MLA Citation Maker - Use this terrific site to help you assemble your research bibliography! Before printing your bibliography, copy and paste all of the text to a Word document. Then add a title and your name before printing.
The following mini Online Research Investigations can be used to teach students how to use the Research Cycle by focusing in on the skills and thinking involved in one particular element of the cycle.
How are laws made in the State of Washington
What would a Mount St. Helens eruption look like?
Which book should I read next?
How did geography and environment influence the Salish culture?
A Day in the life of the President of the United States
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. What did his protests have in common?
Help us order holiday books for the library!
Uncle Cyrus Needs a Job! - a research project on Bellingham's history.
Seashore Decision - how are animals and their environment connected?
Where will you live? - how does environment influence culture?
Mt. Baker Safety Team - How will you plan to protect life and property in the event of a Mt. Baker eruption? USGS Mt. Baker Information
Road Trip Through Washington - an online research investigation for fourth graders exploring the regions of Washington State.
Vacation Washington - Alternate Roadtrip Through Washington Investigation using a modified task. See Teacher notes for details.
Where Would You Settle? - an online research investigation for fifth graders about Colonial America.
Time Traveler: Ancient Americas - Captain Kirk and the crew of the Enterprise take students to an ancient American civilization of their choice.
A Planetary Adventure - Travel to the planet of your choice? Which would be the best to visit? Research and decide.
Roller Coasters! - 5th graders, use this link to practice your skills in Gathering Information. Use the roller coaster notes sheet to gather information that helps answer your supporting questions.