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Japanese-American Internment--Constitutional or Unconstitutional

For Teachers 11th
Explore what the home front during WWII was like for Japanese-Americans. Learners use a worksheet and the Internet to guide their research as they consider the constitutionality of Japanese Internment. They work in pairs to create an...
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Turn On, Tune In, and Write Down

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Learners locate, access and listen to a variety of radio and audio samples found on the Internet. They discuss the material in small groups and identify areas of interest for further discussion.
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Exploring Biomes Lesson 5: You Need a Vacation

For Teachers 6th - 10th
In cooperative groups, emerging ecologists research assigned biomes found in Arizona. Combining photos and facts, they use PowerPoint to produce a fully automated commercial that lasts 45 seconds. In addition to the lesson outline,...
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Dream Phone of Basic Phone?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learning to be a savvy shopper can make or break the bank. Upper graders research five different cell phone carriers to see if they'll have enough money in their imaginary budget for a dream phone or a basic phone. They create either a...
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Dream Building: Frank Lloyd Wright 1867 – 1959

For Teachers 10th
As a part of an architecture unit, 10th graders research and draw a building's exterior. They view images of buildings Frank Lloyd Wright has designed, attend lecture, conduct research on architectural design, and then draw an exterior...
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Digital Curation: Life and Times of Mark Twain

For Teachers 7th - 8th
By digitally organizing research, your class leaves a legacy for future young scholars on the life and times of Mark Twain. Before reading The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, scholars conduct group research projects on one of six (listed)...
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Geography of South America

For Teachers K - 5th
Young explorers study South American geography. They study maps and create a physical map of the Andes themselves! They also research the geography, environment, and the culture of the Andes and present a report to the class.
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Artist Online Report Form

For Students 6th - 8th
Get those middle schoolers ready for writing excellent reports. This outline provides instructions and organized space to help learners gather information in a thoughtful and useful way. They research the life and works of an artist....
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Introduction to the Internet

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders are introduced to basic Internet navigation. They access Yahooligans and work in pairs to explore sites. Students use the "back" button, scroll up and down a screen and practice opening Netscape.
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Use the New Internet Library for Adult Learners

For Teachers Higher Ed
Adult learners, examine the Internet to answer life skills, use an online dictionary, evaluate web sites and fill in online forms. They will also write about web sites in this series of activities.
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Building Biographies: A Research Unit

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students explore the fundamental principles involved in completing a research project. Several handheld technical pieces of equipment are utilized to complete this activity.
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Gathering, Evaluating,and Organizing Information for a Research Report

For Teachers 4th - 5th
It's never too early to build research skills! Pupils locate information relevant to a subject they are doing a research project on. They take notes and sort the information under main topic headings. Through research, they gain an...
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Researching Skills: Researching on the Web

For Students 7th - 9th
How do researchers narrow their searches so that they get the most useful and accurate information available? This essential question is at the heart of the activities suggested by a research skills learning exercise. Tips include how to...
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Documentary-Style Research Projects

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Show your pupils how to use guiding questions to help them focus their research into a topic. Using the framework provided by these questions, researchers explore a topic, collect interesting facts, and prepare a PowerPoint presentation...
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Revolutionary War Era Research Project

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Young historians interpret historical evidence presented in primary and secondary resources in this American Revolution lesson. They select topics from the time era that they are interested in researching. Additionally, they follow the...
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Internet Activity Bats-level2

For Students 2nd - 4th
In this Internet research about bats activity, students will use Internet research to answer 6 questions and find facts about bats. No suggested websites are provided.
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National Parks- Researching and Planning a Trip With Internet Resources

For Teachers 4th - 6th
In this National Park research worksheet, learners access the National Park web site to research 3-5 parks that they might like to visit. They contact the Parks to obtain brochures. They answer questions and learn more about location,...
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Internet Assignment- Snails

For Students 5th - 7th
In this Internet investigation worksheet, students research snails, look at pictures, and answer questions about apple snails and garden snails. They write their opinion about keeping snails as pets, describe what affects snail...
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Researching North American Tribes: The Cree

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students research the Cree tribe of North America. In this Native American lesson, students will research on-line, then compare and contrast the differences between the Cree tribe and other Native American tribes. Students will break...
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You Either Know It or You Don't - Research Skills

For Students 4th - 7th
In this Internet research activity, students complete 15 fill in the blank questions where they must find the answers in a research library or on the Internet. An answer sheet is provided.
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Using the Internet to Find Information About the Pyramids of Egypt

For Teachers 12th - Higher Ed
Students conduct internet research on the Pyramids of Egypt to build background knowledge for a story that they are reading. They answer a series of questions about ancient Egypt and the pyramids designed to enhance comprehension of the...
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The Real Story of Christmas: Internet Research

For Students 4th - 5th
In this history of Christmas worksheet, students go to a specified Internet site to research the history of Christmas traditions and celebrations. Students then fill in the blanks in 5 questions using the word bank provided.
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Internet Research Worksheet

For Students 9th - 11th
In this Internet research worksheet, students find two credible sources on their chosen subject for a speech.  Students note the useful information they gained from the article and offer evidence of the credibility of each source.
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An African American Represents Alabama during Reconstruction

For Teachers 4th Standards
The era after the Civil War saw a flourishing of African Americans exercising their rights. Using graphic organizers and Internet research, pupils consider the legacy of Benjamin Sterling Turner, who sat in Congress. Afterward, they...

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