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Eggs of the World (World Egg Day)

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Students celebrate World Egg Day. In this egg-decorating lesson, students research egg traditions from other countries and then use their findings to decorate an egg in the tradition of the country they studied.
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Write On! Step by Step Paragraph and Report Writing

For Teachers 3rd
Students plan and write paragraphs while integrating other core subject areas. In this paragraph writing lesson, students complete 5 lessons to practice writing paragraphs. Students incorporate various core subjects into their paragraph...
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Will the Real Ben Franklin Please Stand Up?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers explore the life of Benjamin Franklin. In this American history lesson, students research primary and secondary documents regarding Franklin's life. High schoolers should examine the point of view each of the accounts is...
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Making Our World Better

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Learners research on the Internet. In this community lesson, students use various websites to find characteristics of the United States, to learn the importance of having diverse communities and to discuss what they know about the...
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Researching Lesson 4

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students explore a "table of contents." In this book researching lesson, students identify common elements of a "table of "contents" and complete a worksheet with questions about this topic.
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Oregon Trail Maps

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders explore the Oregon Trail. In this Oregon Trail lesson, 4th graders collaborate to conduct Internet research regarding states along the Oregon trail route. Students present their findings to their peers.
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Wax Museum

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders put their research skills to work. For this Revolutionary War lesson, 6th graders research a famous figure from that era. Students use the information gathered to prepare for a wax museum experience.
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Jan Brett Encyclopedia Lesson

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders develop encyclopedia skills to locate information. In this Jan Brett library lesson plan, 3rd graders research animals in the encyclopedia and complete a worksheet on one animal. Students relate their work to the work of...
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Country Comparison Chart

For Teachers 7th - 12th
In this country comparison worksheet, students use their research skills to find the population, per-capita GDP, urban numbers, rise in population, literacy rate, and life expectancy of the each of the 10 nations listed.
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Vote for Me!

For Teachers 4th - 7th
Young scholars 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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Pharaoh Phonetics

For Teachers 4th - 7th
Students explore ancient Egypt. In this Egypt lesson, students use the Internet to research ancient Egypt and then participate in several activities that help them better understand Egyptian culture.
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Africa 1500-present: The Big Picture

For Teachers 7th - 11th
In this African history study guide worksheet, students read a brief overview pertaining to the history of Africa from 1500 to the present and fill in the blanks with the appropriate words. Students also respond to 18 short answer...
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Your Favorite Wild Animal

For Students 2nd - 4th
In this research skills worksheet, students select a wild animal and then respond to 5 short answer questions regarding it. In addition, students draw a picture of it and define 6 habitat terms.
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Do The Research! Abolition of Slavery in America

For Students 5th - 6th
For 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! Japan

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this research worksheet, students use the Internet or other sources to do research about Japan. Students then answer 4 short essay questions.
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Do the Research! Dinosaur Life

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this research on dinosaurs worksheet, students use Internet or other sources to find information on dinosaurs. Students answer 3 essay questions.
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Do the Research! Ivan IV (the Terrible) Crowned Tsar of Russia

For Students 5th - 6th
In this research activity, 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! (Trivia Questions)

For Students 5th - 6th
In this research instructional activity, students use the Internet or other source to answer nine questions about different topics. Students write the sources for their answers.
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Do the Research! King John Forced to Sign Magna Carta

For Students 4th - 5th
For 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.
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That's My Colony Project

For Students 4th - 6th
In this American colonies activity instructional activity, students choose one of the 13 original colonies to research in order to respond to 10 short answer questions.
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Do the Research! Civil Rights Act Passed in U.S.

For Students 5th - 6th
In 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

For Students 5th - 6th
For this research worksheet, 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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Habitat Chart with Map

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders have a discussion about philanthropy and how they can raise awareness in school and at home. In this philanthropy lesson plan, 3rd graders read a book about Johnny Appleseed and talk about philanthropy.
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Do The Research! Veterans

For Students 4th - 6th
For this Veterans Day worksheet, students do research about the holiday of Veterans Day. Students answer three short essay questions the information they learned.