Research Rangers
Research questions, credible sources, note-taking, paraphrasing vs. plagiarism and citing sources.
Try it free with your class: the demo runs right in your browser for 5 questions or 5 minutes, whichever comes first. No sign-up needed.
Or get every game, including all future games, with the All-Access Teacher License for $150.

What students practice
Research questions, keywords, primary vs. secondary sources, credible sources, note-taking, paraphrasing vs. plagiarism, citing sources
Great for
Whole-class review on the smartboard, literacy centers, test prep, early finishers and sub plans. No prep and no student logins.
Standards
OAS 3.6.R.1–3 · 3.6.W.1–2 · 4.6.R.1–3 · 4.6.W.1–3 · 5.6.R.1–3 · 5.6.W.1–3 · 6.6.R.1–3 · 6.6.W.1–3 · 7.6.R.1–3 · 7.6.W.1–3 · 8.6.R.1–3 · 8.6.W.1–3
Common Core: W.3.7–8 · W.4.7–9 · W.5.7–9 · W.6.7–9 · W.7.7–9 · W.8.7–9 · RI.4.6 · RI.3.5
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How it works
- Open the game file in any web browser: Chromebooks, laptops or your smartboard. No accounts, no student logins and no internet needed once it's downloaded.
- Enter the players or teams, then press Start.
- Students take turns on one shared screen, so the whole class can play together on a projector or smartboard.
- Each purchase includes the game file and a one-page Quick Start guide.
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