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World War I Projects
Annotations by Barbara Harris
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Track #245165
Format: Resource list
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By using the list of websites, students may chose which projects they would like to complete. After each has chosen a project,the student will complete his research and share the results with the class.
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The Iditarod Adventure
Annotations by Barbara Harris
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Track #243848
Format: Worksheet
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Students will learn the history of the Iditarod, when it happens each year, where it is held, terms such as musher, red lantern, wheel dogs, to "to scratch", booties, snow hook, Togo, Balto, Burled Arch. They will determine which musher they would like to track throughout the race.
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Planet Exploration
Annotations by Barbara Harris
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Track #85149
Format: Resource list
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You are an astronaut who is going on a voyage to another planet in our solar system. Collect all of the facts and then write a postcard home to your parents or friends. Good luck on your trip.
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Election 2004
Annotations by Barbara Harris
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Track #235232
Format: Worksheet
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In order for the students to make an intelligent decision in our school wide presidential election, they will learn about the presidential and vice-presidential candidates - their personal lives, families,education, political experience, etc. This is the first part of the research project. Students will later research the candidates platform on issues such as homeland security, health issues, taxes, and environment. Using the information gathered, students will hold their own presidential debates.
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The Cold War Years
Annotations by Barbara Harris
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Track #209866
Format: Worksheet
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Students will explore the various aspects of the Cold War years from civil rights to the Vietnam War
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The Great Depression
Annotations by Barbara Harris
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Track #196230
Format: Worksheet
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The students will research the Great Depression and discover about Black Thursday, the New Deal, Hoovervilles,the Stock Market Crash and the prices of goods.
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Henry Ford and the Assembly Line
Annotations by Barbara Harris
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Track #194501
Format: Worksheet
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Essential question: How did Henry Ford's Assembly Line process revolutionize the automobile industry? Students will discover the assembly line process and apply that information to the production of automobiles.
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Fun with Simple Machines
Annotations by Barbara Harris
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Track #187386
Format: Worksheet
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Through the exploration of several websites, students will discover what the 6 simple machines are, what makes up a compound machine, and will be able to answer the questions: How are the 6 simple machines alike and how are they different? How do we use simple machines everyday?
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Pollution
Annotations by Barbara Harris
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Track #151105
Format: Worksheet
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Students will determine the difference between air pollution, ocean pollution, and land pollution. They learn how to prevent these types of pollution.
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Famous Americans
Annotations by Barbara Harris
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Track #150342
Format: Worksheet
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Students will research 10 famous Americans and will determine how these famous people have contributed to American History.
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The Foster Children in the Pinballs
Annotations by Barbara Harris
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Track #139078
Format: Worksheet
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Students will discover information on the author of the Pinballs, Betsy Byars and will learn more about what it means to be a foster child.
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Plains and Woodland Indians
Annotations by Barbara Harris
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Track #338406
Format: Worksheet
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Students will compare and contrast the Plains and the Woodland Indians of North America. Students will fill in a chart with the foods, clothing, homes, and interesting facts about each tribe of Indians. After completing their research, students will develop a Power Point presentation on each tribe.
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Light Up your World
Annotations by Barbara Harris
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Track #137939
Format: Worksheet
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Students will learn basic information on light and how it benefits our lives.
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Alternate Energy Sources
Annotations by Barbara Harris
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Track #133717
Format: Worksheet
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Students will investigate various alternative energy sources and will determine which they think are the best and why.
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The Life of Patrick Henry
Annotations by Barbara Harris
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Track #128933
Format: Worksheet
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Students will discover facts about the life of orator, statesman, and patriot Patrick Henry.
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Rocks for Kids
Annotations by Barbara Harris
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Track #124811
Format: Worksheet
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Students will learn about the 3 types of rocks, how they are formed, examples of each type of rock, what is a geologist, and what is paleontogist.
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Animal Migrations
Annotations by Barbara Harris
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Track #124816
Format: Worksheet
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Students will research the migration patterns of several animals. The essential quesiton that students will be able to answer after their research is "what are the most common reasons for animals to migrate?"
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Mini Society Products
Annotations by Barbara Harris
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Track #244559
Format: Resource list
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These websites will give students many ideas which they could use to generate a product to be sold by their mini society.
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Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle
Annotations by Barbara Harris
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Track #106678
Format: Worksheet
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Students will learn the importance of recycling materials found around their home and community. They will also learn when Earth Day began and why.
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Earth Day
Annotations by Barbara Harris
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Track #106684
Format: Worksheet
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To introduce to younger students the reason why we celebrate Earth Day and what they can do to help make the earth a better place.
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