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8th grade Spring social studies projects on sale
ANY TOPIC 1 Day Mini Research Activity Lesson for Google Slidesâ„¢ Project w/ MLA
Teach research skills, encourage curiosity, and promote choice with your students. This product includes 4 Google Slides templates to allow for a straightforward mini-research project. You have so much flexibility with these templates, and you can edit them in VIEW > THEME BUILDER to suit your needs. For example, you can change "definition" to "description" depending what you want your students to research. An editable grading rubric is also included.Similar products:1 Day Mini-Research Proj
Grades:
3rd - 9th
End of the Year Social Studies ABC book project--DIGITAL and PAPER-BASED
This project can be used in almost any grade level, and is ready to use!With this project, students will demonstrate their knowledge of grade level social studies and history topics, in an ABC Book format. This would make a great end of the year social studies project! With your purchase, you will receive two versions of this project: a pdf file for paper-based used, as well as an editable power point for digital learning use.Purchase includes:Version #1: Paper-Based PDFEnd of the Year Social S
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1st - 12th
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Middle School Geography: Human Population Density Map Skills
Looking for a great lesson that encourages collaboration and hands-on experience in creating and making maps, graphs, and/or charts? Or do you need a simple lesson to introduce the concept of population density to your students? This lesson includes videos, map presentations, and more to teach students the meaning behind "population density". Students will team up to work collaboratively to create a map, graph, or chart depicting the population density of the 7 continents. In addition, they wil
Grades:
7th - 12th
Also included in:Â Geography, Map Skills Bundle For Middle School & High School + 2 Freebies
1 Day Mini Research Projects for Google Slidesâ„¢ GROWING BUNDLE for ALL YEAR LONG
Over 50% OFF! Promote research ALL YEAR LONG. Less than $1.65 per project template! Hone your students' research skills with smaller, manageable topics! *PRICE WILL INCREASE* with each addition. This digital GROWING BUNDLE currently includes 17 mini-research project templates. ANY TOPIC (4 template choices)Greek god or goddess (3 template choices for gods, 3 template choices for goddesses)diseases and pathogens ( 3 for virus, 3 for bacteria, 2 for fungus, 2 for parasite, 1 "blank")astronomy, spa
Grades:
3rd - 10th
Islam & the Islamic Empires Unit Bundle with PowerPoint, Projects, and More
This zip folder contains all the materials I use for the Islamic Caliphate Unite in World History/AP World History (I teach both levels). There is a PowerPoint for the unit with a corresponding note sheet. There are fill in the blanks on one note sheet if you would like to have students use that to follow along any lecture or there is a completely filled in one if you need to provide a student with copies of notes.There are 3 projects to chose from as I have done all. One is an academic poste
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7th - 12th, Adult Education
Jamestown Colony Help-Wanted Advertisement Activity
With this activity students will use their knowledge of the Jamestown colony to create a persuasive help-wanted ad. They should consider what jobs may have been underrepresented in the young colony, and create an advertisement that persuades new settlers from England that can perform those jobs.Purchase includes a detailed project information sheet, Jamestown's first jobs list, student planning sheet, and grading rubric.Please follow me to be informed of product updates, revisions, and new prod
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4th - 9th
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African History to 1700 Unit: PPT, Activities, Readings & More: Print & Digital
This is all of the materials I use to teach the history of Africa up to around 1700. It contains all you need including a PowerPoint with note sheets for students, readings, activities, a map assignment, projects to pick from, exit slips, and more!Topics: Bantu Migration, Nubia, Axum, Ghana, Mali, Mansa Musa, Songhai, Swahili Coast, Great Zimbabwe, King Lalibela, and more!Multiple Formats: The reading comes as a PDF, Microsoft Document, and Google Document. The reading is editable! The link to
Grades:
7th - 12th
Country Research Project Central America and The Caribbean
Our engaging Country Research Project Central America and the Caribbean is perfect for a country study in the classroom. This resource includes comprehensive graphic organizers to help students structure their findings effectively. Perfect for fostering critical thinking and in-depth exploration of these vibrant regions.This project greatly facilitates differentiated instruction in the classroom by offering flexibility in assignment options. Teachers can choose to have students complete all four
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3rd - 9th
Also included in:Â Countries of the World Research Projects BUNDLE
Ancient Greece Unit Bundle including PowerPoint, Note Sheets, Project, & More
This unit has numerous items to assist you with teaching the history of ancient Greece. No need for a textbook as this unit has what you need to cover the materials.Included:There is a PowerPoint with Guided Notes.There are various projects to pick from: timeline project, creative, philosopher one-pager, or a research paperA Map AssignmentA KIM Vocabulary AssignmentAthens and Sparta Venn DiagramTest: 10 Matching Questions, 15 Multiple-Choice Questions, and 3 Essay QuestionsStudy GuideTrading Ca
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7th - 12th, Adult Education
Geography, China's Historical One Child Policy, Population Density Cartogram
Please note: the link to the article no longer works, but a copy of the article is included in the zip file, so the link is not necessary. population, population ecology, population growth, population pyramid, population densityGet students involved in the learning process through this lesson China's Historical One Child Policy: Creating a Population Density Cartogram. Students will not only learn about the cause and effect of China's One Child Policy of 1979, but will strengthen their knowledge
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6th - 12th
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World Geography: Three Gorges Dam Triumphs and Tragedy + PowerPoint
Have your student explore the largest hydroelectric power dam in the world located in China! Students will explore the positives and negatives of solutions to China's environmental issues. Your student will be engaged and intrigued by the details surrounding the Three Gorges Dam through this motivating Asia geography mini-lesson. This lesson teaches beyond the facts about the Three Gorges Dam and will encourage higher-level thinking, along with teamwork to lead students to understand the triumph
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Early North American Settlements and Colonization-1565-1630-Illustrated Timeline
This project allows students to summarize and illustrate events that are considered to be milestones in the early settlement and colonization of North America, in the format of a large illustrated timeline. The events include Spanish, Dutch, English, and French colonies.The timeline is large, and uses five sheets of 8.5x11 paper. There is also a full page option included in this timeline, which uses ten sheets of 8.5x11 paper.There is a sample answer key, as well as a grading rubric included.Th
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4th - 8th
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Country Research Project North America
Our engaging Country Research Project North America is perfect for a country study in the classroom. This resource includes comprehensive graphic organizers to help students structure their findings effectively. Perfect for fostering critical thinking and in-depth exploration of this vibrant region.This project greatly facilitates differentiated instruction in the classroom by offering flexibility in assignment options. Teachers can choose to have students complete all four graphic organizers or
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Grades:
3rd - 9th
Also included in:Â Countries of the World Research Projects BUNDLE
Custom Bundle - One Semester Psychology Course Bundle
This product can be used to teach Psychology for one semester. The bundle contains eight popular units to give students a well-rounded understanding of psychology at a high school level in one semester. You can always visit my website at learningthesocialsciences.com to see my weekly lesson plan overview.Units:-Introduction to Psychology-Motivation, Stress, and Emotions -Developmental Psychology-Personality -Learning & Conditioning-States of Consciousness -Psychological Disorders-Social Ps
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8th - 12th
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U.S. Presidents Day Activity | 1 Day Mini-Research Project Google Slidesâ„¢ Lesson
Great for Presidents' Day! This research product is great for an informational, non-fiction study in ELA or a U.S. history-based assignment. Encourage curiosity with your students, and assign a different U.S. President to each student.Teach research skills with a smaller, manageable topic. This product includes 9 slides:1 example slide1 directions slide (editable)1 rubric slide (editable)4 Google Slides templates (to give students color and orientation choice)Link to Sign-Up Google SheetHow To:
Grades:
5th - 11th
National Parks Earth Day Activity 1 Day Mini-Research Google Slidesâ„¢ Project
Teach research skills with a smaller, manageable topic. This product is great for geography, Social Studies, U.S. History, or even ELA. Encourage curiosity with your students and allow them to explore the National Park of their choice.This product includes 9 slides:1 example slide1 directions slide (editable)1 rubric slide (editable)1 topic list slide1 slide with a link to a Google Sheet sign-up5 Google Slides templates (to give students color choice)The Google Slides templates can be edited in
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4th - 8th
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Bill of Rights & Amendments Activity 1 Day Mini-Research Google Slidesâ„¢ Project
This DIGITAL, EDITABLE product is great for an American literature, U.S. history, or government class. Teach research skills with a smaller, manageable topic. Jigsaw the Bill of Rights or the 27 amendments with your students and have them present to each other.This product includes 7 slides:1 example slide1 directions slide (editable)1 rubric slide (editable)4 Google Slides templates (to give students color choice)The Google Slides templates can be edited in View > Theme Builder (formerly "Ma
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6th - 12th
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Bottle Biography Research Project
This is a ready to use document for introducing a research biography project. Students research an individual of their choice, write a report (which includes a time line), and then create a model figure of their chosen person using a recycled soda or water bottle. They "dress" up their bottle to look like their famous person. This is a versatile project in which students can choose a historical figure, a celebrity, or someone they would consider a hero.
Purchase includes student information she
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2nd - 12th
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Boston Tea Party Point of View Comic Strip Project
In this project, students will use their knowledge of the Boston Tea Party to create a comic strip that illustrates the events of that night from a specific point of view. Students must have thorough understanding of the different viewpoints surrounding the Boston Tea Party, and the events that led up to it. This activity will have them objectively analyze how one event could seem so different depending on the viewpoint of the person.Purchase includes detailed project information sheet, studen
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5th - 12th
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Imperialism Unit Bundle: PPT, Activities, Test with Study Guide, Projects & More
This unit contains 4 different PowerPoint presentations covering the Age of Imperialism for a World History, AP European History, or AP World History course. It covers all the necessary definitions and covers Africa, India, China, and Japan in-depth. Each comes with a note sheet to help the students follow along. There are two types of note sheets, one is completely filled in (great for students on an IEP) and the other has fill-in-the-blanks if you would like to see if the students are follo
Grades:
8th - 12th
Country Countries Report 1 Day Mini Research Lesson for Google Slidesâ„¢ Project
Teach research skills with this smaller, manageable topic. Students research their chosen country's population, currency, languages spoken, government system, flag, global location, capital, famous landmarks and destinationsThis product is great for geography, World History, or even ELA. Encourage curiosity with your students and allow them to explore the country or countries of their choice.This product includes 9 slides:1 example slide1 directions slide (editable)1 rubric slide (editable)6 Goo
Grades:
4th - 10th
Minnesota History Bundle - PowerPoints, Projects, and Readings
This bundle includes all of my course syllabus, PowerPoints, note outlines that go with the PowerPoints, discussion questions for Brenda Child's "My Grandfather's Knocking Sticks," and questions from Risjord's "A Popular History of Minnesota." The items were created for a high school CITS (College in the Schools) course but the presentations could be modified to meet a 6th grade classroom's need. PowerPoint Presentations: Ojibwe HistoryDakota HistoryMinnesota's Very Early HistoryOjibwe and Dako
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Causes of the American Revolution Illustrated Timeline Project
For students to summarize and illustrate each event that is considered a cause of the American Revolution, in the format of a large illustrated timeline.
The timeline is large, and uses five sheets of 8.5x11 paper.
The events included on the illustrated timeline are:
The French and Indian War
The Stamp Act
The Townshend Acts
The Boston Massacre
The Boston Tea Party
The Intolerable Acts
The First Continental Congress
The battles of Lexington and Concord
The Second Continental Congress.
If
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4th - 8th
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50 States Physical Map Research Project BUNDLE
*THIS BUNDLE INCLUDES ALL 50 OF THE US STATE PHYSICAL MAP RESEARCH PROJECTS FROM MY STORE*With each project, students will demonstrate the ability to create a three-dimensional, physical map of their assigned state, that shows changes in elevation, land forms, and major cities.In order to complete this project, students will need to understand the features of a map (key, compass rose, map scale, etc.), and will need to know the purpose of a physical map. Students will be required to use research
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4th - 8th
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Learning social studies offers many benefits to students in terms of helping them develop a holistic understanding of the world. Namely, it helps them:
- Learn about the achievements, challenges, perspectives, traditions, and customs of different societies
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- Become active, responsible, and engaged citizens
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