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Teach Engineering

Clean it Up!

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Harness the power of bacteria. Scholars see how using organisms that exist in nature can help solve human problems in the process known as bioremediation. They research and discuss several successful examples, such as using oil-eating...
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ARKive

Human Impact on the Environment

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Study the ways that humans have impacted the environment, particularly the spread of plastic waste. After watching a short film about the Laysan albatross population, learners complete a worksheet and research other ways that plastic...
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NOAA

Tides

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Low tides, high tides, spring tides, neap tides, diurnal tides, semidiurnal tides, mixed tides ... just how many types of tides are there? The 10th installment of a 23-part NOAA Enrichment in Marine sciences and Oceanography (NEMO)...
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EngageNY

Grade 9 ELA Module 3, Unit 3, Lesson 1

For Teachers 9th Standards
The opening exercise in this instructional unit introduces class members to the writing process they will follow to craft an informative, expository research paper that addresses their research question. To begin, writers are asked to...
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How Antibiotics Work

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Take two pills and call me in the morning. The first lesson in a short unit of four introduces class members to delivery methods of medicines. The instruction introduces the question of which delivery method is best to get you feeling...
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Channel Islands Film

Sa Hi Pa Ca (Once Upon a Time): Lesson Plan 2

For Teachers 4th Standards
What tools do archaeologists and anthropologist use to learned about what life was like in the past. After watching West of The West's documentary Once Upon a Time that details how scientists use artifacts to establish a history of the...
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Kenan Fellows

Let's Learn About Stewardship and River Basins

For Teachers 8th
What does it mean to be a good steward? Middle school environmentalists learn to care for their state's waterways through research, a guest speaker, and poster activity. Groups must locate and learn more about a river basin and the human...
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Curated OER

Age of Exploration: A Comprehensive Research Project

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders examine reasons for exploration, the outcomes, and various explorers. In this age of exploration lesson, 5th graders create a flipbook with timeline and images to showcase their knowledge. 
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Curated OER

Insect Research Project

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders research information about their specific insect on the computer, and use the information that they have compiled about their insect to create a power point presentation.
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Curated OER

Group Research Project on Frog Habitats

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students identify and research a frog habitat in small groups and compile a report to present to the class on the physical characteristics of their frog's environment. Students create a map illustrating areas in the world where their...
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Curated OER

Research Project

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students learn the importance of National Marine Sanctuaries and create an original illustrated research project.
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Curated OER

Family Tree Community Project

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders answer questions such as: Where does my family come from? What was it like for my ancestors to grow up as America developed? What differences in society were present then? What was similar to today? students conduct...
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Curated OER

Science and Government: Unholy Alliance or Millennial Bliss?

For Teachers 9th - Higher Ed
Students participate in a class discussion about scientific developments since 1945. They discuss the risks to the world that stem from these developments and whose responsibility it is to determine the future direction of scientific...
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Curated OER

Celebrate Texas!

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students explore social studies by completing a U.S. history research project. In this Texas lesson, students utilize almanacs, encyclopedias and the Internet to research the history of Texas and create a presentation based on a specific...
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Curated OER

Animal Research Pamphlet

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders perform research on an animal of choice. The reading of a novel is done prior to the research in order to establish context for the instructional activity. The use of the library for research is a key skill for this...
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Curated OER

Author's Influence Project

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders use technology as a tool to research authors of literature being studied. Then students use a presentation program to make final presentations. This lesson allows them to create an understanding of the context related to...
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Curated OER

River Research

For Teachers 5th - 9th
Students use the internet to research the streams and rivers found in Illinois. Using the information, they identify and describe the rivers and streams along with the physical characteristics of a river ecosystem. They share what they...
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Curated OER

U.S. Imperialism PowerPoint Project

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders explore U.S. Imperialism. They explain why stronger countries take control of weaker countries. Students research Imperialism in other parts of the world. In groups, 8th graders create a PowerPoint presentation discussing...
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Curated OER

Researching Chocolate

For Teachers 4th - 12th
Students work in groups to research one part of the chocolate processing procedure. They will publish a written report to present to a younger class.
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Curated OER

"Inside Parts of a Computer Project" WebQuest

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers participate in a role play situation in which they act as a private investigator to determine the parts found inside a computer. They complete web based research. They create a slide show that describes inner workings of...
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Curated OER

Research, Production, and Presentation of Abstract and Pop Art

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students analyze Abstract Expressionism and Pop Art. They view and discuss artworks by Warhol, Lichenstein, Pollack, and Kandinsky, research a specific artist, and create an art piece in the style of their chosen artist.
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Curated OER

School to Career Job Research Project

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students initiate an academic career plan. In this career planning lesson, students research possible job interests and devise a personal plan to achieve that position. Students locate educational requirements and potential mentors who...
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Curated OER

Concluding Activities for an Author Study of Marc Brown and His Arthur Books

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Everyone loves Arthur, the friendly aardvark! Emerging readers explore Arthur books by Marc Brown. They use the Internet to research Marc Brown and share information with their class. They work independently to conduct research and then...
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Curated OER

Computer Literacy Career Research Project

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers write a two or three-page typewritten paper on a career of interest. They collect research materials from the library and Internet. They are also required to include at least four citations from a minimum of four different...

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