Curated OER
Search and Research
Fifth graders participate in a scavenger hunt on the internet trying to develop a general overview of content and how to locate specific information. They also explore how to receive, store and send electronic information.
Curated OER
Plan for Research Success
Young scholars develop effective and efficient plan for successfully completing a research project through use of online BIG 6 Assignment Organizer.
Curated OER
Through the Years: Language Arts
Second graders read "The Hundred Penny Box" by Sharon Mathis Bell. They research each year of their life in preparation for writing an autobiography and develop notes to help them in later writing.
Curated OER
Information Sensation!
Third graders, in groups, choose a research topic and generate questions to narrow their focus. They research the answers to their questions and develop correctly cited source cards that display appropriate bibliographic format.
Curated OER
No Plagiarism, Please!
Third graders listen to a lecture on how to take notes and discuss the skills of paraphrasing and correctly citing resources. They prepare note cards according to the format presented in class.
Curated OER
Research Paper on Orators
Twelfth graders identify the difference between a primary and a secondary source, and use writing as a tool for learning and research. They compile information from primary and secondary sources using available technology.
Curated OER
Listen To What I Found Out
In this research lesson, pupils complete a graphic organizer to help them organize their thoughts about a research topic. At first, students engage in a class discussion which focuses on how to frame questions, establish a topic, and...
Curated OER
Passage to Freedom
Lead students through the process of reading with a critical eye. It focuses primarily on vocabulary and reviewing reading comprehension strategies. This PowerPoint includes multiple web resources to reference.
Curated OER
Comparing and Contrasting Two States
Students investigate two states of their choosing. In this comparison and contrast lesson, students research two states and write comparison and contrast papers that feature their research findings.
Curated OER
World Wide Web 2
In this research skills worksheet, students identify the countries and match the web address extension with the country it represents.
Curated OER
City Quiz Series: Derby Industrial Museum
In this research skills worksheet on the Derby Industrial Museum, students use the Internet or library to answer questions about the Derby Industrial Museum at the Silk Mill.
Curated OER
The Great Big Yellow Banana Quiz - Fun Facts about Bananas 1
In this research skills worksheet, students read the questions about bananas and research to answer the 10 multiple choice questions.
Curated OER
World Wide Web 3
In this research skills activity, students use the world wide web to match the web address extension with the country it represents.
Curated OER
The Classic Songs of Paul Simon
For this Paul Simon songs worksheet, students read the word parts of the classic songs by Paul Simon. Students complete the song titles for the fifteen classic songs.
Curated OER
Christmas Carols Quiz
In this Christmas carols worksheet, students read the Christmas carol phrases and complete them with 15 phrases.
Curated OER
How to Make Your Own Board Game (Instructions)
In this board board game worksheet, learners follow the instructions to create their own board game. Students use the examples in the sheet for help in creating their game.
Curated OER
Test Your Research Skills
For this research skills worksheet, students use a road atlas for the United Kingdom to help them answer the geographical questions about counties of the U.K.
Curated OER
Intrigued with Yo-Yos!
Fifth graders review the writing process and complete a research activity. For this writing process lesson, 5th graders research yo-yos online and write a research paper about the topic.
Curated OER
Homelessness:Key Terms
Students explore the concept of homelessness. In this social issues lesson, students research homelessness through key terms, in order explore the concept in more depth.
Curated OER
Tourism in Spain
In this tourism in Spain worksheet, students use their research skills to respond to 10 short answer questions regarding the topic.
Curated OER
London Mail
In this research skills worksheet, students read through the questions related to the London Royal Mail and the history of the post office. Students do independent research to answer 10 questions.
Curated OER
American English 2
In this British and American English worksheet, students match the British English version of the word to the American English version for the 15 examples.
Curated OER
Test Your Research Skills: 20 Great Woody Allen Films
In this research worksheet, students search for the titles of 20 Woody Allen films. Students are given a few key words for each movie title and then must fill in the blanks for each of the 20 titles.
Curated OER
Activity 10: Primary and Secondary Sources
Students sort documents into primary and secondary sources and analyze their reliability. For this history research lesson, the teacher gathers a selection of document images, then discusses primary and secondary sources and their benefits.