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Animal Riddles

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students research an animal using online research .They create a multimedia riddle using the information and share it with the class.
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Race and Genetics: An Integrated Approach

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students analyze racial issues related to the Human Genome Project. They participate in a mock symposium and write a reflection/position paper based on specific ethical principals.
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Emergency Shelter Project: Empathy Unit

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Pupils design emergency shelters.  In this designing emergency shelters lesson, students discuss living conditions of people after a natural disaster.  Pupils discuss the tsunami that struck East Asia.  Students design collapsible...
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Indiana Tornado Project

For Teachers 4th - 12th
Students become aware of the number of tornadoes that impact Indiana. They explore basic facts about tornadoes. Students use the GIS for research. They explore that natural phenomena in Indiana. Students become familiar with...
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Feature Analysis

For Teachers 6th - 7th
Students research and analyze energy. In this energy lesson plan, students research types of energy and complete a feature analysis chart using chalk or markers. Students write generalizations about each type of energy based on their chart.
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California Missions Project-Using Publisher

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Students create a California Missions magazine that includes a Table of Contents, pictures, and websites. In this culture and history lesson, students research missions and write and create a magazine article about it.
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Geography of the Roman Empire

For Teachers 6th - 9th
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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First Nations Contributions

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders investigate the 6 nations of the First Nations. In this native studies lesson, 8th graders research the 6 nations in the confederacy and their contributions to society. Students create displays featuring the their findings...
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Mining the Web

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students complete searches using a directory, search engine, and meta-search engine. In this Internet research lesson, students complete Internet searches using a directory, basic search techniques, advanced search techniques, and a meta...
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Biomes Newsletter Report

For Teachers 5th - 7th
If your class will be studying biomes and you also want to address some technology standards, check this out! Each class member becomes an expert on 1 biome through online research, and writes a 4-page report that covers climate,...
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Differences Between Resource Types

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Google it! Like Kleenix, Google has genericized. But when beginning a project, young researchers need to go beyond search engines and become aware of the different types of research resources available. Introduce the options with a...
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The History of Paper Money

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Learners research the history of paper money using the Internet in order to answer questions and create their own bills.
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Redesign the Rover: Mars Research Year-Round

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers discuss the solar system, the planets, periods of orbit and revolution.  In this space lesson students discuss the importance of the study of Mars and brainstorm ideas on how NASA might solve its Rover design problem. 
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Media Literacy Skills

For Teachers 3rd
You're on camera! Third graders find a news story and research it to get more information. Everyone uses their found information to write a script and create their own news broadcast!
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Photography Merit Badge Workbook

For Students 7th - 12th
Engage your class in photography with this series of activities! Beginning photographers research and explain elements of photography, camera equipment, and careers in photography. After the research portion, learners complete one of two...
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Making Paper: Recycled Art

For Teachers Pre-K - 8th
The advent of paper has made a huge impact on society and we wouldn't be the same without it. This project allows learners to explore and create paper of their own using recycled materials. The how-to is all laid out, just follow the...
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Clay Gargoyles and Grotesques

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Grotesques or gargoyles are wonderful subjects for stories or art projects. Here is a simple "how to" for creating a lesson about sculpting clay gargoyles. Tip: Have learners research gargoyles throughout history.
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Egyptian Fact Pyramids

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Young scholars investigate the concepts associated with the ancient civilization of Egypt. They conduct research using a variety of resources and list the facts that are included as part of a creative project. The facts are drawn on a...
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Trick or Treat for Unicef

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Creative thinkers develope advertisements. They work in groups to create an advertisement featuring the importance of contributing to UNICEF. They research, learn about point of view, and present final projects to the class.
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Identifying Family

For Teachers K
A reading of Stella Blackstone’s, Bear’s Busy Family launches a genealogy writing project. Young researchers use key words from the story, daddy, sister, uncle, etc., to write stories to illustrate and combine into a family book. While...
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Aboriginal-Style "Bark" Painting

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Aboriginal art is full of symbolism, nature, and original style. Kids use natural symbols, paint, sticks, and cardboard to create a piece inspired by traditional Aboriginal bark painting. Tip: This resource is lacking examples and back...
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Greeting Card Boxes: Recycled Art

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Greeting cards can be cute or pretty, and they end up in the trash. Turn your old greeting cards into a functional box. Learners fold, cut, and tape old cards to create small boxes that are perfect for holding paperclips, erasers, or...
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Turning Tomato

For Teachers K
Did you know that tomatoes are the world’s most popular fruit? Did you know that tomatoes are related to the deadly nightshade plant? Using red plates and brads, your researchers record tomato facts on a pie chart and create a Turning...
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Historical Interview Project

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students practice effectively interviewing a subject and then use that interview to create a movie.

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