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11th grade Common Core RH.6-8.6 research
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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Just Mercy Movie Guide & Death Penalty Debate - PAIR PACK - CCSS
This is a pair-pack of our popular resources: Just Mercy Movie Guide and Capital Punishment Class Debate. Both go well together for any classroom covering the complex topic of capital punishment. Students can analyze the film and contemplate the issues within the U.S. justice system. They can later have a class debate about whether capital punishment, in itself, should be abolished within government. In the movie guide, there is a set of resources for viewing Just Mercy in your classroom. The vi
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9th - 12th
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Monthly Current Event Assignment
Have your students become world class news reporters and stay current on events with this monthly project!! This is one of my students' favorite assignments and they enjoy presenting their research to the class throughout the year. I tend to get too many request to do current events and have to limit them as progress through the curriculum. This assignment also astonishes parents, because their student becomes mini-experts on the specific topic that they choose. This project is successful becau
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4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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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: Early America United States History Unit
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: The United States Gilded Age Unit (Google Compatible)
Aboriginal Civil Rights Movement Unit 10 tasks + inquiry project and essay
This unit of work focuses on the Aboriginal Civil Rights Movement of the 20th Century. It is a very interesting topic to do especially to compare and contrast with the US and South African Civil Rights Movements occurring at the same time.This unit is designed to be followed chronologically from slide 3-73. Teachers can pick and choose with subtopics are suitable to their curriculum. This unit includes:* Primary and secondary sources of photos, maps, film and audio* Aboriginal Australian history
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Patriots vs. Loyalists Debate - American Revolution - CCSS
This is a set of lesson materials that culminates in a Patriots vs. Loyalists debate by the class. Great for any classroom analyzing the issues on the road to the American Revolution. Students will: Learn about the two sides and the disagreements about the War for Independence, analyze the different viewpoints, be assigned a position to take, collaborate within teams, prepare main arguments, peer review each other's reasoning, and participate in an academic debate that is guided by moderator que
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8th - 12th
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Also included in: U.S. History Debates Bundle - CCSS
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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The Enlightenment & Scientific Revolution Newspaper Activity (Google Comp)
The Enlightenment & Scientific Revolution Newspaper ActivityIs your class studying about the Enlightenment and Scientific Revolution in Europe?In this interactive activity, students will create a newspaper headline page about the Enlightenment and the Scientific Revolution in Europe. Students will write three headlines, three summary blurbs, and illustrate three pictures on the headline page. The activity is low prep, easy to use, and google compatible.With this resource, your student will b
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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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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Death Penalty Debate - Capital Punishment - CCSS
This is a set of lesson materials that culminates in a class debate about capital punishment. Students will: Research how capital punishment has been used in U.S. justice system, 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,
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9th - 12th
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Also included in: Just Mercy Movie Guide & Death Penalty Debate - PAIR PACK - CCSS
Napoleon Debate: Hero or Villain? Noble Leader or Corrupt Tyrant? - CCSS
This is a set of lesson materials that culminates in a class debate about the legacy of Napoleon Bonaparte. Students will: Learn about the reign and accomplishments of Napoleon, 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, a
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8th - 12th
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Also included in: World History Debates Bundle - CCSS
Social Studies Debates - MEGA BUNDLE - History and Civics Debates - CCSS
This is a massive bundle of lesson materials for 16 engaging debate topics relevant to World History, U.S. History, Government, and Economics. It's all here for the social studies teacher who teaches various courses in their department or who wishes to incorporate cross-curricular topics. Several overlap with each subject. 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,
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8th - 12th
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Government Purpose, Structure and Limitations COMPLETE UNIT
To view a video preview of this unit, please click here.If you need a unit to provide a perfect foundation for your government students, then you have come to the right place!This unit includes ALL lesson plans, student slides, rubrics, and even exemplar summative projects related to the purpose, structure, and limitations of government. This will help give your students the background they need for success on all future government units and tasks. We believe in a UBD backwards-planning approa
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8th - 12th
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Captains of Industry or Robber Barons? - Industrialists Debate - CCSS
This is a set of lesson materials that culminates in a class debate about the legacy of the major industrialists such as Rockefeller, Carnegie, Vanderbilt, etc. Students will: Learn about their careers during the Industrial Revolution, 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 hel
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8th - 12th
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Also included in: U.S. History Debates Bundle - CCSS
The Treaty of Versailles Debate: Punitive vs. Restorative - CCSS
This is a set of lesson materials that culminates in a class debate about the conflicting ideas between the European leaders and President Wilson with regard to Germany's penalties. Students will: Learn about the outcome of World War I and the goals for peace, 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)
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8th - 12th
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Also included in: World History Debates Bundle - CCSS
Hercules: Myth vs Disney FULL WEEK ACTIVITY
***UPDATED: Now includes answer key to movie worksheet***Included is a text adapted from Wikipedia and Worldhistory.org, and modified to be more school-appropriate for ages 11-18. I recommend having students independently, or as a group, read and annotate the story first, followed by class discussion about key points. (Compare to worksheet for major key points). This should take 1-2 days.Once students have read and annotated the myth, pass out the worksheet and show the Disney film in class. St
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Mock Instagram Research Project for ALL Subjects and ANY Unit! Engaging!
InstaBio allows students to step into the shoes of important figures in a familiar way... social media. From historical figures to mathematicians, politicians to scientists, students can be engaged while diving deep into meaningful research of those who have impacted our history and knowledge before expressing these findings in a unique, engaging way. This product also allows literature or film students to bring a character to life.InstaBio does not require students to create a real social media
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6th - 12th
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Living History Interview Activity Kit - Black History
Product Description:Engage your students in a dynamic and meaningful exploration of Black history with our "Living History Interview Activity Kit." This comprehensive kit is designed for middle school and high school classrooms, providing a unique and interactive way for students to connect with living individuals who have made significant contributions to Black history.Key Features:Real-World Connection:Foster a deeper understanding of Black history by allowing students to connect with living h
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6th - 12th, Higher Education
Japanese Internment Camps Children's Book WWII (Google Comp)
WWII Japanese Internment Camps Children's Book ActivityIs your class learning about World War II and the events of the Japanese Internment camps in the United States? In this fun and interactive lesson, students will research Japanese Internment Camps during WWII and will create a 7 – 10-page children’s book about the topic. Students are responsible for creating a story outline, character profiles, and a written and illustrated story book. The activity is low prep and easy to use! Google Slides
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in: World War II & The Cold War World History Unit Plan
12 Interactive Worksheets for Movies from Early Humans to Medieval Europe
Do you want your students to enjoy watching videos for History class but still really get something educational from it? What better way to reinforce your history lessons then by wrapping up a unit with a video that covers some of the lessons and standards that you are teaching. This package starts with packets that go along with movies about Early Humans and then takes you through the Persian Empire to Ancient Egypt and China, and then to ancient Greece and Rome and finishes up with Medieval
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Eminent Domain Debate - Public Good vs. Personal Rights - CCSS
This is a set of lesson materials that culminates in a class debate about the eminent domain. This includes arguing from the standpoints of government, the public good, individual natural rights, analysis of public uses, and compensation issues. Students will: Research how the U.S. uses eminent domain, 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
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8th - 12th
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Also included in: Government Debates Bundle - CCSS
American Revolutionary War Battle Map (Google Compatible)
The Revolutionary War Battle Map Students use the blank map to label and identify major battles during the Revolutionary war. Included in this lesson:American Revolutionary War Battle Map Grading RubricGoogle Doc Form of all sheetsThis purchase is for one teacher/one class license. If you would like to purchase multiple licenses please do so in my store with a 25% discount. Visit my website at: www.thepatriotresource.com for new lessons and discounts! Follow me with the button above to find out
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5th - 12th, Adult Education
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Critical Thinking Activities - Are there Different Races?
Are there Different Races? Perfect for Black History Month!This is the latest addition to my Critical Thinking Activities growing bundle. The subject explored will include what the Bible says about race as well as whether or not previous theories on the origin of the races are valid.Kids will read articles (links given in the document) and answer the questions. True and false questions are included as well as fill in the blank. Students will be asked to define specific terms which may require us
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5th - 12th
Also included in: Reading Comprehension Growing Bundle
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