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Lead Stories about Confederation Lesson 5
Young scholars identify what a lead story is and how to write one, for their simulated newspaper, about Confederation. They use primary-source documents from the "EvidenceWeb" portion of the Learning Centre, on the Library and Archives...
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Plants / Animals Seen by Lewis & Clark
Students conduct research to find references to plants or animals and their uses by Lewis & Clark's Corps of Discovery by using materials available such as journals, books, internet sources, library materials. Groups create a...
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Biography -People Who Have Made A Change In Our Lives
Students create biographies about famous people. They use the library and the Internet to find pictures and information about the person they choose. They create a Kid Pix slide show and a poster.
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Kirit C. Shah, M.D. v. Stan Harris and Nancy Harris Lesson 1: One Case, Two Sides
Pupils examine how lawyers prepare their arguments. They realize that both sides of a legal case may use the same cases as precedents in their positions. They find decisions of the Indiana Supreme Court and the Indiana Court of Appeals...
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The Periodic Table
Learners research an assigned element using the library, an encyclopedia, the Internet and other appropriate resources in order to write a research paper, a project, and an oral presentation.
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Folktales: Oral Traditions as a Basis for Instruction in our Schools
Middle schoolers visit their school library to read a variety of folktales. While they read, they identify the trickster or hero in each and discuss how the character represents the chaos in the real world. In groups, they write their...
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Using Information Resources: Lesson 5
Eighth graders follow along with a teacher lead lesson to find information by skimming and scanning a resource booklet. They examine different types of resources that are available in a library. They practice skimming skills and complete...
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Using Similes, Synonyms, and Antonyms
Children study similes, synonyms, and antonyms and identify examples in the book Quick as a Cricket by Audrey Wood. They write short stories about themselves using antonyms, synonyms, and comparisons of themselves to animals. They draw...
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Researching the Oceans of the Earth
Fifth graders participate in a research project involving the oceans of the earth. They research with the help of the library and the Internet. They put their collected research into a folder, brochure, PowerPoint presentation and a...
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Mouse
First graders are exposed to a variety of texts that deal with mice. The use of the library is recommended to saturate the classroom with available books. Young students work in groups with the help of the teacher to define traits and...
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Biography Research Unit
Sixth graders work with the library media specialist as they listen to biography booktalks. They choose a biography and conduct further research on the subject of the biography. Finally, they prepare a videotape on the life of the person...
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Finding Content/Media
Sixth graders use the web to find and download photos, images, and clip art to create a large library of images in a short time. They survey audio and video files and other media by using various search engines. Remember to follow...
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Integrating Web Sites in the Advance Placement Studio Art Classroom
Twelfth graders use the internet web sites, museum sites and libraries to research her/his favorite artist?s styles, techiniques and subject matter. Students go to different web sites, find and read about their favorite artist and brind...
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Ancient Cities
Students discuss ways homes, buildings and cities are designed for a particular climate and geography. Students use a chart and conduct library and online research to explore ways the Mayans and Incas developed their land based on their...
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Analyzing Poetry
Students research a poem using the Internet or library source. They analyze their selection including a line by line explanation of the poem. Students create a powerpoint presentation of their analysis.
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Earth's Radiation Budget
Twelfth graders explore the Earth's radiation budget using Earth radiation Budget Experiment (ERBE) data archived at the IRI/LDEO Climate Data Library. They use photometers and light sources to work through several hands-on activities...
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Designing The Character Of Louisiana Purchase Louisianians
Pupils investigate the history of the Louisiana Purchase. They gather information using a digital library and internet resources. The information is used to construct a detailed summary of how the people of time lived. They also use the...
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Pirate Research Project
Students create an awareness of numerous pirates and their experiences in the Caribbean. They actively participate in research, using such information as the Internet, library reference materials and other literature for primary and...
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War is Hell
Tenth graders identify a veteran of a foreign war. They use the Veterans History Project website, research on-line interviews for information on interview questions. They research war and graphics using the Library of Congress online...
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Computer Multimedia and Animation Technology: Video Editing
Students design audio and video clips. They remove audio from a video tape and replace it with music from the Smart Sound Library. They combine video pieces and edit a video. They create an audio tract for a documentary that will be...
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Outlining Main Ideas and Details Adapted from: Expository Writing by Tara McCarthy
Students examine articles from a number of sources to determine their main ideas and details, and discuss them as a class. Using a worksheet, they practice outlining a report after watching a teacher demonstration of the outlining...
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Dr. Seuss Diaries
Learners find a Dr. Seuss quote or saying from a selected book and relate it to their own life experience by using the quote in a short story. They choose a Dr. Seuss book from a pre-selected group or from the school library. Students...
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Spotlight on Australia: Research Skills
In this Australia research worksheet, students use the Internet or library to find answers to a set of questions about Australia. Answers are included. Worksheet gives a reference web site for additional activities.
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Test Your Research Skills: Spotlight on Canada
In this Canada research worksheet, students are instructed to use the Internet or library to find answers to 15 questions. Answers are included on page 2.
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