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A Webpage with Frontpage

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students design a school webpage. In this webpage design lesson, students use Frontpage software to build a successful, attractive, and informational Web page. 
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Rationale

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students consider the rationale behind using the Internet as a research resource tool. They develop a research project, consider how to access and assess new information and format their research for presentation to the class.
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Frederick Douglass

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders are introduced to the novel "Frederick Douglass" and conduct research about his life. The lesson integrates technology while using a library database. It is used as a source of information with access to a reference...
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Militia of the American Revolutionary War

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Students explore the role of the colonial militia n the American Revolutionary War. Using traditional and internet resources, students, complete a research worksheet designed to provide information about the militia. Worksheet is...
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Supreme Court Rulings

For Teachers 10th
Become familiar with the constitution and amendments with an in depth opportunity to utilize media center resources. Groups of students focus on an amendment then make a presentation to the class.
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Information Safari

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Pupils go to the library and research animals using features in the text to help them organize information. In this locating information lesson plan, students complete this task in teams.
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Story Time

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students incorporate available resources from the library and art room to produce visual art illustration through story reading.
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Alphabetical Insects

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Students research using the internet, the library, and other sources to create a list of insects beginning with each letter of the alphabet. They provide the common name, the resource where it was found, and a brief description of each...
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Planetary Trading Cards

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students research facts about each of the nine planets and record them on Planetary Trading Cards. Students use these cards to later construct a poster that is part of their mission day. Students use a variety of resources to research...
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Feature Stories

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students are taught the basics of writing a feature story. They choose a topic for research. Students use the library and internet research skills to investigate their topic. They proofread their own writing or the writing of others,...
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Can You Find It?

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students use the Internet and search engines to research a foreign country. They use the Internet and library to further their understanding on how to use those resources.
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Diversiones Culturales - Artistas

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Pupils use resources provided in the library to research an artist who has impacted their area of art. They then take their information and create a PowerPoint presentation and translate the Spanish for the class so they are all...
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Where in the World?

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students discover where in the world the very first coins were made through research in small groups using resources available from the library, classroom textbooks, and the Internet.
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Steps To An Inquiry Process

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders investigate the research process. The finding of information about the indian tribes of Montana provides the context for student practice. They identify the problem and generate questions to find answers. The main...
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Who am I ?

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders select a mythical figure. They use the internet, school library or classroom resources to research their selection. Students construct an Inspiration concept web to organize their presentation and then tie in their...
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Find the Tallest

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students use a variety of local resources to find pictures and information about the tallest structures in your town during four different periods. By comparing pictures, students gather information about a town's values, major...
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Community Brochures

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders research facets of their community in order to create an informational brochure. After brainstorming ideas of what could be included in the brochure, student groups get information from the internet, the library or a...
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OLYMPIC SHADOW BOXES

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students, in groups, use library reference materials to research an Olympic sport and create a visual display/shadow box to represent it.
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The Five Steps for Foreign Born Students in Writing Reports

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students chose a special topic of interest. They check the card catalog to see how many books are available in the school library on the chosen topic and lists them alphabetically. They take the list to the library and check the card...
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Heroes and Heroines in Science: Dispelling the Stereotype

For Teachers 7th - 12th
students think of scientists as heroes and heroines by dispelling the stereotypes of persons in scientific careers. They work in cooperative groups to research the life and works of a scientist and (through the use of the library and the...
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Eyes on South Dakota: Internet and Power Point Lesson

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Young scholars research a historical person in South Dakota. They utilize online library networks to search articles, books, magazines, etc. Students create a PowerPoint slide about the historical person they have studied. They import...
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Can Diseases be Prevented?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students write a research paper on a disease based on their internet or library research. They are asked to create a Public Service Announcement. Students must comprehend as much as possible about diseases that have affected society in...
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Food Pyramid

For Teachers 1st
First graders examine the different levels of the food pyramid and plan a healthy meal. They discuss the food pyramid and read about nutrition using a variety of resources. Using Kidspiration computer software, they plan a...
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Searching the Internet

For Teachers Higher Ed
Students review computer searching for beginners. In this technology integration lesson, students conduct advanced searching techniques for the Internet in this lesson specifically written for the Hibbing Public Library. This lesson...

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