Prehistory End of Unit Project

This project is a great way to end a prehistory unit! Students create a multimedia presentation about 5 events, time periods, or concepts in prehistory and then present the final projects to their class. Using their presentations as summative assessments, you can evaluate what your students have learned about this period of human history. Both printable and Google Drive versions are included in this resource.

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Resource at a Glance:

★ What will students learn?

* By selecting just 5 events, time periods, or concepts in prehistory , students will practice making decisions about what they think was most important in prehistory.

* They will practice using technology to create a project.

* They will practice writing citations correctly.

* They may practice giving oral presentations about their work (depending on the type of project they create).

★ Who is it for?

All students who have recently finished a unit about human prehistory.

★ How does it help teachers?

* Directions for implementing the project are included for teachers.

* Detailed instructions for students on what to do are provided.

* Having printable and digital versions gives more flexibility for doing the project.

* The rubrics make it easy to evaluate students’ work.

What an educator who has used this resource says about it:

♥ "This is a wonderful resource, thanks so much! I’m very pleased." -- Amber H.

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What you get in this product:

In the PDF File:

★ A table of contents for quick reference (1 page)

★ A Notes to the Teacher section with background information and day-by-day instructions for implementing the project (2 pages)

★ Instructions for accessing the Google Drive materials (1 page)

★ Suggested lesson plan for implementing the project (1 page)

★ A list of the ELA Common Core standards addressed (1 page)

★ Sample Model Performance Indicators (MPIs) for teachers with ELLs in their classes (1 page)

★ Instructions for students (1 page)

★ An organizer for students to keep track of their work (1 page)

★ Reference information showing how to write citations in MLA format (1 page)

★ Organizer for writing bibliographic information about the resources used (1 page)

★ Rubric for letter/number grades (1 page)

★ Rubric for standards-based grades (1 page)

In the Google Drive Materials:

★ Cover (1 slide)

★ Instructions for students (1 slide)

★ An organizer for students to keep track of their work (1 slide)

★ Reference information showing how to write citations in MLA format (1 slide)

★ Organizer for writing bibliographic information about the resources used (1 slide)

★ Rubric for letter/number grades (1 slide)

★ Rubric for standards-based grades (1 slide)

More info:

This project integrates reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills by having students:

* Use print resources and doing online research to find images that represent selected events,

* Write captions about the images, and

* Make audio recordings or give oral presentations to their class.

Students can use websites or apps to create digital presentations or they can create traditional posters by drawing their own pictures and finding images online.

With step-by-step instructions and a handout for organizing information; a reference handout about citing resources using the MLA format (2021 9th edition) and a handout for students to list the resources they used; and an evaluation rubric for letter/number grading systems and for standards-based grading, this resource contains everything you need to implement this week-long project.

Used with students in 6th and 7th grades, it is easily adaptable for students in other grades who have learned about prehistory. It is appropriate for English Language Learners at intermediate and higher levels of proficiency as well as native English-speaking students. The finished projects make a great addition to student portfolios and can also be used during parent conferences to show what students have been learning.

This is a fun and engaging final project for your prehistory unit!

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