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Data Collection Project
Students collect data using email. They calculate the mean, median, mode, range and outliers. They create a graph using the data results. They write five paragraphs to summarize their data.
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Researching Intermountain West Earthquakes
Students research earthquakes using the internet and newspapers. They discover the earthquake's effect on people and buildings. They report their findings to the class.
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Charting Wars
Students compare and contrast details of different wars throughout history. They discuss the reasons for wars through the ages and research a war in order to complete a class chart detailing seven different wars.
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Researching and Writing About Another Country's Holiday: Documenting and Communicating Information
This lesson is a culminating lesson which follows students researching, collecting citations, evaluating and selecting text, graphic materials and visual aids. In this concluding lesson, 5th graders discuss the assessment task and how to...
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How Psychologists Do Research
Students discover how psychologists complete their research on different topics. In groups, they describe the elements of an experiment and the importance of sampling during research. They identify ethical issues in their research and...
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Careers in Science
Stuents explore the current job market for scientists. They explore types of jobs, salary range and job requirements. Students write a letter of application for a particular job.
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Why Be An Informed Voter?
Students analyze what it means to be an informed voter. They interview others in pairs and triads and role play the role of a voter. They create a list of what it takes to have a successful interview and interview four individuals.
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Anaerobic Lactic Acid System Exploration
Students explore the role, functions, and conditions in which lactic acid is produced. They share ideas to complete a KWL on the vocabulary for the lesson plan then research these ideas futher on the internet using a set of prompting...
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Campaign Hot Buttons
Students participate in a simulation that asks them to work as staffers for a candidate running for office. They are assigned to design, administer, and analyze a simple poll on an important community issue. Students develop a position...
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Keypals and You
Students collect and compare data received from keypals. They use electronic mail to exchange information with keypals and rrite a paper comparing similarities and differences between themselves and their keypals. In addition, use a...
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Gorilla Alphabet and Number Cards
In this gorilla alphabet and number cards worksheet, students color and cut apart a separate card for each upper and lower case (Zaner-Bloser) alphabet letter. Students also color the number cards from 1 to 10.
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Collect the Eggs Game
In this Eggs Game worksheet, students cut out and put together the game board, tokens, cards and game spinner. Students try to collect the most eggs cards while playing the game.
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Tonya Skinner: Career Preparation Unit
This is a complete lesson plan on career preparation. It includes developing a employment portfolio including links to career interest surveys and online job search links. It also includes resume and job interview preparation. Loads of...
New Deal Network
New Deal Network: Survey Graphic: Suffrage in the South
This comprehensive and interesting site fully describes black suffrage in the south, and goes into detail on poll taxes. Written in 1940, it offers a fascinating perspective and historic relevance.
US Geological Survey
Us Geological Survey: Mt. Rainier
Extensive information on Mt. Rainier in Washington. Links to current information, background information, visit a volcano, items of interest, publications and reports, educational outreach, menus of interest and useful links.
US Geological Survey
Us Geological Survey: Mt. Saint Helens
All the information that you would ever want to know about Mt. Saint Helens. There is a massive number of links to current information, background information, items of interest, eruption history and the May 18, 1980 eruption.
Pearson
Pearson Assessments: Campbell Interest and Skill Survey
An explanation of the CISS assessment tool that measures "self-reported vocational interests and skills." The Strong-Campbell Interest Inventory matches an individual's interests and skills with prospective occupations. Links to purchase...
University of Groningen
American History: Essays: The Iron Horse: Conflicting Personal Interests
From a lengthy essay on the history of the railroad in the United States. This section describes the efforts of Jefferson Davis and others to survey lands for the best route for a transcontinental railroad. It also discusses the...
US Geological Survey
U.s. Geological Survey: Search
The U.S. Geological Survey offers information for teachers and students interested on Earth Science research. Contains references to general information as well as current research and events.
US Geological Survey
U.s. Geological Survey: Coloring Pages
Make your own wildlife coloring book by downloading and printing each of these pictures. Links to other fun and interesting resources.
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Ordnance Survey: Map Zone
All kinds of fun and interesting ways to learn about maps and acquire mapping skills.
US Geological Survey
Us Geological Survey: Glaciers and Ice Caps: Storehouses of Fresh Water
Locate glaciers and ice caps on a world map at this USGS site. Read about the formation of galciers and other interesting facts. Learn about the effects glaciers have on the landscape, and of their importance for our fresh water supplies.
Pew Research Center
The Pew Research Center: America's Immigration Quandary
Interesting survey results and discussion about immigration, particularly illegal immigration. View how the American public views immigration in this March, 2006, survey/article.
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