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Researching Lesson 4
Students explore a "table of contents." In this book researching lesson, students identify common elements of a "table of "contents" and complete a worksheet with questions about this topic.
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Exploring the Library
Pupils explore ways to use the library as a resource for accessing research material. Working individually, they participate in a teacher created library scavenger hunt to aid in locating fiction and nonfiction material as well as...
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Where Did Foods Originate? (Foods of the New World and Old World)
What do papayas, peanuts, pineapples, and potatoes have in common? Why, they are foods explorers brought back to the Old World. Young researchers use the Internet to investigate how New World explorers helped change the Old World's diet....
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Historical Landmark Project
Close a unit or the year with a five-step research project. Class members choose a US landmark, research the landmark, compose a report about it, build a model of it, and present their model and findings to the class. Each step is...
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Walking with Dinosaurs
Breath new life into your class's study of dinosaurs with this extensive collection of materials. Offering everything from a printable T-rex mask, word searches, and connect-the-dots activities to informational handouts, hands-on...
Mr. Nussbaum
Abraham Lincoln Reading Comprehension—The Presidential Years (Part 1)
Hail to the Chief! Your class learns about Abraham Lincoln winning presidency and choosing cabinet advisors through a reading passage and paired multiple choice questions. The resource offers great practice for state tests and improves...
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Do Some Research
In this Internet research worksheet, students complete a library or Internet search on astronauts then draw a picture and write a report on the topic.
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Do Some Research
In this Internet research worksheet, students complete a library or Internet search about water then draw a picture and write a report on the topic.
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Do Some Research
In this Internet research worksheet, students conduct library or Internet research on tidal waves then draw a picture and write a report on the topic.
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Do Some Research
In this Internet research worksheet, students conduct library or Internet research on the water table then draw a picture and write a report on the topic.
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Do Some Research
In this Internet research worksheet, students conduct library or Internet research on lightning then draw a picture and write a report about the topic.
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Do Some Research
In this Internet research worksheet, students conduct library or Internet research on weather then draw a picture and write a report about the topic.
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Speed - Do Some Research
In this Internet research worksheet, students conduct library or Internet research on speed then answer 5 short answer questions about the topic.
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Sound - Do Some Research
In this Internet research worksheet, students conduct library or Internet research on sound then answer 5 short answer questions on the topic.
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Rubber - Do Some Research
In this Internet research worksheet, students conduct library or Internet research on rubber then answer 5 short answer questions on the topic.
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Do Some Research
In this Internet research worksheet, students conduct library or Internet research on weather fronts then draw a picture and write a report about the topic.
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Do Some Research
In this Internet research instructional activity, students conduct library or Internet research on clouds then draw a picture and write a report about the topic.
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Do Some Research
In this Internet research learning exercise, students conduct library or Internet research on humidity then draw a picture and write a report about the topic.
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Do Some Research: The Universe
Students search the Internet or library for information about the universe in this activity. Once they have answered the initial research question, students can draw a picture and write a short report about the topic.
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River Research
Students use the internet to research the streams and rivers found in Illinois. Using the information, they identify and describe the rivers and streams along with the physical characteristics of a river ecosystem. They share what they...
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RESEARCH PROJECT
Young scholars develop a list of famous people and choose an individual from the list. They create a web design for notes. They research their individual and add information to their bibliography. They finish by writing a report on the...
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Art Critic for a Day!
Middle schoolers practice evaluating art by creating a research project and presentation. They use the Internet and library to discover a piece of art or artist whom they feel has an impact on the world of art. Next, they create a...
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Plagiarism
Don't get caught plagiarizing! Before starting your research unit, use this lesson to help your young writers identify plagiarism. The truth is, many kids don't even realize when they're doing it! They practice citing sources when...
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Research Famous People in History
A research project about famous people in history can be an interesting, and motivating assignment for students.