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- 4th
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Students, in groups, research states and using various print and nonprint reference materials. The groups make a presentation to inform the class about all the information from the state. This lesson plan provides imbedded support for the groups. Full Review »
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- 7th - 12th
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Students study a variety of nature's raw materials/ resources (nearby/far-removed), selected technology (machines, tools, processes), and a variety of consumer goods. Full Review »
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- 4th - 5th
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Students use a variety of reference materials to complete a trivia-question scavenger hunt assignment. They seek answers to questions in many curriculum areas. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students work together to research what types of materials are used to make automobiles. They examine magazines and other media with descriptions of cars in them. They create a diagram of their favorite car and describe where the materials came from. Full Review »
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- 7th - 10th
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Students read and analzye chapter five of the Sherlock Holmes story "A Study in Scarlet." They develop a list of important events of the chapter, identify the famous person mentioned, and answer discussion questions. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students participate in a scavenger hunt to match various reference materials to their functions; evaluate appropriate computer-generated sources, and determine which sources need dated information vs. today's ever-changing information. Full Review »
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- 3rd - 5th
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Students acknowledge the importance of using the table of contents, glossaries and indexes in books to find needed information. They also investigate where to find reference materials in the library and on the Internet. Students tour the library and its facilities. Full Review »
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- 3rd
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Students practice using a variety of reference materials. They are asked how they find out about unfamiliar subjects. Students check the origin of jeans in the dictionary. The teacher explains that the encyclopedia tells about Benedict Arnold. Full Review »
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- 3rd - 5th
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Students work cooperatively to create short iMovies about a specific historical period of their choice in this technology-based social studies lesson ideal for late elementary grades. This lesson includes a video demonstration and a short materials list. Full Review »
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- 7th - 10th
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Students conduct research in order to use primary and secondary sources. They interpret and analyze information from textbooks and nonfiction books for young adults, as well as reference materials, audio and media presentations, oral interviews, graphs, charts, diagrams, and electronic databases intended for a general audience. Full Review »
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