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8th grade Thanksgiving civics research
Veterans Day Activities & Crafts: Patriotic Agamograph Project & Bulletin Board
Honor our military veterans during Veterans Day, Armed Forces Day, Memorial Day, Patriot Day (9/11), and other patriotic holidays, by creating this easy-to-make project that you can display in your classroom or school hallway.This ready-to-go, time-saving project becomes a beautiful, kinesthetic display that transforms from the image of a saluting veteran into the image of an American bald eagle. Students will love creating this easy-to-make agamograph using the color-by-number templates. And as
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3rd - 8th
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Also included in: 10 Patriotic Activities and Crafts: Patriotic Holidays BUNDLE (Save 30%)
#Activism Research Project: Perfect for Social Justice/Informational Text Unit
Thanks to social media and trending hashtags, modern activism movements look much different than the activism of the past. This project is a great addition to any study of activism, social justice, social movements, informational text, or just as a stand-alone research project. It is crucially important we teach students how to research and understand the movements of their generation so they can actively participate in the dialogue that is taking place all around them. Understanding the current
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
3 Branches of Government Webquest Bundle (Executive, Legislative, Judicial)
This three part webquest bundle will take students through each branch of government! ***Each webquest starts on a separate page, allowing you to pick and choose when you would like to start each.***An answer key is included with each webquest for your convenience! Legislative Branch:https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Legislative-Branch-House-of-Representatives-Senate-Webquest-With-Answer-Key-4182687Students will learn all about the Legislative Branch of government in this 23 question H
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7th - 12th
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Native American Research Project for PDF and Google Drive
This Native American Research Project is a great way to help your students learn about and celebrate Native American culture, especially since many history textbooks do not spend enough time covering the rich history of native populations in the United States. In this Native American project for Google Drive, students will select a tribe they would like to learn more about, conduct research, and create a Google Slideshow that addresses different elements of culture, such as geography, religion,
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6th - 9th
Solve a Real World Conflict Current Events Activity | In the News | Microsoft
The United Nations needs help! Students propose solutions to real-world conflicts in this thought-provoking activity. First, they watch the news to find examples of conflict and cooperation around the globe. Then they summarize the information for the UN Security Council and write innovative proposals for peace. This is a great way to integrate current events and research skills into your curriculum. A fill-in rubric is included for easy grading. Your purchase has print & interactive, digita
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6th - 12th
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Op-Ed Essay - Opinion Argumentative Writing - Civics ELA Research Project
Use this complete op-ed argumentative essay kit to upgrade your Social Studies or ELA class with an authentic project that makes your students real agents of change in their local community!Cultivating great writing skills isn’t hard. You just need the scaffolded, step-by-step directions and models in one low-prep, everything's-included project kit.This resource comes in both print PDF and paperless Google files for your flexibility!Greatness is sharing one's ideas with the real world to create
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8th - 12th
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Also included in: Essay Letter Writing Projects - How to Write Opinion College Essays
November Resources (Horticulture, Agriculture & Floriculture) Thanksgiving
Make November AWESOME with these resources for your Agriculture/Horticulture based classroom! Veteran's Day and Thanksgiving give November instruction structure. In my school, November is chopped up by conferences. With these activities you will be planned for practically the whole MONTH!Encourage students to learn about the wide world of patriotic colored flowers with a Veteran's Day Red White and Blue Research project.Thanksgiving Food Production True False or Opinion Partner Activity-Have aw
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7th - 10th
Current Events Research Project | Presentation | Scaffolded Lesson Grades 7-12
Are you wondering where to start when teaching your middle and high school students about world current events and currents in the US government? This choice-based research project and presentation will give you and your students step-by-step directions. There are checkpoints so you can assign mini due dates throughout the assignment. Also included is an entire example presentation to help students visualize how they will be putting together their research. I use this in my special education cla
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8th - 11th
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Canada's Interactions in the Global Community | NGOs and More QR Code Posters
This Ontario Grade 6 Social Studies: NGOs and More QR Code Posters resource is intended to support students as they learn about the ways in which Canada participates in the global community. Classrooms that are using an inquiry based model to explore Canada’s role in this community will be able to quickly find information about organizations that are involved in specific global issues, as each structure is featured in a full-page format, with a brief description and graphic organizer of the gr
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6th - 8th
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Executive Branch Webquest + Cabinet Webquest + Executive Orders Webquest
This webquest bundle will help students learn all about three aspects of the president: the Executive Branch, the Cabinet, and Executive Orders!***All three webquests start on a separate page, allowing you to pick and choose when you will use each!***An answer key is included with each webquest for your convenience! The Executive Branch Webquesthttps://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Executive-Branch-Webquest-With-Answer-Key-4183323Students will learn about the of the Executive Branch of gov
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6th - 12th
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Thanksgiving Business Activity
Are you looking for a fun Thanksgiving Activity for your business class?In this activity students will use articles that are linked in the document as well as conducting their own research to take a look at Thanksgiving from business perspectives including management, marketing, and economics. Students will answer questions directly in slideshow!Looking for additional Business Activities? Check out the links below!Black Friday Business ActivityChristmas from a Business PerspectiveThe Fall Season
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8th - 12th, Higher Education
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Also included in: Business Activities Holiday Bundle
Model United Nations Simulation
This simulation has been one of my favorite activities in my freshmen Geography class. Freshmen are typically an energetic bunch, but they really stepped it up with this simulation. They wrote fantastic short essays, presented their resolution ideas, and dressed professionally. Best of all, they had to use critical thinking skills while debating one another over the summit's chosen global dilemmas. This activity and handout includes the following: 1. UN Simulation and Essay overview2. Resolution
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5th - 12th
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Legislative Branch (House of Representatives & Senate) Webquest With Answer Key!
Students will learn all about the Legislative Branch of government in this 23 question History.com webquest!Included in this webquest are the following:The significance of the Legislative Branch.Background on the House of Represenatives and the primary jobs in the House.Information about members of the House of Representatives.Background on the Senate and the primary jobs within the Senate.Information about the senators.Details about how the Legislative Branch functions with the president.Genera
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6th - 12th
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Design a Global Action Figure Research Project | World Cultures PBL | Microsoft
This fun project challenges your students to create a “Barbie & Ken Around the World” action figure. First, they investigate a world culture by filling-in a research guide. Then, they design the attire and accessories for their dolls in a way that reflects their world culture. Project-based learning promotes higher-level thinking and creativity in your classroom. These can be adapted to any world culture and look awesome on display! Teacher slides guide your explanation of the project, and a
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5th - 12th
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Turkey College/Career Project
This college/university research activity requires students to find information such as number of undergraduate students, colors, location, cost of attendance, etc.I have updated this activity to include a Career version of the Turkey - Students can now research a career and decorate their feathers with information. Hang these up, and it is a fantastic, simple way to decorate your room for college readiness AND display student work during the Month of NovemberWhat's included: 4 Pages totalColleg
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3rd - 12th
Also included in: A Year's Worth of College Projects!
Amendment Choice Board - Constitution, Civics, or Government Unit Project
Students will choose 3 different activities from a tic-tac-toe style choice board to delve into the meaning, history, and importance of one amendment to the United States Constitution! This activity is automatically differentiated and gives students choice in how they want to learn and which amendment they want to know more about. All of the activities are high-level and require students to research and apply their knowledge in creative ways. Many of the activities are digital. This choice board
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6th - 12th
Legislative Branch - Who Represents Me? Webquest / Guided Research Worksheet
Here is a two page, guided research assignment / web quest that has students find out who their two senators are and locate their House representative based on their home zip code. Students explore the specific websites of their representatives and enter information they find. This can be used in conjunction with a Constitution unit of study.
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6th - 8th
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Agriculture Thanksgiving Food Research Poster Activity
This Research Poster asks students to research common foods eaten on Thanksgiving and to make a poster. The project comes with: an Assignment Sheet with Rubric, Maps of the United States in two sizes, a Self Assessment Reflection Sheet and Information sheet for you. For more fun Agricultural ideas check out The Awesome Shop!
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7th - 10th
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Presidential Primary Election Webquest With Answer Key!
This 18 question Votesmart.org webquest will allow students to learn all about how primaries work during the election process!Included in this webquest are the following:Details about the National Conventions.Different methods concerning how delegates are chosen.The difference between primaries and caucuses.The two types of primaries (open primaries and closed primaries).Two different ways the ballot can appear depending on the state.How delegates are awarded in each political party.Students wil
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7th - 12th
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Letter to the Editor Writing - Opinion Writing PBL Project for Civics or ELA
Use this letter to editor how-to writing kit for a real-world way to engage your Civics, Current Events, or ELA students. This resource comes in both print PDF and paperless Google files for your flexibility!Greatness is sharing one's ideas with the real world to create change.The United States holds free speech and press highly, yet so few meaningfully use it. Town halls are sorely attended, and newspapers are struggling. And social media fails at meaningful conversations.Challenge your student
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8th - 12th
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Also included in: Essay Letter Writing Projects - How to Write Opinion College Essays
The American Colonies Unit BUNDLE: ABCivics!
The American Colonies Unit BUNDLEAmerican Colonies: Key Terms and Points of ViewCompleted key terms list that includes:Patriots and loyalistsTypes of civil disobediencegovernments from the time: parliament, continental congress, and delegatesand more!Points of view page to show the renationalization of both colonial and British thoughts on government at the time.The Past Guides the Colonies' Future Reading and Activity:Reading on the documents that influenced the colonial way of thinking such as
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7th - 10th
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Women's Suffrage Movement Webquest (With Answer Key!
This 22 question History.com webquest will help students learn about the movement that led women to get the right to vote!Included in this webquest are the following:Important dates and historical figures associated with this topic.How the women's suffrage movement began.The effect of the 15th Amendment on women's suffrage campaigns.Tactics used by women's suffrage groups to receive the right to vote.How different historical events impacted this movement both positively and negatively. How and w
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6th - 12th
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Revolutionary War Unit BUNDLE: ABCivics!
Revolutionary War Key TermsFillable and completed key terms list that includes: Types of soldiers, weapons used, and strategic battle actionsLexington and ConcordRead about the events leading up to Paul Revere's nighttime ride to warn about the British attempt to seize the colonial weapons caches.Benedict Arnold and Revolutionary War spies Reading and ActivityStudents will read about the spying that took place during the Revolutionary War and the importance it had for the Colonies' success. The
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7th - 10th
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Winter Christmas Science BUNDLE Middle School Reindeer Food Web, Adaptations
3 Winter Science Activities! Research the reindeer's food web and energy pyramid, research winter animal adaptations to answer riddles, and stations about Christmas Tree's Environmental Impacts. Great for December, the Holidays, all all winter long!---Winter Science - Animal Adaptations Online Research Riddle GameEngaging Winter Science - students research and answer riddles about cold weather animal adaptations in nature! Great lesson during an ecosystems or adaptations unit, especially in Dece
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6th - 8th
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