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Curated OER
Flags and Freedom
Learners create their own flag with symbols and colors that each have specific meanings. In this flags lesson plan, students review the American Flag and what the symbols and colors of it mean.
Curated OER
The Land is Changing: Stories from Across the North
Students explore the changing environment in their community. They interview elders about the issues, impacts and potential ways of adapting to climate change in the north. Students post pictures and information on the student...
Scholastic
Scholastic: Writing Workshop: Research Paper
A site for both students and teachers to explore the writing of a research paper. Find teacher resources, student interactive mini-lessons, and a review of types of research resources.
Scholastic
Scholastic: Writing With Scientists With the American Museum of Natural History
Follow this six-step method and you'll have a good understanding of what a good scientific research paper involves and how it is organized. There are plenty of samples for you to look at. This explanation is also very helpful for...
Other
How to Compile a Bibliography
This site provides basic guidelines and examples for how to compile a bibliography. Grade levels listed 1st through 6th.
Beacon Learning Center
Beacon Learning Center: Trailblazing Introductions
This tutorial focuses on the introduction for an expository essay or research paper. It states the purpose of an introduction, what should be included, and ways to begin.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Comparing Modes of Transportation
In this lesson students will visit different websites in order to decide the best mode of transportation from their home town to New York City. Students will use internet links during the lesson to gather their data. Then students will...
EL Education
El Education: A Revitalization Report
In 2008, the ARTWalk 2 Planning Committee in Rochester, New York invited the sixth grade students at Genesee Community Charter School to make a meaningful contribution to the expansion of public art in Rochester. A Revitalization Report...
Beacon Learning Center
Beacon Learning Center: Information Elimination: Lesson on Narrowing the Topic
This is a tutorial which focuses on how to narrow the topic for expository writing, how to determine what information to keep or eliminate, and what questions to ask yourself. Students respond to questions throughout. A comparison is...
Better Lesson
Better Lesson: Unit: Informational Text: Writing
This unit is designed to teach learners about research writing. The lessons follow the format of Writer's Workshop. Many of the lessons provide a formula for students to follow while constructing their essays to ensure struggling readers...