Research Projects for Elementary Students
East Brunswick has a research project in third, fourth and fifth grades. Several sites were identified to provide resources for those projects. Those sites are listed below.
Endangered Species (third grade) | National Parks (fourth grade) | Native American (fifth grade)
| Animal Resources – Sea World/Busch Gardens | |
| URL: | http://www.seaworld.org/animal-info/index.htm |
| Grade level: | All |
| Subject: | Science |
| Part of the Sea World/Busch Garden Education Series; rich with information on various sea mammals, some other animals, and various animal topics. Includes pictures and appropriate links to other areas within the site. | |
The Electronic Zoo Animal Resources |
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| URL: | http://netvet.wustl.edu/ssi.htm |
| Grade level: | 2 and up |
| Subject: | Science |
| Provides links to web sites about animals, listed by categories. | |
Birmingham Zoo Animal Omnibus |
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| URL: | http://www.animalomnibus.com/ |
| Grade level: | 3 and up |
| Subject: | Science |
| Searchable database of common and zoo animals by region. Best to do search first by classification (Birds, Fishes, etc.) and then by common name. Gives links to other sites with information on the animal. | |
Lincoln Park Zoo |
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| URL: | http://www.lpzoo.com/animals/ |
| Grade level: | 3 and up |
| Subject: | Science |
| Searchable database of birds, mammals, reptiles, and amphibians. Indicates endangered species, if applicable. | |
Bagheera |
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| URL: | http://www.bagheera.com/ |
| Grade level: | |
| Subject: | Science |
| "A Web site for our endangered species." | |
| Great Outdoors Recreation Page (GORP) | |
| URL: | http://www.gorp.com |
| Grade level: | 4 and up |
| Subject: | Social Studies |
| Information on parks, forests, the wilderness, etc., including maps (with links), photos, recreational activities, and much more. Content arranged geographically (worldwide) and by state for the United States. Organized but cluttered; requires careful concentration when searching/using this site. | |
National Park Service (ParkNet) |
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| URL: | http://www.nps.gov |
| Grade level: | 4 and up |
| Subject: | Social Studies |
| National park information including lesser known and special significance areas. Links to historical, educational, natural resource, and park information. Updated regularly with a link to a special topic. | |
American Park Network (APN) |
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| URL: | http://www.americanparknetwork.com/index.html |
| Grade level: | 4 and up |
| Subject: | Social Studies/Science |
| "Comprehensive source of information on America’s favorite parks." Links to park information, activities, travel tips, etc. Includes a Q&A section (Park Talk) where questions about America’s parks can be asked and answered electronically. | |
| South Dakota: A Guide to the Great Sioux Nation | |
| URL: | http://www.travelsd.com/sioux/ |
| Grade level: | 5 and up |
| Subject: | Social Studies |
| Site is rich in pictures of tribal art and artifacts. Shows a timeline of important events, description and schedule of Sioux powwows, description and maps of landmarks, and information on individual tribes and their leaders. | |
Native Americans |
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| URL: | http://www.nativeculture.com/lisamitten/indians.html |
| Grade level: | 5 and up |
| Subject: | Social Studies |
| Provides many links to other excellent Native American sites. | |
Other Native Sites (Native American) |
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| URL: | http://www.nativeonline.com/great.htm |
| Grade level: | 4 and up |
| Subject: | Social Studies |
| Provides links to Native American tribes’ home pages, and other Native American links, listed by tribe. | |
Thunder Mountain Lenape Nation |
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| URL: | http://www.delawaretribeofindians.nsn.us/ |
| Grade level: | 5 and up |
| Subject: | Social Studies |
| Provides information on Lenape culture, including food, dress, jobs of men and women, stories, spirituality, and more. | |