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Short research projects for every day of the school year for grades four through eight. Subjects include history, famous people, and holidays.

On cover after title: K-8. Research activities designed to stimulate curiosity and divergent thinking for gifted students.

"Teachers know their particular students, classroom, and schools intimately - therefore, they are best equipped to pick a particular problem (or research question) and then use qualitative or quantitative techniques for further study. The book includes numerous tables, charts, handouts, forms, and worksheets to demystify and simplify the action research process. Short examples drawn from the author's experience working on-one-on with teachers on their action research projects are also included - from raising reading proficiency to increasing the problem solving capacity of faculty members"--Provided by publisher.

A book for middle school students about exploring field investigations through science research projects.

"In cartoon format, uses Frankenstein's monster to explain the steps of the scientific method"--Provided by publisher.

"Scientific breakthroughs are often regarded with suspicion, especially those that diverge substantially from established theories. New ideas are tested by scientists around the world to ensure that they hold up to scrutiny. [This book] looks at the instances when, despite these precautions, the scientific community got it wrong [and] includes the most infamous cases of fraud and famous mistakes that initially had scientists fooled."--Provided by publisher.

This helpful instructional title goes far beyond the simplistic directive (3z(BJust look online!(3y (Bthat many young researchers may be given when they are assigned school research. With so many resources online, ranging from academically rigorous to sloppy and suspect, the modern young researcher needs to be armed with strategies and tools that will yield the best information and help him or her organize and present that information effectively. In a modern school environment, the digital tools discussed in this book go a long way toward insuring success and excellence.

A brief introduction to choosing a research topic.