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Problem solving elections - voting Common Core W.6.1d resources
Ugly Sweater Activity
This problem-based learning activity contains three tasks. The first task has students write a persuasive letter to Santa Clause convincing him that they are the perfect fit to run the ugly sweater division of his elf warehouse. It comes with a graphic organizer and a rubric. The second task requires students to use math and art skills to create and budget their ugly sweater. This flexible project allows you to add or take away options. Students must make economic choices to stay on budget. It r
Grades:
4th - 8th
Ancient History (CA Standard 6.4.2-3): Ancient Greece - Four Forms of Government
This slideshow introduces the four basic forms of government that developed in ancient Greece, and uses contemporary problems to encourage students to think about the strengths and weaknesses of each as a way of making decisions. It concludes with an assessment and rubric; students write a paragraph defending one form of government and providing reasons for its superiority. This aligns with California HSS Standards 6.4.2 and 6.4.3, as well as W 6.1 (persuasive writing).
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Grades:
4th - 7th
6th Grade PBL - Elections and Democracy in the School
Written by and taught by an experienced PBL coordinator and teacher, this unit is engaging and exciting. This is meant for teachers who are involved in the school, like to be seen and heard and take on adventurous lessons and have strong classroom management. Students will learn what a democracy is, the history of democratic society, create a current presidential candidate collage wall, research a past president, survey classes to find out what issues need to be addressed in the school, create f
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6th
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