WHST.6-8.7
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- WHST.6-8.7Conduct short research projects to answer a question (including a self-generated question), drawing on several sources and generating additional related, focused questions that allow for multiple avenues of exploration.
- WHST.6-8.8Gather relevant information from multiple print and digital sources, using search terms effectively; assess the credibility and accuracy of each source; and quote or paraphrase the data and conclusions of others while avoiding plagiarism and following a standard format for citation.
- WHST.6-8.9Draw evidence from informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research.
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WHST.6-8.7
Conduct short research projects to answer a question (including a self-generated question), drawing on several sources and generating additional related, focused questions that allow for multiple avenues of exploration.
6 Lesson(s)
Adopt an Element Research Project (Part 1/3)
6th Grade Science »
Unit: Atoms and Elements
6th Grade Science »
Unit: Atoms and Elements
Big Idea:
Students "adopt" an element, learn about their element and create a “baby block” cube to display their research.
Standards:
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(20)
Reflections
(1)
Newton's Laws Graffiti
6th Grade Science »
Unit: Forces and Motion
6th Grade Science »
Unit: Forces and Motion
Big Idea:
Newton's Laws help us explain and predict the motion of objects - explore the laws through research, demonstrations and art!
Standards:
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(66)
Resources
(16)
Reflections
(1)
Adopt an Element Research Project (Part 3/3)
6th Grade Science »
Unit: Atoms and Elements
6th Grade Science »
Unit: Atoms and Elements
Big Idea:
Students "adopt" an element, learn about their element and create a “baby block” cube to display their research.
Standards:
Favorites
(21)
Resources
(19)
Reflections
(1)
Adopt an Element Research Project (Part 2/3)
6th Grade Science »
Unit: Atoms and Elements
6th Grade Science »
Unit: Atoms and Elements
Big Idea:
Students "adopt" an element, learn about their element and create a “baby block” cube to display their research.
Standards:
Favorites
(21)
Resources
(22)
Reflections
(1)
E-Portfolios
7th Grade Science »
Unit: Final Week of School
7th Grade Science »
Unit: Final Week of School
Big Idea:
End the year with a bang!
Standards:
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(10)
Resources
(11)
Energy Exhibit
6th Grade Science »
Unit: Earth's Resources
6th Grade Science »
Unit: Earth's Resources
Big Idea:
The USA is 5% of the world's population but uses about 20% of Earth's total energy. Students learn about energy sources, ways to conserve energy, and changes to make that could impact our world.
Standards:
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(13)
Resources
(19)
Reflections
(1)
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HS Number & Quantity
HS Algebra
HS Functions
HS Geometry
Kindergarten
First Grade
Second Grade
Third Grade
Fourth Grade
Fifth Grade
Sixth Grade
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Eighth Grade
Ninth and Tenth Grade
Kindergarten
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