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Developing Student Web Pages for Showcasing Research

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Learners employ information literacy skills to research topics. They develop topics using a graphic organizer. They draft, revise and edit research projects. They write an expository essay. They create a web page in Microsoft Publisher.
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The Credibility Challenge: In Search of Authority on the Internet

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers identify and interpret the background and practice in determining authority on the Internet. Then they identify how to tell whether an author has expertise or not, and whether they're getting the straight story. Students...
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Water Gardening

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Students study the details to watering a garden. In this water resource lesson plan, students visit several websites and watch a PowerPoint about watering a garden.
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Researching an Author

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners research works by a contemporary author of their choice, choosing one in particular upon which to focus, conducting research relating to that work. They create a brochure utilizing Microsoft Publisher then share their brochure...
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Research PowerPoint Presentations

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders create a PowerPoint presentation about an animal they chose to research.
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Historical Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Research

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students, in groups, practice organization and editing skills as they research the history of Historical Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU). they create a PowerPoint presentation of their research.
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Oral Presentation of a Research Report With Visual Support

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students are introduced to the rubric to guide them in an oral presentation. Individually, they use the internet and other sources to research a predetermined topic. They must prepare and use a visual aid when presenting and answer...
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Researching Ancient Greece

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders engage in a lesson that is concerned with the civilization of Ancient Greece. They conduct research using a variety of resources and use the information to construct an organized computer generated document for class...
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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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Strategic Skill: Evaluating Information Quality Using Electronic Sources

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders review and complete evaluating information quality. In groups, they research the diversity of the numerous Native American tribes in Montana. They complete a worksheet on evaluating sources on the Internet and share...
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Deportes en Espana

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders use the internet to research sports in Spain. Using the information they gather, they identify cognates and use them to guess the meanings of words they are unsure of. They use a news article to illustrate on their...
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Etymology Adventures

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students use the internet to research the field of Etymology. Using this information, they create a list of words they were unfamiliar with along with their origin. They complete numerous activities by reading and following directions.
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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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Native American Research

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Pupils investigate an Native American tribal group. They conduct research using a variety of resources. The subject areas to focus on are religious life, history, social structures, economics, geography, and environment. Students create...
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Imperialism Web Quest

For Students 8th - 12th
In this Imperialism worksheet, learners read Internet articles about the topic and then respond to 11 short answer questions.
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El Nino

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students use web resources provided on the site, and working as a team research El Nino and its effects and write a technical report.
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McLean Train Yard

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students conduct online research and incorporate graphics and maps into a Powerpoint presentation that details life at the McLean train yard in its heyday.
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Country Project

For Teachers 5th - 7th Standards
Give your young learners the chance to discover more about countries in their world community with a research project. Class members write reports on an assigned country and include such major features as geography, important historical...
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Algorithms Detour - Shortest Path

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young programmers investigate the Single Source Shortest Path problem by working in paris to devise their own algorithm. They then progress to using Dijkstra's Algorithm to solve the problem. 
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Chemical Information Search

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students research information using various internet resources. In this chemistry lesson, students demonstrate their ability to navigate websites and gather necessary information. They evaluate the potential usefulness of the databases...
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Awesome authors (Elementary, Reading/Writing)

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders use technology to research and collect data. They develop awareness and appreciation of authors and genres. They organize information for presentation.
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Dot-Gone

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students read "Failed Web Sites Live On, Gone but Not Forgotten." students examine why some Internet businesses have failed and develop business models for successful new Internet companies.
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Stock Tables: Scavenger Hunt

For Teachers 6th - 10th
Students investigate how to read stock tables and research stock tables in newspapers or on the Internet. They discuss how they would invest $1000 in stock, examine how to keep track of their shares online, and complete a worksheet in...
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Olympics (Grade 4)

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students research information about the current Olympic research. In this Olympic research lesson plan, students take a pre-test to determine their knowledge about the current Summer Olympics. They choose one of three areas to research...