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Thanksgiving archaeology research for Microsoft Word
AP Human Geography Diffusion of Languages Worksheet with Key
This is an independent research based assignmentAPHG Topics 3.7 and also 3.8, 3.6, and 3.5 obviously heavy focus on languagesStudents are to use online resources to explore the variety of language families, their distribution and why they are distributed that way. Also what leads some languages to be so commonly used? How might a language for example, being on the internet be a source of diffusion or at least preservation?There is a key to guide you although the answers aren't exhaustive
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9th - 12th
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Thanksgiving Project, MS Word
It's a PARTY! Students create 5 documents in MS Word to accompany the Thanksgiving-themed party they will HOST. Students will use table formatting to create a guest list and a template to create a menu. They will also research recipes and activities to include in the party fun. Lastly, students will create an invitation to send to guests. This project encourages creativity - for students are given much freedom in choosing the various aspects. Each year I look forward to watching my students' ima
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5th - 12th
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Native American Tribe Graphic Organizer
This graphic organizer is super helpful to students as the research a Native American tribe of their choice!
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2nd - 4th
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Immigration and American Dream Story
As part of the American Dream unit, teachers at my school had students write about family history. I saw a problem after my first year, however, since some students either didn't know family history. It seemed unfair to tell them that their American experiences were not as important as their classmates, so I added four more options to the assignment.
This download gives you all five options. It was used in an English setting, but it might even be a better paper in social studies. Maybe world l
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8th - 12th
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Igneous, Sedimentary, Metamorphic Real Life Rock Assignment/Project
Believe it or not, many of the rocks/minerals you are learning about in class are used in your very own house. Some are used cosmetically, while others are used for structural purposes. For this assignment, students will explain how they will rebuild either the kitchen or bathroom using the rocks and minerals they learned about in class. This assignment is a nice way for students to relate rocks and minerals to everyday life and also practice good writing skills. The download will include a thor
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7th - 10th
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Discovering Ardi Video Notes
These video notes are designed to keep the students engaged while viewing the video. These are surface level questions. The answers are included on the download. The video, Discovering Ardi: A Revolution in the Story of Evolution, can be purchased from Discovery Education. The video is about an hour. I have suggested a 90 minute block to allow time for review and discussion after the video.
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6th - 9th
Understanding Culture & Virtual Field Trip -- Pompeii & Herculaneum
Take your students from the textbook and drop the right in the center of Pompeii using Google maps! Built as a hybrid of Virtual Field Trip and Webquest, tge Goal is to expose students to the ruins of Mount Vesuvius while also asking to dig into both scientific and historic documents of the event. Start by introducing students to Culture as a whole before diving into how to uncover culture in archeological sites. Then, with the power of Google Streetview, students can step right into history!Th
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8th - 10th
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Thanksgiving and November Activities for Upper Elementary
Several engaging activities that will keep students happy and busy while learning.
Multiple Choice questions about the month of November and Thanksgiving.
True or False Questions about Thanksgiving. Students can research these using printed material or technology resources.
Wordsearch pages for November and Thanksgiving.
Fall coloring pages, bookmark page to color, bookmarks to print in color.
Crack the Code page to find a Thanksgiving saying.
Answer key included.
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3rd - 5th
Wampanoag Research
This is a packet designed for students to use and complete to research the Wampanoag tribe. It focuses on the tribe in the past. It is designed for my 2nd grade students. I use this at Thanksgiving. Includes some resources for researching and a writing prompt. I use regular handwriting paper and did not include a writing frame.
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1st - 3rd
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Guiding Questions for Archaeology Research Paper
As my students work through the Archaeology Unit, they answer the guiding questions. At the end of the unit, they compile the information into a research paper. My sixth graders need more direction on the type of information that should be included in a paper on Archaeology. So, I created the topic areas as well as questions that would guide them in writing their research paper.
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6th
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Common Core Lesson Plans for Thanksgiving
This set of lesson plans will use an informational text (The Pilgrim's First Thanksgiving by Ann McGovern) and a literature text (A Turkey for Thanksgiving by Eve Bunting) to make learning fun and exciting at Thanksgiving time! Turn and talk activities, opportunities for research, writing, and cooperative learning are all included. Many of the common core standards are taught.
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1st
Thanksgiving research packet
Fun and informational thanksgiving research packet. This will give your students to complete some research on their own or in groups. Guaranteed to help your students learn more about thanksgiving and the traditions and history that go along with it.
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1st - 6th
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Vocanoe webquest
have your student learn about volcanoe by finding information online and awnsering the questions on thisw work sheet. awnser key included.
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5th - 7th
All About Dinosaurs Book
A student completed book to show understanding of what paleontologists do, what fossils are and the different types of fossils, carnivores, herbivores, Pangaea, and a student selected dinosaur.
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2nd - 3rd
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wordsearch thanksgiving wordsearches
Use these fun and easy WORD SEARCH for the beginning artists in your class! Use at station rotations, centers, for early finishers for thanksgiving celebrations you looking for engaging thanksgiving ? This wordsearch is for you
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Not Grade Specific
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Teaching Countries and Cultures: The Cultural Core
This is a note taking template to be used when studying a specific culture or country. It can also be used when studying countries in the past, and can be useful in comparing a country in its past to a country today. The template includes an explanation and instructions for use. GREAT STUDY AND ORGANIZATIONAL TOOL!
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Thanksgiving: Fact or Fiction?
Many of the stories taught throughout history of the "First Thanksgiving" have been greatly exaggerated. In this assignment, students are given a list of statements that are either fact or fiction. The student must research using tablet, laptop or other resources and write whether the statements are true or not. The student must support the statement with evidence they have found to support if it is true or if it is indeed a myth. A perfect assignment for the week of Thanksgiving and after!
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5th - 12th
Thanksgiving Scavenger Hunt
Looking for something to do to for Thanksgiving or the days leading up to it? Use this Thanksgiving Scavenger Hunt to help your students learn a little about the REAL history of Thanksgiving. This product is Google Classroom friendly- you can upload it to Google Docs and create a copy for each student.
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4th - 8th
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Roman Architecture Webquest
20 question plus 5 extra student decision questions webquest over Roman Architecture.
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6th
Also included in: Roman Architecture Assignments Bundle
Native American Picture Project
Students will use the directions above to either research a Native American tribe or use the information provided to them in class to create a Native American Scene on poster board. They will then add captions to their scene and either record the presentation to be presented to the class or present the information in the form of a speech.
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3rd - 5th
Turkey Challenge
A great activity to use right before the Thanksgiving holiday. There are 20 questions about turkeys for the students to answer. My students use the Ipads to find the answers. This can be used for extra credit, individually or with partners. This is a great way for them to practice looking for information right before the holiday break.
To extend this you could have the students take some of the information and create informational paragraphs about turkeys if you really wanted to extend this
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3rd - 5th
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Inventions Throughout The Ages Research Project!
A quick and simple research project on major human inventions to tie up a science or socials unit. Keyed towards the 1700's-2000's.
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7th - 12th
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Thanksgiving Stories
Two pages with qrcodes that link to stories and videos that describe and explain Thanksgiving
Grades:
PreK - 2nd
The History of Thanksgiving
Short text about the history of Thanksgiving that gives Squanto's backstory. Feel free to edit it as it is a word document download. Enjoy!
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3rd - 12th
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