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Library skills Common Core RH.6-8.7 resources
CHANGE MAKERS: A Black History Biography Inquiry and Research Project Unit
Looking to build information literacy skills in your middle schoolers? This engaging 36 page/slide Black History Inquiry biography research unit will allow students to gain practice in several library and research skills:using a six step inquiry-based research processPulling information from nonfiction textGathering informationAnswering inquiry based questionsFormulating their own questionsNavigating the features of an online encyclopediaSummarizing and paraphrasing informationCiting sourcesDigi
Grades:
6th - 8th
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CHANGE MAKERS: Asian American Pacific Islander Biography Inquiry Research Unit
Looking to build information literacy skills in your middle schoolers? This engaging 36 page/slide Asian American & Pacific Islander Inquiry biography research unit will allow students to gain practice in several library and research skills:using a six step inquiry-based research processPulling information from nonfiction textGathering informationAnswering inquiry based questionsFormulating their own questionsNavigating the features of an online encyclopediaSummarizing and paraphrasing infor
Grades:
6th - 8th
Researching Young Activists Mini Project
Help your students understand that they can start making a difference today. Students will have the opportunity to learn and research about important young activists who are making a difference today.Students will employ critical thinking skills and use their research to create a presentation of their learning through creative outlets. This mini project can be done in person and in the digital space.
Grades:
4th - 12th
Your State Government - Group Gallery Walk Informational Poster Project
This project was designed to introduce your students to the basics of their individual state's government: their congressmen & women, representatives, and the key issues of their state. This project is great for introduction, review, sub-plans, homework, or extra credit opportunities!See this product on my AmpedUpLEarning.com store for only $4! ;)This product includes the following:Bell-ringer AND exit-slip prompts and templatesPrintable student handouts/instructionsHelpful links (BOTH activ
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6th - 12th
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Where in Kentucky is Bucky?
Encourage students to explore print and digital reference materials as they investigate the geography, culture and history of Kentucky with this 5-day contest -- perfect for school wide participation, a library sponsored event or a classroom social studies activity.
Use this activity to support atlas and map skills, as well as reference skills using encyclopedias (print or digital), nonfiction books and websites.
The resource includes an introductory letter to students from Bucky, 5 printable
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Grades:
2nd - 6th
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Internet Search Skills: Developing and Using Search Terms
Includes two hands-on activities to help students build foundational internet search skills:
101: Developing search terms
102: Using your search terms
I used the activities early in our research project when students had their own topics and needed to build their skills in searching the internet for information - though they could be applicable for searching databases as well. Ideally this is a 1-1 activity, or students could work in pairs.
The activities helped us build a common vocabulary f
Grades:
8th - 11th
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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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Where in the USA is Mae?
Encourage students to explore print and digital reference materials as they investigate the geography, culture and history of the United States with this 5-day contest -- perfect for school wide participation, a library sponsored event or a classroom social studies activity.
Use this activity to support atlas and map skills, as well as reference skills using encyclopedias (print or digital), nonfiction books and websites.
The resource includes an introductory letter to students from Mae, 5 pri
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Grades:
2nd - 6th
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Nations in North and South America
An interactive and easy to research formatted worksheet. 23 countries from North America and 12 countries from South America as well as 3 spare sheets in case there are mistakes. Great independent research activity that the whole class can work independently on.
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5th - 8th
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