Interdisciplinary Study Skills Curriculum: Grades 6-8
August/September
Study Skills Objectives: 1- Organizational Skills and Time Management
*It is recommended that you write the Study Skills bi-monthly objective on the board along with your daily target/objective.
**Pre-Laureate Connections are highlighted
Reading
Grades 6-8:
Time Management
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To-Do List
Weekly Planner
Goals, Objectives & Priorities
Subject Folders
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It is recommended that
students use a binder for all
classes
Add RED pocket divider/folder
labeled Reading and create
class notes, vocabulary, and
other sections as needed
Student Planner
 Weekly assignments
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recorded during whole group
modeled instruction in the
student’s planner. Students
summarize and record
objective and copy homework
in planner daily.
For students who need
support: Introduce
Assignment Priority Checklist:
Grade 7,8 and Student Goal
Form for the academic year.
(Revisit Goal as needed
throughout the year)
Binder checks to encourage
student use and accuracy
Social Studies
Science
Grades 6-8:
Time Management
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Grades 6-8:
Time Management
To-Do List
Weekly Planner
Goals, Objectives & Priorities
Subject Folders
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Collier County Public Schools
To-Do List
Weekly Planner
Goals, Objectives & Priorities
Subject Folders
All students will use same 3’’
binder for all classes
Add BLUE pocket divider
labeled Social Studies and
create class notes,
vocabulary, and other
sections as needed
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All students will use same 3’’
binder for all classes
Add GREEN pocket divider
labeled Science and create
class notes, vocabulary, and
other sections as needed
Student Planner
 Weekly assignments
Student Planner
 Weekly assignments
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


recorded during whole group
modeled instruction in the
student’s planner. Students
summarize and record
objective and copy homework
in planner daily.
For students who need
support: Introduce
Assignment Priority Checklist:
Grade 7,8 and Student Goal
Form for the academic year.
(Revisit Goal as needed
throughout the year)
Binder checks to encourage
student use and accuracy


recorded during whole group
modeled instruction in the
student’s planner. Students
summarize and record
objective and copy homework
in planner daily.
For students who need
support: Introduce
Assignment Priority Checklist:
Grade 7,8 and Student Goal
Form for the academic year.
(Revisit Goal as needed
throughout the year)
Binder checks to encourage
student use and accuracy
Interdisciplinary
Study Skills
Language Arts
Grades 6-8:
Time Management
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To-Do List
Weekly Planner
Goals, Objectives & Priorities
Math
Grades 6-8:
Time Management
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To-Do List
Weekly Planner
Goals, Objectives & Priorities
Subject Folders
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All students will use same 3’’
binder for all classes
Add YELLOW pocket divider
labeled Language Arts and
create class notes,
vocabulary, and other
sections as needed
Student Planner
 Weekly assignments


recorded during whole group
modeled instruction in the
student’s planner. Students
summarize and record
objective and copy homework
in planner daily.
For students who need
support: Introduce
Assignment Priority Checklist:
Grade 7,8 and Student Goal
Form for the academic year.
(Revisit Goal as needed
throughout the year)
Binder checks to encourage
student use and accuracy
Subject Folders


All students will use same 3’’
binder for all classes
Add PURPLE pocket divider
labeled Math and create class
notes, vocabulary, and other
sections as needed
Student Planner
 Weekly assignments


recorded during whole group
modeled instruction in the
student’s planner. Students
summarize and record
objective and copy homework
in planner daily.
For students who need
support: Introduce
Assignment Priority Checklist:
Grade 7,8 and Student Goal
Form for the academic year.
(Revisit Goal as needed
throughout the year)
Binder checks to encourage
student use and accuracy
Revised 3/27/2009
Interdisciplinary Study Skills Curriculum: Grades 6-8
October/November
Study Skills Objectives: 2: Study Skills
*It is recommended that you write the Study Skills bi-monthly objective on the board along with your daily target/objective.
**Pre-Laureate Connections are highlighted
Reading
Grades 6-8:
Note Taking
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Cornell Notes
Two Column Note-taking
Thinking Maps
Graphic Organizers
Grolier Graphic Organizers
Mind Mapping
Outlining
MLA Notes
SQ3R: (Survey, Question,
Read, Review and Recite)
KWL Chart
Modeling Strategies
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See Springboard Teacher
Manual for Reading
Strategies
A.S.P.I.R.E
Social Studies
Science
Grades 6-8:
Note Taking
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Grades 6-8:
Note Taking
Cornell Notes
Two Column Note-taking
Thinking Maps
Graphic Organizers
Grolier Graphic Organizers
Mind Mapping
Outlining
MLA Notes
SQ3R: (Survey, Question,
Read, Review and Recite)
KWL Chart
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Cornell Notes
Two Column Note-taking
Thinking Maps
Graphic Organizers
Grolier Graphic Organizers
Mind Mapping
Outlining
MLA Notes
SQ3R: (Survey, Question,
Read, Review and Recite)
KWL Chart
Modeling Strategies
Modeling Strategies
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Collier County Public Schools
Skimming
Titles/Subheadings
Preview/Predictions
Summarizing/ Paraphrasing
/Retelling
A.S.P.I.R.E
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Skimming
Titles/Subheadings
Preview/Predictions
Summarizing/ Paraphrasing
/Retelling
A.S.P.I.R.E
Interdisciplinary
Study Skills
Language Arts
Grades 6-8:
Note Taking
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Cornell Notes
Two Column Note-taking
Thinking Maps
Graphic Organizers
Grolier Graphic Organizers
Mind Mapping
Outlining
MLA Notes
SQ3R: (Survey, Question,
Read, Review and Recite)
KWL Chart
Modeling Strategies
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See Springboard Teacher
manual for Writing Strategies
A.S.P.I.R.E
Math
Grades 6-8:
Note Taking
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Cornell Notes
Two Column Note-taking
Thinking Maps
Graphic Organizers
Grolier Graphic Organizers
Note Cards
Practice Problems
Modeling Strategies
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See Springboard for Math
Strategies
A.S.P.I.R.E
Solving Word Problems
CCPS Math Resource Sites
Revised 3/27/2009
Interdisciplinary Study Skills Curriculum: Grades 6-8
December/January
Study Skills Objective: 3: Critical Thinking Skills
*It is recommended that you write the Study Skills bi-monthly objective on the board along with your daily target/objective.
**Pre-Laureate Connections are highlighted
Reading
Grades 6-8:
Effective Strategies
 Blooms Taxonomy
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HOTS
Teaching HOTS
HOTS Questioning
Logical Reasoning
Critical Inquiry
Investigation
Teaching With Questioning
Critical Thinking
Socratic Questioning
Application
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SIRS Debate Guide
Debate Lessons
Role Playing
Oral Interpretations
Drama Games
Oral Questioning
Problem-Based Learning
Social Studies
Science
Grades 6-8:
Effective Strategies
 Blooms Taxonomy
Grades 6-8:
Effective Strategies
 Blooms Taxonomy
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HOTS
Teaching HOTS
HOTS Questioning
Logical Reasoning
Critical Inquiry
Investigation
Teaching With Questioning
Critical Thinking
Socratic Questioning
Collier County Public Schools
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HOTS
Teaching HOTS
HOTS Questioning
Logical Reasoning
Critical Inquiry
Investigation
Teaching With Questioning
Critical Thinking
Socratic Questioning
Application
Application
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SIRS Debate Guide
Debate Lessons
Role Playing
Oral Interpretations
Drama Games
Oral Questioning
Real World Application
Open Ended Problem Solving
Problem-Based Learning
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SIRS Debate Guide
Debate Lessons
Role Playing
Oral Interpretations
Drama Games
Oral Questioning
Real World Application
Open Ended Problem
Solving
Problem-Based Learning
Interdisciplinary
Study Skills
Language Arts
Grades 6-8:
Effective Strategies
 Blooms Taxonomy
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HOTS
Teaching HOTS
HOTS Questioning
Logical Reasoning
Critical Inquiry
Investigation
Teaching With Questioning
Critical Thinking
Socratic Questioning
Math
Grades 6-8:
Effective Strategies
 Blooms Taxonomy
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HOTS
Teaching HOTS
HOTS Questioning
Logical Reasoning
Critical Inquiry
Investigation
Teaching with Questioning
Critical Thinking
Socratic Questioning
HOT Math
Application
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SIRS Debate Guide
Debate Lessons
Role Playing
Oral Interpretations
Drama Games
Oral Questioning
Problem-Based Learning
Application
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Open Ended Problem Solving
TI-Navigator: Real World
Applications
Oral Interpretations
Oral Questioning
Problem-Based Learning
Critical and Creative Math
On-line
Revised 3/27/2009
Interdisciplinary Study Skills Curriculum: Grades 6-8
February/March
Study Skills Objective: 4: Creative Thinking Skills
*It is recommended that you write the Study Skills bi-monthly objective on the board along with your daily target/objective.
**Pre-Laureate Connections are highlighted
Reading
Grades 6-8:
Techniques
 Problem Reversal
 Lateral Thinking
 Brainstorming
 Assumption Smashing
 Forced Analogies
Social Studies
Grades 6-8:
Techniques
 Problem Reversal
 Lateral Thinking
 Brainstorming
 Imitation
 Forced Analogies
Strategies
Strategies
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4 Step Process (Preparation,
Incubation, Illumination,
Verification)
Simplex (find problem, solve,
implement solution) *see
above website
Thinking Like a Genius
Science
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Grades 6-8:
Techniques
 Problem Reversal
 Lateral Thinking
 Brainstorming
 Checklists
 Forced Analogies
 Assumption Smashing
Grades 6-8:
Techniques
 Problem Reversal
 Lateral Thinking
 Brainstorming
 Assumption Smashing
 Forced Analogies
4 Step Process (Preparation,
Incubation, Illumination,
Verification)
Simplex (find problem, solve,
implement solution) *see
above website
Thinking Like a Genius
Strategies
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4 Step Process (Preparation,
Incubation, Illumination,
Verification)
Simplex (find problem, solve,
implement solution) *see
above website
Thinking Like a Genius
Interdisciplinary
Study Skills
Math
Grades 6-8:
Techniques
 Problem Reversal
 Lateral Thinking
 Brainstorming
 Forced Analogies
Strategies
Strategies
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Collier County Public Schools
Language Arts
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4 Step Process (Preparation,
Incubation, Illumination,
Verification)
Simplex (find problem, solve,
implement solution) *see
above website
Thinking Like a Genius
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4 Step Process (Preparation,
Incubation, Illumination,
Verification)
Simplex (find problem, solve,
implement solution) *see
above website
Thinking Like a Genius
Leveled Word Problems
Critical and Creative Math
On-line
Revised 3/27/2009
Interdisciplinary Study Skills Curriculum: Grades 6-8
April/ May
Study Skills Objective: 5: Research Skills
*It is recommended that you write the Study Skills bi-monthly objective on the board along with your daily target/objective.
**Pre-Laureate Connections are highlighted
Reading
Social Studies
Science
Grades 6-8:
Grades 6-8:
Effective Strategies
Effective Strategies
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Torrance Questions
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Torrance Questions
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7 Steps to Writing
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7 Steps to Writing
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Organizing Research with
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Organizing Research with
Note Cards
Note Cards
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Problem Reversal
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Problem Reversal
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Brainstorming
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Brainstorming
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Mind Mapping
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Mind Mapping
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Outlining
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Outlining
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Big 6 Checklist
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Big 6 Checklist
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Rubrics
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Rubrics
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Rubric for Website Evaluation
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Rubric for Website Evaluation
Components
Components
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Cover Page
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Cover Page
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Paragraph Outline/Plan
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Paragraph Outline/Plan
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Rough Draft
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Rough Draft
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Elements of a Research
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Elements of a Research
Paper
Paper
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MLA Citations
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MLA Citations
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SIRS: How to Cite (requires
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SIRS: How to Cite (requires
log-in)
log-in)
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Building Resources (Media
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Building Resources (Media
Center, Technology
Center, Technology
lab/Instructor, Media
Lab/Instructor, Media
Specialist)
Specialist)
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Creating a Thesis Statement
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Country Watch
Presentation Styles
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Creating a Thesis Statement
Presentation Styles
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Pre-Laureate
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Report (6+ Pages)
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Pre-Laureate
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Oral Presentation with
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Report (6+ Pages)
Technology Component
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Power Point: Report Format
(requires log-in)
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Power Point: Report Format
(requires log-in)
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Improvisation/Historical
Reenactment
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Improvisation
Teacher & Student Online Resources Teacher & Student Online Resources
Need log in information when off of
Need log in information when off of
intranet
intranet
SUNLINK
SUNLINK
SIRS Discoverer on the Web
SIRS Discoverer on the Web
World Book Kids Online
World Book Kids Online
Grolier Kids Online
Grolier Kids Online
Kids InfoBits
Kids InfoBits
Collier County Public Schools
Language Arts
Math
Grades 6-8:
Grades 6-8:
Grades 6-8:
Effective Strategies
Effective Strategies
Effective Strategies
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Torrance Questions
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Torrance Questions
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Torrance Questions
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7 Steps to Writing
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Paraphrase: Write it in your
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7 Steps to Writing
own words
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Organizing Research with
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Organizing Research with
Note Cards
Note Cards
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7 Steps to Writing
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Problem Reversal
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Organizing Research with
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Problem Reversal
Note Cards
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Brainstorming
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Checklist
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Problem Reversal
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Mind Mapping
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Rubrics
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Brainstorming
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Outlining
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Rubric for Website Evaluation
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Mind Mapping
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Big 6 Checklist
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Graphs/Charts
Components
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Outlining
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Rubrics
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Big 6 Checklist
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Cover Page
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Rubric for Website Evaluation
Components
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Rubrics
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Real World Problem/Situation
Rubric for Website Evaluation
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Following the Scientific
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Excel Graphs
Components
Method
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Elements of a Research
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Cover Page
Paper
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Elements of a Research
Presentation Styles
Paper
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Paragraph Outline/Plan
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MLA Citations
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Rough Draft
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Pre-Laureate

SIRS: How to Cite (requires
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Elements of a Research
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Power Point: Report Format
log-in)
Paper
(requires log-in)

Creating a Thesis Statement
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MLA Citations
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Oral Presentation of Excel
document with statement of
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Presentation Poster:
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SIRS: How to Cite (requires
problem, process, and
Abstract (purpose, procedure,
log-in)
conclusion
conclusion)
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Creating a Thesis Statement
Research Paper (title page, table
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Building Resources (Media Teacher & Student Online Resources
Need log in information when off of
of contents, purpose, acknowledgment,
Center, Technology
intranet
review of literature, materials and
Lab/Instructor, Media
SUNLINK
procedures, results, conclusion,
Specialist)
SIRS Discoverer on the Web
bibliography)
Presentation Styles
World Book Kids Online
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Controlled Experiment
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Pre-Laureate
Grolier Kids Online
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Validity of results/conclusion
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Report (6+Pages)
Kids InfoBits
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Oral Presentation
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Power Point: Report Format
Presentation Styles
(requires log-in)

Pre-Laureate

Improvisation/Historical

Power Point: Report Format
Reenactment
(requires log-in)
Teacher & Student Online Resources

Pre-Science Fair Research Need log in information when off of
(optional)/ Oral Presentation intranet
Teacher & Student Online Resources
SUNLINK
Need log in information when off of
SIRS Discoverer on the Web
intranet
World Book Kids Online
SUNLINK
Grolier Kids Online
SIRS Discoverer on the Web
Kids InfoBits
World Book Kids Online
Grolier Kids Online
Kids InfoBits
Interdisciplinary
Study Skills
Revised 3/27/2009
Collier County Public Schools
Interdisciplinary
Study Skills
Revised 3/27/2009