Informational Sources for Science

In Middle School, classes on information literature have started right in the beginning of the school year.
We are talking about testing in facts in science (scientific method). Students know that scientists start testing natural phenomena with observation and then they make an educated guess or prediction (hypothesis), which is based on prior knowledge. 

The KWHLAQ Chart  helps students identify questions they want to answer and resources needed to do so. The 21st Century chart shown below is powerful. Besides well-known columns "Know", "Want to know", "Learned" it comprises columns that inspire students for critical thinking: "How Do I Find Out?", "What action will I take?", and "What New Questions do I have?"

Students use encyclopedias and preselected web sites to learn about the subject. Here is a collection of scientific resources.