Search: Limited, Lesson in a unit, 1.2.2 Demonstrate confidence and self-direction by making independent choices in the selection of resources and information.
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| Plagiarism: Avoiding Accidental Internet Plagiarism | In this lesson in the research paper unit, students will learn why cutting information from the Internet and pasting it into a research paper is plagiarism. They will learn how to properly paraphrase and cite their sources to avoid the consequences of theft of intellectual property. The essential questions for this lesson include: Why can't I cut and paste information from the Internet? How can I report my research without risking a charge of plagiarism? | 11, 12 | |
| Primary sources | Students will learn how to use primary and secondary sources to add credible depth to their research projects. Whether it is a photograph, book, map, letter, postcard, newspaper, or official document, students can use sources to reconstruct and relive history. Students will be given the opportunity to apply their skills to learning activities. Essentail Question: How can I tell the difference between primary and secondary sources? | 9 | |
| U.S. Westward Expansion | Students will explore the significant changes that people experienced during the westward expansion of our country. We will discuss the many areas of people's lives that were different from what we currently experience. This includes: food, clothes, travel, houses, entertainment, landscape, wildlife etc. We will discuss why we are even talking about these things. Essential Question: Is it important for us to know about people and things that came before us? | 5 |