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Common Core RH.6-8.6 research $5-10
Biography Project Historical Figure Research Bundle: 7 Activities History Report
Choices, choices, choices!!! In this inquiry-based learning project, students can choose between 7 formats, but grades are based on the same rubric criteria. This research project is Common Core writing and literacy aligned, and was recently completely updated.This works as a biography or teacher-assigned topic project. Students write a focus question, gather primary source quotes, write an informational text paragraph with evidence, create timelines, create five class questions, and provide vis
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4th - 12th
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Mummification and the Afterlife - Ancient Egypt - Print and Digital
Students LOVE studying the fascinating details of Ancient Egypt including the Pyramids of Giza, the Afterlife, mummification, and sarcophaguses. This resource takes the most interesting topics and makes them even more interesting! Starting with a vocabulary unit and progressing all the way to a hands-on mummification activity, this set of lessons is bound to catch your students’ attention and make them want more! Use all of these activities, or just a few. Teach it all in one class session, or b
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6th - 8th
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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:Â Historical Fiction Novel Studies BUNDLE & Book Companions
The Salem Witch Trials True Crime Podcast Project (Google Compatible)
The Salem Witch Trials True Crime Podcast Research Project Is your class learning about American Colonies and the Salem Witch Trials?This fun project is designed to help students understand the impact that the Salem Witch Trials had on Colonial life in America. In this activity, students will create and record a 15 – 20-minute true crime podcast on the topic of the Salem Witch Trials. Students will plan their podcast using the attached materials and will record their podcast at home or in class
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6th - 12th, Adult Education
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Also included in:Â Early America United States History Unit
Instagram the American Revolution Project (Middle grades version)
This is designed to be a summative project after the American Revolution unit. Students select an identity, post at least 8 posts from themselves and 2 posts from a contemporary. This reinforces succinct writing, use of modern technology and its vernacular (i.e. #hashtags), while reinforcing point of view writing. This is based on the 6-8 Common Core standards for history, with 7th grade standards as the meeting grade level, 6th as approaching grade level and 8th as exceeding grade level. C
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6th - 8th
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Immigration in the United States Family History Research Project (Google Comp)
Immigration in the United States Family History Research ProjectIs your class learning about Immigration in the United States? In this fun and interactive project students will research the history of their family as it relates to their story of coming to live where they do today. The project includes the completion of a family tree, an interview with a family member, descriptions of food and transitions related to their family, and research on their country of origin. The worksheet is no prep,
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in:Â The United States Gilded Age Unit (Google Compatible)
Instagram World War I (WWI) Project (High school version)
This is designed to be a summative project after the World War I unit. Students select an identity, Instagram at least 8 posts from themselves and 2 posts from a contemporary. This reinforces succinct writing, use of modern technology and its vernacular (i.e. #hashtags), while reinforcing point of view writing. There is a paper based project if internet or social media isn't available. This is based on the 9-12 Common Core standards for history, with 9/10th grade standards as the meeting gra
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9th - 12th
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Climate Change and Global Warming Social Studies Unit Project Middle School | IB
A Climate Change and Global Warming Middle School Social Studies Unit that your students will LOVE. They will be critical thinkers as they complete this social studies project, researching the issues facing our world today and possibilities for the future. Includes print out and digital options. Click the green PREVIEW button above to view all the pages in this great resource.** GLOBAL WARMING**Students will work to research the causes of global warming / climate change and ways the impact can b
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5th - 8th
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Lost Colony of Roanoke US American History Podcast Project 13 Colonies
The Lost Colony of Roanoke & The 13 Colonies True Crime Podcast Research Project Is your class learning about American Colonies and the Lost Colony of Roanoke and the 13 colonies?This fun project is designed to help students understand the impact that the lost colony of Roanoke had on Colonial life in America. In this activity, students will create and record a 15 – 20-minute true crime podcast on the topic of the The Lost Colony of Roanoke. Students will plan their podcast using the attache
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6th - 12th, Adult Education
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Julius Caesar Murder Mystery
In this class who-dun-it, assign your students the role of Cassius, Brutus, Antony, Caesar's bodyguard, or Augustus to research and play out the death of Julius Caesar. Set up in the method of a hosted dinner party, make this activity fun by allowing the students to dress up or bring food as they work through 3 rounds. Each round reveals new information about the death of Julius Caesar and the suspects behind. There are also clues to reveal the expansion of the Roman empire, the route of Caesar'
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Not Grade Specific
Inquiry Based Learning Middle School Social Studies Unit | Research Project
Make learning in Middle School interesting with this Social Studies project! The research tasks are perfect to help you cover important current events in a PBL style. Students will get to take on the issue of helping the homeless, and through researching why the issue exists and possible ways to help. Now suitable to use as PDF and with Google slides. Click the green PREVIEW button above to view all the pages in this great resource.** HELPING THE HOMELESS**Students will work to research the reas
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5th - 9th
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Middle School Social Studies Inquiry Based Learning Deforestation | IB
Engage your middle school students with inquiry based learning and writing with this Deforestation Research Project. This social studies research project will have your students researching the impact of deforestation on the local community, the environment and the animals. Students will determine possible solutions and present a model to provide suitable alternatives to the issue. A great individual or group research project. This project includes both printable and digital options so you ca
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6th - 9th
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Social Studies Unit Middle School | Zoo Enclosures | PBL
Are you interested in helping your Middle School Students understand the impact of zoos? This social studies project based learning unit is perfect for teaching students research skills and having them provide active solutions. ow suitable for use in PDF and with Google Slides.Click the green PREVIEW button above to view all the pages in this great resource.** ZOO ENCLOSURES**Students will work to research how we can create better zoo enclosures to protect animal welfare. Through action research
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6th - 9th
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Middle School Social Studies Inquiry Based Learning Endangered Animals | IB
This Middle School Social Studies PBL will have your students researching the issues facing endangered animals? They will be critical thinkers as they complete this social studies assignment, through investigating current concerns and looking at possible solutions for the future. Now suitable for distance learning with the use of Google slides. Click the green PREVIEW button above to view all the pages in this great resource.** ENDANGERED ANIMALS**Students will work to research how we can help
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6th - 9th
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Women's History Month Reading Passages, Activities, & Project
This set of Women’s History Month resources will help students build their background knowledge about women’s history, engage in activities to better understand the challenges women have and continue to face, and complete a project that celebrates the influence of women. All the resources are aligned to Common Core State Standards, and will aid students in developing essential skills, such as close-reading, critical thinking, examining perspectives, and conducting and presenting research, among
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7th - 10th
Instagram The Cold War Project (Middle grades version)
This is designed to be a summative project after the Cold War unit. Students select an identity, post at least 8 posts from themselves and 2 posts from a contemporary. This reinforces succinct writing, use of modern technology and its vernacular (i.e. #hashtags), while reinforcing point of view writing. This is based on the 6-8 Common Core standards for history, with 7th grade standards as the meeting grade level, 6th as approaching grade level and 8th as exceeding grade level. Could be adapted
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6th - 8th
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History Theater PBL
In this project, students will work in small groups* to research, write, and perform a scene about a historical event or person. Working as a team, students will brainstorm ideas, generate possible research questions, and then find primary and secondary resources to answer those questions (Game Plan and research sheets (2)). Next, they'll compile their research and plan their scene using the Scene Planning Sheet. Finally, they'll stage and rehearse. Last, SHOWTIME!*Could be done independently as
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6th - 9th
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The Civil Rights Movement Podcast Project (Google Compatible)
The Civil Rights Movement Podcast Research ProjectIs your class learning about the Civil Rights movement in the United States?In this activity, students will create and record a 15 – 20-minute true crime podcast on the topic of the the Civil Rights Movement in the United States. Students will plan their podcast using the attached materials and will record their podcast at home or in class using the recording equipment provided. The worksheet is no prep, easy to use, and google compatible.With th
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6th - 12th, Adult Education
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Also included in:Â The Civil Rights Movement & Vietnam War Unit Plan (Google Compatible)
World History Debates Bundle - CCSS
This is a bundle of lesson materials for 5 engaging debate topics throughout World History. Students will: Learn about the content related to each debate, analyze different viewpoints, be assigned a position to take, collaborate within teams, prepare main arguments, peer review each other's reasoning, and will participate in an academic debate that is guided by moderator questions (included). The objective is to help students think critically, learn to articulate a view, and relate to the other
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7th - 12th
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Middle School Social Studies Project Based Learning | Protect the Reef | IB
This easy to use Middle School Social Studies Project based learning assignment has students studying Reef Protection. This civics and citizenship assignment is suitable for any class conducting independent or group PBL. Students research the issue and investigate possible solutions for the future.Click the green PREVIEW button above to view all the pages in this great resource.** PROTECT THE REEF**Students will work to research the impact current and proposed developments will have on The Great
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6th - 9th, Adult Education
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The Pearl Harbor Attack Worksheet: Get the Essential Facts and Information
Provide your students with valuable, historical, and sometimes unknown information about the attack on Pearl Harbor as they answer relevant questions on this worksheet. Essential evidence, facts, and perspectives will be revealed about what took place before, during, and after December 7, 1941. A detailed answer key is included.
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Instagram World War I (WWI) Project (Middle grades version)
This is designed to be a summative project after the World War I unit. Students select an identity, post at least 8 posts from themselves and 2 posts from a contemporary. This reinforces succinct writing, use of modern technology and its vernacular (i.e. #hashtags), while reinforcing point of view writing. This is based on the 6-8 Common Core standards for history, with 7th grade standards as the meeting grade level, 6th as approaching grade level and 8th as exceeding grade level. Could be adapt
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6th - 8th
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The Crusades Research Jigsaw Project Based Activity Learning
Transform your classroom with this engaging and interactive Crusades research project! Students will work collaboratively in groups to research and present one of the seven Crusades. This product includes a comprehensive lesson plan aligned with NJCCS Social Studies and ELA Common Core standards. The research graphic organizer will help students organize their findings, while the note-taking graphic organizer will ensure students stay engaged during presentations. Additionally, the included Goog
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6th - 8th
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Also included in:Â Middle Ages Medieval Times in Western Europe Interactive Activities Bundle
Instagram the Progressive Era Project (High school version)
This is designed to be a summative project after the Progressive Era unit. Students select an identity, Instagram at least 8 posts from themselves and 2 posts from a contemporary. This reinforces succinct writing, use of modern technology and its vernacular (i.e. #hashtags), while reinforcing point of view writing. There is a paper based project if internet or social media isn't available. This is based on the 9-12 Common Core standards for history, with 9/10th grade standards as the meeting
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9th - 12th
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