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Search Report of Information
Students research and develop a Report of Information for a research paper. They select a topic, write 5-10 interesting questions, research and take notes, create an outline, and write paragraphs.
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Research Project
Sixth graders use research, word-processing, graphic skills and a multi-media presentation. They complete a research project that meets the requirements for the Grade 6 Renaissance report.
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People and Places
Fifth graders investigate how the geography of the land effected the human experience of the Lewis and Clark Expedition. They research using primary and secondary sources, design a map.
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Colonial America
Students discover the history of Colonial America by creating a class presentation. For this U.S. History lesson, students utilize the Internet to research one of 20 topics in which they will create a PowerPoint or other type of...
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Traveling Through Europe with Brochures
Students research a chosen European country. They create travel brochures and expression booklets to present their information to the class.
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Geography and Its Impact on Colonial Life
Learners interpret historical evidence presented in primary and secondary resources. In this colonial America instructional activity, students conduct research to determine how geographic conditions dictated...
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The Grapes of Wrath: Voices from the Great Depression
Students research the Great Depression. In this Great Depression lesson, students analyze primary sources to develop an understanding of the plight of migrant farm workers during the Great Depression as they read Steinbeck's The...
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Under The Sea
In this resource lesson plan, young scholars use non-fiction books to research ocean animals. Students discover the many features of non-fiction books and how to use these features to help them conduct research. Young scholars then...
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Science and Technology
Pupils research inventions that have been created. In this historical technology instructional activity, students read the Harcourt Brace social studies textbook and discuss how inventors used graphs to display data. Pupils create a...
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Create a Planet
Students craft planets from clay. In this geography skills lesson, students create model planets that mimic the geographic features found on Earth as well as the other planets. Students conduct research about characteristics of the...
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Wildlife Fact File
Students research a specific animal. In this animal science lesson, students use a "Wildlife Fact Sheet" to take notes on their specific animal. Students use the Internet and reference books to gather information.
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Creating an Effective Search Statement
Students identify how to turn a topic statement or research question into an effective search statement for use with electronic databases or web search engines. They apply use of Boolean operators in the searches.
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Navigating Nonfiction
Third graders explore the arrangement of nonfiction. In this library skills instructional activity, 3rd graders examine Dewey Decimal classification as they collaborate to locate nonfiction materials in the library/media center.
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Planets for Sale
Student develop their technology skills. In this solar system lesson, 3rd graders create a movie featuring planets that they research. Students use flip video cameras to film commercials to market their planets.
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I Want To Know More...
In this animal research worksheet, students choose an animal they want to learn more about and then research the answers to twelve questions about the animal of their choice.
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Dewey Decimal System
Students examine the Dewey Decimal System. In this Dewey Decimal System instructional activity, students participate in a Dewey Decimal System competition in order to learn how books are categorized in the library.
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Making the Most of Primary Sources: The Successful Interview
In this interviewing skills worksheet, students read a 2-page outline of tips for conducting interviews as part of the research process and then use the tips to interview someone.
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Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Program
Here’s the overview for a series of lessons about the Japanese American internment introduced by the resource entitled “A Fence Away From Freedom.” Included are the link to the Smithsonian website on which the lessons are based, a list...
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Visit Burma, the Safe Way
Young scholars virtually travel to Burma. In this Burma lesson, students research Burma's history, religion, and current events as they visit selected websites and share their findings.
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My Brother Sam is Dead: A study of the Revolutionary War
Fifth graders complete an analysis of the Revolutionary War through literature. After "My Brother Sam Is Dead," students create a time capsule containing items that would be relevant during the Revolutionary War. They identify key...
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Grassland Animals
Third graders will be able to cut and paste from Internet into a word document with 100 percent accuracy. They use their research to write a 1-2 paragraph paper about their animal with 90 percent accuracy.
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Simple Internet Searching Lesson 2
Learn how to use search engines and keywords! Learners evaluate the information process using given criteria and determine ways in which the process may be improved.
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Figuring Somepin 'Bout the Great Depression
Students conduct research from primary and secondary resources in order to help with comprehension of the time period of The Great Depression in American History. The examination of literature is also used in this lesson.
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Islam and Islamic Culture
Whether democracy will ever take hold in Islamic nations continues to be a topic of great debate. Here, a series of questions, research, and discussion provide a foundation for class members to come to their own conclusion which they...