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Not grade specific social studies rubrics for GATE
Meet The Teacher Pastel Pop
Back to school in style!! This template comes with the background that you can add your own text on top to make it custom for you and your classroom. I have added text boxes on top for you but the I did not type the words because they are specific to me. The only words included are "hello" so any school professional can use it!! You can add an text under it. :) Fonts: I have included the fonts used on the first page but the fonts are not included in the download, they are a seperate tpt purcha
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Cornell Notes Template | Note Taking Graphic Organizer | Note Taking Template
Cornell Notes are a systematic, structured way for students to take organized notes. Perfect for college prep classes. (Step 1) On the right-hand side, students should paraphrase important ideas. These notes can be taken from any source of information, such as fiction and nonfiction books, DVDs, lectures, text books, etc. Symbols or abbreviations should be used instead of long sentences. (Step 2) After reviewing the notes, students record key vocabulary, facts, people, and places on the left-han
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Rubric for Lapbooks
This rubric is designed to score any lapbook on any topic. I have used it for social studies reports, state projects, novel studies, states of matter, all about me, and the list could go on an on. The best part is you can use it repeatedly throughout the year or from one year to the next. Areas evaluated on the rubric include:MechanicsContent accuracyRequirements of the assignmentUse of class timeGraphics/originalityKnowledge gained Comments section included Included:One rubric in Google Sli
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Research Rubric
This is a generic rubric created to assess student research projects of all kinds!
Rubric provides opportunity to assess neatness/organization, topic, research process, student focus and teamwork.
***Updated 3/20/17: Updated look and now includes a half page rubric, quarter page rubric AND student research checklist!!
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Utopia Map
Map Skills Extension Activity: Let your students demonstrate their knowledge of the elements of a map by creating their own Utopia Map. This resource includes:- directions sheet - scoring rubric- student samples Student Samples
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Also included in:Â 5th Grade Social Studies Bundle
Group Work Peer Assessment Rubric - ALL GRADE LEVELS AND CONTENT AREAS!
This easy-to-use rubric can be used for multiple grades and virtually ANY SUBJECT when students are working collaboratively in groups! I use it EVERY TIME my students work in groups!Keep your students accountable by giving them the responsibility of assessing each other in four categories:1. Respectful verbal communication2. Active participation in group work/discussion3. Staying on-task4. Listening and asking questionsThis MS Word Document can be edited to suit your purposes, or can be used as
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Thirteen Grandmother Moons and Turtle's Back & Story of Turtle Island
Thirteen Grandmother Moons and Turtle's Back is a unit that has everything that you will need to assist in the teaching and integration of indigenous curriculum into your classroom. This unit includes pre-teaching ideas, handouts, worksheets, craft templates, an evaluation rubric as well as a list of useful resources to support teaching. This unit is designed to introduce the tradition of Indigenous Storytelling using the Ojibwe Creation Story of Turtle Island. It instills the understanding tha
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The Seven Grandfather Teachings
This unit is designed to assist with the instruction of the Seven Grandfather Teachings. There is both a visual and written component for students. Using a writing activity, this unit allows students to be introduced to these teachings and reflect upon how they can apply them to their own lives. There is list of several helpful websites in the resource section to assist with the understanding of The Seven Grandfather Teachings. There are also some suggestions of how and where to use this unit w
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Also included in:Â Seven Grandfather Teachings and Animal Connections in Native Culture
Group Work Grading Rubric for Students Any Project or Subject Middle High School
This easy-to-use group rubric will hold each of your students accountable for any group lesson, project, or activity and is perfect for middle or high school. Complete with both PDF and Google Slides copies, it is easy to attach, assign, and even grade! After completing your provided group activity, read through the directions for the rubric with the students and have them rate themselves as well as their groupmates to add an individual grade to any group assignment. (The PDF contains the link t
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Also included in:Â NGSS Middle School Science Activities and Lessons Growing MEGA Bundle
Rubric for Newscasts
I created this rubric to score a newscast presentation. It could be used for any subject where your students are doing research to report on a topic in a newscast format. Categories evaluated are: accuracy of facts, audience awareness, visuals, purpose and focus, group work. There is a small space at the bottom for comments too. The best part is you can use it repeatedly throughout the year or from one year to the next. Areas evaluated on the rubric include:Accuracy of factsAudience aware
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Gold Rush Research Project | Colonial Life in Australia
Students will ove this independent research task on Australian Gold Rushes! Students will use a 4-part research guide to research an Australian Gold Rush of their choice. The differentiated information text will provide your students with a great starting point by providing background information about the gold rushes in general. Students then have the opportunity to plan and conduct a multimodal presentation about their chosen goldfield. Four Part Research Guide:Part one: Identifying inquiry qu
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Also included in:Â Gold Rush STEM Activity Bundle Colonial Life
The Underground Railroad Digital Research Project
Your students will enjoy reading and researching about the history of the Underground Railroad. I recommend reading pictures books or having several pictures books for students to choose from- although this is not necessary. Students can use the included links for summaries and research.I primarily created and use this as an elementary 4-5 grade gifted and talented /high achievers enrichment activity - for when students finish his/her work. It also works well with general ed. I use this as a dig
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Biography Report template
This reproducible worksheet can be used as part of a larger project or independently as a simple biography report. I made this to use as optional extra credit in my middle school science classroom. I plant to photocopy pages from "Women in Science: 50 Fearless Pioneers Who Changed the World" on to the back to give my students a start in their research. Because of the simplicity of design, this could work in a wide variety of classrooms.
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A New Method of Grading- Tired of feeback being ignored?
This is a new way to grade. Take pressure off yourself and help students become active learners. This made the GRADING part of my job the most meaningful and fulfilling. Of all the resources I have ever created as an educator– I am SO proud of this!No longer do I depend on percentages to grade students. As an educator, I grew frustrated with students who simply cared about their grade and not their feedback. I decided to change it up. I created a rubric grading system that pushed feedback.I am s
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Creative Research Project
This project is designed to allow students to independently explore an outstanding creative who has significantly impacted society, track their own progress, and present their learning/passion with others. Through this project, students will be able to practice researching, writing, presenting, citing sources, and more, all while discovering a creative person who is important and interests them. The product folder contains the following 4 editable items:1. Full instructions with a step-by-step p
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Simple Rubric for RACES Paragraph Writing 2 per page
This is a simple rubric to grade student submissions for paragraphs written while learning and mastering the RACES strategy for writing. This rubric is printable at 2 per sheet to save paper, and it is a perfect addition to the RACES Graphic Organizer and RACES paragraph MLA Template that I also have available. Have your students writing professionally in no time at all!
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To Publish or Not to Publish- Ethics in Photojournalism
To Publish or Not to Publish- Ethics in Photojournalism
A mixture of Mind Mission activity and DBQ strategy, To Publish or Not to Publish- Ethics in Photojournalism honors the Civil Rights movement of the 1960’s in Birmingham, Alabama. As photo editors, students analyze an archival photo and a current photo in order to choose the one they think best commemorates the anniversaries of the 1963 Children’s March that followed the bombing of the Sixteenth Street Baptist Church. Debat
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Family Traditions Project | Family and Consumer Sciences | Print | Google Drive
This project gives students the chance to dive into their family and friend traditions or customs! First, students will be given a worksheet to write down any traditions they have. They will then choose one to elaborate on and answer several questions regarding the tradition. Once they are finished, they will either create a slide show or a pamphlet to display their tradition to the class. I have included a rubric for this project. What’s Included:→ Lesson Plan→ Traditions Worksheet→ Project Han
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My ENTIRE store MEGA BUNDLE | No Prep Enrichment, Projects, GT Resources & More!
Grab everything in my store and save big! This bundle includes reading, writing and science resources, cross-curricular projects, no prep enrichment resources, and more! Perfect for elementary GT enrichment teachers or any teacher with gifted students in their classroom!It's also great for any elementary teacher - See each individual product listing for more details on each resource included.Save yourself time and money while enriching your students with this entire store bundle!This will be a G
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History of the Presidential Turkey Pardon Digital Project
Your students will enjoy reading and researching about the the history of the Presidential Turkey Pardon.I primarily use this as a gifted and talented /high achievers enrichment activity - for when students finish his/her work.In this activity your students will read online web information, create a banner and then summarize information they learned. Students can complete their own banner as they write facts and information. In this hyperdocs- I have included a place to write a letter to the Pre
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Gold Rush STEM Activity Bundle Colonial Life
Explore common structures and techniques used during the gold rush and colonial times with these STEM activities! Follow the design process to design and build working models of:-The windlass-The horse and cart-The wattle and daub hut-Gold Rush Research Project-An information text and PCQ have been added to introduce your students to the experiences of Aboriginal Peoples during the Gold Rush.*** Try a free sample of my STEM project; Bush Beds. ***For each of the three STEM projects, you will re
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Group Work Rubric | Print and Digital Option
This amazing print or digital group-work rubric is used to provide structured feedback to students working on a group activity. It is useful for inquiry-based or "workshop" style lessons, where students have a period of time to work in small groups, followed by a share-out or discussion period. This is a wonderful addition to any group work activity.The rubric is divided into three sections: process (how well students work as a team), product (the artifact created), and presentation (the sharing
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Country Research Project Rubric (editable)
An editable rubric used to assess student's research projects- individually or as a group. Includes content and skills.
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Gold Rush STEM Activity BUNDLE Colonial Life Transport
Explore common structures and techniques used during the gold rush and colonial times with these STEM activities! Follow the design process to design and build working models of THREE common forms of transport used during the gold rushes. The projects included are:-The Horse and Cart-The Cobb and Co Coach-The Wheelbarrow-An information text and PCQ have been added to introduce your students to the experiences of Aboriginal Peoples during the Gold Rush.*** Try a free sample of my STEM project; B
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Find Social Studies - History resources | TPT
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Social studies offers valuable insights into history, geography, and much more. Social studies captivates students by providing them with perspectives from the past, present, and future, allowing them to understand history and navigate current events. It enables them to appreciate how previous generations have shaped their present reality. In essence, social studies opens their eyes to the vastness of life beyond their immediate surroundings.
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Learning social studies offers many benefits to students in terms of helping them develop a holistic understanding of the world. Namely, it helps them:
- Learn about the achievements, challenges, perspectives, traditions, and customs of different societies
- Evaluate information, analyze evidence, and make informed judgments about complex social, economic, and political issues
- Become active, responsible, and engaged citizens
- Comprehend global issues such as human rights, environmental sustainability, and economic disparities
By teaching social studies, teachers can help students develop critical thinking skills, foster civic engagement, and promote social awareness and responsibility.
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