Online Research Models & Slam Dunks

• About the Research Models:  Development, hallmarks, role of the library media specialist, and standards alignment.

• ORM-Slam Dunk Indexes organized by grade levels and content areas:

• Elementary School ORM-Slam Dunk Index

• Middle School ORM-Slam Dunk Index

• High School ORM-Slam Dunk Index

Please note that some resources may use terms or labels that are no longer preferred, but were considered acceptable at the time the resource was initially published.

PreK-12 Research Guides

Structured online guides with links to skill-builders and tools for each step in the inquiry process. Resources may be used by teachers & librarians for whole group or small group instruction at identified "zones of intervention," or for independent student access at time of need. 

• Grades PreK-2 & Grades 3-4:  Be an information explorer! 

• Grades 5-8:  Inquiring minds want to grow!

• Grades 9-12:  Become an information literate researcher for life!

 Independent Research Seminar

• Independent Research Framework:  Student resources for each step in a college-level inquiry process.

• Student Researchers Wiki:  Annual Research Symposium highlights and course implementation resources for schools.

BCPL Resources 

• BCPS-BCPL "SAIL" Partnership: Students Achieve in Libraries!

• SAIL Partnership Initiatives

• BCPL Student Accounts

• Teacher Accounts & Teacher Collections

21st Century eBook Collection

For information about these resources, contact BCPS Library Media Programs 443-809-4035.