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English Language Arts
Related Academic Standards
CC.1.2.6.G CC.1.2.6.G
Integrate information presented in different media or formats (e.g. visually, quantitatively) as well as in words to develop a coherent understanding of a topic or issue.
CC.1.4.5.U CC.1.4.5.U
With some guidance and support, use technology, including the Internet, to produce and publish writing as well as to interact and collaborate with others; demonstrate sufficient command of keyboarding skills to type a minimum of two pages in a single sitting.
CC.1.4.5.V CC.1.4.5.V
Conduct short research projects that use several sources to build knowledge through investigation of different aspects of a topic.
CC.1.4.6.U CC.1.4.6.U
Use technology, including the Internet, to produce and publish writing as well as to interact and collaborate with others; demonstrate sufficient command of keyboarding skills to type a minimum of three pages in a single sitting.
CC.1.4.6.V CC.1.4.6.V
Conduct short research projects to answer a question, drawing on several sources and refocusing the inquiry when appropriate.
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InfoPlease is the world's largest free reference site. Visitors can tap into various topical menus. Each menu is supported by a selection of features, encyclopedia articles and related links. The site's atlas serves up easy-to-read country maps showing major cities and political boundaries. Specialized almanacs include a Daily Almanac and Facts Behind the News. Use the Year-by-Year Chronology to locate statistics, events, biographies, obituaries and more for each year of the past century.

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