Teach research and digital literacy with confidence! This structured inquiry-based learning unit provides step-by-step information literacy instruction using research graphic organisers & templates, guided practice, and independent inquiry tasks.

You know how frustrating research can be for students. They Google aimlessly, struggle to evaluate sources, and often copy-paste without understanding. Without the right guidance, they end up using weak search strategies, unreliable sources, and poor organisation—leading to confusion and disengagement.

And if they don’t develop structured research skills now, those challenges will only grow in high school, and beyond. They risk falling into misinformation traps, citing sources incorrectly, and forming ineffective research habits. Meanwhile, you spend hours trying to create resources from scratch just to help them keep up.

The Solution: A Structured, Step-by-Step Approach

This Inquiry-Based Research Unit is designed to take the stress out of teaching research. With ready-to-use lesson plans, guided practice, and independent inquiry tasks, students will develop key information and digital literacy skills—confidently and independently.

What’s Included:

• Fully planned lessons – Save time with a complete, ready-to-use unit.
• Step-by-step research presentation – Scaffolded using the Gradual Release of Responsibility Model, with detailed teacher notes.
• Engaging digital and information literacy activities – Source evaluation checklists, APA citation tools, note-taking templates, and more!
• Printable & digital options – Worksheets in color, black & white, or interactive Easel format.
• Independent inquiry research project – Includes question choices, templates, and graphic organisers to support students at every step.

With this expert-created, classroom-tested resource, research becomes engaging, structured, and stress-free—for both you and your students. Designed specifically for grades 4-6, this unit meets students where they are and builds their confidence step by step AND can be used in any curriculum research area from HASS to Science to STEM - Happy Days!

Don't miss out on a proven way to build capable, independent researchers!