189 results
Thanksgiving library skills research for Microsoft Word
Research Project Planning Packet
This research packet can be used as a whole for any major research project to help students plan their project and budget their time, or parts of it can be used for individual research lessons or short-term assignments. The teacher needs to walk through every part of this packet in order to teach students the various aspects of planning a successful research project and citing their sources.
p. 1 – The Research Planning page is for students to record their research topic and begin to organize t
Grades:
5th - 8th
Types:
I-Search Report or Research Report Unit
This 30 plus page unit contains lesson plans, handouts, and rubrics for an I-Search Unit. It could also be used for a regular research report. It includes activities and handouts for brainstorming topics, selecting and narrowing a topic, taking notes, creating note cards and source cards, interviewing, conducting research, outlining notes, parenthetical citations, and includes models of an I-Search Report for students to use as they write their own reports.
Subjects:
Grades:
6th - 12th
CPR Computer Project
This is an excellent project to teach CPR and to allow students to use the internet as a learning tool. The product is complete with questions, links to up to date information, and even a short quiz.
Subjects:
Grades:
7th - 12th
AP English Rhetorical Analysis Research Paper Unit
This Rhetorical Analysis Research Paper Unit was designed to be used in an 11th grade AP English Language and Composition class, but it could be used in any English class in which students are studying literature, rhetoric, literary criticism and the research process. This assignment gives students the opportunity to develop and demonstrate their literary analysis, research and writing skills. Students have reported that these research papers became important parts of their college application
Subjects:
Grades:
9th - 12th
Types:
Library Search Party - Library Scavenger Hunt - Information Literacy
Library Scavenger Hunt - fun, educational and interesting. Students use information literacy skills to independently search the shelves and answer questions. Reference, fiction, non-fiction materials are all included. Total 1 page (word document).
This activity works in 1-2 class periods (older grades needing less time).
Subjects:
Grades:
3rd - 5th
Types:
Research Lesson - Selecting an Appropriate Database for a Topic
These lessons and handouts will help you teach students how to independently select an appropriate online database for their research project. This file is in .doc format so you can edit the handouts for the databases that your school/county has available.
After downloading, feel free to rate this product and leave comments or suggestions! Thank you!
© 2013 Katie Ventrudo. All rights reserved by author. This product is to be used by the original downloader only.
Grades:
3rd - 6th
Exercise: The Miracle Drug?! A Health & Wellness Mini Unit
Welcome to the mini unit designed to empower students with the critical thinking skills needed to make healthy living choices!In these activities, students will discern the truth behind claims made about the 'miracle drug' Revitalisol - a medication that replicates the benefits of physical activity without you having to actually be active. With Revitalisol approaching FDA approval, your students will be tasked with reading an article that looks into its health claims and then wrestling with thei
Subjects:
Grades:
6th - 12th, Adult Education
Types:
Also included in:Â THE HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION CLASS BUNDLE
My Research Sources Fill-in-the-Blanks Worksheet
As a librarian, I kept several different types of 'fill in the blank' forms on hand for students to use when gathering bibliographic data for their research project reference list. This was my language arts teachers’ favorite form to use. It is an easy way for students to keep track of their sources and all of the information needed to cite a particular source. The pages include fill-in-the-blank examples for print sources [book, magazine, reference book] and online/Web sources [online encyclope
Subjects:
Grades:
7th - 9th
Types:
Middle School Library Scavenger Hunt
This Middle School Library Scavenger Hunt is fully customizable to use for your own library (ES, MS, or HS).
This file includes:
1. 5th and 6th Grade Scavenger Hunt
2. 5th and 6th Grade Key
3. 7th and 8th Grade Scavenger Hunt
4. 7th and 8th Grade Key
This hunt has been very successful in teaching / reminding our middle school students of our library procedures and policies. Easily used by a full time librarian or regular language arts teacher. I recently updated this to include our new eLibrar
Grades:
K - 12th
Types:
Big 6 Research Model Check List (editable)
This is a great checklist for students to use when completing a research project.
This follow the Big 6 Model breaking down each step into more specific questions.
Grades:
3rd - 12th, Higher Education
Types:
Thanksgiving Project, MS Word
It's a PARTY! Students create 5 documents in MS Word to accompany the Thanksgiving-themed party they will HOST. Students will use table formatting to create a guest list and a template to create a menu. They will also research recipes and activities to include in the party fun. Lastly, students will create an invitation to send to guests. This project encourages creativity - for students are given much freedom in choosing the various aspects. Each year I look forward to watching my students' ima
Grades:
5th - 12th
Types:
Customizable Plagiarism Tri-Fold Pamphlet
Plagiarism is a big deal these days!This is an easy to read, print and teach pamphlet for students and teachers. It outlines what plagiarism is, why students do it, and what the consequences could be in your class and at your school. Made in Word for you to customize to your / your school's needs, so feel free to update it however you'd like!No one likes having the plagiarism talk, but giving students this pamphlet at the beginning of the year sets a clear expectation, and gives you something to
Grades:
6th - 12th
Types:
Also included in:Â THE ENGLISH DEPARTMENT MEGA BUNDLE
Dewey Decimal System Student Brochure
This is a trifold brochure that can be used with students to teach them about the Dewey Decimal System in the library. I usually have some of these sitting on my desk at all times so students can pick one up and use it as a guide map when looking for nonfiction books.
This brochure is in a Microsoft Word format so it can be easily customized to fit your library's needs.
This file is 2 pages and meant to be printed back to back in order to make a brochure.
Subjects:
Grades:
2nd - 6th
30 Minute Library Lessons: What Should I Read Grades 2-5
Students often do not know what they want to look for during library visits. These 10 questions will help them see that life interests are a good place to start. Afterwards, you can collect the information to determine future book purchases for your library, or use the information to create pie charts to analyze with students in future classes.
Subjects:
Grades:
2nd - 5th
Types:
AP English Contextual Research Presentation: The Crucible
This contextual research presentation assignment was designed to be used in an AP English Language and Composition class studying The Crucible by Arthur Miller. This assignment gives students the opportunity to develop their research, writing and presentation skills. It includes a list of specific historical and biographical topics to be researched as well as a grading rubric for the assignment. Teachers may use this assignment to provide contextual background for the ‘Contextual Analysis of
Subjects:
Grades:
9th - 12th
Types:
Media research and media bias
This project allows students to research different news sources, the journalistic code of ethics, and other media related sites. They use what they learn to rate news sites based on depth of information and perceived bias. They also will look at two news articles and political cartoons from different sources and compare their points of view, accuracy and bias. This could be used for a journalism class or any class which uses current events discussion, good way to introduce students to reliabl
Grades:
8th - 12th
Types:
Middle School Science: Environmental Issues Research Project
I made this for my class (so it has my name and city specific info inside of it). However, I thought it could be a good place to start when tackling a major project like this.
This word doc contains the various documents that students will need to complete a TN standard aligned research project on environmental issues that humans have caused/impacted. These issues include water pollution, air pollution, the burning of fossil fuels, deforestation, release of CFC's, littering, and pesticide/ferti
Subjects:
Grades:
5th - 9th
Saint Project Packet
Do you teach your students about the Saints? It's so interesting! The saints are great role models. It also shows our kids that they are called to be saints...and many of the saints were not perfect! This is a 70 page packet! It includes so many different activities for you to do! You could have the students do an activity on a different saint each month if you so choose!
This 70 page packet includes:
1. Saintly Advice Assignment
2. Saint "So and So" to a TEE (tee-shirt project)
3. Ha
Grades:
4th - 12th
Types:
Thesaurus Practice
Students can use this sheet to practice using the thesaurus. The sheet contains a very 'boring' story with words highlighted. Students use the thesaurus to change the 'boring' words to more 'colorful' words to make the story sound better.
Grades:
2nd - 4th
Types:
Finding info in books, library assessment
This 1/2 page exit ticket / assessment can be used in 3rd through 5th grade to determine whether students can use the library catalog to find nonfiction/informational books, find them on the shelf, identify tools to find information (index & table of contents) and record a fact. I have short class periods and can't often have longer assessments. I use this at the end of a school year, doing a quick review of information access skills, then have the students conduct an information search.
Grades:
3rd - 6th
Types:
Great Gatsby Background Research - Speakeasy Project
This 3-5 day project gives students the opportunity to research the culture of the 1920s through key historical figures, sharing their work on the final day during a "Speakeasy" celebration, complete with costumes and period food, drink, and music. Students' understanding of their classmates' research is tested as they deduce the "secret identities" of their classmates during the Speakeasy celebration. This is a great culminating project after reading The Great Gatsby, but could also be fun i
Subjects:
Grades:
11th
Research: A Famous Entrepreneur - Student Worksheet
This worksheet is used in a high school course for Entrepreneurship for students to pick any entrepreneur they admire or want to learn more about. They research about the entrepreneur and business created to answer the questions on the worksheet. This is also a great worksheet to use for a sub day, as needed. Digital download and fully editable!
Subjects:
Grades:
9th - 12th
Types:
Annotated Bibliography Rubric
Evaluate students on their ability to judge the credibility of sources, write an adequate summary of the research they found, and do a full MLA citation.
Subjects:
Grades:
Not Grade Specific
Types:
Controversial Issue Research Paper Unit
This Controversial Issue Research Paper Unit was designed to be used in an 9th grade English Language Arts class, but it could be used in any English class in which students are studying writing skills, information literacy, organizational and study skills and the research process. This assignment gives students the opportunity to develop and demonstrate their information literacy, research and writing skills. Be sure to see the Controversial Issue Research Paper Assignment Sheet (free downloa
Subjects:
Grades:
7th - 12th
Types:
Showing 1-24 of 189 results
TPT is the largest marketplace for PreK-12 resources, powered by a community of educators.
IXL family of brands