and page layout should also enhance the meaning of your verbal presentation in their symbolic significance. Pictures, charts/graphs, symbols, drawings, etc. should be chosen as those most relevant, significant, and striking to the information being conveyed verbally. Directions* Day One (in lab)  Research your topic to find information on the suggested areas listed above. Begin with the databases I have listed, using the general search terms of your topic. Use search tips to help you find the most relevant and informative articles.  As a group, decide which articles you will use as sources for your presentation. Your group must use a minimum of two database articles; you are encouraged to find additional database and internet sources to supplement these two.  Type out a works cited page including those articles to be used in your presentation.  Divide and delegate reading assignments to group members.  (Each group member should) read, annotate, and type notes (bullet point are fine) summarizing his/her delegated portion of the reading. You may need to finish this last step at home. (DETERMINE GROUP HOMEWORK HERE)</p><p>Day Two (in lab/class)  Share typed notes and decide upon what information will be included in your presentation. (Equally delegate and share presentation responsibilities; sequence order of information presented in a logical and effective fashion.)  Use the remainder of the time to complete visual and to practice presentation. You may need to finish this last step at home. (DETERMINE GROUP HOMEWORK HERE)</p><p>*NOTE: All members of the group are expected to participate equally in both preparation and presentation; this includes using your time wisely during class and completing work needing to be finished at home. A member’s failure to contribute equally and in a satisfactory manner towards achieving the group goal will result in that member receiving a lower grade than the rest of his/her group.</p><p>Calendar 6 A 7 B 8 C 9 B 10 C Life of Pi Research World Poetry Quiz Creating a Pi Visual</p><p>3rd and 6th hour – Life of Pi Research Library 4th and 7th Hour – Hw: Study for Poetry HW: Pi Research In Class Poster Test Creation Hw: Finish Visuals 13 A </p><p>Poster Presentation</p><p>Intro to Life of Pi</p><p>HW: Pi Chapter 1-7 and DJ</p>