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PBS

Colorin Colorado: Common Core State Standards and Ell

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Resources to explore the implications of the Common Core State Standards for English language learners. Includes links to research reports, guidelines for implementing the standards, videos, and articles.
Professional Doc
Other

Science Fair Primer: Reporting the Results

For Students 9th - 10th
A good explanation of the elements of a good science fair report written by a high school science teacher. Details are given step by step on stating the hypothesis, explaining the experimental procedure, presenting the data attained, and...
Lesson Plan
Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Research Project: American Heroes

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This lesson plan is designed to help students of all backgrounds learn to work together in groups to complete a research paper assignment. This is a collaborative based lesson plan that challenges students to work together to complete...
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US Department of State

Congressional Research Service: Iraq War: Background and Issues Overview [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
Published April 22, 2003, this Congressional Research Service Report analyzes the causes of the War in Iraq and the reasons behind the United States' invasion of the country. Although lengthy (59 pages), it provides the most detailed...
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US Department of State

Congressional Research: u.n. Inspections for Weapons of Mass Destruction [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
Published in 2003, this Congressional Research Service Report provides a detailed summary of the 2002-2003 U.N. Weapons Inspections in Iraq. (March 28, 2003) [23 pages]
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US Government Publishing Office

U.s. Government Publishing Office: Congressional Reports

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Congressional committee transcripts are compiled into the Congressional Reports section of the Government Printing office website. Most of the information included within the Congressional Reports include the gathering of expert...
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Other

Congressional Research Service: Iran's 2009 Presidential Elections [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
In this Congressional Research Service Report, Casey L. Addis examines Iran's 2009 Presidential Elections in their entirety, beginning with a summary of the candidates and their campaigns and concluding with a description of the violence...
Website
US Department of State

Congressional Research Svc: Iran's Nuclear Program: Recent Developments [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
In this Congressional Research Service report published in 2003, Sharon Squassoni provides a brief overview of Iran's Nuclear Program and discusses the implications of a nuclear weapons program in Iran.
Website
Other

North Carolina Secretary of State: North Carolina Kids Page

For Students 3rd - 8th
Doing a school report on North Carolina? This site offers a wealth of information to help you. It includes the geography, history, economy, and government of North Carolina as well as extended links to research information.
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Other

Institute for Energy Research: Fossil Fuels

For Students 9th - 10th
A detailed article providing information about fossil fuel resources in the United States and how they impact economic growth. Several reports, which can be downloaded, examine energy policies, the potential for economic growth, and...
Lesson Plan
Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Research a Company

For Teachers 9th - 10th
After gathering information on a Fortune 500 company, young scholars key a business report on their research and present their findings in a slideshow.
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US Department of Agriculture

Economic Research Service: Wyoming

For Students 9th - 10th
Check out this ERS state fact sheet on Wyoming from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. You will find information on the population, farm characteristics, and top commodities and exports. This would be a good starting point for a state...
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US Department of Agriculture

Economic Research Service Massachusetts State Facts

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides a state fact sheet on Massachusetts from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. You will find information on the population, farm characteristics, and top commodities and exports.
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US Department of Agriculture

Economic Research Service: Minnesota State Fact Sheet

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides a state fact sheet on Minnesota from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. You will find information on the population, farm characteristics, and top commodities and exports.
Handout
US Department of Agriculture

Economic Research Service: Michigan State Fact Sheet

For Students 9th - 10th
At this site you can explore a state fact sheet on Michigan from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. You will find information on the population, farm characteristics, and top commodities and exports.
Lesson Plan
Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Researching Dolphins as Endangered Mammals

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this interdisciplinary lesson, young scholars work in groups of 3-4 to use the Internet for research. Students create reports and slideshow presentations (optional) defining dolphins as mammals and as an endangered species. Young...
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US Department of Agriculture

Economic Research Service: Alabama

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides a state fact sheet on Alabama from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. You will find information on the population, farm characteristics, and top commodities and exports.
Handout
US Department of Agriculture

United States Department of Agriculture: Economic Research Service:arizona

For Students 9th - 10th
The USDA provides a state fact sheet on Arizona from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. You will find information on the population, farm characteristics, and top commodities and exports.
Website
Foundation for the Advancement of Mesoamerican Studies

Famsi: Pusilha Archaeological Project (2001)

For Students 9th - 10th
Report summarizes previous research at Pusilha which indicates that this city had economic, political, and artistic connections with cities of Copan and Quirigua. A history of the city is included.
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University of Washington

University of Washington: Strikes and Unions

For Students 9th - 10th
The Great Depression built the modern labor movement by growing and strengthening unions. Follow the labor movement through a day-by-day database of newspaper articles chronicling strikes in Washington State. Additionally, students can...
Primary
Texas State Library and Archives Commission

Texas State Library and Archives Commission: Battle of San Jacinto: Pamphlet, General Sam Houston's Official Report

For Students 9th - 10th
Here is pamphlet printed in 1878 that gave General Sam Houston's official report on the Battle of San Jacinto. Eight pages long, it is annotated by artist Henry McArdle, as he did research for his painting, "The Battle of San Jacinto."
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Texas State Library and Archives Commission

Texas State Library and Archives Commission: Battle of San Jacinto: Official Report on the Capture of Santa Anna

For Students 9th - 10th
Here is James A. Sylvester's report his capture of General Santa Anna. This site provides images of the original handwritten letter, as well as typed line-by-line transcription. Part of artist Henry McArdle's research for his painting,...
Website
Other

U.s. News & World Report

For Students 9th - 10th
US News is a recognized leader in college, grad school, hospital, mutual fund, and car rankings. Track elected officials, research health conditions, and find news about politics, business, health, and education.
Primary
Other

Education Commission of the States: Pre K Grade 3 Reading and Literacy Practices

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
A brief report of findings and policy recommendations of five different research studies on the effects of literacy instructions with Pre-K through 3rd grade students.