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10th grade oral communication research for Microsoft Word
Biography PowerPoint Project
Students create a PowerPoint presentation based on a person who has contributed something to society or to history. This is a beginning project for high school or middle school students. The lesson lays out what should be included on each slide. There is a rubric for grading the project as well.
Grades:
7th - 12th, Adult Education
TED Talk Viewing Guide: How Great Leaders Inspire Action
A Viewing Guide to get your class thinking about the importance of LEADERSHIP!Leadership is something that we wish our students had, and that we ask them to demonstrate, without ever really explaining what that means (or how to do it). While there are many different aspects of leadership, communication (and how to convey your vision in a way that inspires others to come along with you) is fundamental piece of that puzzle. In his TED Talk, How Great Leaders Inspire Action, Simon Sinek discusses t
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7th - 12th, Adult Education, Staff
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Also included in: THE HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION CLASS BUNDLE
Humanitarian Research (a post-reading assignment for Night by Wiesel)
After reading Night and studying Elie Wiesel's life after the Holocaust, my students completed this research paper. It is a very simple assignment--a vehicle for me to introduce the research skills and background they will need to write a "real" research paper next year in the 11th grade. You could certainly make it more difficult by changing the requirements on the rubrics, but using the same concept.
The assignment consists of three parts: a two- to three- page research paper, a visual aid,
Grades:
8th - 10th
The Bean Trees Human Rights Mini-Research Project
The following extension project after reading Barbara Kingsolver's The Bean Trees asks students to research and present a contemporary human rights issue based on the human rights issues in the novel. Some suggested topics are included and research questions guide students to find reputable resources. The project assesses students' research skills, public speaking skills, presentation skills, and synthesis/evaluation of the novel. Students have found the assignment to be meaningful and related t
Grades:
7th - 12th
20% Project Explanation AND Rubrics Project Based Learning
Here is the explanation I am handing out to parents and students. of course, every document in this file will need to be edited to adhere to your classroom, school and district policies. Also, feel free to check out my free preview file which includes this explanation plus the first of the four rubrics for the assignment.
What is the 20% Project?
Simply stated, the 20% Project is an assignment that is modeled after Google’s 20% Time. Google encourages its engineers to spend 20% of their time
Grades:
7th - 12th, Higher Education
AP English Contextual Research Presentation: The Crucible
This contextual research presentation assignment was designed to be used in an AP English Language and Composition class studying The Crucible by Arthur Miller. This assignment gives students the opportunity to develop their research, writing and presentation skills. It includes a list of specific historical and biographical topics to be researched as well as a grading rubric for the assignment. Teachers may use this assignment to provide contextual background for the ‘Contextual Analysis of
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9th - 12th
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Final Project: Teach Me Something!
Tired of teaching this year? Have your students do it! This project allows students the freedom to teach YOU about something they are passionate about while using important soft skills. This project involves research, presentation skills, summarizing, citations, organizing information, and more! Word Doc format allows you to easily adjust it to your needs. Rubric is included for grading! Happy Learning :)
Grades:
6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
PRETERITE Verbs CLOZE Activity Mi Viaje a ___
Preterite Regular and Irregular Cloze Activity - "Mi Viaje a ..."No Prep - just PRINT! This research/interpersonal activity aims to get our Spanish II and III level language students talking and communicating in the target language in the PRETERITE TENSE. It serves well as a culminating activity after practicing several irregular preterite verbs. In the process, students gain many CULTURAL insights of not only their own country, but the countries of their classmates as well!Aligns with REALIDADE
Grades:
9th - 12th
Tuesdays with Morrie: Oral History Assignment
Mitch Albom's Tuesdays with Morrie invites readers to ponder life's big questions. And much like Mitch interviewed Morrie Schwartz for life advice, so will your students with an older generation.The Lesson:This lesson asks students to record an audio interview with an adult of their choice. Using the guiding questions on the document, students will gain knowledge of what life was like when the chosen adult was the student's age and gain other helpful pieces of advice.What's Included:Document wit
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7th - 12th
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Also included in: Tuesdays with Morrie: Full Unit Bundle
Social Media Argument Presentation Project Rubric
Students research the pros and cons of social media and take a side. Then, they create a presentation with three reasons for or against it and they include a counterclaim. Then, they present it to their peers and can debate it.This is a fully editable document to meet the needs of you and your kids!The assignment should take:-1 day to do research and find at least 3 reliable sources and take notes about them-1 day to create presentation, using notes -1 day to self/peer edit-1-3 days of present
Grades:
6th - 12th
Cognitive Biases Presentation
Students will research 1 of 20 different cognitive biases. They explain the cognitive bias, produce a visual of the cognitive bias, and find examples of the cognitive bias.An assignment sheet with rubric and a presentation skills visual are included.This assignment is easily adapted to online learning.
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9th - 12th
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Environmental Science - Human Impacts on Coastlines
Using a real-world scenario, students explore human impacts on coastline development. Students will plan a community development while attempting to minimize the environmental impact on the area.
Appropriate for middle OR high school, depending on the level and depth of research goals for students.
INCLUDES:
• A student activity outline.
• A teacher guide with background information on building development and current research on environmental concerns.
• Scoring rubric for the written portion
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Grades:
7th - 12th
Multi-Genre Research Project Assignment Plan
This document presents the assignment details and process of a multi-genre research project, including the following steps: thought web, research, notes, thesis creation, outline, rough draft of research paper, feedback, final draft, creation of two extra genres (list of options included), presentation, and reflection. The document includes notes that detail how the process could be carried out in the class and a grade/progress chart to be completed for each student. Thought-web handout also in
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9th - 12th
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Bill of Rights Survey with Script
Learning Objectives:Understand deeply and reflect on the meaning of the Bill of Rights and their importance to the American way of lifeConduct formal interviews in standard English with known individuals and new acquaintancesCompile and analyze survey resultsImplementation Notes:Model script is given and should be read through and discussed before having students practice on one another.Once students are feeling confident accompany them to another location--like the cafeteria, library, main entr
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9th - 12th
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W8.7 - Celebrity Scandals: Research Project & Student Presentations
When a person finally reaches their goal, gains the spotlight, becomes 'famous'...some become legends and remain loved, but other celebrities manage to ruin their careers in a matter of seconds. Were you ever a fan of Lance Armstrong, Paula Dean, Michael Vick, Milli Vanilli, or Tom Cruise? Are you still a fan despite their career missteps? Did you 'forgive' them? In this research project, students must choose and present their findings on one celebrity who's reputation has been tarnished. First
Grades:
8th - 12th
Also included in: Creating a Positive Reputation - Unit w/ Homework, Activities, and Games
Oral History Writing Project
This writing project brings students and older members of the community together in a mutually satisfying and educationally powerful way.
The assignment involves two major components: an interview and the writing of a biographical sketch with the information obtained in the interview. There is much flexibility in how you might approach classwork associated with the assignment. The handout provides everything necessary to get the job done, but you could easily augment with class discussions, pre
Grades:
9th - 12th
Réagir à un reportage
À partir d'un reportage de leur choix, les élèves ont à commenter et à présenter leur opinion. Ce projet peut être présenté sous forme de présentation orale en salle de classe ou enregistrer. Il vise à évaluer la communication orale et peut être adapté à différents niveaux d'étude en simplifiant ou en complexifiant les attentes.
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Grades:
9th - 12th
IR A INFINITIVE Cloze Activity with PRINTABLE list of countries Mi Viaje a ___
Ir a Infinitive CLOZE Activity "Voy a Viajar a..."No Prep - just PRINT! This research / interpersonal activity aims to get our Spanish I and II level language students talking and communicating in the target language using the near future - Ir a Infinitive. It serves well as a culminating activity after practicing several applications of this structure. In the process, students gain many CULTURAL insights of not only their own country, but the countries of their classmates as well!Aligns with
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Grades:
7th - 12th
Coping Strategy Presentation and Rubric
This project requires students to do some research about a healthy coping strategy and then teach the class about it in a short presentation. The goal is to help students explore and discuss healthy coping that can help them live healthier lives. It's also a great way to give students the opportunity to research and practice their public speaking skills. A rubric and a section for teacher comments are part of the printable.
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6th - 12th
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Capstone - Moment in Time
SS classes end each year with an amazing opportunity for students to explore a passion project. This project gives students a chance to pick a moment in time to recreate in a visual and speech. Then they look back and look forward.
The outcome of the student speech should include 3 distinct parts.
1. WHAT IT IS (Moment in Time)
The exact moment - Bear witness
2. WHAT IT WAS (History)
The history that led up to this event - the movement, chronology
3. WHAT IT WILL BE (think 2
Grades:
5th - 12th
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Interviewing a Professional in your Career Choice
This is an assignment used after an interview unit or with an advanced speech/communication class. I've also used it as extra credit for those that need it in class. It's a basic assignment that gives them 4-6 weeks to interview an professional of their choice and report back to the class through a speech their findings.
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10th - 12th
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Shakespeare and Elizabethan Life Presentation Project
This assignment was designed to help students understand the social and historical context in which William Shakespeare wrote and performed his plays in Elizabethan England. It was used in conjunction with his play Romeo and Juliet, but it would work well as an assignment to accompany any of his plays. The assignment sheet sets guidelines for students to work alone or in groups, provides a list of topics about Shakespeare and Elizabethan life that they may choose and sets the requirements acco
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Grades:
8th - 12th
Freedom vs. Security Debate
I've used this debate as a culmination to a unit on the Constitutional issues surrounding privacy and national security. This file includes a rubric for the debate and a self-evaluation tool for students.
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9th - 12th
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AP English Contextual Research Presentation: Huck Finn
This contextual research presentation assignment was designed to be used in an AP English Language and Composition class studying The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain. This assignment gives students the opportunity to develop their research, writing and presentation skills. It includes a list of specific historical and biographical topics to be researched as well as a grading rubric for the assignment. Teachers may use this assignment to provide contextual background for the ‘Cont
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9th - 12th
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