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Decomposition, Soil, and Life Cycle Research

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Pupils conduct background research on the decomposition process, soil composition, and the life cycle using the resources provided for Internet searches. They work in collaborative groups to research topics as a particular plant, soil...
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The Rwanda Commemoration Project: Genocide in Our Time

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students define the word genocide and explain the key events in Rwanda history. In groups, they explain the relationship between the Tutsis and Hutus and read the first hand account of a young victim in the genocide. They research the...
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Historical Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Research

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students, in groups, practice organization and editing skills as they research the history of Historical Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU). they create a PowerPoint presentation of their research.
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Planet Research and Brochure

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders design a brochure based on the planet that they researched. In this planets lesson plan, 4th graders include the data, important facts, and completed as a team.
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Populating Deerfield: A Workday for Researching the Colonial families

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders explore who were the colonial families that populated Deerfield and what evidence can be gathered that reveals a part of their life stories to the researcher.
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Organizaton of American States Project

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners discover the Organization of American States by researching currents issues in those countries. They create a PowerPoint presentation and share with the class.
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Invention Project

For Teachers 5th - Higher Ed
Students study air pollution and design inventions to prevent indoor environment problems. For this air pollution inventions lesson, students read about and discuss famous inventors and inventions. Students then research indoor air...
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Country Project

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students research any part of the United States that they want to know more about. This may include the culture, food or people. They have to present their information to the class, display a visual aid and write a paper on the...
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History: Burial Ground Research

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students participate in a cemetery scavenger hunt and determine the average life span during a specific time period. The information for the project relates to the specific historic time period they are investigating.
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Cattle Drive Research

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Learners research the live of cowboys in 18th Century America. In this cattle drive lesson, students locate a variety of online resources and take notes.  Learners compile notes and write a brief report. 
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Trial Simulation Project on First Amendment Cases

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers engage in research and role play to discover the history and importance of certain First Amendment court cases. They act out the cases in different roles in order to understand different perspectives from the prosecution...
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Dinosaurs - Online Research

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders familiarize themselves with dinosaurs through online research.
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Scurvy at Sea: Researching and Writing About Vitamin C Deficiency

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students gather information about vitamin C deficiency, and research how scurvy was prevented in sea-going ventures during The Age of Sail. They create a "Scurvy Log" that will allow them to connect what they have learned about scurvy...
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Million Dollar Project

For Teachers 5th
Each student is given the task of spending $1 million. The way students spend their money is dependent on a theme such as "creating a dream world," "taking a trip," or "doing something to better society." Each student researches,...
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Fruit / Vegetable Jigsaw

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students create multimedia projects regarding fruits and vegetables. For this research skills lesson, students use electronic sources to gather information regarding characteristics of several fruits and vegetables. Students then use...
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Project-Based Learning: Israel

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students explore the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. In this Middle Eastern history lesson plan, students participate in 4 weekly activities that require them to research the conflict and presents their findings to their classmates.
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Vegetative Propagation Project

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Learners, in this project, successfully start new plants by various means of vegetative propagation.
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Jigsaw Project-of Mice And Men

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Pupils research one of the aspects of the novel Of Mice and Men. They write 5-sentences that they think are most interesting or important about their topic. They include a photograph with a caption from one of the given sites or again.
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Newton in Motion Project

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students investigate Newton's Third Law of Motion as it exits in real world applications. They watch as the teacher makes a simple balloon powered car before explaining how the motion of the car demonstrates Newton's Third Law of Motion....
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Adopt a Species!

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students identify endangered species. For this animal science lesson, students research endangered animals and create a fundraiser to "adopt" an endangered species.
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Introduction of the "We the People..." Project and Volunteer Survey

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars complete a survey about their role in volunteering. They research opportunities to volunteer in their community. They identify ways in which the community would be different if no one volunteered.
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DNA Analysis

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers explore the ways in which DNA research is changing the ways in which we fight disease.
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The Uluburun Shipwreck Project: Interconnections through Trade in the Late Bronze Age Mediterranean World

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders examine causes and effects of the Uluburun shipwreck. In groups, they develop their own ways to categorize the artifacts found on the ship and decide on the research questions they are going to focus on. They use the...
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Topic Research

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers 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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