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A Classical Maya News Report

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students research the culture of the Mayans. In this early civilizations lesson, students research selected Maya city-states including Tikal, Clakmul, Piedras Niegras, and Uaxactun. Students use their research findings to...
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Marine Life Research and Persuasive Conservation Pamphlet

For Teachers 10th
Tenth graders examine conservation and research a type of fish that is under environmental stress.  In this conservation lesson students create a pamphlet about the conservation of a marine organism.
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Internet Activity- Presidential Firsts

For Students 4th - 5th
In this Internet Presidential fact worksheet, students use Internet research to locate and record facts about U.S. Presidents. Students are given specific topics to research.
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Create a "Hero" Trophy

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students identify American heroes. In this research skills instructional activity, students discuss the characteristics of heroes and examine society's definition of heroes. Students research selected American heroes of the 20th century...
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We and They, the Armenians in the Ottoman Empire

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners examine World War I war crimes. For this world history instructional activity, high schoolers use primary and secondary sources to research and understand the action taken by the United States during the Armenian Genocide....
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Mississippi River

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students study scanning and skimming techniques. In this research skills activity, students use the research techniques on print literature about the Mississippi River. Students prepare book talks on the literature they read.
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Vessel Based On Art History Research

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers create a functional ceramic vessel inspired by the work of another artist from art history. A number of art history resources be provided as well as the Internet. They research outside of class for the written report.
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Responding to A Sound of Thunder by Writing PowerPoint Presentations

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers, after reading "A Sound of Thunder," create a PowerPoint presentation about time travel. They study and utilize a graphic organizer to assist them in preparing to deliver an oral presentation next and finally they print...
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Presidential Fact Finder Internet Activities

For Students 4th - 5th
In this Internet activity pertaining to American Presidents learning exercise, students use Internet research to locate answers to specific questions about a chosen U.S. President. No websites are suggested.
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Out of this World! 2

For Students 5th - 6th
In this science and research skills activity, students use Internet searches to find the answers to 15 questions about the planets in the solar system.
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Learning to Summarize an Article

For Teachers 8th - Higher Ed
In this summary skill worksheet, students research various online websites to educate themselves on what a summary is, when to write one, and how. Students are then required to find an article, read, and summarize with options for...
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Paws in Jobland

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students appreciate and understand the roles that people play in particular situations. In this career lesson plan, students use research and information skills to perform the roles they are assigned.
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Don't Settle for a Byte... Get the Megabyte on Technology

For Teachers 4th - 12th
Students use word processing, presentation, and spreadsheet software. In this multi-day computer software usage lesson, students complete a research project that requires the use of a word processor, Excel, FrontPage, and PowerPoint to...
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Land of Milk and Honey Relocated or Not (Lesson 3)

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders practice their research skills. In this North Carolina history lesson, 4th graders examine primary resources and draw conclusions regarding the birth of the city of New Bern, North Carolina.
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Research Aardvarks

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this researching the nocturnal animal aardvark instructional activity, learners find the meaning, location where it lives, life span and diet, describe its anatomy and record interesting facts, and record references. Students answer 8...
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Opportunity and Danger

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students analyze the immigrant experience. In this Chinese immigration lesson plan, students research Internet and print sources regarding the topic. Students also watch videos regarding the topic and interview immigrants or children...
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It Ain't Necessarily So

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine characterization of African Americans in literature, popular culture, and opera. In this stereotypes lessons, students conduct research that requires them to analyze the origins and content of stereotypes perpetuated...
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American Responses to the Armenian Genocide

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars examine World War I war crimes. In this world history instructional activity, students use primary and secondary sources to research and understand the action taken by the United States during the Armenian Genocide. Young...
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Analyzing Historical Evidence

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers examine World War I war crimes. In this world history instructional activity, learners use primary and secondary sources to research and understand the systematic nature of the Armenian Genocide. High schoolers reflect on...
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General Greene to General Marion: Your State is Invaded, Your All is at Stake

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders examine the contributions of Francis Marion and Nathaneal Greene. In this Revolutionary War lesson, 3rd graders use primary and secondary sources to research Marion and Greene and the accomplishments of their men during the...
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Writing a Biography - Helen Keller

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students investigate inspirational figures by researching Helen Keller.  In this biography lesson, students utilize the Internet to take notes about the life of Helen Keller.  Students complete a biography question worksheet...
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Learning About Birds

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students investigate the lives of birds by writing about their favorite species.  In this animal life instructional activity, students research a science book and web to discover the characteristics of many types of birds....
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Dear Presidential Diary

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers discover how a president spends the day. In this presidential history lesson, students research primary sources in order to write their own diaries for presidents that include suggestions of laws, managing personnel,...
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Mammals of Fields, Meadows, and Hedgerows

For Students 6th - 10th
For this mammals worksheet, students research the internet to find information and answer short answer questions about mammals of fields, meadows, and hedgerows. Students complete 12 questions.

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