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Research Building Blocks: Examining Electronic Sources
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| Grades | 3 – 5 |
| Lesson Plan Type | Minilesson |
| Estimated Time | 60 minutes |
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Urbana, Illinois |
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PRINTOUTS
WEBSITES
- Ben's Guide to U.S. Government for Kids
- Illinois State Government Investigation
- Kid Safe Search Sites
- Merriam-Webster OnLine
- Research Building Blocks: Hints about Print
PREPARATION
Before completing this activity, students should have experience with developing a topic, targeting keywords, and selecting print resources. Students should also be familiar with electronic sources before they can critically examine them.

