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EngageNY

Organizing Research: The Inverted Pyramid

For Teachers 6th Standards
Bottom side up! Scholars complete an Inverted Pyramid handout to gain a better idea of how journalists organize information. They then look at the organization of a model newspaper article and gain ideas about creating their own...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Beyond Media Messages: Media Portrayal of Global Issues

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Take a close look at news reporting techniques and global issues. Begin by creating a graphic representation of developing nations and defining the term. After class discussion, the second day's activities pick up by deconstructing news...
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Curated OER

Information Shuffle

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Gather some information, print it onto sentence strips, and then have your class physically shuffle the cards to better understand the importance of organizational patterns in writing. Middle school learners examine information for a...
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Curated OER

Cause Célèbre

For Teachers 6th - 12th
In this exercise, learners identify characters from an "Archie" comic and discuss the relevance of "Archie" to today's youth. They create public service advertisements featuring celebrities to address common concerns among teenagers in...
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PPT
Curated OER

Standard 4--Research Saguaros

For Teachers 4th - 7th
This research writing PowerPoint addresses the research writing process, focusing specifically on Saguaros. This PowerPoint exhibits each step of the research writing process and gives examples by focusing on researching Saguaros. The...
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Curated OER

Researching Orca Whales

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Students research orca whales as they begin to create a research report. Guidelines for research are provided, as well as photos, websites, etc.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Research Paper

For Teachers 11th
An outline for a research paper assignment lists the expectations, grading rubric, and due dates for an extended research writing project.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Renewable Energy Sources

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Place learners into groups to research and present different renewable energy sources. As individuals listen to the class presentations, they take notes and then write a persuasive article defending the form of energy that they feel...
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Activity
Carolina K-12

The Revolutionary Times

For Students 6th - 8th Standards
Be sure to grab a copy of the Revolutionary Times! Scholars take a step back in time to report on topics set in the revolutionary period. Events include the ride of Paul Revere, the Battle of Saratoga, and more.
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NASA

Unsung Heroes of Science

For Teachers 7th - 12th Standards
Scholars research scientific heroes who haven't been given enough credit for their discoveries. While many are women, there are also men to whom credit is overdue.
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Lesson Plan
EngageNY

Research: Identifying Categories for Our Research About the Wheelwright

For Teachers 4th Standards
Here is a fine lesson on reading and understanding expository text designed for 4th graders. With a partner, learners read a passage of text about a machine called a wheelright. This machine was commonly used in the colonial period....
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Lesson Plan
EngageNY

Researching Digital Sources, Part 2: Guided WebQuest

For Teachers 6th Standards
Go surfing for the facts. Scholars continue their work using their Digital Resources on DDT sheet to find information by searching websites. After collecting information, they mix and mingle to hear information discovered by classmates.
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Lesson Plan
EngageNY

Forming a Research-Based Claim: Cascading Consequences Chart

For Teachers 6th Standards
Is it relevant? Scholars choose a resource from their folders and search for relevant information about the harmful and beneficial consequences of DDT. They mark benefits in one color and harmful effects with another color. They then add...
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Writing
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K12 Reader

The Greatest President

For Students 3rd - 7th Standards
Who is the greatest US president? George Washington? Abraham Lincoln? FDR? Find out the opinions of your young historians with this cross-curricular writing prompt that engages them in researching the accomplishments of these influential...
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Lesson Plan
Texas Education Agency (TEA)

Business Project

For Teachers 12th Standards
Where's the data? After choosing from a list of business topics, scholars embark on a research project. They develop a strong thesis statement, follow MLA formatting requirements, select sources, and write a five-paragraph research essay. 
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Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Surprise!: Challenge Activities (Theme 2)

For Teachers 1st Standards
Surprise! is the theme of this series of challenge activities. The surprise comes from the information your scholars will discover when researching topics such as alligators and crocodiles, living in other countries, becoming a...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Pudd'nhead Wilson: K-W-H-L

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Prejudice is the theme of this Pudd'nhead Wilson KWHL chart. Learners fill out their charts, discuss how to find the answers to their questions, and spend some time researching a topic they want to know more about.
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Encyclopedia Britannica

Beyond a Two-Party System

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young political scientists go beyond the two-party system and research third-party candidates running in the 2020 US Presidential election. Groups present background information about the candidate, the party's platform points, and a...
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Encyclopedia Britannica

Presidential Qualifications

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Can anyone grow up to be president of the United States? As part of their study of the 2020 election, groups research the constitutional requirements to become president. The class then brainstorms a list of qualifications beyond those...
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Curated OER

Writing a Report

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students conduct research on a selected topic, organize the research information, and write a report. They read and discuss the rubric, brainstorm to develop criteria for determining credible sources, complete a KWL chart or web, and...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Anglophone Countries Report

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders make reports on Anglophone countries and report to the class.  In this Anglophone countries report students take note of presented material.  Students answer questions related to the reports. students write a culminating...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Pencil to Paper Book Reports

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Students explore the concept of how to write a factual book report.  In this book report lesson, students conduct research on various topics.  Students then use the information to write a book report in their own words. 
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Curated OER

Internet Research

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students research and gather information on immigration, synthesizing the data they find.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Stars and Stripes Forever: Researching Veteran's Day and Historical Events

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders research Veteran's Day and wars that affected the United States. In this research lesson plan, 6th graders work in small groups to create an oral presentation based on Internet and conventional research. They complete...

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