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Colorin Colorado: Common Core State Standards and Ell
Resources to explore the implications of the Common Core State Standards for English language learners. Includes links to research reports, guidelines for implementing the standards, videos, and articles.
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Science Fair Primer: Reporting the Results
A good explanation of the elements of a good science fair report written by a high school science teacher. Details are given step by step on stating the hypothesis, explaining the experimental procedure, presenting the data attained, and...
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Research Project: American Heroes
This instructional activity is designed to help students of all backgrounds learn to work together in groups to complete a research paper assignment. This is a collaborative based lesson plan that challenges students to work together to...
US Department of State
Congressional Research Service: Iraq War: Background and Issues Overview [Pdf]
Published April 22, 2003, this Congressional Research Service Report analyzes the causes of the War in Iraq and the reasons behind the United States' invasion of the country. Although lengthy (59 pages), it provides the most detailed...
US Department of State
Congressional Research: u.n. Inspections for Weapons of Mass Destruction [Pdf]
Published in 2003, this Congressional Research Service Report provides a detailed summary of the 2002-2003 U.N. Weapons Inspections in Iraq. (March 28, 2003) [23 pages]
US Government Publishing Office
U.s. Government Publishing Office: Congressional Reports
Congressional committee transcripts are compiled into the Congressional Reports section of the Government Printing office website. Most of the information included within the Congressional Reports include the gathering of expert...
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Congressional Research Service: Iran's 2009 Presidential Elections [Pdf]
In this Congressional Research Service Report, Casey L. Addis examines Iran's 2009 Presidential Elections in their entirety, beginning with a summary of the candidates and their campaigns and concluding with a description of the violence...
US Department of State
Congressional Research Svc: Iran's Nuclear Program: Recent Developments [Pdf]
In this Congressional Research Service report published in 2003, Sharon Squassoni provides a brief overview of Iran's Nuclear Program and discusses the implications of a nuclear weapons program in Iran.
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North Carolina Secretary of State: North Carolina Kids Page
Doing a school report on North Carolina? This site offers a wealth of information to help you. It includes the geography, history, economy, and government of North Carolina as well as extended links to research information.
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Institute for Energy Research: Fossil Fuels
A detailed article providing information about fossil fuel resources in the United States and how they impact economic growth. Several reports, which can be downloaded, examine energy policies, the potential for economic growth, and...
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Research a Company
After gathering information on a Fortune 500 company, young scholars key a business report on their research and present their findings in a slideshow.
US Department of Agriculture
Economic Research Service: Wyoming
Check out this ERS state fact sheet on Wyoming from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. You will find information on the population, farm characteristics, and top commodities and exports. This would be a good starting point for a state...
US Department of Agriculture
Economic Research Service Massachusetts State Facts
This site provides a state fact sheet on Massachusetts from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. You will find information on the population, farm characteristics, and top commodities and exports.
US Department of Agriculture
Economic Research Service: Minnesota State Fact Sheet
This site provides a state fact sheet on Minnesota from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. You will find information on the population, farm characteristics, and top commodities and exports.
US Department of Agriculture
Economic Research Service: Michigan State Fact Sheet
At this site you can explore a state fact sheet on Michigan from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. You will find information on the population, farm characteristics, and top commodities and exports.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Researching Dolphins as Endangered Mammals
In this interdisciplinary instructional activity, students work in groups of 3-4 to use the Internet for research. Students create reports and slideshow presentations (optional) defining dolphins as mammals and as an endangered species....
US Department of Agriculture
Economic Research Service: Alabama
This site provides a state fact sheet on Alabama from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. You will find information on the population, farm characteristics, and top commodities and exports.
US Department of Agriculture
United States Department of Agriculture: Economic Research Service:arizona
The USDA provides a state fact sheet on Arizona from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. You will find information on the population, farm characteristics, and top commodities and exports.
Foundation for the Advancement of Mesoamerican Studies
Famsi: Pusilha Archaeological Project (2001)
Report summarizes previous research at Pusilha which indicates that this city had economic, political, and artistic connections with cities of Copan and Quirigua. A history of the city is included.
University of Washington
University of Washington: Strikes and Unions
The Great Depression built the modern labor movement by growing and strengthening unions. Follow the labor movement through a day-by-day database of newspaper articles chronicling strikes in Washington State. Additionally, students can...
Texas State Library and Archives Commission
Texas State Library and Archives Commission: Battle of San Jacinto: Pamphlet, General Sam Houston's Official Report
Here is pamphlet printed in 1878 that gave General Sam Houston's official report on the Battle of San Jacinto. Eight pages long, it is annotated by artist Henry McArdle, as he did research for his painting, "The Battle of San Jacinto."
Texas State Library and Archives Commission
Texas State Library and Archives Commission: Battle of San Jacinto: Official Report on the Capture of Santa Anna
Here is James A. Sylvester's report his capture of General Santa Anna. This site provides images of the original handwritten letter, as well as typed line-by-line transcription. Part of artist Henry McArdle's research for his painting,...
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U.s. News & World Report
US News is a recognized leader in college, grad school, hospital, mutual fund, and car rankings. Track elected officials, research health conditions, and find news about politics, business, health, and education.
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Education Commission of the States: Pre K Grade 3 Reading and Literacy Practices
A brief report of findings and policy recommendations of five different research studies on the effects of literacy instructions with Pre-K through 3rd grade students.