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The Nebraska Brochure

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students research the physical attributes of Nebraska. They work together to create a brochure highlighting the topic of their choice. They share their brochure to the class.
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Anne Frank Newspaper

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Students individually research different aspects of the Holocaust. They create newspaper articles and editorials based on a specific aspect of the Holocaust. Students come together as a whole class and create a newspaper based on their...
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Reflecting Culture Through Coins

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students research and recreate coins from ancient civilizations to determine how the imagery reflects the cultures which originally made them.
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I Love Navarre

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders use a research checklist to gather information for a brochure of their local area. students then use a Brochure Data List and Brochure Rubric to edit their brochure. They discuss and revise and create their final brochure.
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Behold the Wonder of Creation

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders explore and become familiar with U.S. National Parks. They research several parks and compile the information they find into a spreadsheet. They plan and write a report/booklet about one of the U.S. National parks.
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ISLA for Theater, TV and Film

For Teachers 9th - Higher Ed
Students examine the use of the Information System for Los Angeles to research a period of theater, TV or film. They research either a wardrobe period or a set/scene design and present their findings to the class.
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The Building Blocks of the Nation

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Young scholars research, document, use the Internet, and employ varied computer skills, along with oral communication skills to discover people who have "made history" in Michigan, women in the United States, people who contributed to...
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Projecting the Image -- What Can One Person Do?

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students research individuals who have received the Nobel Peace Prize. They identify the importance of their actions for the common good. They make note of their background, motivations and values.
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Recycling and Waste Management Debate

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers research issues about how a community should manage its garbage. Students present and debate solid waste management strategies by presenting multiple sides of the issue.
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Performance Standards/Competencies

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students research how children dressed during Colonial times. Students design and create life-sized likenesses of themselves, dressing the paper dolls in colonial dress.
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The Sound of History: Conducting an Oral Interview

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students conduct an oral interview with a person from their local community. They conduct research, write interview questions, conduct the interview, and identify the subject matter using headings and subheadings.
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Bioterrorism

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students research bioterrorism and then create two political cartoons, one that shows the viewpoint that bioterrorism is not a threat and one that shows the viewpoint that it is.
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From Brainstorm to Published Paper

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students investigate a topic through research, observation, and experimentation. They prepare a short science report and publish it online. Students reflect on the role of science reports in the larger scientific community.
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American Indians' Loss of Gold

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders examine and discuss how the American Indians suffered the loss of their homelands, homes, and their way of life. They watch videos, read books and develop research projects on the struggles of the American Indians.
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Historical Events in Utah History

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders choose a topic they are interested in related to the history of Utah. Using the internet, they research the topic making sure to cite where they gathered the information and take notes. To end the activity, they write...
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Identifying Career Interests in the Volunteer and Government Sectors

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers create a list of service opportunities in their community. They identify their interests and research volunteer opportunities that they could do. They also complete a survey based on their experiences.
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Lewis and Clark: Great Journey West

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students view a movie about Lewis and Clark's expedition out west. They examine how Native Americans helped them on their journey. They choose a Native American to research and present their findings to the class.
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Colonial Quilt Quest

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students identify key events and people from Colonial America. Students identify key factors of daily life in Colonial America. Students gather and use information for research purposes. Students create candles in groups following the...
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Grand Celebration! Broadside

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Pupils research the construction and history of the Erie Canal. They answer discussion questions in small groups, draw and label the Erie Canal on a map of New York State, read and discuss a handout, and complete a worksheet.
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Discover the Planets

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders research the planets. In this science lesson, 3rd graders create PowerPoint presentations over a planet. Students present their findings.
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Persuasive Paper: RFID

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students write a persuasive essay. In this persuasive writing lesson, students argue either for or against RFID technology. Students research RFID both as a class and individually, and follow paragraph-by-paragraph instructions to...
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Differences Between Frogs and Toads

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Young scholars use the Internet to research the differences between frogs and toads.
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Women in Anthropology

For Teachers 12th
Twelfth graders identify women who have excelled in anthropology. They present their findings which are compiled with other students' research to produce a list of women anthropologists.
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Historical Atlas

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders evaluate how revolutions have affected the world throughout history (i.e. boundaries of nations, culture, economics, etc...) through the research for and creation of a historical atlas for assigned countries.