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Grade 6 Projects
EasyBib
Online tool for creating a bibliography (a list of sources used for a project)
Warning: This free version of EasyBib has lots of ads, but is still an excellent tool.
China Newspaper Project
Coming soon ...
World War II Project
Research Links for World War II Overview Information Web
"World War II: An Overview" from Scholastic
America's Story Depression and World War II
Ken Burns World War II Documentary
Remember: World Book Online is also an excellent source! See the link at the top of this page.
Korea Newspaper Project
The CIA Factbook offers a wealth of information on the following topics: Geography, People & Society, Government, Economy, Energy, Communications, Transportation, Military, and Transnational Issues.
This website from PBS titled “Hidden Korea" focuses on geography, history, culture, religion, festivals and food.
Brief articles on South Korea from National Geographic Kids with the following topics: Geography, Nature, History, People & Culture, Government & Economy, and Fast Facts.
This is a website from the Asia Education Foundation designed for teachers and students interested in learning more about contemporary (modern-day) Korea.
Read about Chuseok, Korea's harvest festival on this site from the Asia Society.
Writing Book Reviews
Example of a great book review written by a student
Tips for writing a book review from author Rodman Philbrick
Grade 5 Projects
Animal Project
World Wildlife Fund (Scroll down to the bottom to search for an animal by name.)
Kids' Planet from Defenders of Wildlife
National Zoo
Civil War
Civil War Trust -- Student Resources
America's Library from the Library of Congress
Inventions
National Inventors Hall of Fame
Grade 4 Projects
U.S. Regions Project
World Book Online (see link at top of this page)
FactMonster -- online almanac
The U.S. Census Bureau is the official government agency that tracks demographic data. Click here to see how they divide the country into regions. (It's different than your textbook! You will need to use some problem solving skills to get an accurate population number.) Click here to view a table with population by U.S. Census Bureau region. You will probably also need to know the population of each state. This site from the U.S. Census Bureau has population and other statistics by state, presented on a site specifically for kids.
CensusScope -- Maps with data about race (multi-cultural breakdown) and age with information from the U.S. Census
This article from Slate.com has maps (created with data from the U.S. Census Bureau) showing common languages spoken.
This article from the American Psychological Association can help you determine the personalities of residents in your region. Be sure to scroll down and look at the maps.
Encyclopedia Britannica Population Density Map -- This map can help determine if your region is mostly urban, suburban or rural.
Dog Breeds Project
World Book Online (see link at top of this page)
The American Kennel Club (AKC)
The Westminster Kennel Club breed directory
CT State Capitol Webquest
ConneCT Kids – The Connecticut State Capitol
(You will need to click through and look at all 6 pages.)
ConneCT Kids – Connecticut Government
The Case of the "Amistad Africans"
World Book Online (see link at top of this page) -- Search for "Amistad Rebellion" or "Cinque, Joseph"
For login info, see Helpful tips for using WB Online
Article from Cobblestone magazine: "The Story of the Amistad Africans" by Mary Ann Limauro
Article from Weekly Reader magazine: "Sailing for Freedom"
The Case of Prudence Crandall
World Book Online (see link at top of this page) -- Search for "Crandall, Prudence"
For login info, see Helpful tips for using WB Online
Article from Britannica Biographies: "Crandall, Prudence"
Article on the Prudence Crandall Museum from the State of CT website
Article on Prudence Crandall from the CT Women's Hall of Fame website
Article on Prudence Crandall from the National Women's History Museum website