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Middle school government bibliographies for Gifted and Talented
Wright Brothers and the Airplane:A Webquest/Extension Activities
Did you know that people actually thought that the airplane would have not real purpose? Less than 10 people showed up for the Wright Brothers attempt to make history on that December 17, 1903, morning. This informative web quest will help students learn about the Wright Brothers and their first flight. Extension activities as well as additional links for information are also provided as is the key. Several common core standards are addressed as well.Please make sure you can open a zip file. Oth
Grades:
4th - 8th
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U.S. President Research Project
Students will select a U.S. President and complete this research packet. They will look up his elections/campaigns, accomplishments, etc...
After the students complete the research, I have them create a visual aid that includes all of their info. This usually comes in the form of a poster or "tri-fold" board. But I do allow students to create a website, Prezi, or any other visual project that depicts all of the info.
Usually a big hit and the students always surprise me with their creativity
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Grades:
7th - 12th
How to: Write a research report! Gr 3+ WRITE AT HOME! DISTANCE LEARNING!
This document will help guide your students through the research process from selecting a topic all the way to their final copy. All you need to do is print a copy and hand it out!
The students will brainstorm ideas, narrow down their topic choices, select 1 topic, write 3 questions about their topic, do research, write a rough draft then a final copy! **GRADING RUBRIC INCLUDED!! Bibliography template and how to also included!
How to:
* Choose your topic
(1-2 days)
* Select subtopics for your
Grades:
3rd - 6th, Staff
U.S. Constitution:Reader's Theater Script(James Madison"Father of Constitution")
Constitution Day is September 17th each year, except if the date falls on a Sunday. This play would be a great addition to your lessons about the U.S. Constitution and/or for Constitution Day!Part of my Ms. Bie Ografee series of plays, this Reader's Theater Script is on the "Father of the Constitution", James Madison(1751-1836), and his sharing with students the history of the writing of the Constitution. Madison who would become the 4th President of the United States(1809-1817)), played a very
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Grades:
5th - 9th
Also included in:Â Civics! Learn About Our Government: A Bundle of Resources!
In the Year Of the Boar and Jackie Robinson Scrapbook Extension Activity
I made this Immigration Scrapbook activity as a companion project to In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson by Bette Bao Lord (check out my novel study, also listed in my TPT store). I LOVE this book, and it is such a good novel study to include in a study of immigration or just on its own. For this scrapbook activity, students put themselves in the place of an immigrant and create a character who immigrates to the United States, just as Lord did with Shirley Temple Wong. With teacher guida
Grades:
3rd - 6th
First Ladies of the United States-Webquest
Did you know that First Lady Hillary Clinton was the first First Lady to become a senator of New York? She was also the first woman to get the nomination ,from a major party(Democratic),to run for President of the United States. Hillary won the 2016 popular vote by several million but lost in the Electoral College to Donald Trump. Did you know that Florence Harding was the first woman to be able to VOTE for her husband in a presidential election? Did you know that Eleanor Roosevelt was called t
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4th - 8th
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Famous People from New Mexico Crossword and Word Search
This is a two puzzle package. The crossword contains clues for 30 famous people from NM, and the Word Search asks students to find 60 names of famous people from New Mexico. KEYS are provided. This is a PDF file and ready for immediate duplication. Great lesson plan for a substitute teacher, extra credit, gifted & talented or as a time filler or discussion starter.
Grades:
6th - 12th, Staff
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John Adams Reading
This reading discusses Adam's life, presidency, XYZ affair and the Alien and Sedition acts. Included are also comprehension questions and an answer key. Enjoy!
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Grades:
7th - 12th
American Revolution Chatterpix Script
Do your students need a fun way to get to know historical figures? Use this easy script to coordinate information about a chosen American Revolution personality, then create a chatterpix animated biography!
Grades:
3rd - 6th
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Eleanor Roosevelt: A Biographical Play(To Tell the Truth Play)
Need a quick fun Friday(or day before a vacation activity)? Teaching American History and want to introduce your students to Eleanor Roosevelt? Try this fun and information play based on the Mark Goodson Production To Tell the Truth Game Show. To Tell the Truth was a popular television show which has returned with host Anthony Anderson(of Blackish). Three guests all claim to be the real guest being interviewed by a panel. The real guest must tell the truth where the other imposters do not have
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4th - 8th
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Also included in:Â WOMEN'S HISTORY: A BUNDLE of 10 READER'S THEATER SCRIPTS
John Marshall - Profile - Worksheet
This is a great one page profile summery of John Marshall. This gives students a good overview who John Marshall was and some of the important cases he oversaw as chief justice of the U.S. Supreme Court. This included 3 short answer questionsThis includes an Answer Key
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Grades:
7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
President Posters
President Election Posters - 45 Posters! Display the presidents all year long in your classroom with these decorative presidential wall cards. Presidents are numbered by order in office and each card has fun facts about our elected leaders. Includes all of the following presidents along with precise years they were in office and fun facts: George Washington John Adams Thomas Jefferson James Madison James Monroe John Quincy Adams Andrew Jackson Martin Van Buren William Henry Harrison John Tyler J
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3rd - 12th
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Presidential Encyclopedia and Time Line
In an effort to help students understand the chronological events as they pertain to each presidency, I've compiled a brief list of significant events and basic information for each president from George Washington to Barack Obama.
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1st - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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William O. Douglas - Profile - Worksheet
This is a one page profile on the Supreme Court Justice William O. Douglas. This does a great job of introducing student to William O. Douglas as well as why he is so important to know. This includes 2 short answer questions. This includes an Answer Key
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Grades:
7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Impeach Trial of Andrew Johnson - Worksheet
This is a one page summery of the trial and procedures for the impeachment of Andrew Johnson. This show students why Andrew Johnson was impeached by the House and then the preceding trial that took place in the Senate. This includes two short answer questions.This include an Answer Key
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Grades:
7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
James Madison - Profile - Worksheet
This is a one page profile on James Madison. This is a good quick read for students to help them understand who James Madison was and his contributions to our country. This is includes two short answer questions.This includes an Answer Key
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Grades:
7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
President Research Project Middle School
A phenomenal winter research project all about the presidents. Use this President Guided Research Project for upper elementary and middle school students. Guide your students through the research process with clear student directions that show them how to organize their research. Begin this winter project in January so that it is completed by President's Day in February. Students will be able to present their President Project to the class in honor of February's President's Day.Do the Research!S
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5th - 7th
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Trailblazers in Science(SIX STEM Biographical Plays)BUNDLE of RESOURCES
A bundle of SIX Reader's Theater Scripts from my Ms. Bie Ografee Talk Show Series. The six scientists in this bundle include:1. Elizabeth Blackwell2. Thomas Edison3. George Washington Carver(also in my African American Trailblazer bundle)4. Jacques Cousteau5. Marie Curie6. Katherine JohnsonUse these fun/informative STEM biographical plays during a unit of study in science, for Women's History Month, Black History Month, for a Friday Biographical person day or before a vacation.The format involve
Grades:
5th - 9th
Abraham Lincoln(Webquest)
Learn about Abraham Lincoln with this fun/informative web quest.Did you know that President Lincoln started our national Thanksgiving holiday? And, you may not know that Abraham Lincoln didn't like the name Abe and that even his wife called him by the name Lincoln.A quote of Lincoln: "And in the end it's not the years in your life that count. It's the life in your years. There are several discussion questions in addition to 11 informative text web questions.You may find these additional resource
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4th - 8th
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Thomas Edison(A Reader's Theater Script)
Part of my Ms. Bie Ografee Talk Show Series.Learn about Thomas Edison with this fun and informative Reader's Theater Script. There are 11 audience questioners asking questions of Ms. Bie Ografee's guest, Thomas Edison. There are comprehension questions, a Did You Know? section of fun facts about Edison, a teacher page with directions, extension activities, key and links to additional information.Mrs. Bie Ografee Talk Show Reading Theater Scripts:VikingsFerdinand MagellanMarco PoloChristopher Col
Grades:
5th - 9th
Also included in:Â Trailblazers in Science(SIX STEM Biographical Plays)BUNDLE of RESOURCES
Research Project on a Person in History
This bundle provides you with everything you need to complete a research project using MLA citations. The research project will work best if students choose a famous person in history as their "focus person". This can be used for many occasions. My students used this template for black history month and international women's day. What's included?A project organizer. This organizer asks students questions and guides them to answer using in-text citations. It even outlines a step-by-step process i
Grades:
4th - 9th
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President James K. Polk Lapbook & Interactive Notebook
Lapbook/Interactive Notebook
Your students will enjoy creating these fun, interactive
President Lapbooks!
These lapbooks can be used in multiple ways. Your
students can enjoy all making the same president lap book
or they can each choose a different president to do and
then share them with their classmates!
This lap book is not only fun but also very systematic. This
approach to learning helps your child retain the
information they learn.
You can use these as extra credit or as a class proje
Grades:
2nd - 7th, Staff
President Woodrow Wilson Unit Study: Biography Research & Coloring Page
Learn all about the life of the 28th President of the United States, Woodrow Wilson.2 pages of research with 20 questions for the students to find the answers to.A Thomas Woodrow Wilson timeline where the students need to draw an arrow to the correct event. The answer sheet for this is included.A color poster that you can display on your bulletin board, plus the same poster that the students can color in.You may also enjoy our USA Presidents Research ProjectHOW TO GET CREDIT TOWARDS FUTURE PURCH
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Grades:
5th - 8th
Also included in:Â President Unit Study: Biography Research & Coloring Page Bundle
Famous People from Alabama Crossword & Word Search with KEYS
This is a two puzzle package. The crossword contains clues for 35 famous Alabamians, and the Word Search asks students to find 65 names. KEYS are provided. This is a PDF file and ready for immediate duplication. Great lesson plan for a substitute, extra credit, gifted & talented or as a time filler or discussion starter.
Grades:
7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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