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Students explore 1920s America. In this American history lesson, students research primary and secondary sources in order to examine the events and noteworthy people of the time period. Students use their...
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Lifestyles in the 13 Colonies
Seventh graders explore American colonial life. In this Colonial America lesson, 7th graders research Internet and print sources to create Inspiration projects on colonial America.
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Cartoon-Truth or Tale
Students examine Nazi propaganda. In this Holocaust lesson, students investigate the power of symbolism as they examine Nazi propaganda cartoons and then create their own cartoons using propaganda regarding current events of their choosing.
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Note Taking: Research on the Middle Ages
Students explore the Middle Ages. In this research skills lesson, students research selected Internet sources regarding the Middle Ages and use the provided graphic organizers to take notes regarding the information they find.
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Polar Day: Comparing My Community to a Northern Community
Third graders practice their geography skills. In this Polar Day-themed lesson plan, 3rd graders use their research skills to compare and contrast the place, regions, and human systems in their community to a Canadian northern polar...
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The People Next Door
Students explore the culture and tradition of neighboring countries. In this geography lesson, students use travel brochures, reference materials, and Internet sites to investigate the business, fashion, language, and entertainment of...
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Eggs of the World (World Egg Day)
Students celebrate World Egg Day. For 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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Will the Real Ben Franklin Please Stand Up?
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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Researching Lesson 4
Students explore a "table of contents." For 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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Wax Museum
Sixth graders put their research skills to work. In this Revolutionary War instructional activity, 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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Country Comparison Chart
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!
Students 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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Africa 1500-present: The Big Picture
In this African history study guide worksheet, young scholars 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 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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That's My Colony Project
In this American colonies activity worksheet, 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: Napoleon sells Louisiana to America
In this research skills activity, 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: End of Crusades (Tenth)
In this research skills worksheet, 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! Africa
In this African facts worksheet, learners use their research skills to respond to 4 short answer questions regarding the continent.
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Women Who Are Noteworthy
In this women's history worksheet, learners use their research skills to identify what each of the 10 women listed is noted for.
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Promotional Leaflet for a European Country
In this European Union studies worksheet, students follow guidelines to create a brochure to promote tourism to a European country of their choice.
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Caravel: Research Skills
In this research skills activity, students research the 11 listed ship parts of a 15th century caravel. Students then draw and label a caravel.
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Travel in Europe
In this European travel worksheet, students respond to 11 short answer questions that require them to research travel throughout the countries in Europe.
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Standard of Living: Data Handling Investigation
In this European standard of living learning exercise, students use their research and analytical skills to respond to this hypothesis: The standard of living in the Northern European Countries is far higher than that in the Southern...
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Tourism in Europe
For this tourism worksheet, students compare and contrast the income from tourism and the expenditure on tourism for countries in the European Union as they respond to 6 questions.