Scholastic
Scholastic: Building Research Skills, Grades 4 8
Students in Grades 4 through 8 will benefit from these research skills activities. This resource provides several learning activities and tips. CCSS.ELA-Literacy.WHST.6-8.7 Conduct short research projects
The Write Place
Literacy Education Online: Assessing the Credibility of Online Sources
This site from the St. Cloud State University provides information on online sources. This article explains how to assess the value of online sources based on authorship, publisher, date of publication, depth of material, and...
University of Toronto (Canada)
University of Toronto: Standard Documentation Formats
Documenting Internet resources is becoming standardized. You'll find some of the basics here, plus links to more detailed guidelines now included in respected academic style guides. L.9-10.3a Standard Format, W.11-12.6 Technology,...
Lumen Learning
Lumen: Boundless Communications: Internet Research
This lesson focuses on internet research including how to find information on the internet, the types of materials on the internet, and how to evaluate sources found on the internet.
Teachers.net
Teachers.net: Awesome Authors Lesson Plans
Not only will you find a description of a good unit, but you will find all of the handouts you will need including directions, letter home explaining the unit, websites to be used, and worksheets.
University of Illinois
University of Illinois: Inquiry Page: Learning Begins With Questions
What exactly is inquiry-based learning? Use this website to learn more about this unique learning style.
North Central Regional Educational Laboratory
Ncrel: Human Body Systems Resource
What do you know about the different human body systems? This site features information on each of the different systems. Students and teachers will benefit from this comprehensive resource.
Other
Net Smartz Kids
A tremendous and comprehensive resource for students learning about the internet. The characters come to life through animation and instruct students on the proper and safe way to use the internet.
Other
Eduscapes: Teacher Tap: Project, Problem, and Inquiry Based Learning
What is problem, project, and inquiry based learning? This comprehensive website is full of resources to help you learn more about these teaching styles and strategies.
Education Place
Houghton Mifflin: Eduplace: Finding and Evaluating Web Sites
"When you need to do research, the World Wide Web is a great resource." Find out what to look for in using quality sites for your research.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Nocturnal Animals Lesson #1
This lesson can be part of a two-week integrated thematic unit on nocturnal animals. During this lesson, students will be introduced to nocturnal animals. They will have an opportunity to navigate web sites to learn more about nocturnal...
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: The Magic of Water
Young scholars will use the Internet to learn about the water cycle by accessing various websites. Students will create a document including pictures relating their knowledge about water and the water cycle.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Digital Slideshows: Power Point for the Novice
Students will learn how to use presentation software to enhance learning. Student-created digital slideshow presentations can span the curriculum. Each student will prepare a presentation in one of the following curriculum areas:...
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: It's a Wonderful Life
The young scholars will use the Internet to research the Roaring Twenties, The Stock Market Crash, and The Great Depression. They will also watch the movie "It's A Wonderful Life" to see how people lived through these three dramatic...
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Animal Studies
This was a collaborative effort between Melanie George and Connie Roan. Students will work in collaborative groups and investigate animal characteristics, their habitats and basic needs using the Internet and library. They will then make...
Other
Internet 101: Searching the Internet
Internet 101 gives a detailed overview of how to search the Internet using search engines and web directories.
Other
Classroom Tech: Web Facts [Pdf]
One skill that students must practice is the ability to harvest the good information from the Internet that is worth keeping. This site provides a research exercise that teachers may assign to students to help them improve this skill....
Media Smarts
Media Awareness Network: Hoax? Scholarly Research? Opinion?
When researching on the Internet, how critical of an observer are you? This site provides three group exercises to help you determine if a website is a hoax, scholarly research, or personal opinion.
McGraw Hill
Glencoe: Interpreting Data Quiz
This is a quiz with five quick questions to check your understanding of how to interpret data. It is self checking.