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Other (social studies) research for staff
Full Presentation, the Civil War & Civil War Battles 8th TEKS
Full Presentation, the Civil War & Civil War Battles 8th based off of the 8th grade TEKS. Presentation includes the Election of 1830, Lincoln's Inaugural Speeches, Bull Run, Antietam, Vicksburg, Sherman's March to the Sea, Colored Troops in the US, William H. Carney, Mexican Americans in the Civil War, Ghettysburg, and Appomattox Courthouse. Resources included in the Notes portion of the presentation.
Grades:
5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Deaf Culture Research Projects for PowerSchool Wiki & Slide Presentations
Project Based Learning: these PowerSchool Wikiproject outlines and slide presentation themes are an engaging way for the ASL teacher to enhance classroom learning and student’s awareness of Deaf culture. Project themes represent various points of interest in the ASL and Deaf community.Project activities allows teacher flexibility: research themes can be built as PowerSchool Wikiprojects or developed as slideshow presentations; students can all work together on one single theme, or teachers can a
Grades:
7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Book "All Present and Accounted For" (abridged version)
Book "All Present and Accounted For," the true story of the grounding and near sinking of the Coast Guard Cutter Jarvis near Dutch Harbor, Alaska in November of 1972 and the heroic efforts that saved the ship. Winner of numerous book awards including a Silver Medal from the Military Writers Society of America. The author interviewed over 35 of the former crewmembers and others associated with the rescue. This is an abbreviated version of the original book of the same title. This version has 110
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
APA Guide for Teachers and Students
This file is an APA guide written in the form of an essay. It includes detailed information on formatting, citations, and referencing. The guide contains all of the recent APA updates as well as detailed information on using electronic sources. This guide has been vetted by experienced teachers in the Durham District School Board, and it has been used successfully to help teach students proper manuscript formatting and academic integrity.
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Grades:
8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
The Opioid-Fentanyl Crisis and Debate
A 2-3 day unit. PPT presentation is 15 slides--the last being the culminating assignment (Take a Position: reading + light research with or without partner)--and intended to be an introductory piece). Basically, presentation is intended to be provocative and thought-provoking (love those opinion-based assignments!). I've have embedded video clips, maps, and as usual plenty of room for discussion and debate along the way.I hope your students enjoy this as much as mine have.
Grades:
9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Racial Disparities, and Crime - An Intro to Social Justice
Students will compare two Midwest cities varying in geography, demographic, and crime rate and use critical thinking skills with the aid of maps, websites, and a Venn diagram. This is a great introductory lesson to a social justice discussion/unit. BONUS! Includes entry and exit tickets.(Using for middle and high school ages due to the criminal content being researched and the critical thinking that can occur when discussing geography, demographic, and crime.)
Grades:
7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Artificial Intelligence (AI) Discussion Questions!
How this resource can be adapted:1. As a webquest activity for students to learn about Artificial Intelligence2. As a guiding document for a class wide discussion3. As a guiding document for a socratic seminar4. As a document with interview questions5. As a way to get students engaged with technology/ethical questions
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Maori Proverbs, Kia Maumahara ki nga Whakatauki: Remember Maori Proverbs
Kia Maumahara ki nga Whakatauki: Remember Maori Proverbs is a fantastic resourceto share with students and colleagues.This beautiful photography book captures the essence of Mãori culture through whakatauki (Mãori Proverbs). These ancient words are remembered through photography reflecting deeper meanings to Mãori proverbs. Tangata whenua (people of the land) is the main theme of this book;emphasising the strong connection between Mãori people and their land.Please write a REVIEW, thanks so much
Grades:
K - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Election Day Numbers - match the election day fact with the correct number
Numbers never lie, but this worksheet has some numbers that appear pretty deceptive! I've listed common facts for the presidential elections, all of which have numerical answers. But the facts are not matched up with the numbers-- and many of the answers seem like they don't make sense. Can be used to teach search engine strategies as well as facts about presidents and elections. Current for 2012.
Includes a page to match numbers with facts, a page with blanks to provide numbers, and an answe
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3rd - 12th, Adult Education, Staff
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Marijuana Laws Research Project
This Project is about Marijuana Laws in the US and US Territories.Students will be able to compare marijuana laws between 2 states or territories and conduct research on Florida laws.Marijuana use is a big deal among high school students, so knowing laws is a big eye opener for them
Grades:
9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Research Guide
The purpose of this research guide is to to support teachers and students related to all research-related standards and educational endeavors, so that all students can have access to high-quality research tools.
Grades:
5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Anti-Colonial Meet and Greet (With One-Pager Readings for Each Leader!)
This activity is a Meet-and-Greet Activity about AntiColonial Resistance Movements in the late 1800s and early 1900s. This activity is designed for students who have 1:1 technology access. It is divided into two sections and should be able to be reasonably completed in a single class period. Students will first get assigned/draw a name of a historical leader of an Anti Colonial resistance movement. They will then fill out the Part 1 graphic organizer by completing some minor research on their hi
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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International Connections
Students will learn about different connections with Canada and the rest of the world by doing a reading activity with fill in the blank. This will be followed by an activity finding top 10s internationally.
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PreK - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Also included in:Â Canadian Economy and Environment (Geography)
US History (1877-Present) Study Guide- TeXes
This is a great study guide to pass the United History section of your TeXes. However, this covers American history from 1877 until the present. It's over 50 pages with terms, graphs, descriptions, maps, and political cartoons. This is also helpful in teaching US history content to your students.This is available in both PDF and Doc format in a Zip file.Partial credit: Edgenuity
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Staff
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Also included in:Â TeXes Social Studies Study Guide Bundle
Corrie ten Boom Pathfinder (With Suggested Reading)
Learn about Corrie ten Boom, heroine of the Holocaust!
Grades:
5th - 12th, Staff
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PPT Guide to Using Reliable Sources (Research, Essay Writing, Projects, etc.)
Attached is a PPT going over what a student SHOULD and SHOULD NOT use when completing online research.
Grades:
6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
ESSAYS - "Lockean Political Theology & the American Revolution" Research Paper
Research paper covering John Locke's political theology. its Founding Father adherents, and its influence in America's founding documents.
Grades:
9th - 12th, Staff
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Also included in:Â ESSAYS - BUNDLE
BUNDLE Guide to Using Reliable Sources (Research, Essay Writing, Projects, etc.)
Attached is a PPT and handout going over what a student SHOULD and SHOULD NOT use when completing online research.
Grades:
6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Systems of Power - Newspaper Graphic Organizer
This handy graphic organizer pairs well with the TedEd video on Systems of Power or any reading on Systems of Power. This worksheet is in Google Docs, so it is easy to customize. The basic concept of this relatively simple assignment is that students should dig into three levels of news articles, one local, one national, and one global. They will examine stories about power dynamics and figure out who has power, who is fighting for power, and why.Students will essentially be exposing themselves
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Grades:
7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Alzheimer's prevention
How can we prevent alzheimer's?
Grades:
7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Explorers - Research Project
Allow the student to select any explorer and create a slideshow presentation on them. Grade dependent on covering material on assignment worksheet, grammar, and oral speaking (optional).
Grades:
5th - 12th, Staff
The Aztec Legend of Chocolate
The Legend of the Aztec Chocolate is historical cultural research project that will teach students how to research, explore for information about a particular historical topic. The students will learn about the Legend of the Aztec Chocolate and further will learn to describe and make a delicious tasting cup of hot chocolate.
Grades:
4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
ESSAYS - "Presbyterian Contributions to the American Revolution" Essay
Short essay on the contributions Presbyterians made to the American Revolution.
Grades:
9th - 12th, Staff
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Also included in:Â ESSAYS - BUNDLE
Immigration Poster Template
This is a simple poster template made for 4th graders to present information they have researched on immigration for a certain country. The poster has room for a passport which will have the students information, such as where they are immigrating from, their birth date, ect. This is a great idea if your school has an immigration day as it will help organize the event a little better.
The poster also has room for information about the country that the student has found such as; the climate, majo
Grades:
3rd - 5th, Staff
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