Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Creating a Title Page, Organizing, and Writing the Research Paper

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students create a title page, organize information, and write the introductory paragraph to a research paper.  In this research writing lesson, students discuss the elements of the title page and outline, then write one of their...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Writing the Final Copy and Presenting a Research Paper

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students finalize and polish a research paper.  In this research writing lesson, students revise and double-check the corrected version of their first draft.  Students peer edit and create a final draft.  Students create a...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Research Writing-4th Grade Multiple Choice

For Teachers 4th - 5th
For this research writing worksheet, students solve a total of 25 multiple choice problems related on research writing. An answer key is included.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Do Some Research: Light Spectrum

For Students 5th - 7th
Students explore both the scientifc world of the light spectrum and the research world of the library and/or internet in this activity, which asks a question about the light spectrum to be answered with student research. There is a space...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Do Some Research: Atoms

For Students 6th - 8th
Coupled 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...
Writing
Curated OER

Do Some Research: The Universe

For Students 4th - 7th
Students search the Internet or library for information about the universe in this activity. Once they have answered the initial research question, students can draw a picture and write a short report about the topic.
Writing
Curated OER

Do Some Research

For Students 4th - 7th
In this Internet research worksheet, students complete a library or Internet search on astronauts then draw a picture and write a report on the topic.
Writing
Curated OER

Do Some Research

For Students 4th - 7th
In this Internet research worksheet, students conduct library or Internet research on tidal waves then draw a picture and write a report on the topic.
Writing
Curated OER

Do Some Research

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this Internet research worksheet, students conduct library or Internet research on lightning then draw a picture and write a report about the topic.
Writing
Curated OER

Do Some Research

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this Internet research worksheet, students conduct library or Internet research on weather then draw a picture and write a report about the topic.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Speed - Do Some Research

For Students 4th - 7th
In this Internet research worksheet, students conduct library or Internet research on speed then answer 5 short answer questions about the topic.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Sound - Do Some Research

For Students 4th - 7th
In this Internet research worksheet, students conduct library or Internet research on sound then answer 5 short answer questions on the topic.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Do Some Research

For Students 4th - 7th
In this Internet research worksheet, students conduct library or Internet research on weather fronts then draw a picture and write a report about the topic.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Do Some Research

For Students 4th - 7th
In this Internet research worksheet, learners conduct library or Internet research on clouds then draw a picture and write a report about the topic.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Do Some Research

For Students 4th - 7th
In this Internet research instructional activity, students conduct library or Internet research on humidity then draw a picture and write a report about the topic.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

My Dream Job

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students write a research paper about their dream job. They organize their paper using research notes, and support their main idea with supporting details.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Determining Authority and Accuracy

For Teachers 3rd - 12th
Pupils determine the authority of any source of information including books, web sites, and individual "experts". With an activity worksheet, they are guided through the activity, evaluating the authority and accuracy of one web site.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The Research Paper - Searching for a Subject

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students research a website to look for potential topics for a research paper. They develop a narrowed prioritized subject list on an index card (3X5) using word processing program.
Activity
TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Stress, Inc.

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Students explore the physical and psychological effect of stress and tension on human beings. Concepts of stress and stress management are introduced. Students discover how perception serves to fuel a huge industry dedicated to...
Handout
San Jose State University

San Jose State: Writing a Winning Statement of Purpose [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
How do you write a winning statement of purpose? This is a clear and comprehensive explanation of how to approach and write an essay from the San Jose State University. Practice exercises are given at the end.
Lesson Plan
ReadWriteThink

Read Write Think: Question and Answer Books From Genre Study to Report Writing

For Teachers 3rd - 5th Standards
Contains plans for eight lessons that explore Question and Answer Books and ask students to do research in order to write their own. In addition to objectives and standards, these instructional plans contain links to sites used in the...
Lesson Plan
Writing Fix

Writing Fix: Unlikely Diary Keepers

For Teachers 2nd - 7th Standards
The writer will assume the role of a living creature (like an arthropod) or an abstraction (like a fraction). Writers will do research on what they have chosen as their roles, and learn new facts about these roles. The writer will...
Lesson Plan
ReadWriteThink

Read Write Think: Research Building Blocks: "Cite Those Sources!"

For Teachers 2nd - 5th Standards
Contains plans for two lessons about the research process. Students discuss plagiarism, practice paraphrasing, and cite sources. In addition to objectives and standards, these instructional plans contain links to sites used in the...
Handout
Other

How to Compile a Bibliography

For Students 1st - 6th Standards
This site provides basic guidelines and examples for how to compile a bibliography. Grade levels listed 1st through 6th.