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Lesson #3: Internet Map Activity

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Young scholars label assembly centers and relocation camps on a given map of the United States in order to create a better understanding of the relocation experience of Japanese-American citizens and the distance that families had to...
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Researching Alternative Energy

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders investigate the concept of energy using a hypothetical story. The power goes out in their house and they no longer can play your videogames. Students must create your own alternative power source. This story sets the stage...
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Technology Integration Lesson Plan: Internet

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders describe an endangered animal's environment and their habitat. They compare the habitat the animal came from vs. the one that exists today, in a Venn Diagram. Graphically, the student illustrates a proposed program to...
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African American Inventors

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Pupils use the Internet to research African American inventors. They work with a partner to complete a graphic organizer about the inventors and the inventions.
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The Power of Poetry

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners utilize the Internet to research figures of speech used in poetry and poetry terms
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South of the Border Down Brooklyn Way

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students use the Internet to research the behavior and ecology of feral monk parakeets. They design a monk parakeet behavioral study, then post their results to a Web page.
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Hispanic World - South America Field Trip

For Teachers 6th - 10th
Students research a South American Spanish speaking country, analyze and organize the information that they collect and present their findings to the class.
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Imagine Mars

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers research the planet of Mars using the Internet. They analyze the factors that would enable people to live on Mars and present a slideshow presentation and brochure about Mars.
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Careers in Mathematics Project

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Young scholars use technology (Internet, email) to research mathematics in nonacademic careers in order to increase their awareness and appreciation of mathematics in the "real world."
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Analyzing Poetry

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students research a poem using the Internet or library source. They analyze their selection including a line by line explanation of the poem. Students create a powerpoint presentation of their analysis.
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Coastal Landforms

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students explore landforms. Using the internet, students research the main landforms. They define landforms and download images into a word document. Students create their own picture-dictionary.
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Mobile vs. Money

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students research the internet and use the information they find to plot straight line graphs. They use graphs to make comparisons of the various packages offered. Students interpret graphs and solve problems based on varying parameters.
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Economic Decisions in Other Systems: Comparative Systems

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Learners identify and describe the charactertics in each economic system. In groups, they discuss how economic decisions are made in each system and use the Internet to research Chad, United States and North Korea's economic systems. ...
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Forest Fever

For Teachers 6th
Studetns explore the conect of forests.  In this forest investigation lesson, studetns identify several aspects and characteristics of forests with research.  Students also write diamante poems and 3D pictures. 
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Comparison/Contrast Composer Study

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students choose two composers to research and complete a compare and contrast study of them. In this composer research lesson plan, students select two composers to research. Students use Internet sources, the library, and music...
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Vital Signs

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Learners research health-related topics such as good nutrition, exercise, and the human body. They analyze their data and distribute it through the use of the Internet.
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CREATING A CLASSROOM HOLIDAY

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Young scholars invents a holiday for their classroom, including name, customs, songs, foods, and other defining characteristics based on the research they have conducted and the discussion in Lesson Three.
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Meteorologist Me: Climate and Weather Case Study

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders research weather and climate for selected cities and create identification cards within a database. They prepare an oral presentation on a simulated on-location weather broadcast.
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Quit Smoking-Together We Can Do It!

For Teachers 10th - Higher Ed
Students explore how tobacco threatens the health of smokers and non-smokers. They research smoking and second hand smoke using the Internet. Students create a Quit Smoking brochure. They present a computer slide show to describe how...
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It's All in the Family with Mother's & Father's Day

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Students interview family members to make a family tree for a Mother's or Father's Day card. In this family tree lesson, students read Love You Forever and discuss love within families. Students view Genealogy Resources on the Internet...
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Discovering My Family History

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students research their family trees. They research Internet sites, conduct interviews and, when possible, access primary sources to compile information about their family's history. Students present their findings in a family tree.
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High in the Sky

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders explore the concept of constellations. In this constellations lesson plan, 6th graders research Internet and print sources regarding constellations, particularly those that are named for mythological creatures. Students...
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Incredible Book

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders examine the contributions made by famous Americans during the American Revolution. They conduct research using a variety of resources, and create an informational page in the form of "Incredible Books" to contribute to a...
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Constellation Companions

For Teachers 3rd - 10th
Students research the star composition for a constellation after a brainstorming session suggesting why humans have organized the night sky into constellation patterns. They use the research to create their own constellation and myth...