Dream of a Nation
Creating Awareness through Action Oriented Writing and Research
Middle schoolers aren't too young to feel strongly about politics, social issues, consumer rights, or environmental problems. Demonstrate the first steps toward social change with a project about action-oriented writing. Eighth graders...
Teach Engineering
Design Step 2: Research the Problem
How do you get started designing a product to meet your engineering design goals? Here, learners gain understanding of an important aspect of the engineering design process: background research. Through brainstorming and worksheets,...
Curated OER
How Can We Do Research on the Internet?
Students demonstrate how to use the Internet to research historical individuals. In this technology lesson, students use the "Internet Coach" CD-ROM to identify how to gather information on the Internet. Students choose an important...
Curated OER
Do the Research (Republic of Rome)
In this research worksheet, learners develop research skills and explore Rome. Students reach the Republic of Rome and answer four questions.
Curated OER
Do The Research!
In this conducting research worksheet, 6th graders find the who, what, when, and where facts about the atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Students answer 4 questions.
Curated OER
Do The Research: End of Crusades (Tenth)
In this research skills learning exercise, students use resources to research the end of the Crusades with the defeat of the Muslims in order to respond to 4 short answer questions.
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Do the Research! Ivan IV (the Terrible) Crowned Tsar of Russia
In this research worksheet, students do research about Ivan IV who was Tsar of Russia. After finding information, students answer four general short essay questions about Ivan the Terrible.
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Do The Research: Napoleon sells Louisiana to America
In this research skills worksheet, students use resources to research Napoleon's sale of Louisiana to America. They then respond to 4 short answer questions.
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Do the Research! Civil Rights Act Passed in U.S.
For this research worksheet, students find information on the Internet about the Civil Rights Act passed in the United States. Using the information they have found, students answer four general short essay questions.
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Do the Research! Julius Caesar Becomes Roman Leader
In this research activity, students find information about Julius Caesar becoming the Roman leader. Students then use this information to answer 4 short essay questions.
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Do The Research! Abolition of Slavery in America
In this research about slavery worksheet, students use the Internet or other sources to gather information about the abolition of slavery in America. Students answer 4 short essay questions.
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Do the Research! King John Forced to Sign Magna Carta
In this research worksheet, students use the Internet or other sources to find information about King John and the Magna Carta. Students answer 4 general short essay questions.
Teach Engineering
The Keepers of the Gate Challenge
Help your class make a connection between salt water and nanoscience. In the introductory lesson of a seven-part unit, the class explores why salt water helps a sore throat feel better. Pupils conduct preliminary research about the...
Curated OER
Take this Job and Love It!
High schoolers need to be prepared to enter the job market during or after high school. Here are six preparational activities geared at getting those kids ready to enter the job market. They conduct research on various jobs, learn about...
Teach Engineering
How Antibiotics Work
Take two pills and call me in the morning. The first lesson plan in a short unit of four introduces class members to delivery methods of medicines. The instruction introduces the question of which delivery method is best to get you...
University of North Carolina
Political Science
The right to vote and freedom of expression are democratic principles that fall under the study of political science. A handout describes writing assignments that are common in political science college classes and gives tips and...
Curated OER
Do the Research! Reformist John Calvin Regains Authority in Geneva
In this research instructional activity, students learn about John Calvin regaining authority in Geneva. Students find information in books or on the Internet. Students then answer 4 general short essay questions.
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Do the Research: Adolph Hitler Becomes Dictator After Coup
In this research worksheet, students learn about Adolph Hitler becoming dictator after a coup. Students find information in books or on the Internet. Students then answer 4 general short essay questions.
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Do the Research! Berlin Wall Between East and West Germany
In this Berlin Wall worksheet, students do research to find information about the wall built to separate East and West Germany. Using that information, students answer 4 short essay questions.
Curated OER
Chevron Corporation
In this current events learning exercise, students search online for news articles about Chevron, write reports based on their findings, and share them with their classmates.
PBS
Women's History: Glass Windows; Glass Ceilings
Discover stories about women's history in beautiful stained glass windows. The second in a three-part series teaches scholars about a famous artistic style of stained glass windows and the influential women that used art to impact...
Annenberg Foundation
Taming the American West
Have you ever seen a movie about the romance of the American West with its buffalo, horses, cowboys, and endless frontier? The 13th installment of a 22-part series on American history presents the myths associated with the American West....
College Board
AP® Psychology Cognition and Language
I can remember what happened five years ago, but I can't recall what I did last week! High school psychology students analyze how memory, cognition, and language impact one another. Hands-on activities, memory exercises, and research...
Curated OER
Bhopal Gas Tragedy
Useful as a model for an individual research presentation, these slides cover the Bhopal Gas disaster. Information cited includes data about the hazard rating of the chemical as well as the health effects of the dumping. Both science and...