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Social Studies Fair Projects: A Step-by-Step Guide
Social studies fair projects encourage students to think critically about some aspect of our world and society. They must complete research and explore a topic in a scientific way. Furthermore, the project asks students to synthesize, integrate, and apply the skills they have also learned in ELA, math and social studies.This packet by Suzanne Buras provides teachers, students, and parents with a step-by-step guide to complete a social studies fair project. The packet covers the types of projec
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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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Citizenship Independent Work - Being a Good Citizen Print & Digital Activities
These digital Citizenship activities are easy to use as traditional classroom lesson plans, centers, homework, independent work, or they’re great for fast finishers in first and second grades. Busy teachers love these low-prep lessons and activities that are sure to engage their students! With print & digital options, Learning Quests provide a balance of face to face and device-based learning styles for your modern classroom.Why do teachers and students love our Learning Quests?We all know k
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1st - 2nd
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Also included in: SOCIAL STUDIES Digital Activities for 1st and 2nd grade
Civics and Government | Political Issues | Research Project | Civic Engagement
Your middle and high school students will choose a topic to research, and they'll discover how to help improve the political issue. This project will guide students to analyze their topic by examining current data and public policies using a two-page handout. Students will learn how citizens can help the government to address problems in society, and take a closer look at the role people can play at the federal, state, and local levels. Once finished with the project, students can complete follo
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9th - 12th
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Create Your Own Public Policy: Addressing Societal Issues Through Policy
Get your students ready for college-level research projects and engage them with a student-driven project which garners a personal application for each individual student. Graphic organizer included! Class implementation ready! Perfect for United States Government, Economics, Public Policy, and United States History classes! Accessible Google Drive link provided on the initial instruction page. Make a copy and edit to fit your student learner needs!This product is a public policy research projec
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10th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Persuasive Essay and Public Issues Scaffolded Unit +Word Search CCSS Grades 4-7
Explore the World of Persuasive Writing with this Scaffolded "Public Issues and Constitutional Beliefs" Essay Unit. This comprehensive writing unit was featured in the TPT newsletter. It combines the art of persuasive essay writing with public issues encouraging students to be informed citizens.Key Resources Include:Sample Public Issues Essay: A model for student inspiration.Four Anchor Charts: Covering Persuasive Essays (2), Public Issues, and Constitutional Beliefs.Cover for the Student Materi
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4th - 7th
Also included in: Nonfiction Reading and Writing Bundle CCSS Grades 3-6
Self-Directed Service-Learning Project Tool Kit for High School Students
Service-learning projects for self-directed learners offer a great opportunity for high school students to give back to their communities, develop 21st-century skills, and build their resumes through community involvement. Individuals or small groups design and lead their own service-learning projects while you facilitate. This tool kit provides guiding templates to scaffold students seamlessly and independently through the experience from start to finish."I used it to lay the groundwork for ser
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10th - 12th
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Also included in: Student-Led Learning Activity Tool Kits Bundle {Printable and Digital}
Civil Rights Movement Project Research and Role Play
In this inquiry-based project, students become figures from the Civil Rights Movement. Students research their figure and then embody that person at a culminating party. This project puts students literally in the lives of historical figures. Meet Rosa Parks, Maya Angelou, Thurgood Marshall and more through your students' discovery of them. A great addition to your Civil Rights Movement study.This detailed teacher’s guide includes:● How to use this resource and complete timeline within the te
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9th - 12th
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Also included in: Civil Rights Movement Activities
Business Ethics Consumers and Producers Research Project Based Learning Blog
BE an INVESTIGATOR ON ASSIGNMENT of a BUSINESS DISASTER and BLOG ABOUT IT! Engage and Captivate Students with this Intriguing Activity.Participants role play being an Investigative Journalist who follows a big business crisis, which involves consumer product failings. This is a complete independent student activity. Skill sets acquired and utilized includes:Investigate and research a critical consumer product crisisPlan and note using a step-by-step template questionnaireReport, write, and edit
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10th - 12th, Adult Education
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Georgia State Constitution Gallery Walk DBQ (SS8CG1)- NO PREP!
This is a very interactive project where students walk around the room in groups and view documents relevant to the GSE standard SS8CG1. Engage your students as they view, discuss, make inferences, and more. Students answer questions at each display. I have included detail instructions on how to conduct the class project. Answer key included (many answers vary, but I have included suggested answers). Also available on TpT Easel for students to complete independently.Answer Key Included!SS8CG1 De
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8th - 10th, Higher Education
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Also included in: BIG BUNDLE of Georgia Studies Gallery Walk 2nd Semester
Federalism - State Laws vs National Laws
Students will work to compare federal vs state laws and identify how the laws sometimes contradict one another. This will be an assignment that will have a lot of critical thinking built into it, and students can easily turn this into a small research based assignment as well. This serves as an in class assignment for an individual lesson plan or as a homework assignment. This assignment works with several methods of learning including-think critically-reading comprehension skills-identification
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9th - 12th
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Canada's PRIME MINISTERS 23 Graphic Organizers Research Projects PRINT and EASEL
Canada’s Prime Ministers: 23 Graphic Organizers is designed for use by Social Studies/History teachers in upper elementary and middle school (intermediate) grades. A Table of Contents is included as well as a student page with some helpful suggestions and websites. The following individuals are included: Sir John A. Macdonald, Alexander Mackenzie, Sir John Abbott, Sir John Thompson, Sir Mackenzie Bowell, Sir Charles Tupper, Sir Wilfrid Laurier, Sir Robert Borden, Arthur Meighen, W.L. Mackenzie
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5th - 7th
Also included in: Canada's Government SUPER BUNDLE of 12 Resources PRINT and EASEL
Martin Luther King, Jr. Research Organizer & Paper — MLK Civil Rights — Rubric
Students wondering what Martin Luther King, Jr. is famous for? This resource will guide them through learning about Civil Rights hero Martin Luther King, Jr. via its versatile research planner and essay assignment, designed to shepherd learning from information gathering to the development of a polished research essay through the use of L-EA’s thoughtfully scaffolded activities. The basis of a weeks-long research unit or just a “10-second sub plan” (just print and drop on your desk!), this produ
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6th - 10th
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Alexander Hamilton Research Organizer & Paper Assignment — US History — CCSS
What was Alexander Hamilton best known for? Why did Hamilton duel Burr? Guide students through learning about Alexander Hamilton with this versatile research planner and essay assignment designed to shepherd learning from information gathering to the development of a polished research essay through the use of L-EA’s thoughtfully scaffolded activities. The basis of a weeks-long research unit or just a “10-second sub plan” (just print and drop on your desk!), this product includes (See PREVIEW):An
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7th - 10th
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Voting and Why it Matters Fun Research Activity (Print and Digital)
Engage students in a captivating research activity exploring contemporary issues. This comprehensive worksheet encourages students to delve into topics of personal interest, compare them across various age groups and demographics, and scrutinize their relevance to different political parties. Featuring charts, graphic organizers, and accessible research links, this activity fosters critical thinking and informed discussions on diverse societal concerns.Printable Activity / Worksheet. PDF - File
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9th - 12th
Cesar Chavez Research Project & Paper Assignment — Economics, Labor — CCSS
What are the achievements of Cesar Chavez? Guide students through learning about labor activist and Civil Rights leader Cesar Chavez with this versatile research planner and essay assignment designed to shepherd learning from information gathering to the development of a polished research essay through the use of L-EA’s thoughtfully scaffolded activities. The basis of a weeks-long research unit or just a “10-second sub plan” (just print and drop on your desk!), this product includes (See PREVIEW
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7th - 11th
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Nelson Mandela Research Organizer & Paper Assignment — Civil Rights — CCSS
How did Nelson Mandela change the world? Guide students through learning about anti-apartheid activist and South African leader Nelson Mandela with this versatile research planner and essay assignment designed to shepherd learning from information gathering to the development of a polished research essay through the use of L-EA’s thoughtfully scaffolded activities. The basis of a weeks-long research unit or just a “10-second sub plan” (just print and drop on your desk!), this product includes (S
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6th - 10th
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Booker T. Washington Research Project & Paper Assignment — History — CCSS Rubric
What are the important facts of Booker T. Washington's life? Guide students through learning about scholar and equal rights advocate Booker T. Washington with this versatile research planner and essay assignment designed to shepherd learning from information gathering to the development of a polished research essay through the use of L-EA’s thoughtfully scaffolded activities. The basis of a weeks-long research unit or just a “10-second sub plan” (just print and drop on your desk!), this product
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7th - 10th
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Thomas Jefferson Research Organizer & Paper Assignment — US History — CCSS
What are some important facts about Thomas Jefferson? What is Jefferson most famous for? Guide students through learning about Thomas Jefferson with this versatile research planner and essay assignment designed to shepherd learning from information gathering to the development of a polished research essay through the use of L-EA’s thoughtfully scaffolded activities. The basis of a weeks-long research unit or just a “10-second sub plan” (just print and drop on your desk!), this product includes (
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7th - 10th
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The Judicial Branch Research Activity
Engage your students in a captivating research activity delving into the Judicial Branch. This two-part assignment begins with an exploration of the current Supreme Court Justices, inviting students to discover and compile information about these influential figures. The second segment immerses students in the analysis of a primary document—an authentic Supreme Court case opinion. Through this hands-on exercise, learners decode critical case details, identify involved parties, discern the date o
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8th - 12th, Adult Education
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Also included in: The Judicial Branch Bundle
Business Law Ethics Responsible Decision Making Scenarios - Wills Estates Trusts
Prepare Yourself and Your Students with a Life Essential: Estate Planning.This Q&A Activity with Common Scenarios Provides Insight for Action.10+ Questions Included in these True Life Events.Estates, Wills and Trusts are Topics Addressed.No-Prep and Ready to Print and Use Now!Note: Resource intent is for students to explore and research because answers will vary widely state to state. (There is no answer key.) However, this product is included in the Business Law Ethics Wills and Estate P
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10th - 12th, Adult Education
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Harriet Tubman Research Organizer & Paper Assignment — Civil Rights — CCSS
Want to help students learn what Harriet Tubman is so famous for? Guide them through learning about Civil War and abolitionist hero Harriet Tubman with this versatile research planner and essay assignment designed to shepherd learning from information gathering to the development of a polished research essay through the use of L-EA’s thoughtfully scaffolded activities. The basis of a weeks-long research unit or just a “10-second sub plan” (just print and drop on your desk!), this product include
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6th - 10th
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W.E.B. Du Bois Research Organizer & Paper Assignment — Civil Rights, ELA — CCSS
What was W.E.B. Du Bois most famous for? Guide students through learning about scholar and Civil Rights icon W.E.B. Du Bois with this versatile research planner and essay assignment designed to shepherd learning from information gathering to the development of a polished research essay through the use of L-EA’s thoughtfully scaffolded activities. The basis of a weeks-long research unit or just a “10-second sub plan” (just print and drop on your desk!), this product includes (See PREVIEW):A W.E.B
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9th - 12th
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Mahatma Gandhi Research Organizer & Paper Assignment — Civil Rights — CCSS
What was Gandhi fight for and how did he become so famous? Guide students through learning about Mahatma Gandhi with this versatile research planner and essay assignment designed to shepherd learning from information gathering to the development of a polished research essay through the use of L-EA’s thoughtfully scaffolded activities. The basis of a weeks-long research unit or just a “10-second sub plan” (just print and drop on your desk!), this product includes (See PREVIEW):A Mahatma Gandhi es
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6th - 10th
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