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In the News
Fourth graders will use AlphaSmarts/Neos to create a one page newspaper in Word which features an early explorer. This activity can be done entirely in the classroom. The students will perform research about the explorer prior to the...
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Don't Get Lost on the Web
Scholars discuss purpose of search engines, define World Wide Web, become familiar with website addresses, demonstrate understanding of site updating, create a list of topics about which they would like more information, and visit at...
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The Bear Facts
In this library research worksheet, students will use resources from the library to match the types of bears in the word bank to the list of bear facts.
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Female Olympians Lesson Plan
For every strong and determined female Olympian, there are millions of young girls watching and becoming inspired. Middle and high schoolers learn more about record-breaking and history-making Olympian women with a presentation from the...
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The Invention of the Telephone
All of the people in your class would agree that life would be different without the invention of the telephone! Study Alexander Graham Bell's most famous and influential invention through the primary source document of his...
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Library Media: Poetry
Fifth graders explore different kinds of poetry. They work in groups to collect different styles of poetry. Then they use charts to organize the attributes of various poems. Conclude the instructional activity by having each individual...
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Topic Research
Students identify Internet and library resources which can be used for researching a project. They utilize available library resources and Internet resources to conduct research for it.
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The American Dream
Students define the American dream. In this primary research lesson, students search the Library of Congress digital collections for primary sources regarding the ideal of the American dream. Students create presentation to...
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American Indian Reservation Controversies
Students interpret historical evidence presented in primary and secondary resources. In this American history lesson, students research the reservation controversies of the 1870's. Students use problem based learning...
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Role Models- Grade 9
Ninth graders research Aboriginal role models. In this native studies activity, 9th graders select leaders of the First Nations and Metis Nations of the Saskatchewan and research their contributions to society. Students create...
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Sustainable Development
Twelfth graders explore the difference between natural and man-made environments. In this renewable resources lesson students evaluate the economic importance of resources.
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Searching the Internet Beginners
Students explore how to research on the Internet. In this Internet research lesson, students research the Internet directories and answer questions about using Google. Students complete an evaluation sheet of the activity.
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Native American Culture Region Collages
Students research various Native American tribes. In this Native American history lesson, students follow the provided rubric to create collages on the cultures of selected Native American tribes.
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The Home Front (Circa 1863)
Learners interpret historical evidence presented in primary and secondary resources. In this American Civil War lesson plan, students examine sources and then write personal accounts of the war.
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Going Green
Students create an action plan to learn how to preserve natural resources for future generations. In this environmental conservation lesson plan, students research the topic of preserving the natural environment and write a definition...
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Creating a Primary Source Archive: All History Is Local
Students explore personal, local, state, and national history. In this historiography lesson, students search the Library of Congress digital collections for primary sources regarding their family histories framed in local, state, and...
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Animal Riddles
Young scholars research an animal using online research .They create a multimedia riddle using the information and share it with the class.
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Water Gardening
Learners study the details to watering a garden. For this water resource lesson, students visit several websites and watch a PowerPoint about watering a garden.
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Tech Smart
Sixth graders practice computer skills. In this technology instructional activity, 6th graders use programs such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Print Shop, and PowerPoint. They use the Internet for research and data collection to be...
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Learning about Animals
Students chose one animal to research. They research the animal using the internet using the sites provided. They also research using books from the library. They conclude the lesson by writing a one page story about their animal...
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Ancient Greece Lesson
Young scholars explore ancient Greece. In this ancient civilizations lesson, students use their Big 6 research skills to complete a Web-Quest about famous people of ancient Greece. Young scholars use their findings to create PowerPoint...
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Vote for Me!
Students conduct a mock presidential interview. In this US presidents lesson, students research the lives of former U.S. presidents and then role play interviews of the "presidents."
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Geography of the Roman Empire
Students explore the Roman Empire. In this ancient Rome instructional activity, students research regions of the Roman Empire and present their finding to their classmates. Students also use an interactive map to practice placement of...
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Lyndon B. Johnson's Presidency
Students interpret historical evidence presented in primary and secondary resources. In this presidential history lesson, students research the accomplishments of Lyndon B. Johnson. Students create wanted...