3rd Grade Research Skills Interactive Videos

Guide learners through structured steps in effectively using search engines to find information online. Upon completion, students will enhance their internet search skills, troubleshoot common search issues, and identify the best resources for retrieving specific online information.

Examine the critical role of local government in community enhancement and supporting citizens through essential services. Gain insights into civic responsibilities and decision-making, enabling a deeper understanding of individual roles in fostering effective governance. The focus is on acquiring knowledge that empowers informed participation in local governance dynamics.

Learn about government services such as libraries, schools, and public safety departments, and their critical role in community welfare. Gain insights into the funding and functions of these services and understand their impact on promoting safety and education within the community.

Explore the role and examples of public goods and services within communities and economies, examining their impact and importance. Gain insights into resource allocation, evaluating the significance of public and private goods. Understand the decision-making process in community financial planning.

Understand the roles of organisms within ecosystems, focusing on producers, consumers, and decomposers. Gain insights into how these roles facilitate energy transfer and maintain ecological balance. Develop the ability to analyze ecosystem dynamics and interactions to deepen comprehension of ecological processes.

Gain a comprehensive understanding of key economic principles by examining goods and services in your community. Foster insights into the interactions between producers and consumers in the marketplace while grasping the effects of competition and demand on market dynamics.

Explore the purpose of government by examining laws, safety, and cooperation. Gain an understanding of how government services operate, recognize key civic responsibilities, and explain the role of taxes in funding public services.

Explore economic concepts such as goods, services, and government roles, while gaining insight into geographical elements like continents and living environments. Develop skills in identifying economic activities, understanding government functions, and distinguishing between different geographical areas.

Explore the fundamental concepts of needs and wants, focusing on how they shape economic choices and the significance of community support. Students will learn to distinguish between essential needs and non-essential wants, understand the importance of goods and services, and make informed economic decisions.

Understand the distinct roles goods and services play within a community by exploring examples such as grocery items and toy store products. Learn how various professionals contribute through specific services, enhancing the ability to differentiate between tangible goods and intangible services effectively.

Enhances learners' understanding of community dynamics by recognizing different places and roles such as neighborhoods, supermarkets, and banks. Develops the ability to identify various community roles and responsibilities.

Explore the significance of supporting claims with credible and relevant evidence in arguments, using space exploration as a case study. Develop skills in identifying credible sources, understanding counterclaims, and enhancing argumentative writing through structured evidence.

Explore library services by understanding the process of signing up for library cards, accessing e-books, and utilizing library spaces. Gain insights into navigating library resources effectively and enhancing information skills.

Exploring question-answer relationships enhances reading comprehension by helping learners derive answers from text and prior knowledge. This process fosters critical thinking, enabling effective interpretation and analysis of reading materials.

Explore the techniques for effectively using direct quotes to strengthen writing by enhancing topic development and credibility. Learners will acquire skills in improving writing proficiency, accurately citing sources, and distinguishing between quoting and paraphrasing, thereby advancing their academic and professional writing expertise.

Focus on developing skills to critically evaluate online information. Learn to verify sources, analyze search results, and enhance digital literacy, enabling effective navigation of the extensive online information landscape.

Explore the principles of balanced nutrition, focusing on the roles of carbohydrates, fats, proteins, and essential vitamins and minerals in maintaining health. Gain an understanding of how varied diets contribute to overall well-being and the critical functions these nutrients serve in providing energy and preventing disease.

Explore the diverse forms, conversions, and sources of energy. Gain a comprehensive understanding of different energy types, how they convert into each other, and the importance of energy conservation in daily life.

Explore the roles and structures of city government by examining the historical origins and powers of municipalities. Compare Dillon's Rule and Home Rule to understand how governance systems function and influence daily life. Gain insights into local government operations and learn how to actively engage with civic structures, developing a deeper comprehension of civic engagement and its impact.

Analyze primary sources to infer the character traits of historical figures. Develop critical thinking skills and gain insights into the historical context by evaluating various sources and forming well-supported opinions.