Research Guides
6th Grade
6th Grade Nonfiction Reading and Research
Students in 6th grade language arts classes pick a nonfiction topic to read about and research. They use both print and online resources. The databases listed on this site are helpful in finding online articles about each topic.
Online Resources
General Resources for research including databases, websites, eBooks, and other digital resources.
7th Grade
7th Science: Human Body Systems
Databases, websites and resources on different systems in the human body including: Circulatory System, Digestive System, Excretory System, Integumentary System, Muscular System, Nervous System, Respiratory System, and Skeletal System.
7th Science: Humans and the Environment
Databases, websites and resources on ways that humans have impacted the natural environment, including: Threatened and Endangered Species, Invasive Species, Overhunting and Overfishing, Global Warming and Climate Change, Soil Pollution, Air Pollution, Noise Pollution, Light Pollution, Water Pollution, Deforestation and Over-Farming, Urban Sprawl, Bacterial Resistance/Antibiotic Misuse.
7th English: Inquiry
Resources for research including Databases, information on effective Google Searching, Website Evaluation, and Citing Sources.
7th Communications: Fake News
Presentation on Fake News and other resources to help spot and avoid fake news.
Citations
Defines plagiarism and provides resources to avoid plagiarism by citing sources correctly in MLA style.
Online Resources
General Resources for researching including databases, websites, eBooks, and other digital resources.
8th Grade
8th Communications: Persuasive Speech and Debate
Databases, websites and resources to help with researching controversial issues. Also reminders for effective Google Searches and Website Evaluation.
8th Global: World Religions
Resources for research including Databases, information on effective Google Searching, Website Evaluation, and Citing Sources.
8th English: Clickbait
Defines clickbait and gives tips to create it.
Online Resources
General Resources for researching including databases, websites, eBooks, and other digital resources.
All Research Guides
6th Minnesota Studies: National History Day
Databases and websites with information on world history and US History, including resources for finding primary and secondary sources. Also resources to help with topic selection.
7th Science: Human Body Systems
Databases, websites and resources on different systems in the human body including: Circulatory System, Digestive System, Excretory System, Integumentary System, Muscular System, Nervous System, Respiratory System, and Skeletal System.
7th Science: Humans and the Environment
Databases, websites and resources on ways that humans have impacted the natural environment, including: Threatened and Endangered Species, Invasive Species, Overhunting and Overfishing, Global Warming and Climate Change, Soil Pollution, Air Pollution, Noise Pollution, Light Pollution, Water Pollution, Deforestation and Over-Farming, Urban Sprawl, Bacterial Resistance/Antibiotic Misuse.
7th English: Inquiry
Resources for research including Databases, information on effective Google Searching, Website Evaluation, and Citing Sources.
7th Communications: Fake News
Presentation on Fake News and other resources to help spot and avoid fake news.
Citations
Defines plagiarism and provides resources to avoid plagiarism by citing sources correctly in MLA style.
8th Communications: Persuasive Speech and Debate
Databases, websites and resources to help with researching controversial issues. Also reminders for effective Google Searches and Website Evaluation.
8th Global: World Religions
Resources for research including Databases, information on effective Google Searching, Website Evaluation, and Citing Sources.
8th English: Clickbait
Defines clickbait and gives tips to create it.
Online Resources
General Resources for researching including databases, websites, eBooks, and other digital resources.