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Comparing and Contrasting Two States

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students investigate two states of their choosing. In this comparison and contrast lesson, students research two states and write comparison and contrast papers that feature their research findings.
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World Wide Web 2

For Students 6th - 7th
For this research skills worksheet, students identify the countries and match the web address extension with the country it represents.
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City Quiz Series: Derby Industrial Museum

For Students 6th - 8th
In this research skills instructional activity on the Derby Industrial Museum, middle schoolers use the Internet or library to answer questions about the Derby Industrial Museum at the Silk Mill.
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The Great Big Yellow Banana Quiz - Fun Facts about Bananas 1

For Students 5th - 6th
In this research skills learning exercise, students read the questions about bananas and research to answer the 10 multiple choice questions.
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World Wide Web 3

For Students 5th - 6th
In this research skills worksheet, learners use the world wide web to match the web address extension with the country it represents.
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The Classic Songs of Paul Simon

For Students 7th - 8th
In this Paul Simon songs learning exercise, students read the word parts of the classic songs by Paul Simon. Students complete the song titles for the fifteen classic songs.
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Christmas Carols Quiz

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this Christmas carols worksheet, learners read the Christmas carol phrases and complete them with 15 phrases.
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How to Make Your Own Board Game (Instructions)

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this board board game worksheet, students follow the instructions to create their own board game. Students use the examples in the sheet for help in creating their game.
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Test Your Research Skills

For Students 8th - 9th
In this research skills worksheet, students use a road atlas for the United Kingdom to help them answer the geographical questions about counties of the U.K.
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Intrigued with Yo-Yos!

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders review the writing process and complete a research activity. In this writing process lesson, 5th graders research yo-yos online and write a research paper about the topic.
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Homelessness:Key Terms

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Learners explore the concept of homelessness. For this social issues lesson, students research homelessness through key terms, in order explore the concept in more depth.
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Tourism in Spain

For Students 6th - 10th
In this tourism in Spain activity, students use their research skills to respond to 10 short answer questions regarding the topic.
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London Mail

For Students 5th - 6th
In this research skills activity, students read through the questions related to the London Royal Mail and the history of the post office. Students do independent research to answer 10 questions.
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American English 2

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this British and American English worksheet, students match the British English version of the word to the American English version for the 15 examples.
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Test Your Research Skills: 20 Great Woody Allen Films

For Students 4th - 5th
In this research worksheet, learners search for the titles of 20 Woody Allen films. Students are given a few key words for each movie title and then must fill in the blanks for each of the 20 titles.
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Activity 10: Primary and Secondary Sources

For Teachers 7th - Higher Ed
Students sort documents into primary and secondary sources and analyze their reliability. In this history research lesson, the teacher gathers a selection of document images, then discusses primary and secondary sources and their benefits.
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Using a Dictionary - Meanings

For Students 5th - 8th
In this research skills worksheet, students use a dictionary to find the meaning of words. Students answer 4 multiple choice, word definition questions.
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Using a Dictionary - Meanings

For Students 4th - 7th
In this research skills worksheet, students use a dictionary to look up definitions and answer the questions on the worksheet. There are 4 questions to answer.
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Scientific Inquiry

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers make inferences about what activities occur at different places in school. They form a hypothesis as to how space is used. They simulate how archeaologists explore past people by designing and conducting a research project.
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Centennial: What's in a Name: Utah

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders research the possible sources for the origin of the name 'Utah'. They discover that printed information can still be disputed and use multiple sources as they list various possibilities for the name origin.
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Touring My County

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders research important events that occurred in their counties for each year they have been alive. They, in groups, categorize these events and develop notes to be used in the writing of an autobiography.
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Virtual Ellis Island Museum Unit:

For Teachers 3rd - 12th
Students conduct secondary source research using the internet and library resources to research the backgrounds of their family's cultural and ethnic heritages.
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Geography and World History

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students build off of their current knowledge of geography and world history, while being introduced to new concepts and ideas.