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Do The Research! Rainforest

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this rain forest research worksheet, students do research about the rain forest. Students then answer 3 short essay questions about what they have learned.
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Volcano Research Project

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders research about different types of volcanoes. In this earth science instructional activity, 8th graders create PowerPoint presentation on the information gathered. They share findings with the class.
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Do the Research! Reformist John Calvin Regains Authority in Geneva

For Students 4th - 6th
For this research worksheet, students learn about John Calvin regaining authority in Geneva. Kids find information in books or on the Internet. Students then answer 4 general short essay questions.
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Do the Research: Adolph Hitler Becomes Dictator After Coup

For Students 4th - 6th
In this research learning exercise, students learn about Adolph Hitler becoming dictator after a coup. Students find information in books or on the Internet. Students then answer 4 general short essay questions.
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Do the Research! Simple Machines

For Students 4th - 5th
In this simple machines worksheet, students do research to find facts about simple machines. Students answer 4 short essay questions.
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Do the Research! (Different Trivia Questions)

For Students 4th - 6th
In this research activity, students use books or the Internet to find the answers to 9 questions. After writing the answer, students list the source used.
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Researching Skills: Taking Notes

For Students 8th - 9th
The how and why of note taking is the focus of a four-page worksheet. Tips include how to take notes in class, how to prepare note cards for a speech, how to fill out note cards on readings, and where to keep notes. Whether distributed...
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Research Techniques: Gathering Credible Sources

For Teachers 7th - Higher Ed
How can you spot a credible source? What even makes a resource reliable in the first place? Answer some of these questions with this presentation. Although intended for higher education, this PowerPoint could be modified for middle...
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Researching and gathering information

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Though text heavy, these nine slides present clear instructions for each stage of the research method that students should use to organize information about Saguaro Cacti. A good introduction to organizing research for a writing...
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Do Some Research: Reflection

For Students 3rd - 5th
Designed to provide learners with a quick research opportunity, this worksheet focuses on the idea of reflection. Learners are supposed to find the answer, write a short paragraph detailing their answer, and illustrate their written...
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Varied Beginnings: Research Process / Narrative Writing Techniques

For Teachers 5th - 8th
What's the best way to start a story? Learners write a memoir using effective openings. They research the process and work through a list of hooks to use in their writing. They use at least two hooks to begin their personal memoir. A...
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The Middle East - Regional Research

For Students 6th - 9th
In this geography learning exercise, student read a short blurb about The Middle East as a region of the world before conducting further research. They complete 10 short answer questions, and complete a 15 question activity in which they...
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Beginning Research

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students view and discuss a video segment to discover the importance of researching a topic before writing about it. They use the topic of plants to research information by looking through picture books and observing potted plants in...
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Jump-Starting Research with Visual Thesaurus

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Students navigate the Visual Thesaurus to find keywords for research.  In this keywords lesson, students use synonyms, hypernyms and hyponyms to find keywords. Students understand why some searches are effective and some are...
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Research Famous People in History

For Teachers 5th - 8th
A research project about famous people in history can be an interesting, and motivating assignment for students.
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Flightless Birds and Scientific Research

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students study the work done by various scientists on Antarctica. In this biology instructional activity, students play the role of researchers who must justify the importance of their study. They create a multimedia presentation about a...
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Researching the Researchers

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students match scientists with their major discoveries, choose one figure to research further, and co-author articles profiling the scientist and his or her achievements.
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Using Memoirs to Open Doors to Research

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Interesting memoirs can be a springboard into some very enjoyable research assignments.
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Research Project

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Students fill out a form which asked the WHO, WHAT, WHEN, WHERE, and WHY about the person they were assigned to research, they gather their information from different web sites on Lightspan and Yahooligans. They create a HyperStudio and...
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Test Your Research Skills: At What Age Can I Legally . . . in the UK?

For Students 6th - 8th
In this ESL research worksheet, students use the Internet to answer questions pertaining to the legal ages  in the UK for different activities such as joining the army or having a full-time job.
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Growing Apples

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Pupils complete various activities to investigate growing apples. They examine words related to apple growth and write the words on apple shapes. They also take a vocabulary quiz and complete an apple concentration game. Next, they watch...
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Colonial Founders

For Teachers 7th
Who were the founding fathers of the American Colonies? Engage in online activities, Internet research, and focused writing to find out. Students choose one colonial founder, conduct biographical research on the person, and take a quiz...
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Black History Month Report

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
As part of Black History Month, class members investigate in depth the life and work of an African American musician.
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Interviewing Famous Leaders in History

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students explore historical figures. In this history/research lesson plan, students use a variety of research materials to learn about the historical figure of their choice. Students write questions and responses as if they were...

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