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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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Traveling Through Europe with Brochures

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students research a chosen European country. They create travel brochures and expression booklets to present their information to the class.
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Colonial America

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students discover the history of Colonial America by creating a class presentation.  In this U.S. History lesson, students utilize the Internet to research one of 20 topics in which they will create a PowerPoint or other type of...
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The Grapes of Wrath: Voices from the Great Depression

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students research the Great Depression. In this Great Depression lesson, students analyze primary sources to develop an understanding of the plight of migrant farm workers during the Great Depression as they read Steinbeck's The...
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Wildlife Fact File

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students research a specific animal. In this animal science lesson plan, students use a "Wildlife Fact Sheet" to take notes on their specific animal. Students use the Internet and reference books to gather information.
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Creating an Effective Search Statement

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Learners identify how to turn a topic statement or research question into an effective search statement for use with electronic databases or web search engines. They apply use of Boolean operators in the searches.
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Under The Sea

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
In this resource instructional activity, learners use non-fiction books to research ocean animals. Students discover the many features of non-fiction books and how to use these features to help them conduct research. Learners then...
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News Magazine: Special Issue on Iran. (It's about Perspective)

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners take on the role of journalists. In this Iran instructional activity, students explore the condition of the country at this point in history and collaborate to create a news magazine that features current events and cultural...
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The Japanese Empire: The Beginning

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders explore empires by researching Japan's history. For this Japanese research lesson, 9th graders discuss the history of Japan and the elements of World War II that caused Japan to become an enemy of the United States....
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Weather "Why"

For Teachers K
Students research weather and explore how to use their research information. In this weather information lesson, students visit a given website for weather forecasts. Students graph the weather, sing weather songs and select a class...
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Dewey Decimal System

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Learners examine the Dewey Decimal System. In this Dewey Decimal System lesson, students participate in a Dewey Decimal System competition in order to learn how books are categorized in the library.
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A Journey Through Time!

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students use primary and secondary sources to conduct genealogical research on the challenges faced by those who immigrated to Canada.
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Indian Boarding Schools

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Pupils research government-run American Indian boarding schools. In this American Indian history lesson, students analyze primary documents to develop an understanding of the forced acculturation of American Indians through...
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Long Island Sound - A Research Skill Approach

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders examine the characteristic of Long Island Sound. In groups, they use the internet to describe how the Sound formed and what environmental changes have altered it. They also discover what humans have done to affect the...
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The Faithful Friend

For Teachers 4th - 12th
Students work in co-op groups to create a Reader's Theater production of the story. Students create a flow map that sequences the major events in the story. Students research the island of Martinique and create a travel brochure...
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Hatchet

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students write about a time when they were in a situation where nature frightened them. They write about how Brian solved the problem of how to start a fire in the story. Students complete a short research paper on one of the plants or...
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Basics Of Foreign Trade And Exchange

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Have your scholars read a handout related to the foreign trade market and how there is an exchange of goods. They read the information as a research assignment and make connections as to how the market fits together.
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Topic Research

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students identify Internet and library resources which can be used for researching a project. They utilize available library resources and Internet resources to conduct research for it.
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Endangered Species Research

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders research animal species using the library.  In this research lesson students are given an animal species to research in the library.
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Jefferson's Legacy: A National Library

For Teachers 9th - Higher Ed
Students examine the creation of the Library of Congress. They investigate reasons why Thomas Jefferson sold his personal collection to the Library. Employing various research resources, students write newspaper articles about the sale...
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Research Paper Activity for a Webpage

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders research a topic (given to them in class) either online or in a library. With the information found through research, the students must write a 1 page paper. This activity is precursor to a 3 day unit on how to make...
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The African American Experience: A Research Quilt

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Learners research the contributions of African American leaders of the 1900's, They design and construct a quilt square showing the achievements of that individual.
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Disease Research Project

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders explore the human body and how disease affects man. After using the internet and other reference materials to complete research, 9th graders write a paper on the cause and effect of a selected disease. In preparation for...
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Getting Graphs: Researching Genealogy-A Piece of Pie

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders research their genealogy. In this math lesson, 3rd graders collect data and create graphs and charts. A presentation of their findings is given.

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