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Fisheries Project

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Students explore biology by completing a fishing worksheet. For this commercial fishery lesson, students identify the process of taking mass fish from the ocean and delivering them to eateries while discussing the negative aspects....
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Researching Engineers Lesson Plan

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students research different kinds of engineers and investigate what each one does. After completing three days of research and using a research guide sheet, they create a PowerPoint presentation of at least 8 slides but no more than 15.
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Seeking, Locating, Accessing, and Using Information

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Students complete reserach on a topic of their choice by following the Big Six research program. In doing so, students locate information and assess the validity and usefulness of sources.
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Which Animals Should Be Saved?

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders investigate the concepts related to the endangerment of different animal species. They conduct research using a variety of resources. The skills of prediction are used to show the possible outcome of the extinction of a...
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Positive Futures Fair - Application of Year-Long Content Skills

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students demonstrate the knowledge of proper scientific investigation and reporting skills. They decide how to make a positive difference in the world using these skills.
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Biocomplexity Research: Wanted: Biocomplexity Scientist

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students use the internet to research and create a Biography of a Biocomplexity Scientist. They name one scientist that they have investigated in the past few years and explain what they did. Students are given a list of 30 scientists...
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Ocean Observation

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students describe the different methods used by MBARI researchers to study the ocean.  In this ocean lesson plan students research the Internet and use the information they find to write in their journal. 
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Evaluating Web Sites

For Teachers 8th - Higher Ed
Students examine how to evaluate a website. They discuss a graphic organizer, conduct Internet research, and apply a checklist of criteria to various websites.
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"How Sweet It Is: Awareness Today Can Defeat Diabetes Tomorrow"

For Teachers 1st - 5th
Young scholars explain the importance of having a healthy body and be inspired to make better choices. They research diabetes to become aware of its symptoms, dangers, and prevention. They identify the relationship between childhood...
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Design a Zoo Project

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students research animals to become experts on them. They design a zoo to fit their animal's climate and region. They create a computer drawing of their zoo at the end of the lesson.
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Social Studies: World Cultures and the Library of Congress

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars use the Library of Congress Website to locate information for a world cultures project. They select countries to research, investigate visa information, currency, climate, and accommodations. Students follow the directions...
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Industry and the Environment

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students study industrial processes and greenhouse emissions. In this research lesson students choose a manufactured product, research the life cycle of the product, and present it in a PowerPoint presentation.
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Writing the Final Copy and Presenting a Research Paper

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners finalize and polish a research paper.  In this research writing lesson, students revise and double-check the corrected version of their first draft.  Learners peer edit and create a final draft.  Students create a presentation...
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Famous Women Trading Cards

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders research the accomplishments of famous or important women in history. They write 5-7 research questions. Using information from the research, they design trading cards that highlight the accomplishments of the women they...
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Current Events Research

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students use one newspaper article and the internet to research their current event. Using the information, they write a summary and create a PowerPoint presention. To end the lesson, they share their research with the class and discuss.
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Culture Universals Lesson Plan

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students perform research on specific cultures. They write a short paragraph on each of the universals and explain how each universal relates to their home culture.
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Energy Efficient Home Design

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students investigate the applications of energy efficient homes. They conduct Internet research, complete a worksheet, evaluate the energy efficiency of a home design, and complete a research report on energy efficient homes.
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Design Your Own Biological Experiment

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students work together to research a topic of interest to them. They form hypothesis and complete experiments testing them. They present their findings to the class.
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Where the Red Fern Grows: A 4th Grade Literary Focus Unit

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders explore the human and animal connection along with the idea that death is a part of the life cycle. They read "Where the Red Fern Grows." Students examine the feelings and emotions surrounding death and they discover the...
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Initial Fraction Ideas Lesson 5: Overview

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students demonstrate fraction symbols. In this fractions lesson, students use paper strips to represent various fractions. Students then use fraction circles to compare various given fractions.
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Initial Fraction Ideas Lesson 19: Overview

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Young scholars read different scenarios and discuss how to add fractions. in this addition of fractions lesson plan, students learn how to add unlike fractions and practice 4 problems.
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Down By the River

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students examine how watersheds work and determine the difference between point and nonpoint source pollution. They research management practices to reduce pollution and investigate how everyone can participate in reducing water pollution.
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The Effects of Water Quality on the Growth Rate of Freshwater Mussels

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students participate in a field and laboratory study to determine if local freshwater mussels are environmentally stressed.
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Animal Riddles

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Pupils research an animal using online research .They create a multimedia riddle using the information and share it with the class.

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