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Scaffolding Methods for Research Paper Writing

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards
Rome wasn't built in a day, but researchers can be with proper scaffolding. This writing unit has scholars write a research paper through scaffolding of various parts of the process. Learners begin with identifying a topic and crafting a...
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Arctic Monkeys

For Students 9th - 12th
High schoolers can enhance Internet research skills by using the Internet to find the answers to these trivia questions. They all pertain to the band Arctic Monkeys. In total, there are ten questions.
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It's a Long Way!

For Students 9th - 12th
High school pupils sharpen Internet research skills with this online lesson. It asks 10 questions about the band AC/DC.
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Call me "Al"

For Students 9th - 12th
Sharpen Internet research skills for your High school class by having them complete this on-line worksheet. All of the answers begin with the letters, "Al."
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Exploring Careers

For Teachers 9th - 12th
The world is full of possibilities for your ELLs. Help them explore their career options with a lesson that incorporates Internet research and expository writing. Not only will they learn more about their careers of choice, but both...
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Practice PT - The Internet and Society

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Speaking of the Internet. The culminating lesson for the unit on the Internet challenges pupils to prepare short, two-minute speeches on an issue facing society. The pupils chose from three topics that connect the Internet and society,...
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Guild Hall

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Incorporate a research project into your study of Shakespeare and the Renaissance Period. Class members assume the role of an apprentice seeking membership in one of the various guilds that existed during the Renaissance period.  After...
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Human Origins: The Prehistoric Human Race

For Teachers 9th - 12th
When it comes to the origin of the human species students are full of misconceptions. Clear up the hominid confusion with this evolutionary activity focused on assisting students in understanding prehistoric man and his family tree....
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Hunt the Fact Monster Hunt #22

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this internet research worksheet, students use the internet to answer ten questions. Six of the questions are multiple choice, four are short answer questions.
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Totally Trivial - "A"

For Students 9th - 12th
High school students can hone their research skills by utilizing the Internet to find the answers to the trivia questions presented in this on-line worksheet. All sorts of questions are posed: everything from questions about famous...
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Global Warming: Writing and Editing a Research Report

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Bring environmental issues into your classroom! Practice writing and peer editing research reports on global warming and the greenhouse effect. Middle schoolers can work on their research skills, their writing skills, and how to...
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What Skills Do I Need?

For Teachers 9th Standards
Get your class started down the path to a great career! The first of a six-part series of career and college lessons inspires learners to use their interests to explore career options. The activity also provides resources where...
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Inventors and Inventions Internet Hunt

For Students 4th - 6th
For this inventors and inventions Internet hunt worksheet, students answer 15 questions by using the links provided for Internet research.  This page includes several links to helpful web resources.
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Gathering, Evaluating,and Organizing Information for a Research Report

For Teachers 4th - 5th
It's never too early to build research skills! Students locate information relevant to a subject they are doing a research project on. They take notes and sort the information under main topic headings. Through research, they gain an...
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Quilting with Literature: Internet Research and Multi-Media Presentation Skills in AP English

For Teachers 12th
Have your class acquire research skills such as using hotlists and evaluating websites while they study major literary eras. They create multimedia presentation using information from the Internet research.
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Test Your Research Skills: Fears and Phobias

For Students 5th - 6th
In this research skills worksheet, students use the Internet or other research sources to define 15 names of fears or phobias. Students write the definition next to each word.
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Test Your Research Skills: World Wide Web 1

For Students 4th - 6th
In this research skills worksheet, students match web address extensions with the country represented by researching on the Internet.
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Research Skills - Famous Britons - Part 2

For Students 5th - 8th
In this research skills worksheet, students use the library or Internet to determine why 8 famous Britons are still famous today. They write a short answer after completing the research.
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Test Your Research Skills: Spotlight on Derby, UK 1

For Students 4th - 6th
In this research skills worksheet, students search the Internet to find answers to questions about derby, UK.
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Biography Project: Research and Class Presentation

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards
I Have A Dream ... that after the lesson, all individuals master the reading, writing, researching, listening, and speaking skills the biography project helps them develop. Martin Luther King, Jr. serves as a topic example for a model...
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Animal Safari on the Internet

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students verbalize, analyze and practice various research steps including using the Internet for searches and how to use bookmarked sites. They use these skills to research animals.
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Using the Internet to Challenge Young Writers

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Designed as a professional development exercise to introduce teachers to the Internet, the activities in this resource ask novice web surfers to access a series of sites, bookmark them, and answer question about information found on the...
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Revolutionary War Era Research Project

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Young historians interpret historical evidence presented in primary and secondary resources in this American Revolution lesson. They select topics from the time era that they are interested in researching. Additionally, they follow the...
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Magazine Production

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Analyze magazines as a class, looking carefully for the target audience, advertisements, and topics presented. Small groups then work as a publication team and receive a magazine that they have to "sell." Each individual has a different...