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U.S. History Common Core RI.5.1 projects
United States Geography - US Regions & State Research Project Unit
Looking for a way to make U.S. geography come alive for students? Plan a trip through the regions of the United States with this hands-on project! Students use real-world skills as they select two states in each U.S. region to visit, then research each state to decide what sites they want to see. Students then determine how they could most easily visit all of their locations in one trip and map their route. What’s IncludedPDF and Google Slide versionsExtension research page for use to different
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4th - 6th
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Westward Expansion Project - Distance Learning
Westward Expansion Project– This culminating project can be used with any study of the Westward Expansion Movement. This is an easy and effective way to differentiate to meet the needs for ALL students in your class. (especially gifted and talented learners). Students are asked to choose one out of eight possible project choices about Westward Expansion. Each project requires students to do research using online and print sources, take notes using the provided graphic organizers, and create a
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3rd - 6th
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Also included in: Westward Expansion Project Bundle
Constitution Unit
The Constitution is so much fun to teach! Are you looking for a fresh, engaging, active Constitution unit? You've found it! The activities in this unit will not only help your students learn about the Constitution… they will bring excitement and engagement to your classroom! All of the activities included in this unit are student favorites! ** This unit was recently revised! **Contents of this unit: Pages 3-5: Articles of Confederation-Passage and Cloze ActivityPages 6-8: Creating a Constitution
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4th - 6th
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Also included in: Constitution Bundle
State Report Project with a Parade Float and PowerPoint Report
This project-based activity is designed to let students research, design a PowerPoint presentation, and parade a float representing that state for an audience of your choice. Easy to use because there are teacher tools to track assigned states and a rubric to score it all! Students LOVE this project and you will too! Inside You Will Find• 1 Parade of States General Information Page• 1 How to Host the Parade Page• 1 Parent Information Page• 1 PowerPoint Hints Page• 1 Student Survey Page t
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3rd - 5th
Regions of the U.S. Project with Text, Note Taking, and Summarizing
Are you looking for a way to teach the United State Regions? This Project includes two full pages of informational text on each of the five regions. Students read about each region, take notes, and rewrite in own words to create a book or poster project. I have found that my 5th graders have trouble synthesizing information when researching, so I created this project in order to teach them.Included in this 40-page project are:- 2 full pages of text on each of the 5 regions - filled with fact
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5th - 8th
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Lewis and Clark and Sacagawea BIOGRAPHY BUNDLE - 9 Projects - 30% OFF
A ready-to-go, time-saver! Students will love researching and reporting on the adventurous lives of Lewis and Clark and Sacagawea as they construct one of nine different hands-on projects—3 agamographs, 3 circle books, and 3 big galoots. These projects make it easy to include art and hands-on learning in your classroom, and they make a vibrant bulletin board display.These ready-to-go projects work well with units that focus on writing biographies, studying the American Expansion or the Westward
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3rd - 7th
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Colonial America Opinion Writing Unit: Persuasive Friendly Letter
Colonial America Opinion Writing Unit: Persuasive Friendly Letter (PDF & Google Slides)Students apply their knowledge of the Colonial Regions and Thirteen Colonies in order to make a colony recommendation to a potential immigrant. 30 character cards are included, so that each student can "help" a different character. Students read the character's traits and goals, then analyze the information on the colonies to decide which colony would be the best fit for their "immigrant." The unit can be
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4th - 5th
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Anne Frank Escape Room Activity
An Anne Frank Escape Room activity. Ideal for fifth grade or sixth grade, the activity is perfect for group work, starting a new World War II or Holocaust topic, team-building activities or for an engaging and interactive lesson. The activity can be used in English class as it incorporates some ELA skills or in Social Studies.The activity has been split into four different tasks; your students will need to complete each of the tasks to reveal a word. Together the four words make a phrase for the
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5th - 6th
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Also included in: Anne Frank Escape Room Bundle | BOOM Cards™ Digital & Print Versions
5th Grade: No-Prep, Life in the English Colonies Project (Includes Rubric)
This no-prep project is a great supplement to your US History unit about life in the original 13 colonies. It can be used in two ways. First, as a project based learning experience, where students can conduct research to learn about life in the English colonies. Second, as an end of unit project that will allow students to take what they’ve learned and apply their understanding to a project of their choice. It also supports multiple Reading and Writing standards.The project includes:3 diffe
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5th - 8th
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End of the Civil War & Lincoln Assassination Escape Room Activity
An American Civil War Escape Room activity about the end of the war and the assassination of Abraham Lincoln. Ideal for fifth grade or sixth grade, the breakout room activity is perfect for group work, an American Civil War topic, team-building activities or for a fun, engaging and interactive lesson. The activity can be used in English class as it incorporates some ELA skills or in Social Studies.The activity has been split into four different tasks; your students will need to complete each of
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5th - 6th
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Also included in: American Civil War Escape Room Activity Bundle | 5th Grade & 6th Grade
Sacagawea BIOGRAPHY: The Lewis and Clark Expedition -- 3 Hands-On Projects
A ready-to-go, time-saver! Students will love researching and reporting on the adventurous life of Sacagawea 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 ready-t
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3rd - 7th
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Also included in: Lewis and Clark and Sacagawea BIOGRAPHY BUNDLE - 9 Projects - 30% OFF
American Civil War Escape Room Activity Bundle | 5th Grade & 6th Grade
Four individual Escape Room activities about the following different figures, areas or periods of the American Civil War: Abraham LincolnAn Overview of the Civil WarThe Battle of GettysburgThe End of the War & the Assassination of Abraham LincolnIdeal for fifth grade or sixth grade, the breakout room activities are perfect for group work, starting a new history topic, team-building activities or for fun, engaging and interactive lessons. The activities can be used in English also as they inc
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5th - 6th
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Fifth Grade History: Explorers Unit
This unit is part of my Project Based Learning series that I have named “History Detectives.” Students will play the role of “History Detectives” who solve mysteries involving historical artifacts. Each mystery begins with a Mission Impossible-style video to engage the students in meeting the objective. Then, the students examine artifacts and do reading, completing critical thinking questions in their History Detectives Journal. Finally, students have a culminating task to present their work,
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5th
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Citizen Action Plan Community Research Writing Unit Civics
Citizen Action Plan Community Research Writing Unit (PDF & Google Slides)In this integrated unit, students identify and select a problem or issue in their school or local community. Student partners or small groups select an issue, then research its causes, effects, and possible solutions. Finally, the groups present their findings to the class.The unit meets standards for informational reading, research & informative writing, speaking & listening, and civics & government in soci
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5th - 7th
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Also included in: American History Writing Units Bundle: Narrative, Informational, Opinion
Fifth Grade History: Geography & Maps Unit
UPDATED FOR REMOTE LEARNING!This unit is part of my Project Based Learning series that I have named “History Detectives.” Students will play the role of “History Detectives” who solve mysteries involving historical artifacts. Each mystery begins with a Mission Impossible-style video to engage the students in meeting the objective. Then, the students examine artifacts and do reading, completing critical thinking questions in their History Detectives Journal. Finally, students have a culminating
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5th
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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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FREDERICK DOUGLASS BIOGRAPHY ACTIVITIES: 3 Hands-On Projects / Bulletin Board
A ready-to-go, time-saver! Students will love researching and reporting on the life of Frederick Douglass 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 ready-to-g
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3rd - 7th
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Age of Exploration Narrative Writing Unit: Point of View & Historical Fiction
Age of Exploration Writing Unit: Writing Historical Fiction in 1st Person Point of View (PDF & Google Slides)Students read two mentor texts that contain two different points of view on the encounter between Christopher Columbus and the Taino people. After discussing how point of view affects how the story is told, students begin researching an explorer and a tribe he encountered in the Americas. Students then plan and write two short historical fiction stories: one from the explorer's point
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4th - 7th
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National Park Distance Learning Research Project: Report, PowerPoint, and Float
This project-based activity is designed to let students research, design a PowerPoint presentation, and parade a float representing a National Park for an audience of your choice. Easy to use because there are teacher tools to track assigned Parks and a rubric to score it all! Students LOVE this project and you will too! Inside You Will Find1 Parade of National Parks General Information Page1 How to Host the Parade Page1 Parent Information Page for Book Project1 Parent Information Page for Boo
PAUL REVERE ACTIVITIES: 3 Hands-On Biography Projects / Bulletin Board Ideas
The British Are Coming! Forget "One if by land and two if by sea" and try these THREE engaging, time-saving activities. Students will love researching and reporting on the heroic life of Paul Revere 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-o
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3rd - 6th
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POCAHONTAS ACTIVITIES: 3 Hands-On Biography Projects / Bulletin Board
Pocahontas was a heroic figure from American history. Students will love researching and reporting on her fascinating life 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
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3rd - 7th
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American Revolutionary War Escape Room Activity Bundle | 5th Grade & 6th Grade
Four individual American War of Independence Escape Room activities about the following famous figures or key periods from the war: George WashingtonBoston Tea PartyTreaty of ParisAn overview of the Revolutionary WarIdeal for fifth grade or sixth grade, the activities are perfect for group work, starting a new ancient history topic, team-building activities or for fun, engaging and interactive lessons. The activities can be used in English also as they incorporate some ELA skills, or in Social S
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5th - 6th
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Differentiated State Report and State Maps Bundle
This is the perfect pair for your STATE REPORT needs. As part of a complete Social Studies curriculum for 5th grade in California and elsewhere, students are required to research one of the 50 United States. Here you will find a complete assignment for a State Report. It is filled with activities and products that allow students to use technology, creativity, and their own abilities to be successful.This report can be easily differentiated for your student. One of the clearest ways to differenti
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4th - 6th
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Abraham Lincoln Escape Room Activity
An Abraham Lincoln Escape Room activity. Ideal for fifth grade or sixth grade, the breakout room activity is perfect for group work, Presidents Day, an American Civil War topic, team-building activities or for a fun, engaging and interactive lesson. The activity can be used in English class as it incorporates some ELA skills or in Social Studies.The activity has been split into four different tasks; your students will need to complete each of the tasks to reveal a word. Together the four words m
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5th - 6th
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Also included in: American Civil War Escape Room Activity Bundle | 5th Grade & 6th Grade
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