In this learning object, students will review the basic formatting of in-text citations following APA style, 6th edition.
In this learning object, students will learn how to format in-text citations and reference list entries for sources without identifiable authors.
In this learning object, students will learn how to format in-text citations and reference list entries for sources without a publication date.
In this learning object, students will learn how to cite a primary quote that is contained in a secondary source.
In this learning object, students will review the basic formatting of reference list citations following APA style, 6th edition.
In this learning object, students will learn the difference between a short quotation and a long quotation, and will examine the different ways to format the in-text citation for each.
In this learning object, students will learn how to format in-text citations and Reference list entries for sources 3-5 authors.
In this learning object, students will learn how to format in-text citations and Reference list entries for sources 6-7 authors.
In this learning object, students will learn what a summary and a paraphrase are. They will understand the basic differences between the two and will learn tips for writing successful summaries and paraphrases. Students will also be introduced to the one-hand model of summary writing.
In this learning object, students will learn what common knowledge is and what they must cite and what they may not have to cite.
In this learning object, students will learn what et al. means and how to use it in an APA in-text citation.
In fourth grade, students learn how to be better researchers and using AR Flashcards, they are taken to a new level with the interactivity of augmented reality. AR Flashcards Lincoln is an iOS app where students can see a full size Lincoln deliver the Gettysburg address, place magical doorways on the ground and walk through them using their device to visit places Lincoln lived.
This activity focuses on getting the students to think about disabilities and how they can make some aspects of life more difficult. The students are asked to pick a disability and design a new kind of sport for it.
Students learn about the concepts of accuracy and approximation as they pertain to robotics, gain insight into experimental accuracy, and learn how and when to estimate values that they measure. Students also explore sources of error stemming from the robot setup and rounding numbers.
In third grade students learn about Michigan history. The Michigan eLibrary has compiled a number of websites suitable for children to learn more about our state. There is information on Michigan Native Americans, folklore, wildlife, birds, bugs, and much more.
This writer’s reference condenses and covers everything a beginning writing student needs to successfully compose college-level work, including the basics of composition, grammar, and research. It is broken down into easy-to-tackle sections, while not overloading students with more information than they need. Great for any beginning writing students or as reference for advanced students!
Above the Noise, a video series for teens, cuts through the hype and dives deep into the research behind the issues affecting their daily lives. Every other week, the series investigates controversial subject matter to help young viewers draw informed conclusions, while inspiring media literacy and civic engagement. Lesson plans and other material provide support for bringing Above the Noise into the classroom.
This collection uses primary sources to explore The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian by Sherman Alexie. Digital Public Library of America Primary Source Sets are designed to help students develop their critical thinking skills and draw diverse material from libraries, archives, and museums across the United States. Each set includes an overview, ten to fifteen primary sources, links to related resources, and a teaching guide. These sets were created and reviewed by the teachers on the DPLA's Education Advisory Committee.
Actividades de práctica con aprendices del español is an online corpus of videos of a second language and heritage language learners of Spanish during oral interviews. It provides supplemental activities to help viewers investigate learners' language and proficiency levels.
CIVIX has created a range of online and offline activities to help students improve their ability to evaluate information. Core activities are listed on this page. Each is supported by lesson plans, videos and other tools. Click into the descriptions below for more information.