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Making the Most of Primary Sources: The Successful Interview

For Students 8th - 12th
In this interviewing skills worksheet, students read a 2-page outline of tips for conducting interviews as part of the research process and then use the tips to interview someone.
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Grandparents’ Day Interview

For Students 8th - 12th
In this interviewing skills learning exercise, students read tips for conducting interviews as part of the research process and then use the tips to interview their grandparents about their life experiences related to economics. Students...
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Celebrating Heroes That Surround Us

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students investigate the concept of a hero. They write in journals to find definitions and create hero symbols. Also students conduct research to create a banner of quotations made by famous heroes who fall under the definition generated...
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Corporate Human Rights Policies

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Learners examine corporate human rights policies. In this business ethics instructional activity, students read articles and conduct research that allows them to respond to and discuss the provided business ethics questions.
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Life Long Learning

For Teachers 12th
Twelfth graders complete a research activity to learn about post-secondary education and possible career paths. In this college and career search lesson, 12th graders locate colleges of interest on a map and explore information in a...
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What Is The Matter?

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students engage in a lesson about the scientific concept of matter. They use essential questions in order to guide the research process. Students engage in several class inquiries that are hands on in order to investigate the properties...
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Human Rights in the Philippines

For Teachers Higher Ed
Students examine the meaning of human rights under the United Nations system, in the U.S., and the Philippines. They conduct research, discuss the concepts in groups, and conduct a debate on the human rights situation post Marcos...
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Endangered Animals Bookmarks

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students conduct research on various endangered animals. They conduct Internet research, create a bookmark with information about their selected animal, and sell the bookmarks to raise money for an organization dedicated to endangered...
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Did Somebody Say...? Where to Work?

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students conduct research on four fast food restaurants to determine where they might apply for a job. They conduct research on hourly rate, working conditions, and benefits, construct a spreadsheet with a graph, and present their...
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The Songcatcher

For Teachers 10th - Higher Ed
Students read Sharyn McCrumb's and Maggie Greenwald's versions of "Songcatcher" and use them as a springboard to explore the heritage and traditions of Appalachian folk music. They review Internet sources, conduct research and write...
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Unfold the Mystery of Mold

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students research the conditions in which molds thrive. They apply the scientific method to develop a hypothesis, conduct research and test results.
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Vertebrates are Cool!

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students conduct research on various vertebrates. They read the eBook 'Vertebrates,' select a vertebrate, conduct research, and create an eBook with one photo about their chosen vertebrate.
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Depression: On the Edge

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students watch and discuss a video dealing with the topic of depression and suicide. They answer discussion questions, identify sources of stress, conduct research on exercise and diet, interview a psychiatrist, and take a self-test on...
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The Chinese Rites Controversy: A Case Study in Cross-Cultural Exchange and Cross-Cultural Conflict

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine the various groups involved in the Rites Controversy of China. They participate in a simulation of representatives involved in the Rites Controversy, conduct research, write a persuasive paper, and participate in a debate.
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COMPARING BUDDHISM AND CONFUCIANISM

For Teachers 6th - 7th
Students conduct research into the two largest religions of Asia that are Buddhism and Confucianism. They set out to find the similarities and differences with the help of a graphic organizer.
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Food For Keeps

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers investigate the concept of food preservation. They use the internet to conduct research, specifically the methods of processing the students' favorite foods. They are introduced to the project using realia like beef...