Skill:

Select a topic for research making sure it is not too broad

Activities:

• Prewriting Ideas

  Stuck on what to write? Try these ideas to help you find topics to write about.

• Writing with Scientists

  Use these steps to write a successful science report.

• Plan a Project

  The first step in research is to plan a project. These steps will have you planning a great essay or project.

Skill:

Gather information from sources, such as books, newspapers, graphs, dictionaries, encyclopedias, atlases, thesauri, almanacs, and nonprint media (e.g., television, Internet)

Activities:

• Reference Sources Practice

  Do you know the best place to look for information? Try this quiz to find out more.

• Find a Word in the Dictionary

  Practice using the guide words in the dictionary.

• Time for Kids

  Learn more about current events, people, and places in the world around you.

• National Geographic World Atlas for Young Explorers

  With this atlas, you can explore maps, countries, animals, and world music.

• Ask Kids

  Use this search engine designed just for you to find information about almost any subject.

Skill:

List the titles and authors of books used in research

Activities:

• Citation Maker

  Fill in the blanks to make an easy list of books, articles, and webpages used in research.

• MLA Citation Maker

  Use the citation maker to create a list of materials used in research.

Skill:

Select appropriate graphics to support written or oral presentations

Activities:

• Venn Diagram

  Venn diagrams are fun ways to organize your information and compare topics.

• Create a Graph

  Make a graph to liven up your report and show information in a new way.