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Researching Information

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Give your junior high researchers a clear concept of how to go about starting their research paper with the resources available in this exercise. Students develop an idea to research, and spend time in the library or computer lab locating and working multiple sources for information. Research question and planning cards are included, along with a worksheet that they use to keep track of the sources they use in research. A great source to keep the kiddos organized.  

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Grade
6th - 8th
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English Language Arts
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Duration
3 days
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Project-Based Learning
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