Explore tools that support research, professional learning, or self-guided study to improve …
Explore tools that support research, professional learning, or self-guided study to improve your understanding of learner variability. Educators will develop a plan for embedding research-based practices appropriately within their professional learning opportunities
Approximate time to complete this course is 4 hours.
Students become detectives, reading and analyzing documents and artifacts as clues to …
Students become detectives, reading and analyzing documents and artifacts as clues to the life of a nineteenth century woman, Annie Steel. The students then use various materials to create a series of collages.
Internet research is a fine writing tool, but can you trust the …
Internet research is a fine writing tool, but can you trust the information you find? This presentation by Hope N. Tillman, Director of Libraries at Babson College, gives advice on assessing the quality and credibility of information found on the Internet. Includes links to search engines and research guides, but the most useful aspect of this presentation is the in-depth discussion on assessing these resources.
The first step in writing an informational text on the topic of …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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.
In this lesson students explore a number of sources to create a …
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 …
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.
This pathway highlights some of the features and content types on LabXchange …
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 …
A thorough overview of the careers of physicist and astronomer, covering nature of the work, working conditions, employment information, training requirements, and job outlook.
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