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\nGather Evidence to Support a Thesis\n

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\nThis video is sure to convince your class of the importance of including strong evidence to support a thesis statement! Young writers learn what type of information is needed to convince a reader, where to attain such information, and...\n
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\nMy Flip Book About . . .\n

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\nPrint these as two-sided handouts from which elementary entomologists can make a flip-style book about beetles (or a variety of other animals that are available as well). They research the habitat, food, and other interesting information...\n
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\nSearching for Mysis Shrimp - Field Trip\n

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\nSurely, the biggest fish in the lake will benefit from a meal of big, tasty shrimp! Take biology scholars on a trip to Flathead Lake in the second of a five-part Invertebrates series. Scientists currently studying the lake take the...\n
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\nIn the Shadows, Agents of Change\n

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\nMost of your learners have probably heard of Martin Luther King, Jr., or Cesar Chavez, but could they also recognize the names of Betty Friedan or Dolores Huerta? Give your learners the opportunity to discover the many accomplishments of...\n
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\nDo Some Research: Atoms\n

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\nCoupled with a lesson on atoms or a unit on research, this activity is a simple and helpful way for students to learn the research process, whether it's on the internet or in the library. After answering a question on atoms, students...\n
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\nPromote Your Media Center!\n

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\nStudents use a webquest to use Research Process Model (RPM), and the information they gather to prove to everyone what a wonderful and helpful resource the Library/Media Center really is.\n
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\nMaking the Most of Primary Sources: The Successful Interview\n

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\nIn this interviewing skills learning exercise, students read a 2-page outline of tips for conducting interviews as part of the research process and then use the tips to interview someone.\n
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\nGrandparents’ Day Interview\n

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\nIn this interviewing skills worksheet, students read tips for conducting interviews as part of the research process and then use the tips to interview their grandparents about their life experiences related to economics. Students write...\n
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\nWhat Is The Matter?\n

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\nStudents engage in a lesson about the scientific concept of matter. They use essential questions in order to guide the research process. Students engage in several class inquiries that are hands on in order to investigate the properties...\n
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\nCountry Research (World)\n

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\nSixth graders use information that they have gathered to create a multimedia presentation using a program such as PowerPoint or HyperStudio. They use a bibliography sheet to cite all information they have gathered.\n
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\nWriting a Research Paper: Citing Sources and Revising\n

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\nStudents complete a works cited page, make revisions on their writing, and improve their writing skills.  In this writing a research paper lesson, students create a bibliography using MLA format and peer evaluate the papers of their...\n
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\nI Want To Know More...\n

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\nIn this animal research learning exercise, students choose an animal they want to learn more about and then research the answers to twelve questions about the animal of their choice.\n
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\nCiting Sources - Preparing a Bibliography\n

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\nStudents examine the need to cite sources and respect intellectual property. They determine the need to use their own ideas and words.\n
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\nEncyclopedia Introduction\n

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\nSecond graders demonstrate how to use reference materials. In this library media lesson, 2nd graders are introduced to the encyclopedia and are shown how to use the encyclopedia as a reference. Students use encyclopedias to complete a...\n
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\n3rd Grade Social Studies Core Skills (Reference Books)\n

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\nIn this reference materials worksheet, students complete the 20 multiple choice questions pertaining to the correct book needed to find the answer in each situation. Included are dictionary, atlas, encyclopedias, newspapers and maps.\n
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\nReference Materials\n

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\n3rd graders will learn how to use four types of reference materials (Atlas, Encyclopedia, Dictionary, Thesaurus). Each slide includes the purpose for using that specific reference. There are challenge questions included that give mock...\n
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\nSteps To An Inquiry Process\n

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\nFourth graders investigate the research process. The finding of information about the indian tribes of Montana provides the context for student practice. They identify the problem and generate questions to find answers. The main...\n
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\nMontana Tribal Governments\n

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\nPupils engage in a research lesson to find out more information about tribal governments. The lesson includes guiding questions to help in the research process. They complete a chart of comparisons and contrasts of several indian...\n
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\nSeed Selection for Genetic Variation\n

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\nStudents will research the origin of corn, analyze factors that contribute to shorter and longer growing seasons, and use the scientific method to answer the question: Did seed selection contribute to the successful movement of corn from...\n
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\nThe Revolutionary War: A Timeline\n

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\nFifth graders, in groups, spend one to two days researching their person or event. After the research process, each student has to write two to three sentences describing their person's most important contribution to the American...\n
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\nThe Buffalo Jump\n

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\nEighth graders investigate the disappearance of buffalo. They conduct research into the uses of buffalo by the Native Americans. There are resource links included in this lesson. They answer specific questions to help guide the research...\n
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\nFormation Of The Republic\n

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\nEighth graders investigate the formation of the Thirteen Colonies in the United States. They conduct research using a variety of resources. The teacher uses guiding questions in order to keep the research process going in the right...\n
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\nMontana Reservations And Tribes\n

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\nFourth graders engage in a lesson in order to find the differences or similarities within seven tribal groups in Montana. They use maps and other resources to find cultural and geographical differences. The influences upon culture are...\n
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\nLinking Kwanzaa to Technology and History\n

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\nSeventh graders use the Internet to research the holiday of Kwanzaa. Using the information, they create a brochure to promote the holiday to others. They email the information to a friend to end the lesson.\n
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