The first step in writing an informational text on the topic of students' choice is helping the student choose a topic of interest. Students will brainstorm ideas that will be possible final topics.
In this scaffolded lesson, students will independently gather information about elephants and then compile this information with their peers. This lesson is part of a unit that will culminate with an expository writing assignment.
In this lesson, students will be able to gather information from provided resources to answer a question. Included is a video of the introduction of this lesson, pictures of students' completed work, and examples of books on the subject of animals in the polar regions.
Students in Grades 4-8 activate prior knowledge and research information about a historic event through fiction and nonfiction literature and exploration of relevant websites.
See how a microarraying robot delivers hundreds of small molecules to a series of slides. [2:00]
In this lesson students explore a number of sources to create a biographical timeline about a selected person. Students collaboratively research and resolve conflicting information they find during their investigation.
Learn about bird banding in Canada. Since 1923, Canada has had a bird banding program which enables it to gather data to help manage and conserve the country's birds. Find out how birds are banded and who is responsible for this. Also, learn what you should do if you find a banded bird yourself. A list of resources completes the discussion.
Create a healthy technology balance by reflecting on digital habits with one of three creative projects. Time to complete: 6-9 hours
Create, promote, and manage an online business using digital tools. Time to complete: 6-9 hours
This pathway highlights some of the features and content types on LabXchange that allow researchers and those interested in research to connect and share their experiences.
A thorough overview of the careers of physicist and astronomer, covering nature of the work, working conditions, employment information, training requirements, and job outlook.
Track the cost of items needed for an activity by calculating percentages in Google Sheets. Time to complete: 45-90 minutes
Academy researcher Jens Vindum explains his fieldwork in Myanmar. [3:15]
A comprehensive list of the important steps in researching and writing a report or project. Includes links to tip sheets for each step.
This Science Buddies site lays out the requirements needed to become a biological technician, as well as the education and job description. Included are interviews with people who have pursued this career. Try out some aspects of this career by doing some of the projects referenced on the site.
In this unit, students will learn to research a career and develop a way to present their findings on the career.
Progress in science comes from sharing ideas and expanding on the work of others. LabXchange helps preserve the research of young scientists through our case study asset, which makes it easy to share and communicate research with others. By constructing a case study, students learn to communicate science in a concise and accessible way and model the formats used by professional scientists.
By conducting interviews, sharing and assessing data, and writing papers based on their authentic research, students reach their own conclusions on the meaning of the American Dream.
This site offers a general overview of several citation styles for research papers, including AMA, MLA and APA. Includes examples and subjects which most commonly use each style.