LEARN NC

K–12 teaching and learning · from the UNC School of Education

Goal 3

The learner will make connections through the use of oral language, written language, and media and technology.

Objective 3.06

Conduct research (with assistance) from a variety of sources for assigned or self-selected projects (e.g., print and non-print texts, artifacts, people, libraries, databases, computer networks).

Resources aligned to this objective

Resources on the web

Did you say spiders?
This lesson supports students' natural curiosity about spiders and builds upon their prior knowledge. Students work cooperatively using response journals and online resources to inquire into the world of spiders, gather information about various types of... (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade 3–5 English Language Arts)
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Cyberspace explorer: Getting to know Christopher Columbus
In this lesson, students participate in a cyber scavenger hunt to find information about explorer Christopher Columbus. After the teacher engages students in a discussion about their knowledge of the explorer, the class suggests other questions they would... (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade 3–5 Computer/Technology Skills, English Language Arts, and Social Studies)
Provided by: ReadWriteThink
Biographies: Creating timelines of a life
Studying biographies is of interest and value to young learners. This lesson from ReadWriteThink supports students' exploration of sources to create a timeline about the life of a person. The experience requires students work together and research and resolve... (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade 3–5 English Language Arts)
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Behind the scenes with Cinderella
This lesson from ReadWriteThink begins by having students compare a version of the Cinderella folk tale from France with a version from the United States to help students make connections between the characters, setting, and plot. The lesson then focuses... (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade 3–5 English Language Arts)
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All about our town: Using brochures to teach informational writing
Students look at brochures and other informational tools to determine some of the purposes for which people read and write. After students brainstorm places in their town that fit certain categories created by the teacher, they examine sample brochures.... (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade 3–5 Visual Arts Education and English Language Arts)
Provided by: ReadWriteThink