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Library skills projects 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
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5th - 8th
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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
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9th - 12th
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Book Bingo! - Genre Project
Complete packet is included here! Game board, Form to reproduce, and Direction Sheet. Tailor the directions and the Game board to be appropriate to your students and situation. In my 5th grade class, I have students do one row each nine weeks in order to facilitate their exposure to multiple genres. The students like having choices and it is so gratifying to hear them discussing the genre definitions. Enjoy!
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3rd - 12th
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
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5th - 9th
Learning Styles Project Assignment Handout
Every student has a different learning style. These learning styles allow students to digest information in different ways. Using what students know about their learning style, they will create a project that targets their specific style of learning.
Grades:
6th - 8th
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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
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11th
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
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7th - 12th
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Fourth Grade Research Project, Library
Short research project for 3rd or 4th graders. Create a class informational book based on student research and writing about topics they are excited about. Perfect for a classroom literacy center activity or library project that does not require lengthy class periods to complete. Students choose topics based on their interest, research and write a informational piece, draw or insert and picture. All pages are gathered and bound in a book for students to read.
Grades:
2nd - 4th
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Ballroom Dances Geography assignment
This assignment is used in conjunction to a ballroom unit for dance. Students research one of the six ballroom dances (merengue, foxtrot, rumba, tango, swing and waltz) and also research the country from which the dance originated. Rubric, as well as suggested outline of the assignment, is included.
Grades:
4th - 6th
Post-Secondary Research Project (aka Future Choice Research)
This project was originally developed for high school seniors, then modified for juniors. They must research two post-secondary options: 2-yr college, 4-yr college, trade/technical school, or branch of the military. In addition to the research, which requires a works cited, students must request a letter or recommendation and write follow up notes of thanks. Then each student must write a proposal that will persuade his/her parents to allow him/her to apply to the post-secondary option the st
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Grades:
11th - 12th
Internet Safety Project
Option 1:
Assignment: Create a poster with original artwork that illustrates safe use of the internet.
Option 2:
Assignment: Create a skit based on a prompt that your teacher gives to your group. This skit will be based on a cyberbullying or internet safety.
Grades:
4th - 7th
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Research Skills
This is a 3- to 4-day lesson that teaches skills in Language Arts/English and Information Literacy.
Students will gain knowledge and skills in reading informational text, note-taking, information literacy processes, speaking and communication skills, research, citations, and academic integrity.
Mrs Huang has written this lesson step-by-step to guide teachers in instruction. Addresses CCSS's in Reading, Writing, and Speaking & Listening.
Feedback from students has always been positive!
Grades:
4th - 6th
Sociology- Famous Sociologists reserch project
As an introductory research activity for a sociology class, help studnts get an idea about who is in the field and what types of topics are studied.
Grades:
9th - 11th
Shakespeare and Elizabethan Life Presentation Project
This assignment was designed to help students understand the social and historical context in which William Shakespeare wrote and performed his plays in Elizabethan England. It was used in conjunction with his play Romeo and Juliet, but it would work well as an assignment to accompany any of his plays. The assignment sheet sets guidelines for students to work alone or in groups, provides a list of topics about Shakespeare and Elizabethan life that they may choose and sets the requirements acco
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8th - 12th
Aviation and Aerospace Themed Semester Project
Since I teach at a STEM school with an aviation and aerospace theme, I always look for ways to incorporate this theme in my English classes, especially my ninth grade class, which is called Aviation English. This semester-long project was designed for this class. There are 22 different topics dealing with aviation and aerospace-from NASA, the Hubble telescope, Boeing, private space travel, and traveling with pets. Each topic has a list of resources to use for the project. The end product: a jour
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9th - 12th
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NASA Research & Sequencing Activity
This activity allows students to research important people, programs, and events with in NASA. The activity's second page has directions and examples to display.
Opportunity to let students work in teams to complete research if your time is limited.
Once the research part is done I had my students cut out the boxes to put them in sequential order using a thinking map (type of graphic organizer.) I have included my frame of reference questions (used for meta-cognition and building connections.
Grades:
4th - 6th
Middle School Reading Challenge: Classic Novels BINGO Choice Board
Give your students a challenge this year that pushes them to read classic novels. Students may choose any 5 boxes in a row, and some contain a FREE space! This activity is great for building school-wide incentives, book clubs, and preparing middle school students for high school. End-of-the-Year Projects can be designed around students' book choices for the year.
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4th - 8th
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How to teach an entire unit on researching a state
You will find a step-by-step lesson on how to do a unit on researching a state. In addition, you will find a letter that can be sent home to parents to explain the unit and a rubric that can be used to help grade the students on their work.
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Grades:
4th - 5th
Inquiry-Based Research Task (Print/Digital Version) (distance/remote learning)
Involve your students in their learning! Encourage your students to be inquisitive. This unit is designed with student inquiry in mind and can be used on a variety of subject areas and grades. My students enjoy it!This product contains teacher directions, printable organizers for student use, variations for different grade levels and final project product choices, as well as a rubric for grading. All can be easily adaptable for your classroom needs.Great idea for:Biography ResearchGenius HourLib
Grades:
4th - 8th
Mythbusters
An entire project or unit for collaborative middle school (grades 5-8) research with a focus on website evaluation and learning to use search engines as well as higher thinking strategies and questions. Students LOVE this project and look forward to starting it each year.
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Grades:
5th - 8th
Animal Research Project Graphic Organizer Template
This graphic organizer allows students to neatly present basic information they learn about animals while conducting research. Students can record information such as the animals' size, diet, habitat and physical features in a manner that is easy to read and understand. Students can also add illustrations to the "I look like..." section to add a pop of color and creativity to the final product.
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1st - 2nd
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Animal Project - Writing, Research, Picture Components
Students love animals. This project incorporate animals into three sections:
Research
Writing
Pictures
Along with each section is a:
Title Page
Directions
Rubric
My students are not fond of writing, but loved completing this project. The thrill of doing something about an animal they love detracts from disliking writing and grammar components!
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3rd - 6th
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"Personal Odyssey" Research Project
Whew! This one took a lot of effort to put together, but it was all worth it. This creativity-based research project allows students to have a wide range of choice in completing a research project, while still holding them to demanding standards. This would work for stronger 7th/8th grade students, or typical 9th/10th grade courses.
Originally inspired by my unit on Homer's "Odyssey" (but reading "The Odyssey" is not necessary for this project), students develop a research journal that chron
Grades:
7th - 11th
Bibliographic Project over Post World War II Influential Historical Figures
This is a project which requires students to research a historical figure since World War II and create a project proving that their person is the most influential figure in history since World War II. It is a great way to have students learn major players in the Cold War. This project includes a grading rubric for students and teacher. Once the project is complete, allow students to present so that everyone learns about these significant people in history.
Grades:
7th - 12th
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