Potential Sources of Information

You are studying the weather. Which of the items below is raw data and not organized information?

• A weather map

• A chart of yearly rainfall

• The temperature outside today

• Pictures of cloud types

You are part of a group that must write a report on mammals. Who is the best person to ask to help you find information?

• Another member of your group

• Your science teacher

• Your school librarian

• Lion keeper at the zoo

You need to find facts about a country for a report. What are the best tools to use?

• Dictionary, fiction book, Google Maps

• Website, Google Maps, biography

• Nonfiction book, website, Google Maps

• Biography, nonfiction book, fiction book

Your city is going to build a new high school. You want to know if the school will have a swimming pool. Which one of these sources would be the best source of information?

• The local newspaper

• A city map

• The school bulletin board

• An architecture magazine

Which of the items below is a primary source?

• Biography

• Encyclopedia

• Letter

• Magazine

A friend tells you that he is reading a good fiction book. The book is James and the Giant Peach by Roald Dahl. You go to the library to find a copy of the book. Where would the book be located?

• On the “D” shelf for Dahl

• On the “J” shelf for James

• On the “G” shelf for Giant

• On the “R” shelf for Roald

You are writing a report about a desert habitat. Which book should you use to find facts for your report?

• Nonfiction book about a cactus

• A fiction book about a boy who goes to the desert and rides a camel

• A nonfiction book about desert plants and animals

• A biography

Mary is assigned a science project. Where should she begin her research?

• A science website for kids

• A television show

• A magazine

• A science fiction book

You want to learn more about dolphins. Which of these sources would be the best starting point for getting information on your topic?

• A non-fiction book

• A search engine (such as Google)

• A fiction book

• A social network (such as Facebook)

You are looking for facts about your grandmother. Here is a list of places to find information:

Letter

Diary

Piece of clothing

Photo

• Primary sources

• Secondary sources