Researching the Regions of the United States

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Tour of the United States

Scientific Method Online Quiz

Historical Fiction: Building Backround

One way to enrich your reading experience is to connect other texts. By seeking out information to answer questions you have while reading, you will build deeper interpretations of the text you read. Readers don't limit themselves to the book in their hands, but instead gather resources to deepen their comprehension. Today we will build our background knowledge!

The Underground Railroad 
Code Talkers During WWII
Chains and Common Sense by Thomas Paine
Jackie Robinson
Life on a Prairie

Our Questions Answered about Electricity!

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Famous Missourians' Research Links

When doing research for an informative piece, the source of your research is an important thing to consider. 

Ask yourself: "Is this a reliable source?" 

Please avoid websites like Wikipedia. For the purposes of this assignment, we want to be sure to use encyclopedias and other sources that have reliable information. 

Please use the following links to research your famous Missourian.

Hall of Famous Missourians

Bio.com

Encyclopedia World of Biographies

Historical Society of Missouri

Ducksters

Famous Americans

Kids Click

Safe Search Engines

Google Junior

KidRex

Safe Search

Famous Missourians

Today you will begin the work many of you have been waiting for all year! Today you will explore several different Famous Missourian's and make a list of your three top favorites. Please keep these questions in mind when selecting your top three favorites.

1. What appeals to you the most about this person's life?
2. Is the person you would like to do "researchable"? 

Good luck! 
Famous Missourians

Immersing Ourselves in Biographies

As you click and explore the biographies, be sure to READ like a WRITER!

Ask yourself:
What is the work that goes into the creation of a biography? 

Name the specific characteristics that you notice and as we begin our unit, we will have an idea of where I work will go.

 http://mrnussbaum.com/bio2/

Biographies

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Missouri Regions

Buckle up and get ready to roll! We are ready to explore the regions of the Missouri. As a group, you will research a specific region of our state. Your job will be to teach the other students in our class about your region. 

As you research, you will want to focus your study on: 

• Geographical features/land forms

• Climate

• Natural Resources

• History

• Popular Attractions
  
• Major Cities

You will use these resources and other to complete your research. Good luck!

Missouri Regions #1

Missouri Regions #2
Missouri Regions #3