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Better Lesson

Better Lesson: Ocean Research Project

For Teachers K - 1st Standards
Research paper writing is a lofty goal for kindergarten students, but this lesson will expose them to the process without being overwhelming. Students will divide into teams to learn about ocean creatures and then write a research paper...
Unit Plan
Scholastic

Scholastic: Writing Workshop: Research Paper

For Students 3rd - 5th Standards
A site for both students and teachers to explore the writing of a research paper. Find teacher resources, student interactive mini-lessons, and a review of types of research resources.
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Other

Research Project Guide: A Handbook for Teachers and Students

For Teachers K - 1st Standards
This resource provides guided research teaching units for all levels of learners.
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Writing Fix

Writing Fix: Compare and Contrast Lesson: Opposing Points of View in History

For Teachers 5th - 8th Standards
After reading/listening to the picture book I am the Dog I am the Cat by Donald Hall in which two characters have opposing viewpoints, students are asked to look deeply at opposing viewpoints of real people just before the Revolutionary...
Handout
Cambridge Rindge & Latin School

Cambridge Rindge & Latin School: Basic Steps in the Research Process

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
A comprehensive list of the important steps in researching and writing a report or project. Includes links to tip sheets for each step.
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University of California

History Project: The Trial and Execution of John Brown

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Using primary source documents, high school lesson plan focuses on John Brown, the events at Harper's Ferry, and his trial and execution. Included are excerpts from 16 primary source documents to aid in the research of writing this paper.
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Better Lesson

Better Lesson: Butterfly Bush Visitors

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
In this lesson, the children learn about how critters depend on the butterfly bush and how the butterfly bush, in turn, depends on it. Common Core writing skills are integrated as they take it to the next step, and create their own page...
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Other

Ten Rhetoric of War Writing Projects

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Created by a teacher responding to the events in Kosovo, this list is a great start for a media literacy class project. Good discussion-starting questions are included with each item on the list. Requires some independent research to...
Activity
Other

L.m. Montgomery Institute: Project Ideas & Activities

For Students 3rd - 8th
Some ideas for research projects and activities for students, based on Lucy Maud Montgomery and her writings.
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Cynthia J. O'Hora

Mrs. O's House: u.s. Role in Reconstruction in Iraq

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students research the reconstruction efforts of the United States in Iraq and determine at least one positive result of the initiative. Upon completion of research, students will write to their legislators about what should be done next.
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Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Is a Legal Career Right for You?

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This is a 3-part project; however, you may opt to omit 1 part. Students will investigate a career related to the legal profession to determine the various aspects of the career. In addition, students will create a PowerPoint presentation...
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Teachers.net

Teachers.net.: Animal Farm

For Teachers 11th - 12th
This site features a complete project guide for George Orwell's book "Animal Farm."
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Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Exploring the World With p.w. Cracker!

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
This lesson can be completed in a whole group or small group setting. After reading the book "P.W. Cracker Sees the World," the learners will complete an inquiry project that connects social studies/geography to what they read in their...
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Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Equations Gone Crazy

For Teachers 6th - 8th
In this activity, students will work with one-step and two-step equations. They will create and solve both types of equations. Students will also research ancient number systems and write, solve and check their equations using the...