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Social studies Common Core CCRA.W.3 projects
Dystopian Literature Unit - Civilization Creation - Create your own Dystopia
Dystopian Literature Unit - Create Your Own Dystopian Society! This Dystopia activity package is the perfect supplement to a Dystopian Literature Unit! Students research the meaning of the word Dystopia, and create Dystopian societies of their own. This Dystopia introduction ask students to practice their critical thinking and creative writing skills as they create a detailed project that describes all of the different aspects of their Dystopian societies.⭐This is an excellent final project or e
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6th - 9th
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Project Based Learning Math and Research - Run a Pizza Restaurant PBL Unit
Everyone loves pizza! In this real world Project Based Learning Math unit, students can open and run their own pizza restaurant. This student-centered PBL unit provides differentiation by giving student choice. This OPEN A PIZZA RESTAURANT real-life challenge requires students to use inquiry, critical thinking, and their creative minds during the high-interest cross-curricular [math, social studies, ELA] activities. Students integrate digital learning into the project as they investigate culture
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3rd - 5th
YOU TEACH THE CLASS STUDENT PRESENTATION Any Topic Independent Project NO PREP
This easy-to-follow, NO PREP, FULLY-EDITABLE resource gives you everything you need to have your students do a TEACH THE CLASS LESSON PLAN AND PRESENTATION! Simply print out the Student Packet, post the PowerPoint with directions, and GO! This is an excellent presentation option for Genius Hour, Passion Projects, Independent Projects...or any other research project! It includes the following 5 FULLY EDITABLE pages and EDITABLE PowerPoint:Page 1: Student Information PagePage 2: Lesson Plan Planni
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3rd - 12th
Fantasy World/Fictional World-building Project for ELA (Digital & Print)
This project was born out of a desire to do something creative and fun in the final weeks of school without resorting to just showing movies. I was blown away by the creativity of my middle school students and I think yours will impress you just the same!The materials in this product are intentionally very open-ended and are designed to give students the opportunity to envision and design their very own fictional world in which a fantasy, sci-fi, dystopian, or other type of story might take plac
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5th - 12th
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STATE RESEARCH PROJECT Lapbook | Social Studies Interactive Notebook Activity
In this creative state report resource, you'll find 12 differentiated activities for ANY STATE - these templates are perfectly sized for lapbooks and interactive notebooks. This social studies project is complete as is, or makes a great companion to your current curriculum. You'll love that this project is guided and can be used for independent work. Your students will love it because it's fun and a change of pace.CLICK HERE to save 30% on this resource in the American History Bundle!There are c
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4th - 7th
The Amanda Knox Case: A High-interest Project on Bias in the Media
The purpose of this high-interest project is to analyze how bias in the media can shape and affect our perceptions of truth and reality by observing this influence in a criminal case... that of Amanda Knox.Learning ObjectivesTo identify examples of bias in the mediaTo annotate news articles for biasTo compile evidence to support an argumentTo make observations about the impact of bias on our beliefsThe CaseAmanda Knox was an American student who was studying abroad in Italy in 2007 when her Brit
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11th - 12th, Higher Education
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Code Talker Unit Plans - Novel Study Guide with Reading Comprehension Questions
Teaching reading skills by reading a novel can be a daunting task if you've never done it before. The Code Talker novel study guide is a COMPLETE LITERATURE GUIDE for this gripping historical fiction book about the role of Navajo Code Talkers during World War II. Everything you need to turn Code Talkers into a standards-based unit of study is included: BUILDING BACKGROUND KNOWLEDGE (access articles and videos using QR codes), READING COMPREHENSION SKILLS (multiple times), and DEEP THINKING TEX
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6th - 8th
Also included in: Historical Fiction Novel Studies BUNDLE & Book Companions
Country Research Project a Genesis Amaya Adventure BUNDLE
Use this Country Research Project GROWING BUNDLE to help you study and organize your learning about AMAZING COUNTRIES ALL OVER THE WORLD. Join in the adventures of Genesis Amaya, a 5th grade girl who exploring the countries of the world with her family! Each time she visits a new country, Genesis will send you a letter that includes her sketches and tells you all about her adventures in that country! Included in EACH mini-unit you will find a letter from Genesis as she explores and learns abou
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2nd - 5th
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All About My Family Traditions and Celebrations Album Project 1st Grade
Are you looking for back to school activities on Family? This resource will focus on the celebrations, traditions, family customs that make up a culture. Students will share, compare, and contrast family life. These writing and illustrating activities will help make a sound base for diversity and inclusion in your classroom. This project is a great way to help students develop their writing skills, while also fostering a sense of pride and connection to their family and cultural background. He
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1st - 2nd
California's 4 Regions Writing Project
Teaching social studies is possible, especially when you combine reading, writing, and research skills strategies all into one unit. This updated product includes the original California regions student research packet to collect information using your own sources or the newly updated four expository texts. An answer key and California shaped paper measuring 8 x 10 is also included in the original packed. The update includes a multi-week unit that teaches a variety of skills using the following
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4th
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Also included in: California Social Studies Bundle
Three Little Pigs Mock Trial Activity - Digital - Project-based Learning
Take your civics, government, criminal justice, or bias & perspective learning digital with this mock trial project! Your students will listen to several version of The Three Little Pigs, then put the Third Pig on trial after walking through a series of slides about how a criminal trial looks in the American justice system. Assign some slides or all of them - they are all created for you.This product includes:- teacher pages with directions, the link to copy the Google-compatible presentat
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4th - 6th
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Also included in: Three Little Pigs Mock Trial Project I Print & Digital Learning
Create a Vlog Step-by-Step Project Guide for Students + Rubric
Whether you teach Video Production, English, History, Social Studies, Fashion Design - any subject area - vlogs are an excellent project to have students produce a simple video with nothing more than a cell phone and microphone needed.I've used this project with my high school students for reflections after a unit wraps up, rather than a reflective essay, and as a video journal of their school year from start to finish! This step-by-step Create a Vlog project guide will walk students through the
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High School Life Skills Project Bundle
What are some high school life skills that your students should be building? How about budgeting, meal planning, and personal finance for an incredible start?I have put together several high school life skills resources that when combined help students build these essential life skills and 21st-century skills in a way that is fun, engaging, meaningful, and super real-world.What high school life skills are we talking about here? Let's take a look:Plan and Execute a Fundraiser: spreadsheet use, bu
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10th - 12th
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PBL ELA & History Choose Your Own Story - Adventure Writing
This NO PREP project based learning experience is a great way for students to deeply engage with historical content while working through the writing process. This pbl is an excellent way to introduce and immerse students in multiple subjects right at the beginning of the year! This can be modified for any grade level 4-12. I personally have done this project with 4th graders, blending California history, Earth science and ELA as well as with 7th graders creating interactive adventure novels se
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3rd - 10th
Chinese New Year 2023 Activities CHINESE NEW YEAR CRAFT Lunar New Year Unit
This Digital and Printable Holidays Around the World resource focuses on Chinese New Year in China. This project is a fun and engaging way to celebrate this winter holiday and learn about the Chinese culture and traditions. Your 2nd, 3rd, 4th, or 5th grade students will love all of the printable activities and really enjoy the learning experience!Whether you are doing a Holidays Around the World unit or simply a Lunar New Year lesson, these printable resources will make your job not only easier,
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2nd - 5th
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CINCO DE MAYO Activities Craft Reading Comprehension Passage Activity Recipe
This Cinco de Mayo Unit focuses on how people in Mexico and the U.S. celebrate this important Mexican holiday. It includes tons of resources for you to pick and choose from or do an in-depth study on this holiday.This printable book and activities are a fun and engaging way to celebrate this holiday and learn about the Mexican culture and traditions. Your 2nd, 3rd, 4th, or 5th grade students will love all of the printable activities and really enjoy the learning experience!This resource is great
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2nd - 5th
Christmas Around the World Brochure - Research Project for Grades 3, 4, 5 & 6
Have you been looking for the perfect research-based project to learn about Christmas and how it's celebrated around the world for your elementary students? Look no further! This brochure is for you! This resource will have your students exercising their research skills meanwhile improving their informational writing. Students will be spending their December researching holiday traditions around the world with the help of this printable and digital no-prep brochure template! Inspired by both the
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3rd - 6th
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The Holocaust: A Project Based Learning Opportunity
Note: Some of my products have some “out there” ideas. Make sure to look at the preview before purchasing. Everyone's classroom is unique and while these lessons work within my classroom, that may not be the case in another’s room."These are the days it never rainsbut it pours."Under Pressure (Queen and David Bowie)In essence, project-based learning is an educational opportunity geared towards the learner. In contrast to typical classroom instruction, project-based learning provides the autonomy
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8th - 10th
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GENERIC State History Research Project Unit Activity | USA Regions
This set is great if you're covering all the different states inside your region! Or your students can choose which state they research with this independent and comprehensive resource. Each state comes with its own custom pages plus lots more that will work with any state. CLICK HERE to save 30% on this resource in the GENERIC Resource Bundle!You'll find 8 organized modules with 86 differentiated student pages. This complete notebook unit is the perfect companion to your annual state and region
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4th - 7th
RUBY BRIDGES BIOGRAPHY ACTIVITIES: 3 Hands-On Projects / Bulletin Board
A ready-to-go, time-saving project! Students will love researching and reporting on the heroic life of Ruby Bridges as they construct one of three different hands-on projects—an agamograph, a circle book, or a big galoot. Students can create all three projects, or you can add variety to the class’s reports by assigning different projects to different students. These projects make it easy to include art and hands-on learning in your classroom, and they make a vibrant bulletin board display.These
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2nd - 6th
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Argentina Country Study Unit
Use this Argentina Mini Unit to help you study and organize your learning about the the beautiful country of Argentina. Join in the adventures of Genesis Amaya, a 5th grade girl who's exploring the countries of the world with her family! Each time she visits a new country, Genesis will send you a letter that includes her sketches and tells you all about her adventures in that country! Included in this mini-unit you will find a letter from Genesis as she explores and learns about Argentina, add
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2nd - 5th
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Also included in: Country Research Project a Genesis Amaya Adventure BUNDLE
Spain Country Study Unit a Genesis Amaya Adventure Unit
Use this Spain Mini Unit to help you study and organize your learning about the the beautiful country of Spain. Join in the adventures of Genesis Amaya, a 5th grade girl who exploring the countries of the world with her family! Each time she visits a new country, Genesis will send you a letter that includes her sketches and tells you all about her adventures in that country! Included in this mini-unit you will find a letter from Genesis as she explores and learns about Spain, additional short
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2nd - 5th
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Also included in: Country Research Project a Genesis Amaya Adventure BUNDLE
Industrial Revolution Activities
Industrial Revolution: Inquiry-Based Activities Bundle combines the best of 5 Industrial Revolution activities Included in this bundle:- urbanization city building- writing in morse code- exploring industrial revolution inventions- designing a transportation system- and a factory simulation. Included in this resource- Suggested different uses for activities- Informational texts for students for 5 activities- Student handouts for 5 activities- Complete materials list for each activity- Addition
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6th - 8th
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Also included in: Industrial Revolution Activities and notes bundle
Thanksgiving Activities | Reading Writing and Craft BUNDLE
I have bundled 3 engaging Thanksgiving activities that will immerse your students in reading, writing, editing, punctuation, public speaking/presentation skills, American history, cutting, gluing, and assembling (fine motor skills). All materials and detailed, step by step lesson plans are included!Save 20% when buying the bundle! The three easy to use Thanksgiving resources included are:Thanksgiving Writing CraftivityThe First ThanksgivingThanksgiving Writing Capitalization and Punctuation Pra
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K - 3rd
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