Fifth graders investigate the concepts related to the endangerment of different animal species. They conduct research using a variety of resources. The skills of prediction are used to show the possible outcome of the extinction of a...

Students explore ethical "mitzvots." In this philanthropy instructional activity, students consider how to lead their lives ethically according to the dogma of mitzvot. Students discuss the consequences of their actions.

Middle schoolers participate in Socratic seminar discussing a person's right to refuse to say the Pledge of Allegiance.

Fourth graders use internet cites to explore the Underground Railroad. They also learn the importance of the Emancipation Proclamation. Focus questions are included.

Young scholars create a newspaper story based on the events that occur in the novel Holes. They recall the basic facts of Stanley's story using the 5 W's plus H. Students write a fact based news story based on the information presented...

This lesson focuses on how to integrate source material using paraphrase and summary and the differences between the two. It also provides a practice exercise.

This lesson focuses on finding evidence to support your thesis, how to incorporate your findings into your own work, and how to effectively quote, paraphrase, and summarize your information. CCSS.ELA-Literacy.CCRA.W.9, W.11-12.1b...

This lesson focuses on when to use paraphrase, summary, and quotation to integrate source material into your paper.

This lesson focuses on how to write a summary including strategies for annotation, paraphrasing the thesis statement, distinguishing major ideas from minor ones, and picking appropriate quotes. It also provides videos including "How to...

This lesson focuses on how to analyze sources using the C.R.A.A.P. method, how to integrate sources into your paper, and how to synthesize information from multiple sources. It provides three videos: "Researching 101: Evaluating...