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Thanksgiving british history research for Microsoft Word
The Victorian Era - Pre-Reading Research Project and Simulation
For years I have taught A Christmas Carol, and each time I have tried to find an interesting way to teach my students about the Victorian setting of the novel. This activity I created has worked perfectly for my gifted students, but can be easily accommodated for any level of learning!What I have created is a three-part activity that doesn't just give students a research project, but also a role as a character from Victorian England. Adding the personal element has allowed my students to not j
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7th - 8th
Viking Scavenger Hunt: Internet Research
Utilizing a highly engaging website students will research the history of the Vikings and Viking life. They will also have an opportunity to creatively express what they've learned in drawings and comic strips. This can be an individual or team assignment; done in a computer lab or for homework if students have access to the internet at home. Question sheet, instructions and answer key included.
Grades:
3rd - 6th
NO PREP Boston Tea Party Online Scavenger Hunt (ACCESS CODE)
This online/virtual scavenger hunt is guaranteed to teach your students all the ins and outs of the Boston Tea Party. With 4 parts, and 8 questions, you can tailor this scavenger hunt to meet the needs of your students. Throughout this activity, your students will practice taking notes from video, deciphering a primary document, and reading online articles.Here is a link to download ONLY the FREE worksheet that accompanies this lesson.To gain access to the website, purchase worksheet on THIS pag
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4th - 7th
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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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Prime Minister Trading Card - AP Comp. Govt.
Allow your AP Comparative Government students to use their creativity in learning about an important Prime Minister in UK history by creating a trading card. This project can take one 50-minute class period, can be assigned as homework, or drawn out to more than one class period. Word Document allows for customization to add or change any leader listed. Check out the AP Comp Govt trading card project for use with other countries' leaders! Includes rubric.
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
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Also included in:Â AP Comp. Govt. Unit 2 Bundle
American Revolution Research Paper
Students will research a key event or person from the American Revolution time period. Students will learn about valid sources and how to write a research paper. I give students three weeks to write their papers, but only allow five class days for research and learning how to write a research paper. The American Revolution is a very large topic; this paper is a great way for students to focus on individual events and people. Please feel free to modify this assignment to fit the needs of your cla
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7th - 12th
Also included in:Â American History Research Papers Collection
Middle Ages Research Paper with Grading Checklist and Essay Organizer
This research paper comes with 25 questions or prompts for the students to chose from when writing an essay on the Middle Ages in Europe. There is a grading checklist to help students know what they have to include. There is an outline organizer to assist the students with writing a thesis and then laying out the evidence to support it. There is also a rubric. Finally, in case you have students write in Chicago-Style, I included a checklist to have them get use to that style.Some of the Topi
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9th - 12th
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Celtic Mythology: "Tell Me the Tea" Research Project
Would you like your Mythology students to do some research and find their own information rather than having to provide it for them? Here's a great way to do that! Mythology students love Celtic Mythology because it's traditions and rituals figure so prominently into popular holidays, especially Halloween and Christmas! This 2-4 day in-class research project allows students to choose the names of two Celtic Deities in a drawing from an "Enchanted Urn" (or hat, if you prefer), and use those na
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9th - 12th
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Comprehensive research activity on the Holocaust.
This comprehensive research activity covers multiple dimensions of the Holocaust, including historical context, specific camps, survivor experiences, and perspectives from guards. Students will engage in critical analysis of various sources to deepen their understanding of this tragic period in history.
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10th - 11th, Higher Education
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1920s Radio Show Assignment and Rubric
Assignment for students to take on the role of 1920s radio broadcasters. Can be submitted electronically or presented live. They are to be creative but must also include several factual elements that are described in the assignment sheet. Rubric included which is broken down into knowledge, thinking, communication, and application sections.
Grades:
9th - 12th
Battles of the American Revolution Timeline
Students will create a timeline showing the major battles of the American Revolution. Their timeline will show the importance of each battle, and whether it was a Patriot or British victory. Students' timelines will be chronological and illustrated.
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5th - 8th
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British Attack on Washington in 1814 during the War of 1812 Research
Students will research the attack on Washington in 1814 during the War of 1812 with the British. Students will research the early hours of the attack on August 24th through the September 14th in Baltimore.
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6th - 9th
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Major Engagements in the Southern Phase of the American Revolution
Students will research the Major Southern Battles of the American Revolution. Each battle will have different prompts or questions for students to research. Battles include Savannah, Charleston, Camden, Guilford Courthouse and 5 additional battles.
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6th - 9th
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Poetry Analysis / Informational Text Practice (MacNeice's "Prayer Before Birth")
Poetry Analysis / Informational Text Reading Practice (MacNeice's "Prayer Before Birth")-Students begin by reading and discussing the biographical page about the poet, Louis MacNeice.-Next, they read and annotate the poem "Prayer Before Birth" before completing a TPCASTT chart (individually or in small groups).-Finally, they respond to the thirteen (13) short answer questions on the worksheets provided in this document.The document is completely editable and comes with model responses for each q
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
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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The Trial of Oliver Cromwell
Alert: Due to the coronavirus pandemic and having to teach online this lesson can be adapted to home-school learning. Please feel free to contact me via email if you have questions or need assistance [gschoales@gmail.com] Oliver Cromwell was a Puritan Parliamentarian, a military commander and the driving force behind the English Civil War. He has been both lauded and vilified by many historians primarily for his military subjugation of Ireland. In two notable sieges, Drogheda and Wexford, he all
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6th - 12th
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Also included in:Â Distance Learning: European History Simulation Trials
Elizabethan Magazine Research Project
This is an excellent research project designed to help introduce students to the Renaissance and the world of Shakespeare. This project requires students to create a modern magazine, consisting of at least six articles, informing the modern world about the Elizabethan Era. I utilize this project every year with my 9th grade students prior to reading Shakespeare.This product includes the instructions, the timeline, a rubric, and an extra credit opportunity.
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9th - 12th
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Also included in:Â Shakespeare Bundle
Revolutionary War Writing Prompt
This writing prompt asks students to imagine they are working as a newspaper editor at the time of the Revolutionary War. Includes detailed directions. It is specific to North Carolina, but the state can be edited.
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6th - 9th
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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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European Country Research Paper and Brochure
9Students will select a European country to complete this assignment. You could also edit the directions to be research for a different continent). Students follow a template on how to organize their research with guidance on what to include in each paragraph. A bibliography page and fact collecting pages are also included.
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Grades:
6th - 8th
Renaissance Figures Small Group Presentation Project
Students will research and make a Google Slides, PowerPoint, or Prezi presentation on a Renaissance figure. This project can be done as a group, with a partner, or as individual, the choice is yours! You can add or take away names based on the size of your class as this document can be edited.The description sheet has a chart with questions. The boxes indicate how many slides the presentation should have (at a minimum) and the questions help the students find the right information. There is also
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7th - 12th
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Victorian London/Charles Dickens Pamphlet Project
Are you studying a Charles Dickens novel? Do you want your students to research about Victorian London and Dickens' life? Here is a fun research project which gets kids using technology and graphic design. The project can also be done by hand on paper. The finished pamphlets look great displayed in the classroom!
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7th - 12th
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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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Grades:
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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