Common Core State Standards
Research to Build and Present Knowledge
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Biography Cube
Research and create an interactive biography for a historical figure.
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My Research Project - Pennant Banner
Create a pennant banner for students to record and display their biography research.
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Biography Brochure Template
Help your students organize their thoughts about their biography subject.
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Biography Flipbook Template
Create a flipbook that clearly illustrates the most significant aspects of a biography subject.
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Writing a Biography Project
Use this PowerPoint template for students to author a researched-based biography on a historical figure.
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Governments and How They Function – Worksheet
An activity for students to research the government of two economies and write a report to compare and contrast them.
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Countries and Their Cultural Contributions – Worksheet
An activity for students to research the cultural contributions from countries around the world.
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Schools Around the World – Brochure and Writing Template
A template for students to research and write a report on the school system from a different country.
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World Geography – Inquiry Project
A geography inquiry investigation for students to research a civilization and how they adapted to their environment and landscape.
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5 Research Report Prompt Stimulus Sheets
A set of 5 writing prompt stimulus sheets with a research focus.
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Biography Research Template
A research template for older students to use when writing a biography.
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Animal Adaptations - Inquiry Task
An inquiry-based task to strengthen your students' understanding of conducting research for an informational text.
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Biography Timeline Template
Use this multipurpose timeline template for a variety of assignments, projects, and more!
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Frida's Fiesta Stimulus – Task Cards
39 activity task cards based on the Frida's Fiesta Restaurant menu which is included.
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Inquiry Project - Template
A diverse template to help students craft inquiry questions to produce different types of research projects.
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Note-taking Graphic Organizer
A graphic organizer for students to use when taking notes.
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Referencing Books and Websites in the APA Style
Two posters and a cut-out sequencing activity for learning how to reference books and websites in the APA referencing style.
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Tertiary Sources Poster (Version 2)
A poster highlighting some examples of tertiary sources.
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Primary Sources Poster (Version 2)
A poster highlighting some examples of primary sources.
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Secondary Sources Poster
A poster providing the definition and some examples of secondary sources.
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Primary Sources Poster
A poster providing the definition and some examples of primary sources.
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Biography Writing Template
Guide students through the structure and elements included in biography writing.
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Writing an Opinion Piece Unit Plan - Grade 5 and Grade 6
This English unit addresses the genre of opinion writing; specifically, how to write an effective opinion piece.
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Opinion Speech - Researching
A 60 minute lesson in which students will research evidence to include in an opinion speech about a topical issue.