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\nBuilding Biographies: A Research Unit\n

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\nYoung scholars explore the fundamental principles involved in completing a research project. Several handheld technical pieces of equipment are utilized to complete this lesson.\n
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\nThe Grapes of Wrath: Scrapbooks and Artifacts\n

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\nHigh schoolers complete research to enhance their reading of \"The Grapes of Wrath\". Using the text, they identify and locate cultural artifacts and discuss their symbolic connotations. As a class, they create a museum exhibit of the...\n
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\n\"Differences\n\n
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\nDifferences Between Resource Types\n

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\nGoogle it! Like Kleenix, Google has genericized. But when beginning a project, young researchers need to go beyond search engines and become aware of the different types of research resources available. Introduce the options with a...\n
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\nThe Purpose and Power of Persuasion\n

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\nExamine the power of persuasion and have learners consider how it influences events in their own lives. After reading and analyzing informational texts to understand the author's purpose, class members take a written test and craft a...\n
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\nResearching Information on the Internet\n

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\nPractice Internet research skills. Each class member will need Internet access in order to follow along as you model how to search using key words and to do their own research on African and Asian elephants. Their notes will go into a...\n
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\nCiting Sources\n

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\nStudents explore the purpose and requirements for a bibliography. They examine where to find bibliographic information in a variety of print and non-print sources on an assigned topic. Students prepare a bibliography online using a...\n
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\nMy Community: Then and Now\n

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\nStudents compare and contrast their community to what it was like 50 years ago. They research various aspects of their community and compare and contrast with what it is like now. Students present and discuss their findings.\n
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\nUtah History & Geography\n

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\nFourth graders practice large digit addition. Students become familiar with column addition. Students develop knowledge of counties and county seats.\n
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\nA Look Into the Past\n

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\nLearners create a timeline that is broken down into significant events that are divided into decades. They participate in open discussion and create some open ended questions to stimulate further conversation.\n
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\nLibrary Media Center Research Learning Unit for 6th, 7th, & 8th Grades\n

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\nStudents focus on the process of and skills necessary for researching a topic. They study the topic of immigration while practicing note taking skills, organizing information and writing conventions.\n
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\nExploring Canadian Cities - a Day To Remember\n

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\nYoung scholars research information on the geographical features, climate, and cultural activities of a Canadian city. They plan a day in the city with a schedule of activities. They synthesize information and create a large poster...\n
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\nEarthquake Proof Structures\n

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\nEighth graders build a structure that is able to withstand a simulated earthquake. They research earthquakes, earthquake measurement, and society's preparation for and reaction to them. Pupils build models and present them to the...\n
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\nBe a Weather Newscaster\n

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\nNinth graders, in groups, create and videotape a news broadcast. Each group researches, develops and writes a weather forecast, a commentary on an environmental concern, a school activity and a commercial.\n
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\nGlobal Issues Research Project\n

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\nStudents examine different global issues and share their learned information with others. Students choose a topic to research, write a research essay, conduct a survey about knowledge and attitude toward chosen topic, and create an oral...\n
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\nWater, Water, Everywhere!\n

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\nYoung scholars complete a WebQuest. For this water cycle lesson, students investigate the cycle through a WebQuest activity. Young scholars research the water cycle through Internet resources and create a documentary video of their process.\n
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\nLiving With An Indian Tribe\n

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\nThird graders research and compare differences between Navaho, Cheyenne and Kwakiutl Indian tribes, determine with which tribe they would choose to live, taking factors such as location and available resources into consideration, and...\n
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\nWorm Family Needs A New Home\n

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\nStudents examine different types of soil. In this soil instructional activity, students research different types of soil. Students create a podcast about a worm family looking for a new home using storyboarding or graphic...\n
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\nFreedom and You\n

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\nStudents research the American Revolution. In this Revolutionary War lesson, students research facts about the American Revolution, write an expository essay, and peer edit for good content. The paper is suggested to be written after...\n
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\nHands on Habitat\n

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\nStudents teach others about habitats. In this Science lesson, students use a Science Log to record data about a habitat for research. Students analyze the data and construct an eco-chamber. Students share what they have found with other...\n
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\nThe Heart of the Matter\n

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\nStudents discuss importance of heart fitness, research essential questions relating to teen fitness, practice using heart rate monitors daily, collect and record information, and analyze information at end of quarter to determine whether...\n
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\nThe Butterfly\n

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\nSixth graders investigate Germany during World War II. In this world history lesson, 6th graders research the Nazi's during World War II writing a summary of what they find after listening to the story known as The Butterfly.\n
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\nExpressive Self Portrait - Mixed Media\n

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\nStudents create self-portraits using prior artistic knowledge and personal experiences. Emphasis is placed on the works of Albrecht Durer, Vincent Van Gogh, Pablo Picasso, Frida Kahlo, Romare Bearden, and Chuck Close for inspiration.\n
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\nCreate a Travel Brochure\n

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\nLearners demonstrate an understanding of the contributions of the Ancient Roman civilization. They identify, study, and provide evidence for the significance of Roman citizenship and the spread of Christianity. Students then demonstrate...\n
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\nDem Bones, Dem Bones are Going to Walk Around: The Human Body\n

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\nStudents explore human anatomy by creating a science book in class. In this skeletal structure lesson, students identify the different body systems such as muscular, nervous, skeletal, and digestive. Students create a picture book which...\n
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