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Teen Health Topics Research Project

For Students 7th - 8th
In this teen health topics research project instructional activity, students choose a health topic, use the website links for research, and answer 11 short answer questions about that disease. 
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Wetland Inventory and Map Project

For Students 6th - 10th
In this wetlands inventory and map project worksheet, students do research on the wetlands and complete a map project about it. Students follow 6 sets of directions with Internet links.
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Why the US Fought and Lost the Vietnam War

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars examine the role of the United States in the Vietnam War. In this Vietnam War lesson, students research primary and secondary sources to find out why the United States was involved in the war and why it was unsuccessful in...
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Ice Core Clues

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students create a PowerPoint presentation on the information they research about the ice cores and what they tell us about Earth's past. In this ice core lesson plan, students research radioactivity, air pollution, sodium, snowfall...
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Ah, Music!: comprehension skills

For Students 2nd - 3rd
For this comprehension skills worksheet, students read the book Ah, Music! and complete comprehension activities. Students complete 5 activities including note taking, locating information, theme, speculating, and cause and effect.
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War, What is it Good for?

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders examine aspects of the American Civil War related to West Virginia. In this research skills instructional activity, 8th graders collaborate to research Civil War topics and create electronic portfolios that feature their...
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Document Analysis Form: Maryland General Assembly

For Students 9th - 12th
In this primary source analysis worksheet, students complete a graphic organizer based on Maryland government. The primary source documents are not included.
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How Do I Find Out More About...?

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders interpret historical evidence presented in primary and secondary resources. In this Era of Good Feelings lesson plan, 8th graders research historical figures of the Antebellum Period. Students use their findings to create...
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World War I Propaganda

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers interpret historical evidence presented in primary and secondary resources. In this World War I lesson, students examine the propaganda techniques used by different nations during the war and analyze examples. High...
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Films Legends

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students watch and discuss films. In this video viewing instructional activity, students watch a film related to a  different topic every Friday. Students watch these films in order to encourage discussion and Internet research....
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Animal Research Paragraph

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Students investigate animals. In this animal research lesson, students choose an animal to research online and record facts from at least 3 types of resources. Students complete a webbing tool, write a paragraph, and use MS word or...
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Skull-dugery

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders examine animal skulls. In this skull lesson, 7th graders examine skulls. Students photograph the skull, and gather information and make a Powerpoint presentation to present to the class.
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Who's Who in Hampton?

For Teachers 1st - 6th
Students interview people in their community. In this community lesson, students write interview questions and practice their interviewing technique. They share the information they received in a podcast. 
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Executive Orders

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners interpret historical evidence presented in primary and secondary resources. In this foreign policy instructional activity, students examine U.S. foreign policies of Presidents since World War II. Learners...
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The Underground Railroad

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students examine slavery and the civil war by creating a research project.  In this underground railroad lesson, students create a KWL chart and decide on one of several creative projects they will complete about slavery....
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Virtual Tour of John F. Kennedy Library

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students take a virtual tour of the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library. In this Kennedy presidency instructional activity, students access the library via the Internet and take notes on the experience. Students write essays using the...
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Crime School Investigations

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students solve a mystery at their school. In this classifying instructional activity, students find suspects who committed the crime. Students categorize them into race, sex, and fingerprint type. Students show their results in graphs.
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Telling Fact from Fiction

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students explore fact and fiction. In this reading skills lesson, students complete a jigsaw reading activity (the reading material is not included) about Robin Hood, Sherlock Holmes, and Florence Nightingale.
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American Indian Reservation Controversies

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students interpret historical evidence presented in primary and secondary resources. In this American history lesson, students research the reservation controversies of the 1870's. Students use problem based learning...
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A Long Way from Home: A Hands-on Geography Lesson about World War II

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students build World War II directional signs. In this World War II lesson, students explore the geographic locations of the war as they analyze primary sources and conduct research regarding places of significance in the war. Students...
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Hindsight is 20-20Presidential First 100 DaysPresentation

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students interpret historical evidence presented in primary and secondary resources. In this American history activity, students research the first 100 days of several American Presidents. Students use their research...
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Test Your Research Skills: World Wide Web 1

For Students 4th - 6th
In this research skills worksheet, students match web address extensions with the country represented by researching on the Internet.
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Test Your Research Skills: Spotlight on Derby, UK 1

For Students 4th - 6th
In this research skills worksheet, learners search the Internet to find answers to questions about derby, UK.
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Spotlight on Derby, UK

For Students 7th - 8th
In this United Kingdom learning exercise, students read the sentences about Derby UK and circle the answer that best completes the 10 questions.