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\nEffective Persuasion: Developing Persuasive Arguments\n

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\nUse research to strengthen a persuasive argument. Examples of ethos, logs, and pathos are presented, and learners discuss how using research can improve one's argument. Pair this presentation with an example persuasive piece to point out...\n
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\nResearching information on and Images of Contemporary Native Americans\n

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\nResearch information and find pictures of Contemporary Native Americans in order to help 3rd graders understand what images are available from a variety of resources. They will present their research and pictures to the class. In turn,...\n
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\nComparing Modern and Ancient Ideas of Ethnicity and Identity\n

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\nExplore ethnicity and identity with a research and writing assignment. Class members conduct online research, looking in particular at images and carefully noting down their sources on notecards. They read about identity and compose...\n
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\nConvey Ideas in Writing\n

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\nUse the platforms of the 2004 presidential candidates to bring persuasive writing to your class. Young voters identify the three issues most important to them in the election and research the issues and candidates' positions. They write...\n
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\nStudent Cancer Journals -- Personal Reflections and Research on Life and Death Issues\n

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\nConcepts learned in the study of mitosisand biochemistry help when making life or death decisions. Compile a notebook or portfolio of work related to the project can make the research more organized and relevant.\n
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\nAdvanced 4: Searching for Evidence for Research Tasks\n

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\nResearch was very different in the past. Pupils once had difficulty finding sufficient information, but now they have the opposite problem. Show your class how to pick the best resources out of the millions of sites an online search will...\n
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\nMay Writing Ideas\n

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\nFrom Cinco de Mayo to Endangered Species day to National Hamburger Month, May is full of ideas to write about. Give young writers prompts that have everything to do with the month of May. Topics include writing a story, conducting...\n
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\nIntermediate 4: Searching for Evidence for Research Tasks\n

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\nOnline resources take many forms: blogs, search engines, news websites, documents, wikis. In order to conduct effective research, pupils should become familiar with different formats so that they can more easily choose suitable sites for...\n
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\nSound Ideas\n

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\nComplete a unit of lessons on hearing and sound. Learners conduct sound experiments, research the history of the telephone and scientific contributions of Alexander Graham Bell, and create a model of the human ear.\n
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\nPythagorean Theorem, Revisited\n

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\nTransform your pupils into mathematicians as they learn to prove the popular Pythagorean Theorem. The 16th lesson in the series of 25 continues by teaching learners how to develop a proof. It shows how to prove the Pythagorean Theorem...\n
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\nUnderstanding the Bush Tax Cut Plan\n

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\nThe class examines the new tax cut plan proposed by President Bush. They practice calculating income tax rates and interpreting the data. Then they research topics that are of interest to them related to taxes.\n
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\nAn Educator’s Guide to Teaching Gun Control Issues | The Lowdown\n

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\nThe topic of gun control is vast, controversial, and difficult to introduce to young scholars. This gem of a resource covers both sides of the issue and provides topic background, various multimedia and print resources, analysis...\n
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\nThe Sun and The Earth: Crash Course Big History #3\n

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\nAmaze your class with the fact that more than 1,000 confirmed planets exist. The video explains the formation and development of planets, especially the earth. It covers the solar nebula, birth of the sun, and the development of the...\n
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\nReady, Set,...Research!\n

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\nThird graders complete a research project on a weather topic using a variety of resource materials. They demonstrate the use of dictionaries and encyclopedias. They write a report using the research material and grade level appropriate...\n
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\nImmigration Research Project\n

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\nStudents formulate guiding questions to use as an aid for research and then use the guiding questions worksheet to help gather information necessary for meeting all criteria for completing the project. They then work together to collect...\n
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\nPlan for Research Success\n

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\nHigh schoolers develop effective and efficient plan for successfully completing a research project through use of online BIG 6 Assignment Organizer.\n
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\nStep-By-Step\n

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\nFor many emerging writers, essays are completed step-by-step. With the help of this lesson, learners will narrow down a topic, develop a thesis statement, develop a preliminary outline, conduct Internet research, and understand the...\n
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\nSeparate is Not Equal: Brown vs. Board of Education\n

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\nBrown vs. Board of Education was a landmark case, but what other cases were influenced by its decision? By researching 1 of 14 civil rights legislative events, scholars follow this court case through recent events. Keeping in mind 6...\n
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\nMy Antonia: K-W-H-L Strategy\n

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\nUse the well-known KWHL chart as a tool for building up to a research project and oral presentation related to Willa Cather's My Antonia. Starting with a class brainstorm, pupils research and gradually narrow down topics relating to...\n
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\nMagic Isle: Lesson Plan 1\n

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\nWhat are the factors that limit growth and expansion? As part of their study of Catalina Island, class members view the West of the West's documentary Magic Isle and research William Wrigley and the Santa Catalina Island Company. After...\n
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\nCreating a Successful Project\n

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\nGuide your learners step by step through the process of designing an original, independent student project. This resource includes a wealth of worksheets and materials, including student project checklists, timelines, primary and...\n
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\nThe Legendary King of San Miguel: Lesson Plan 3 - Grades 9-12\n

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\nThe documentary, The Legendary King of San Miguel Island, introduces the fascinating tale of Herb Lester, his family, and their life on San Miguel Island. Viewers have an opportunity to expand their study of the island and of...\n
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\nOne photograph can represent so much more than the images on the film. Eighth graders select a photograph from the Civil War era and conduct additional research based on the subject matter from the picture. Once they complete the...\n
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\nListen Up! PSA for Change\n

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\nChallenge scholars to speak up about a topic by creating a public service announcement or social media blitz about an issue they feel passionate about. Have them research their issues, then decide the best way to take their messages to...\n
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