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Adult education social studies project pdfs
The Budget Project: Real World Personal Finance
Attention Ohio Teachers! This project aligns with Ohio's Model Curriculum for Financial Literacy!This is one of my favorite projects that will fully engage your students! How many times do we hear…”when am I ever going to need to know this?” Here is your answer. This comprehensive budget project has students move through two different careers and plan out a monthly budget. The objective of this project is for students to set up a budget that would allow them to live the type of life they would l
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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The Battle of Lexington and Concord: Mysteries in History
The students will try and solve the mystery of who fired the first shots at Lexington by looking at Primary sources, finding the main idea of the documents, making judgements and then writing up a detective report to explain what they discovered.
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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The Great Wall of China Paper Cutting Craft
A perfect craft project for your students when you are teaching about The Great Wall of China or China related topics. All you need is a pair of scissors, glue and the template to make this renowned landmark.Thanks for viewing and hope you enjoy! You may print the template on cardstock paper for durability.You may also be interested in the following: ___________________________________________Paper Cutting Craft: Leaning Tower of Pisa ItalyPaper Cutting Craft: The Liberty Bell Eiffel Tower Paper
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2nd - 12th, Adult Education
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Also included in: World Landmarks Paper Cutting Craft: Bundle Resources
Buying a House Simulation
Students will interact in a simulated housing market. There will be several houses to choose from, as students must factor in their annual salary, expenses, credit score, and other financial dynamics. Buyers are to use their net income and the houses’ details to determine their most optimal house. At the end of the simulation, students will justify their housing decision.
This activity is a simulation in my book, "You're Gonna Need a Bigger Wallet." The entire book's .pdf can be purchased at a
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Map of Canada Assignment - Detailed Map
This is a minimal-prep assignment that you can simply photocopy and distribute to students now! The assignment is broken down into 10 steps and is perfect for an applied or academic classroom. The assignment includes a built-in checklist for students to use while completing their maps.
There are two versions of this assignment included in this download – one with and one without the post-it note annotation. There are also two rubrics to reflect both versions of this assignment. You can use the
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4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Commedia Dell'arte: Mask Templates, Character Chart, Assignment and Rubric
Commedia Dell’Arte
PDF FILE INCLUDES:
-4 Mask Templates:
--Bauta
--Piangi
--Arlecchino
--Ride
-All ready for you to cut out. Just print them on card stock and allow your students to choose!
-Characters Chart- Name, direction, movement, and physical traits
-Performance and Mask Assignment handouts for your students
-Rubric for mask and performance
Great project to culminate physical comedy, Italy, the renaissance, theater history, and stock characters. Mask projects are alot of fun due to the c
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Layers of the Atmosphere Build an 8-foot Scaled-Down Model of our Atmosphere
Create an 8-foot-tall (2.4m), scaled-down model of our atmosphere and discover cool information about our atmosphere at the same time! Students will also learn a little history about humankind's ventures into our atmosphere.Includes Troposphere, Tropopause, Stratosphere, Stratopause, Mesosphere, Mesopause, Thermosphere, and Exosphere. No prep.The only way to get a true sense of atmospheric scale is with a model this big!Crosscutting concepts: scale, proportion, & quantity, systems & sy
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6th - 12th, Adult Education
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Also included in: Ecology, Environmental Studies, and Earth Science Activities Bundle
Renting an Apartment Simulation
Students will interact in a simulated apartment market. There will be several apartments to choose from, as students must factor in their annual salary, expenses, credit score, and other financial dynamics. Renters will use their job earnings in order to determine which apartment is best suited for their particular financial situation. At the end of the simulation, students will state why they chose the apartment that they chose.
This activity is a simulation in my book, "You're Gonna Need a B
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Instagram Template
This is a blank Instagram template great for students summarizing the main idea and having key points about any topic using hashtags!
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PreK - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Personal Finance - Cost of Living Project (Middle & High School)
COST of LIVING PROJECT**NEW**: This file has been updated so it is now EDITABLE. The pages can be printed for students to complete OR students can type answers into the digital file :)Purpose: The purpose of this project is for students to explore expenses they will most likely encounter as adults. Assignments include exploring cost of ...* housing* utilities* furniture* college* vehicle - purchase* vehicle - related expenses & maintenance* entertainment* groceries and eating out* careers &
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in: Personal Finance Student Assignment Plan & Cost of Living Project
The Great Pyramid 3D Model Craft
A perfect craft project for your students when you are teaching about the Egyptian pyramid and/or Egypt. All you need is a pair of scissors, glue and this template to make one of the seven wonders of the world.Thanks for viewing and hope you enjoy! You may also be interested in the following: Eiffel Tower Paper Cutting Craft Arc de Triomphe Paper Cutting Craft Empire State Building Paper Cutting Craft Paper Cutting Craft-The White House Paper Cutting Craft-The Taj Mahal Paper Cutting Craft: Big
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2nd - 12th, Adult Education
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Also included in: World Landmarks Paper Cutting Craft: Bundle Resources
National Parks Spanish Speaking World Project Unit Readings + PBL Activities
Are you looking for an engaging Project Based Learning Unit for Spanish? This 13+ Day unit includes 21 readings about National Parks in Central and South America along with pre reading, during reading, and post reading activities to prep your students for a Spanish PBL project of planning a trip to a National Park. This Spanish Unit is designed around the National Parks of the Spanish Speaking World! This unit covers 1 National Park in each Spanish speaking country in Central, South America, the
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Financial Fraud/Identity Theft Simulation
Students will read several financial scenarios, including investment opportunities and consumer purchasing methods, and determine whether there is fraud or identity theft taking place for each situation. Students will place the fraudulent scenarios in the jail shoebox, and the non-fraudulent scenarios in the housing shoebox.
This activity is a simulation in my book, "You're Gonna Need a Bigger Wallet." The entire book's .pdf can be purchased at a discount from my TPT store at the following lin
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Black History Month Biographies List of 100 African Americans Research Project
This resource contains a ready-to-use printable list of 100 notable Black Americans who made contributions to American History. You get 1 list categorized by men/women, and another list categorized by profession. The same 100 names are on both lists. Use the organized and categorized lists to assign research projects, “wax museum” personalities, or Black History Month projects for the class. Create and share research to promote stories of American accomplishment, hope and inspiration through di
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K - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff, Not Grade Specific
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Lotería - FUN ART PROJECT
Students have a BLAST learning about about Mexico's favorite game while making their own version of this classic! This is a great activity any time, but especially for the beginning of the year or during the holiday season when you're looking for some fun activities!This file includes several activities:1. A short video introducing Lotería and its significance to Mexican culture.2. A reading (and comprehension questions) in Spanish.3. A 2-in-1 art project (rubric included). 4. A class presenta
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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WWI ChoiceBoard Assignment + Rubric [WW1 - World War One]
Encourage students to demonstrate their knowledge and understanding of WWI in a variety of ways and by utilizing multiple intelligences. It is perfect for all student levels, including academic, ELL and special education.
This assignment has been worded in a way that can be used by teachers anywhere in the world that are studying WWI. Includes a rubric.
There are 4 different versions of this assignment included:
1. Choose One ChoiceBoard Option (14 choices)
2. Choose One ChoiceBoard Option of
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Supreme Court Case Projects - Brochure, Powerpoint, & Infographic
Three projects that have students research Supreme Court Cases. I have typically used it for my Civil Rights & Civil Liberties Unit so I have included a list of the Court Cases that I have my students pick from as well. Included in this product: 1. A complete lesson plan with objectives, Bloom & DOK levels noted, materials needed, vocabulary/content to preview, instructional tips, common student misconceptions, and additional resources. 2. Court Case Powerpoint Project Direction Sheet fo
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Economics Budget Project and LFS Unit
This project was created for my high school students in my resource room. My former students explained that they felt unprepared for life out in the "real world" because no one really told them what it would be like to be out on their own, and because of that they struggled a lot at first. So I created this project for my future junior and senior students to help them really get a grasp of what it might be like after graduation. Especially those whose parents will not help finance their futures,
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6th - 12th, Adult Education
Forensics: Cyber Crime Student Projects
Engage your students in the world of cybercrime with this student-centered project. Given 30 high-level topics, your students will pick 3, conduct research, and create a visual presentation to demonstrate their cohesive understanding of their chosen topics. A teacher grading rubric, peer review sheets, and student checklist are included! Be sure to include 2-3 days of time for research, and 1-2 days for in-class presentations.
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Sociology Time Capsule Project (Project-based Final Exam, EDITABLE, Remote)
This is my favorite project to use in sociology class and students LOVE it. At the end of the year, with a class full of seniors, it really comes at the perfect time.Included in this project are specific guidelines connecting their high school experiences to major concepts in sociology: culture, social institutions, self-concept, theoretical perspectives, socialization, symbolic interaction, groups, to name a few.Students are asked to create a "time capsule" in the format that works best for t
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Research Project: Real-Life Crime and Punishment (not Dostoevsky)
Research Project: Crime and Punishment: This is a full unit plan for a 5 - 10 day-long research project. The purpose of this project is to acquaint learners with the consequences of criminal actions, and to encourage them to explore alternative methods of punishment.
The project includes: individual and group collaboration, conducting research, analyzing findings, preparing reports, technical writing, creative and critical thinking, creating a presentation, and presenting to the class.
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Dialects and Speech (United States)
Four-wheelin' or muddin? Cruisin' or going for a drive? Get students thinking about dialects and regional differences with this 22 page engaging, visual presentation.
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Dialect and examples
Idiolect and examples
Jargon and examples
Pidgins and examples
Creole and examples
Review of Terminologies and activity
Regional dialects and activity
Literature dialects and examples
Literature Project activity for Assessment
Extra Resources
Great for blended, flipped, homeschool, group collaborat
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Black History Month: Black Out Poetry Project (Use all Month Long!)
The Blackout Poetry Project will allow your students to uncover important figures in African American history and bring them to the forefront of the historical and cultural narrative. Students will examine the idea behind Black History Month and also fulfill the vision of Carter G. Woodson by selecting a significant figure to feature in an original piece of creative writing and illustration. This activity couples the celebration of African American history as well as students' interests and p
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Monthly Current Event Assignment
Have your students become world class news reporters and stay current on events with this monthly project!! This is one of my students' favorite assignments and they enjoy presenting their research to the class throughout the year. I tend to get too many request to do current events and have to limit them as progress through the curriculum. This assignment also astonishes parents, because their student becomes mini-experts on the specific topic that they choose. This project is successful becau
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4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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