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Making Our World Better

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Students research on the Internet. In this community lesson, students use various websites to find characteristics of the United States, to learn the importance of having diverse communities and to discuss what they know about the...
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Water Gardening

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Students study the details to watering a garden. In this water resource lesson, students visit several websites and watch a PowerPoint about watering a garden.
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Analyze This

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders use a video and the internet to determine whether a game is fair or unfair. In this probabilities lesson plan, 6th graders determine the fairness of a game based on the probabilities of the outcomes.
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Aztec Leaders

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students research the accomplishments of Aztec leaders. In this early civilizations lesson, students research Itzcoatl, Montezuma I, Ahuizotl, Montezuma II, and Cuaucht moc. Students use their research findings to create...
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Contemporary History: Watergate

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students explore the Watergate scandal. In this Watergate instructional activity, students watch a video regarding the scandal and use the Internet to research it as well. Students then interview adults who share memories of the scandal.
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The People Next Door

For Teachers 3rd - 10th
Learners explore the culture and tradition of neighboring countries. For this geography lesson, students use travel brochures, reference materials, and Internet sites to investigate the business, fashion, language, and entertainment of...
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Making Your Own National Park Geologic Tour

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students research national parks. In this geology lesson, students identify the geological features of selected national parks and create PowerPoint presentations that feature their findings.
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Internet Scavenger Hunt

For Students 5th - 7th
In this internet scavenger hunt worksheet, students work with a partner to find 24 items on a list. They search the internet and when they find an item it gets approved by an adult and marked off on the recording sheet.
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Eggs of the World (World Egg Day)

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Students celebrate World Egg Day. In this egg-decorating lesson, students research egg traditions from other countries and then use their findings to decorate an egg in the tradition of the country they studied.
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Discovery Atlantis

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore Atlantis. In this geography lesson, students research selected websites to discover information about the lost continent of Atlantis. Students use the fruits of their research to participate in a debate regarding...
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I Dream of Castles: A Comparative Study of Castles in Feudal Europe and Japan

For Teachers 7th - 11th
Pupils study castles of Japan while comparing and contrasting them with those of in Europe from the feudal era. They complete a unit of studies that includes reading, writing, Internet research, and critical thinking. They examine how...
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How Has Technology Affected the Presidential Election Process in the U.S.?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners measure technological advancements as they consider how they impacted the election process in the United States. In this presidential politics lesson plan, students research technological changes since the 1900's and create...
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Paper Internet Scavenger Hunt

For Students 5th - 8th
In this science learning exercise, students conduct Internet research to answer 15 questions about the history and process of papermaking. They also write an essay explaining how to make paper.
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How Do I Find Out More About...?

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders interpret historical evidence presented in primary and secondary resources. In this Era of Good Feelings lesson, 8th graders research historical figures of the Antebellum Period. Students use their findings to create...
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Gunpowder and the Explosion of World War

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students consider how technology changed the world of war. In this world history lesson, students research 20th century world conflicts and then compose essays that feature the how technology changed the way that wars were fought.
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An Introduction to the Literature of World War I

For Teachers 12th
Twelfth graders use internet research to gain an introduction to the Literature of World War I and gain an understanding of the essential humanity of soldiers on both sides of the conflict, and gain background information for the...
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Polar Expeditions

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students consider the implication of polar exploration. In this polar exploration lesson, students research the expeditions that Admiral Peary, Dr. Cook, Captain Scott, and Roald Amundsen made to the North and South Poles. Students...
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Live from Channel 22

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars explore 1920s America. In this American history lesson, students research primary and secondary sources in order to examine the events and noteworthy people of the time period. Young scholars use their...
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Interpreting Christopher Columbus

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners compare historical interpretations. For this research skills lesson, students use Internet and print resources to research the controversy regarding Christopher Columbus's work as an explorer. Learners use their...
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Cultures of the Ring of Fire

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students explore the Ring of Fire. In this Ring of Fire lesson, students research information about the Ring of Fire and plate tectonics. Students write 2-page research papers regarding their findings.
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The Great Wall of China

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Learners examine the Great Wall of China. In this world wonders lesson, students discover facts about the wall and its construction as they research the landmark. Learners build their own replica of the wall in their classroom.
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Napoleon

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students examine Napoleon's rise to power. In this French history lesson plan, students research print and Internet sources regarding Napoleon's time as the dictator of the nation and his fall from power. Students determine whether or...
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Through the Years: Language Arts

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders read "The Hundred Penny Box" by Sharon Mathis Bell. They research each year of their life in preparation for writing an autobiography and develop notes to help them in later writing.
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Imperialism Web Quest

For Students 8th - 12th
For this Imperialism worksheet, students read Internet articles about the topic and then respond to 11 short answer questions.