Joy Uzarraga
Famous American Research Project
Designed specifically for lower elementary pupils, this is a great biographical research project in which students research a famous American, and then design creative poster boards to help them "become" the famous...
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Famous Inventors — Zip it Up
Explore the invention of the zipper with a 10-question reading comprehension worksheet that challenges scholars to show what they know about an informational text's details and vocabulary.  
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Inventions Research Reports
Fourth graders reserach inventions and create a report on a specific invention.
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Building Biographies: A Research Unit
Young scholars explore the fundamental principles involved in completing a research project. Several handheld technical pieces of equipment are utilized to complete this lesson.
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Do Some Research: Inventions 5
In this inventions research worksheet, students read the sentence and research in the library or on the Internet to find the answer and then write it on the blue line. Students then write a short report about this topic: Charles _____,...
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Do Some Research: Inventions 10
In this inventions research instructional activity, students read the sentence and research in the library or on the Internet to find the answer and then write it on the blue line. Students then write a short report about this topic:...
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India: Where Remarkable Differences Are Ordinary
Students research India and Indian culture.  In this Indian research lesson plan, students research and report on the lives of Indian children. The report will be in the form of a mock interview between a journalist and an Indian child....
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Art to Zoo: Celebration
Learners research and develop a report on birthday rituals around the world.  In this research lesson plan, students compare birthday rituals from other cultures to their own.  Images and resources are included.
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Stocking Up For The Next Millennium
Look back on the inventions, concepts, cultural items, and literary contributions of the past one hundred years. Young historians will compose a presentation based on the research they do in favor of one thing that should withstand the...
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The Great Scientists
Students discuss the characteristics of competent scientists. By researching selected scientists on the Internet, they gather and organize collected information into a cohesive paper.
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El Dia de Los Muertos: Mexican Celebrations
Students research Spanish speaking individuals and the holiday, The Day of the Dead, using Internet and print resources. They orally present their research. Students engage in Mexican traditions by making either a lapida (headstone) or...
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Early Attempts at Flight
Students investigate the early history of flight. In this aviation history lesson, students are split into six groups to research the development of the ornithopter, hot air balloon and the glider. Each group records information on...
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Rosa Parks Refused to Do What?
First graders listen to two books about Rosa Parks. They contribute factual information for a web. They listen to an interview with Rosa Parks on the internet, adding more information to the web. They write and illustrate a book using...
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Biography Flashcards
Students choose a modern biographical figure and research that person on the internet. They write a page summary of the person's life and collect images of their person to include in the report. They glue everything to tagboard to create...
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Who is George Washington Carver, Anyway?
Students read about George Washington Carver, then work in small groups to design, write and illustrate a booklet about his accomplishments.