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8th grade library skills resources for Easel
Teaching Research Skills for Students : How- to- Guide Lesson, Activity & Rubric
Ever told students they had to do research only to be met with deer-in-the-headlights expressions? Or only realized they had no clue how to research while in the midst of marking your 10th paper? Get students on the right track by introducing research skills early on in their learning, at any grade level, so they’re prepared to do it when that research-skills-based assignment comes up! This step-by-step and no prep guide serves as an introductory mini lesson, covering the what, when, why, &
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4th - 12th
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3 Branches of Government Webquest Collection (Executive, Legislative, Judicial)
This collection of Three WebQuests covers the 3 Branches of the United States Government. The first Webquest gives your students background about the President and all of the people that serve in this area of government.The second Webquest explains about Congress and the inner workings.The third Webquest explains the Judicial Branch and the importance it plays in our Government.The three Webquests explain the importance of each part of the three Branches and how they work together to ensure a b
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5th - 8th
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Also included in: The Three Branches of Government Bundle-Webquest, Task Cards
Computer Parts Activities for Computer Science, Computer Lab, and Technology
So, you're teaching a middle school computer science, technology, or computer lab course... Now what? This resource will help you start class strong by teaching the basic computer parts and functions. Your students will explore misconceptions, learn about the history of computers, and identify common input and output devices through a class discussion, a webquest, and a puzzle activity.Get all the Intro to Computer Science resources here and SAVE!First, you’ll explore your students' prior knowle
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6th - 8th
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Writing a Bibliography Citing Sources and Word Search CCSS Grades 3-8 Low Prep
Struggle no more with teaching bibliography writing! This comprehensive lesson simplifies the process, making it a clear and engaging activity for students. Ideal for integration into a research unit or as a standalone lesson, this resource is a must-have for any nonfiction writing curriculum.This Resource Includes:Anchor Charts: Includes two charts that guide students in identifying credible sources and understanding the difference between primary and secondary sources.Simplified Definitions: B
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3rd - 8th
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Reference Materials - L.4.4.c - Print and Digital Resources
★ Included in This Resource:- PDF reference page (full page and half page)- PDF 3 printable activities for student practice- TPT Easel activity (drag and drop)Reference sources in this product include:DictionaryThesaurusEncyclopediaAtlasAlmanacNewspaperGlossaryIndexInternet
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3rd - 8th
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My Digital Footprint & Social Media Awareness for Google Classroom
My Digital Footprint and Social Media Awareness Interactive Activities for Google Classroom and Distance Learning / Remote Learning (Google Slides)⚠️PDF file of the Google Slides file is also included!This resources allows you to use this product as a paperless, no-prep activity bundle for use with Google Classroom, or to print out! Instructions on how to download and access for your Google Classroom, along with how to deliver the material to your students remotely is also included.✔️⚠️This teac
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3rd - 8th
Introduction to Databases: Gale, EBSCO, and World Book Student Edition
Introduction to EBSCO, GALE, and WORLD BOOK Online Databases - Distance Learning or Face to Face.Includes six worksheets and answer keys with step by step instructions to navigate searches and tools in EBSCO, GALE, and World Book Student Databases.Also includes an editable Power Point version, which allows the teacher to modify instruction to meet students' needs. Directions for making the editable version digital are also included. This packet can be used before starting most research projects.
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6th - 12th
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Paraphrase and Summarize Practice Activities | Avoiding Plagiarism | Digital
Your upper middle and high school students will learn a practical strategy and practice paraphrasing and summarizing. Students will learn to recognize plagiarism and practice an effective strategy for synthesizing information. No more Synonym Word Salads! This easy-to-use Digital Interactive Notebook is both a teaching tool and a convenient reference tool for you and your students.This Product includes an Editable Easel Assessment that your students can use for practice and review, or you can us
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8th - 12th, Adult Education
Also included in: Research Paper Bundle: Note Cards, Outlines, MLA 9th Edition | Digital
How to Identify Reliable Sources of Information
Evaluating sources is a research skill especially useful when using the Internet in an era of fake news and misinformation. Help your middle or high school students identify credible or reliable sources of information with the TRUST acronym. The TRUST acronym is a classroom-tested device that will help students evaluate informational texts to determine if they are trustworthy. Questions to ask to identify a reliable source of information:T – (trackable) Is the author trackable or identifiable?R
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8th - 10th
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Also included in: How to Identify Credible Sources and Information Bundle
Lewis, Clark, and Sacagawea - A Collection of 3 WebQuests
In this collection of webquests you join Lewis, Clark, and Sacagawea as they travel the trail exploring the newly acquired land through the Louisiana Purchase. The first webquest gives your students background about the purchase and the amazing size and scope of the land that became U.S. property. In the second web quest they meet Lewis and Clark and learn about the wonder and danger of the famous expedition. In the third webquest they learn about Sacagawea and her important role in the
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5th - 8th
Also included in: Social Studies, Science, Language Arts, & Health Webquest Bundle
Boolean Operators Worksheet / Anchor Chart PDF
Use this worksheet and anchor chart to teach students about using Boolean Operators when conducting research using academic research databases, like ProQuest or EBSCOhost. Includes: Boolean Operator AND, OR, NOTSearch modifiersWorksheet:: FILE FORMAT ::- 1 PDF formatted to 8.5" x 11" letterhead sized sheets (3 pages):: Keywords ::school, printable, diy, pdf, classroom, cute, digital, education, español, Spanish, bilingual, common core, ccss, ccr, library, research, biblioteca, investigación ::
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3rd - 12th, Higher Education
What Country is This on Google Earth?
Printable maps with a simple clue that students use to determine what country is outlined on the sheet.The clue might be a longitude or latitude, a key city, or a geographical feature.The task is simple, but the activity is challenging.Students can also use the shape of the country to help in working out the name of the country.A great source I used to make these worksheets was http://www.amcharts.com/svg-maps/. Here you can download the outline of the maps and import them into Illustrator and m
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6th - 10th
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Also included in: What Country is This on Google Earth? ** VALUE BUNDLE**
Library Word Search Activity Hard for Grades 5 to Adult
This Library Word Search activity is Hard. This No Prep puzzle is great for morning work, early finishers, vocabulary practice and substitute folders. The 40 Library related words are hidden across, down, backwards, and diagonally.Library Vocabulary words included are: archives, author, biography, books, borrow, card, catalog, circulation, desk, due date, DVD, fiction, fine, index, internet, keyword, learn, librarian, library, loan, media, nonfiction, online, quiet, reading, reference, renew, r
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Shakespeare Background Research: RAFT Cards & Top 10; Google Classroom & PDF
Google Classroom added in 2020 This product is now available in two formats, printable and Google Classroom. The Google Classroom version includes all student handouts, posters and task cards. Answer keys are kept separate on the printable version. The printable version has remained the same.Shakespeare research can be fun! In this activity, students enjoy researching the time period and background of Shakespeare as they assume various roles and tasks outlined by the RAFT cards. RAFT (Role, Aud
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6th - 10th
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Using an Almanac Scavenger Hunt with Easel Activity
Using an Almanac Scavenger Hunt. A worksheet activity with ten interesting questions that students should be able to find the answer to in most almanacs. Have students work in pairs, partners, or cooperative groups with a class set of almanacs and look up the information. They can also work individually. This is good hands-on practice of research skills and a great addition to your reference unit. They need to be familiar with how to find information in an almanac. If they can't find the informa
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5th - 8th
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Stargazing (Jen Wang) Battle of the Books Prep
Preparing for Battle of the Books? Need test questions for your novel study? Need questions to ask your students during class reading? This product is just for you. This product contains 32 questions and answers pertaining to "Stargazing" by Jen Wang. Questions are on separate cards, answers on the back when printed in order double-sided. Print and cut cards and you are ready to go! This product is not editable. This product contains 32 Q & A's, 4 blank cards, and 6 addition numbered cards.
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3rd - 12th
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Christian Art Analysis: Art History Religious Art Grades 5-12
Christian Art Analysis: This workbook is designed for grades 5-12 in a Catholic School. Students are encouraged to use art elements, and principles of design, to describe religious works of art. Key Words: Mary Mother of Jesus, Jesus, Mary and Jesus, Christian Art, Pope FrancisThanks for visiting Creativity in Motion!
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5th - 12th
Also included in: CATHOLIC SCHOOL BUNDLE: SPRING AND SUMMER
When You Trap A Tiger (Keller) Battle of the Books Prep
Preparing for Battle of the Books? Need test questions for your novel study? Need questions to ask your students during class reading? This product is just for you.This product contains 90 questions and answers pertaining to "When You Trap a Tiger" by Tae Keller. Questions are on separate cards, answers on the back when printed in order double-sided. Print and cut cards and you are ready to go!This product is not editable. This product contains 90 Q & A's, 6 blank cards, and table with page
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3rd - 12th
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Primary, Secondary & Tertiary Sources Anchor Chart & Worksheet / Bilingual PDF
Looking for a comprehensive teaching tool to help your students understand primary, secondary, and tertiary sources? Look no further than our Primary, Secondary & Tertiary Sources Anchor Chart & Worksheet!Our anchor chart and worksheet set includes everything you need to teach your students about the different types of sources they may encounter during research projects. The anchor chart features clear definitions of primary, secondary, and tertiary resources, along with real-life exampl
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
The Other Half of Happy (Balcarcel) Battle of the Books Prep
Preparing for Battle of the Books? Need test questions for your novel study? Need questions to ask your students during class reading? This product is just for you.This product contains 82 questions and answers pertaining to "The Other Half of Happy" written by Rebecca Balcarcel. Questions are on separate cards, answers on the back when printed in order double-sided. Print and cut cards and you are ready to go!This product is not editable. This product contains 82 Q & A's, 8 blank cards, 2 e
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6th - 8th
The U.S Constitution and The Bill of Rights Two Webquests
The two WebQuests combination covers the history and writing of the United States Constitution and the Bill of Rights.The first Webquest gives your students background and the history behind the Constitution.The second Webquest explains the reasons behind the Bill of Rights and the Amendments and important freedoms included in this second document.There are a variety of questions, including some that ask your students to reflect on the material they are learning. I have also provided two option
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6th - 9th
Research Skills Activities for Successful Research Projects
This Research Skill Activity package includes important lessons for any research or inquiry project in elementary or middle school. The activities lead students through brainstorming, sources, note taking, bibliographies, and more.This resource is digital ready and can be easily assigned for distance learning through Google ClassroomTM.What you get:Brainstorming Activities for narrowing down topicsAccessing prior knowledge (KWL)Evaluating Sources Note Taking TechniquesOrganizing Information and
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2nd - 8th
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Also included in: Research Skills for Successful Research Projects Bundle
Art History: Library Research
Art History - Library Research: This workbook is designed for Art and Art History Classes. Students have an opportunity to conduct research using words and images. Students are encouraged to use the classroom library, school library, and public library.Key Words: Artist: Wassily KandinskyTitle: Composition No. 7Artist: Henry RousseauTitle: The Football PlayersArtist: Frida KahloTitle: Self-Portrait with MonkeysArtist: Elizabeth MurrayTitle: The Sun and the MoonArtist: Jasper JohnsTitle: Numbers
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5th - 8th
Also included in: BUNDLE: Junior High Art & Art History
Fake News? Media Literacy to Evaluate News Articles for Bias: Handout & Template
This assignment helps foster middle school students' media literacy skills so that they can critically evaluate news media they encounter on a daily basis. This is a crucial life skill as we get more and more of our news and information from the internet, where misinformation and bias are common. Fake News? Let’s move beyond the catch phrase and learn how to look for credibility and bias in news sources. This product includes:- a handout that clearly explains 5 categories used to assess news art
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5th - 8th
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