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Dissection Time

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Young scholars take a closer look at the organization of magazines. In this journalism lesson, students complete handouts about the jobs and responsibilities in the magazine industry. Young scholars then learn about the steps of...
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State Emblems and Symbols

For Students 4th - 5th
In this State Emblems and Symbols worksheet, students select a State to research. Students fill in a chart about the state which includes 10 different facts, such as state bird, flower, and song.
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Chevron Corporation

For Students 8th - 12th
In this current events instructional activity, students search online for news articles about Chevron, write reports based on their findings, and share them with their classmates.
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Research Project

For Teachers 5th - 12th
Pupils research a given topic and organize information in order to write a report or make an oral presentation. They design and create a visual aid (poster, model, PowerPoint, etc) to help clarify the concepts of their report/presentation.
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State Report

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Students create a state report/ presentation. They research U.S. state information using the Internet and retrieve information about specific topics (Individual States in the USA) using technology resources.
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Endangered Animals Report

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders research an endangered animal and create a written and technological report. Students present their slide show report to the class. The class completes a rubric for each student presentation.
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Before We Travel, We Research

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Young scholars conduct research on a historical site in preparation for a field trip. In small groups, they conduct research, and present the information to the class in the form of a PowerPoint presentation or poster.
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Where is Tornado Alley? Internet Research and Crossword

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
In this science and language arts worksheet, students are directed to an Internet site where they do research on tornadoes and Tornado Alley. Students complete a 10 question word puzzle.
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Conducting Research

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders write research reports about trains. They focus on mechanical features of trains.
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Malaysia: Foreign Investment Returns

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Young scholars examine the Malaysian economy and the effect of the SARS epidemic. They conduct research, write an editorial evaluating Malaysia's proposed budget for 2004, and develop an advertising campaign to promote business in Malaysia.
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Anti-Defamation League

10 Ideas for Teaching Black History Month

For Teachers K - 12th Standards
Celebrate Black History Month with the help of 10 ideas that delve deep into the history, major events, contributions, famous African Americans, and sheds light on how scholars today can take a proactive stance on current civil rights...
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Japan: Farmers Face Global Competition

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students examine the history of Japanese farming and current international farming issues. They conduct Internet research, create a chart to illustrate the history of farm products in Japan, and simulate a WTO meeting.
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The First Amendment, Copyright, and Fair Use

For Students 5th - 12th Standards
Do I have a right to make a copy? Head off this commonly asked question with this colorful, informative infographic, and promote digital citizenship in your class by directing learners to ask the right questions before downloading...
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Website
University of North Carolina

Plagiarism

For Students 9th - Higher Ed Standards
As many unfortunate journalists have learned, taking someone else's ideas and passing them off as your own is never a good idea. It's called plagiarism—and it's a big deal. Thankfully, a handout helps writers learn how to avoid...
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University of North Carolina

Policy Brief

For Students 9th - Higher Ed Standards
Not all writing assignments take the form of an essay. When it comes to politics, it's all about policy briefs. This type of writing is the topic of an informative handout, which is part of a larger series on specific writing...
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Overcoming Obstacles

Formalizing and Finalizing the Action Plan

For Teachers 6th - 12th
It's time to get to work! Groups assign roles, duties, and due dates for their Service Learning action plan. They then identify the approvals they will need to complete their project successfully.
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Organizer
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Biography Worksheet

For Students 3rd - 6th
The design of good graphic organizers indicate the relative importance of the information collected. This biography graphic organizer is a good one because the focus is more on events in the subject's life, the whys and whats, rather...
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Community Spotlight Cards

For Teachers K - 2nd Standards
Not all heroes wear capes—or cleats. Class members identify unsung heroes in their schools or towns for interviews, then create trading cards. A celebration including presentations or trading of cards completes their investigation of...
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Radford University

Survey Activity

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
It's time to take a survey. After looking at an example of a survey on lunch preferences, groups design their own surveys. They consider the sample size and sampling technique, then conduct the surveys. As a final activity, they create...
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Let Me Tell You About My State

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders research one of the 50 U.S. States that they were unfamiliar with.  For this U.S. Geography lesson, 5th graders utilize encyclopedias as well as the Internet to research a chosen U.S. State in order to write a report....
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Give a Hoot About Owls

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Students research basic information about owls. They complete a class KWL chart, and conduct research on owls using the Internet and a variety of resource books. Next, they write an owl acrostic poem and a report using their research...
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The Year You Were Born

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students research a variety of events that occurred during the year they were born. They conduct Internet research, conduct interviews, and organize their research information into a report using HyperStudio.
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Wolf Fact Cards

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students write a non-chronological report about wolves. They read and discuss wolf fact cards in small groups, complete a KWL chart, observe the teacher model the steps of writing a report, and conduct research and write an original...
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Maurie Japarta Ryan, Oral History Analysis

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students research Australian History as it relates to the separation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children from their families. In this Maurie Japarta Ryan instructional activity, students apply specific skills pertaining to...

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