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Lesson 14: Genetic Disorders

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students create PowerPoint presentation on the topic they researched. For this biology lesson, students fill out a storyboard about their topic. They share their project in class.
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Study of an Artist

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders research an artist, write a short report and do an oral presentation.
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Organisms and Habitats

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders investigate biomes and the plants and animals that are native to particular biomes. They participate in a class discussion, conduct Internet research on a selected biome, and create a shoebox biome using their Internet...
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State Commercials

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders create a travel commercial for an eastern state. They form small groups to do internet research on the state using guide questions. They use this information to write a script for the commercial. Then all group members...
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Penguins and Their Habitats

For Teachers 1st
First graders research and observe penguins in their natural habitats. They conduct Internet research, complete a penguin WebQuest, and compile information on a selected type of penguin. Using their research information they create a...
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The Great Fire of London

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Young scholars explore the effects of an out of control fire. Using textbook and Internet research, students gather data concerning the Great Fire of London. They present their research findings in a creative, visual manner to their...
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Exploring the Unknown with Lewis and Clark: Forts and Native Americans

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders research the expedition of Lewis and Clark and the forts they lived in during their journey and the Native Americans they encountered. In pairs they conduct Internet research, complete a WebQuest, and write a research...
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Exploring the Universe

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers conduct Internet research to find information about each planet and present their findings to the class. Students research statistical information and two interesting facts about each planet, then create a multimedia...
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Trade Creates Opportunities for Individuals

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students examine how trade can be a vehicle for the alleviation of poverty. They conduct Internet research, analyze organizations that help to alleviate poverty, and create a business plan for a micro business for a developing economy.
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Slopes, Hopes, & Speed

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students investigate the sport of skiing through Internet research in this multi-task lesson. They compare and generalize the results of five individuals by using mean, median, and mode.
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Currency Exchange Rates

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students, in groups, choose three countries from which to investigate exchange rates versus the US dollar. Using Internet research they follow daily exchange rates and compute the percentage change. They compile data and prepare and...
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The Earth

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders examine the relationship between the Earth and the Sun. They define key vocabulary terms, and in small groups conduct Internet research, exploring a variety of websites. Students answer comprehension questions, and...
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Egyptian Inspiration Web

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students conduct Internet research to discover information about scientific, technological, cultural and intellectual achievements in Egypt, along with Egyptian family life. Students create Inspiration webs of their findings.
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Firstgov for High Schoolers

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students inspect the FirstGov.gov website to complete a worksheet about Federal sites and organizations. They increase their practical use of Internet research skills.
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Successful Deaf Leaders in Government

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students create a "Who's Who" compilation of local, state, national and international leaders that advocate, introduce legislation, and lobby for the deaf. They use internet research to create a catalog of biographies and then conduct a...
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Current Events Research

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students monitor current events using on-line and traditional resources. They explore issues such as what trends they see developing in specific news issues over time and how different news stories might be interrelated.
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Current Events Research

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students look for news stories on the Web that highlight some of the prominent issues in modern American history they outlined in Lesson One. They see the connection between historical issues and current events.
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Research Methods

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners identify the strengths and weaknesses of various family forms: living alone, couples without children, couples with children, divorced adults, traditional families, single-parent families, blended families, etc. They assess...
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Account --Recording Sales/Cash Recpts w/ Spec. Journals

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore sales journal, purchases journal, general journal, cash receipts journal, and Cash payments journal. They master the online vocabulary activities and then they complete the online chapter quiz.
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Researching Hurricanes with Technology

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners explain the components that make up a hurricane.
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The American Presidency Grades 7-9

For Teachers 7th - 9th Standards
As part of a study of the American Presidency, groups investigate five topics: Campaigns and Elections, Role and Responsibilities, Life in the White House, Assassination and Mourning, and Communicating the Presidency.
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A Dollar Goes A Long Way

For Teachers 4th - 9th
Investigate life along the Old Spanish Trail! They visit websites and identify the history and environment. They create journals, dramatic enactments, and maps to discover the role individuals played in society. They also explore the...
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Freedom Fighters Throughout American History

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Young scholars use the internet to research people who have contributed to the cause of freedom. They identify examples of freedom which are important to them and categorize them. In groups, they create a timeline of the Freedom Fighters...
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Free Black Entrepreneur

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students research using the Internet, study books, reference sources, newspapers, and magazines for information about successful black business people and write a research paper. They may also interview entrepreneurs in their community...