Handout
Other

Parkinson's Disease Foundation: Prescription Medications

For Students 9th - 10th
This site discusses various treatments including medication and surgery to treat, not cure, Parkinson's Disease. Additional information is located on the left side of this site.
Handout
Other

Citation Style for Research Papers/long Island Univ.

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This site offers a general overview of several citation styles for research papers, including AMA, MLA and APA. Includes examples and subjects which most commonly use each style.
Website
Other

Historic Scotland: Home Page

For Students 9th - 10th
Official site for Historic Scotland offers information on Scotland's background, heritage, and education.
Professional Doc
Discovery Education

Discovery Education: Science Fair Central: Investigation Project Steps

For Students 9th - 10th
Read and print out steps that will help you with your science fair project, from topic forming and researching to analyzing and drawing conclusions..
Website
Harry S. Truman Library and Museum

Truman Library & Museum: Incorporating Primary Sources in the Classroom

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Students and teachers are given direction in how to work with the primary source materials of the Harry S Truman Presidential Library.
Website
NASA

Nasa: Glenn Research Center Homepage

For Students 9th - 10th
NASA's Glenn Research Center "develops advanced technology for high priority national needs - propulsion, power, and communications technologies for application to aeronautics and space."
Lesson Plan
Better Lesson

Better Lesson: Time to Kiss This Nonseuss Goodbye!

For Teachers K - 1st
In this lesson, learners will choose their favorite from an assortment of Dr. Seuss books and state a reason why for their choice. Examples of student work are included. Students will also have fun dressing up as their favorite Dr. Seuss...
Lesson Plan
Better Lesson

Better Lesson: Ocean Research Project

For Teachers K - 1st Standards
Research paper writing is a lofty goal for kindergarten students, but this lesson will expose them to the process without being overwhelming. Students will divide into teams to learn about ocean creatures and then write a research paper...
Lesson Plan
Better Lesson

Better Lesson: Who Lives at the Poles?

For Teachers K - 1st Standards
In this activity, young scholars will be able to gather information from provided resources to answer a question. Included is a video of the introduction of this activity, pictures of students' completed work, and examples of books on...
Lesson Plan
Better Lesson

Better Lesson: Ew, Gross!

For Teachers K - 1st Standards
In this lesson, students will be able to gather information from provided resources to answer a question. Using the book "Owls", the teacher will read the book while asking guiding questions. After the book, the students will have to...
Handout
Online Writing Lab at Purdue University

Purdue University Owl: Choosing a Topic

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This Purdue University OWL (Online Writing Lab) provides information related to writing a research paper. This guide explains to choose an appropriate research paper topic.
Handout
Online Writing Lab at Purdue University

Purdue University Owl: Genre and the Research Paper

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This Purdue University OWL (Online Writing Lab) provides information related to writing a research paper. This guide explains to choose an appropriate research paper topic.
Handout
Online Writing Lab at Purdue University

Purdue University Owl: Writing a Research Paper

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Provides a comprehensive guide to writing a professional/technical research report. Includes information on purpose, pre-writing, audience analysis, and general technical writing guidelines. For more specific information, click on the...
Website
Other

Dadabase: Online Catalog of the Ny Museum of Modern Art

For Students 9th - 10th
Search this "dada" base of the NY Museum of Modern Art. There are help topics along the way to aid you in your research. Once you find what you want, you can download the information. There is a new Latin American bibliography as well!
Lesson Plan
Better Lesson

Better Lesson: A Storm of Ideas

For Teachers 3rd - 4th Standards
The first step in writing an informational text on the topic of students' choice is helping the student choose a topic of interest. Students will brainstorm ideas that will be possible final topics.
Lesson Plan
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Saving Crystal River

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Explore the effects that an invasive species can have on the environment. In this interactive instructional activity, students learn how Lyngbya, a destructive form of algae, is creating environmental problems for the plants and wildlife...
Activity
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Molly of Denali: Field Guide Family Activity

For Students K - 1st
Use this Field Guide to Birds from the PBS Kids series Molly of Denali to identify and learn more about birds in your neighborhood. Then seek out additional information and create your own pages to add to Molly's guide.
Unit Plan
Thinkport Education

Thinkport: Researching With Reliable Web Sources

For Students 10th Standards
A module to learn essential skills needed to research a topic.
Website
Online Writing Lab at Purdue University

Purdue Online Writing Lab: Literature Topics and Research

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This comprehensive source provides a breakdown of key elements in writing and research.
Unit Plan
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Alma's Way: Neighborhood Notebook

For Students Pre-K - 1st
As Alma explores, she appreciates all the great things about her neighborhood. How can we make observations and celebrate our communities? Students will use a printable Alma's Way My Neighborhood Notebook to observe the people, places,...
Activity
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Holt, Rinehart and Winston: Writer's Model: Research Report Example 2

For Students 6th - 8th Standards
This six-page essay provides an example of an research report. Clicking on the "Writer's Guide" link in the upper right-hand corner of the page enables the user to get tips, directions, and explanations on the essay.
Lesson Plan
Library of Congress

Loc: Primary Source Investigation

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
Choose from a list of photos from the Civil War, Reform, Harlem Renaissance, and Campaign to study and record observations.
Article
California State University

California State Univ.: Happiness, Hope, and Optimism

For Students 9th - 10th
California State University offers this student research paper that explains the emotions of hope, happiness, and optimism. Shows how these emotions are similiar and different and how biology affects feelings.
Professional Doc
Education Development Center

Making Mathematics: Mathematics Research Teacher Handbook: Getting Information

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
Information for teachers on teaching students how to research and write on mathematical topics. Includes tips for active reading, researching online and journal sources, and conducting interviews to gather information.