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Classification and Attributes

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students classify objects based on their attributes. They explain how archaeologists use classification to help answer research questions.
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Going Batty

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders participate in a research project involving bats. They collect information for their project on the Internet and other educational sites. They participate in a field trip to discover more about bats at the zoo.
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Andrew Jackson

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders examine the presidency of Andrew Jackson. Using the Internet, they research his decision to remove the Indians from their land and place them on reservations. They discuss the effects of the Indian Removal Act of 1830.
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Turin, Geography, Culture And Sports

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers study why certain locations are suitable to host the Winter Olympics. They research the characteristics of Turin, Italy, plan a trip and create a multimedia scrapbook of the trip.
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The Classical Period

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders are introduced to the classical period in music history. After listening to examples, they identify and describe the characteristics of music during this time period and research the main composers. Using the internet,...
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Alphabet Sensation

For Teachers K
Students research different websites to obtain information about the alphabet. In this Internet lesson plan, students use their knowledge of the alphabet to navigate certain websites.
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Using a spreadsheet and the Internet to learn about stock market performance

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students record the progress weekly of a business of their choice on the stock market, graph those results, research and report on current news and how it pertains to the companies recent performance.
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Publishing an Alphabet Book

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Students research, write and publish an A,B,C book based on research of their own.
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Exploring Virtual Europe

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Pupils research the geography, government, climate, history, economy, and culture of a European country. They select a country in Europe, explore various websites, and complete a worksheet.
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Castle Builder

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders discuss the importance of castles in medieval times. Using the internet, they research the parts of a castle and design their own using the components. They use everyday materials to build the castle to a specific scale.
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Contemporary Afghanistan

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars research the situational dynamics that have resulted in a civil war. In small groups, they research the geography and culture of Afghanistan. Groups analyze the political and cultural impact on people living in...
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The Emperors of Rome

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students research an emperor assigned to them both form on-line sources and paper sources. They locate at least one image of the emperor or a building he authorized to use in their presentation. They create a 5-10 minute presentation to...
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Canada Geography PowerPoint

For Teachers 5th - 12th
Students create a PowerPoint about Canadian geography or history. In this Canada lesson, students spend two days researching their Canadian topic in the library and online. They create a PowerPoint presentation and add pictures taken...
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History Detectives

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders investigate the significant events in America's history. Students listen to a variety of books based on significant historical events in America. Students divide into 6 groups, each of which is responsible for researching...
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Investigating History with Kidd Gloves

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students act as historical archeologists and use their analytical skills to deduce, from lists of items related to historic figures, accurate details about the lives of those people.
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Breaking News English: New Computer Art Mirrors Viewer's Mood

For Students 5th - 10th
In this English instructional activity, students read "New Computer Art Mirrors Viewer's Mood," and then respond to 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.
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Breaking News English: Movies Condone Drugs and Unsafe Sex

For Students 5th - 10th
In this English learning exercise, students read "Movies Condone Drugs and Unsafe Sex," and then respond to 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.
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Happy Birthday to Them!

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders use a search engine to search the Internet and find the birthdates of the singers listed on the Popular Singers Worksheet. They provide the URL address from which they obtain their information for each singer.
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Breaking News English: Brazil Votes on Gun Ban

For Students 5th - 10th
For this English worksheet, students read "Brazil Votes on Gun Ban," and then respond to 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.
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Model of Success from Beverly Sills: Made in America

For Teachers 5th - 8th
What are the basics of operatic voice? Examine the skills of Beverly Sills and discuss how these skills helped her to achieve her dream of becoming an opera singer with your class. Students research milestones in her career and create...
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Life Systems - Plant Growth

For Teachers 3rd
3rd graders will participate in a variety of tasks which help them to understand the basic concepts of plant growth. Research and reporting skills are developed as they gather information from various sources related to the use of plants...
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The Korean War

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers examine the implications of the Korean War. In this Korean War activity, students access the Korean War website to gain access to veterans of the war that they may interview. High schoolers conduct interviews with veterans...
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Virtual Field Trip / Activity Research

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Pupils visit a website to determine activities at three Michigan cities. They calculate the total cost of participating in the activities or visiting places such as zoos, planetariums, historic sites, and museums.
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Biotechnology -- An Introductory Lesson to the Study of the Structure and Manipulation of DNA

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine the structure of DNA and how it works. They discover jobs in which use biotechnology and answer questions. They use the internet to discover other ways biotechnology can be applied.