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Higher education social studies rubrics
Create Your Own Country Project-Step by Step Guide-Editable
In this project, students will be working in pairs to create their own country from scratch. They will also choose a type of government for their country. Their final product will be a brochure and a PowerPoint presentation.This resource includes:PowerPoint presentation with complete project detailsStudent Handout following the Power Point Presentation (PDF and MSWORD)Rubric for grading the brochure and presentation (PDF and MSWORD)PowerPoint Presentation Images are flattened but all titles and
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4th - 12th, Higher Education
AP Government & Politics Student Syllabus, Course Plan & Reading Pacing Guide
Fully editable for your AP® Government needs and fully redesigned according to the AP® U.S. Government and Politics Course and Exam Description, 2023 Update. Designed for your APGOPO class whether you teach the course in 1 semester (separate calendars created for fall and spring semesters) or the full year. The Course Plan on a Page spreadsheet gives a day-by-day breakdown of lesson topics and assessments, including links to articles, unit plans and other online resources. I like to call this
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
Religions of the World Project
Have your sociology, history, or geography students learn about religions of the world without sitting through a lecture. Each student or group will research a specific religion and create a poster to display around the classroom, or slides to post digitally. Students will then engage in a scavenger hunt, competing to answer questions based on the posters or slides that students create.
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-An editable rubric and check list
-Cards from which to select a religion to research (also editabl
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10th - 12th, Higher Education
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Psychology: Consciousness - Sleep and Dreams Project
Psychology: Consciousness - Sleep and Dreams ProjectSleep is an altered state of consciousness that we experience every day. This Sleep and Dreams project gives students an opportunity to research sleep and all of its aspects. Students then present and teach their research to the class. Included is a research guide and rubric for two types of presentations, a PowerPoint/slideshow presentation and a presentation using poster boards. Product includes PDFs and editable Microsoft Word documents for
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in:Â Psychology: Consciousness Worksheet Bundle
Sociology Group Project - Inequalities in Income, Race, Ethnicity, Gender, & Age
This group project is an investigation, both globally and in the United States, of the inequalities in Income, Race, Ethnicity, Gender, & Age. Students explore 5 different topics inside of each inequality, comparing the inequalities in the United States to the World, and examining the history of the inequality. Project includes a very specific rubric for grading/scoring. Rubric is divided in 3, scoring for an individual paper, the group depth and clarity of presentation and the group cr
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
Speech and Debate Bundle of Year-Long Materials and Assessments
This bundle contains resources and assessments for teaching the following units of Speech and Debate assignments/ projects:Impromptu SpeechesOriginal Oratory SpeechesInformative SpeechesImpromptu DebatesPublic Forum DebatesCongressional DebatesProse Interpretation PresentationsPoetry Interpretation PresentationsPassion Project PresentationsThis bundle also contains a few general Speech and Debate which can be used during any unit.Resources include various assignments, daily grades, and major ass
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Have your students teach the class!! (Class teaching assignment)
Here is a rubric and instructions for an activity I do in my classes each year. This can work in ANY CLASS for ANY SUBJECT matter!!!
I always find myself teaching a section that is review for my students or is really easy for them and we speed right through it. So I decided to create this rubric as a project to make my students be the teachers!
They can have 2-3 days to learn the content, come up with a lesson plan and make a handout for the class. I ask them to use a half sheet and I make
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4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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AP Government & Politics Current Events PowerPoint Project - AP Gov U.S.
Fully editable for you AP Gov needs. Aligned with the AP U.S. Government & Politics Course and Exam Description Redesign, effective Fall 2018Includes Method, Rubric, PPT Template, Example and Sign-ups!Want your students to increase their test scores on the AP GOPO Exam? Give them exposure to the 5 Big Ideas of APGOPO year round by incorporating Current Events into your curriculum.Materials included: Methodology for setting up a successful student-presented current events session each weekGr
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
Intro to Sociology Unit Project: Comparative Study of Adolescence and Adulthood
Super fun and interesting PowerPoint project that the kids love to do! Description: In Sociology, there is a strong emphasis on studying the differences between adolescents and adults. Over the years, I have done it in one of two ways depending on how much time I had to spend on it:Some years I would just have students do the notes about the topics and then lecture using th PowerPoint Adolescent vs. Adult Powerpoint and Adolescent vs. Adult Powerpoint NotesIn other years I would have the studen
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
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Asian American Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Heritage Month One Pager
Celebrate Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month in May with this creative, artistic, unique one-pager project that requires students to research important people throughout history. Completed projects make beautiful hallway or classroom displays... they're also great for bulletin boards that highlight AANHPI Heritage Month!Included in this purchase is:Student directions for the one pager projectRubric for the one pager projectExample one pager (Featuring Malala Yous
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in:Â Cultural Diversity One Pagers Bundle | Heritage & History One-Pager Projects
Circular Flow of Income Activity
Spark students' interest by handing them play money on the way into class!When you're ready to start the activity, have them meet in groups to represent either households, businesses, the government, or other countries. Once in groups, have them choose a "role card," which will give them specific details about their role. Students will exchange money based on how it would flow based on their roles!Detailed teacher instructions included:What to do before classHow to set up the activity during cla
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
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Macroeconomics National Economic Advisor Project - GREAT AP ECON FINAL PROJECT!
GREAT end of year project for an AP Economics class, or general macroeconomics course!In this project, students will be taking on the role of Chief Economic Advisor(s) for a country of their choice. They will be expected to become an expert on the country’s current economic climate and will advise a national economic committee on the fiscal and monetary policies that can be enacted to best stabilize the economy in the nation of their choice. Essentially, imagine a conference room with the most i
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
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Also included in:Â AP Economics Exam Review BUNDLE! TRIO OF EXAM REVIEW ACTIVITIES!
Engaging "Homegoing" Unit Plan (30 Days)
Product Description:Discover a comprehensive and captivating unit plan for Yaa Gyasi's compelling novel, "Homegoing," designed for 12th-grade students. This thoughtfully crafted unit provides a deep dive into the novel's rich themes, complex characters, and historical context, fostering critical thinking, discussion, and reflective writing.Key Features:Detailed Pacing Guide: A 30 day step-by-step pacing guide ensures seamless instruction, including pre-reading activities, engaging discussions, r
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10th - 12th, Higher Education
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Native American Heritage Month One Pager Project — Indigenous Peoples Research
Celebrate Native American Heritage Month by having your students research influential Native Americans and Indigenous Peoples that have made an impact on history! Students will share their work by creating a beautiful One Pager which will showcase their research through art, creativity, and writing! Honor Native Americans by studying their culture, leaders, and history with a unique one-pager project!Completed projects make colorful, beautiful classroom displays... they're also great for bulleti
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in:Â Cultural Diversity One Pagers Bundle | Heritage & History One-Pager Projects
Business Case Study: Target Consumer Behavior
Case studies are a great way to bring in a relevant example to life for students! The case study includes videos and background of the well known brand: Target®. It analyzes their predictive analysis, data mining methods, and tools that help them predict consumer behavior. It also includes an example of a successful prediction of a teen's pregnancy that was highly controversial in the media. This fits in great to any business, marketing, consumer behavior, advertising, ethics or public relations
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in:Â Business Case Study Bundle 1
Development Over the Lifespan - Jean Piaget and Erik Erikson
Students will learn all about the stages of development using key psychologists like Jean Piaget, Lawrence Kohlberg, and Erik Erikson. They will then use the information to create a group presentation where they use their own childhood photos and experiences to describe what happens to a human as they progress through the various stages. What's Included:-A powerpoint on the stages of development for students to take notes from. (fully customizable)-A PDF of an article titled: A 66 year old Woma
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
AP World History LEQ (Long Essay Question) Introduction Lesson
This is a 21-slide power point designed to introduce AP World History students to the new Long Essay Question (LEQ) on the redesigned AP World History exam. The power point goes over all of the main points of the essay requirements/rubric and provides students with a basic template to follow when writing an LEQ. Some of the main points covered in the power point include the following:
-Basic info about the LEQ (time, scoring, college board description, etc...)
-Easy to follow rubric created i
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
Psychology Taking Stigma Out of Mental Illness Project for Abnormal Unit
Psychology Taking Stigma Out of Mental Illness Project for Abnormal Unit includes:-Lesson plan with 3 different options-Student Direction sheet with Rubric-Teacher Example-Multiple Student Examples-List of DSM 5 Disorders and brief explanations-Student Tracking sheet-ALL Fully editableProject focused on stigma facing mental illness and actual DSM 5 descriptions*Can be used in Psychology, Counseling, or other fields working with Mental IllnessPlease email me with any questions at ReadySetLearnSoc
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Class Discussion / Debate Rubric
This rubric can be used for any class discussion or debate. Copy back to back. The front of it is used for students who participate with ease. The back can be used for students who struggle to participate during discussion and debate, or those who are unprepared for the topic at hand.
All students will be graded fairly and accurately with this rubric! A chance for a follow-up project is given for those who struggle to share their ideas.
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3rd - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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"Teach the Great Depression" Project Based Learning
WHAT YOU GETThis project has EVERYTHING you need to to teach an unforgettable Great Depression unit. In this project students will learn to create a presentation, a worksheet, and teach a part of the Great Depression to their classmates. I have been doing this project for the past 12 years and it is the most memorial unit I teach. I still have students who come back and say that they will NEVER forget the day that they taught a part of the Great Depression. Check out my website below and wat
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6th - 12th, Higher Education
Public Forum Debate Bundle of Resources and Assignments
This bundle contains materials necessary to conduct structured public forum-style debates in class.Bundle includes:Speech and Debate Assignment DescriptionsPublic Forum Debate Procedures20 Public Forum Debate TopicsDebate Video Guided QuestionsPublic Forum Debate Research AssignmentPublic Forum Debate Packet AssignmentPublic Forum Debate RubricANDBONUS: Debate Research SourcesDuration of teaching this unit on a 90-minute block schedule with a class of 20 students takes roughly one school week.
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Editable-Poster Rubric
Ideal for any grade level. Evaluates physical posters for literature, science, math, grammar, etc.
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PreK - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Great Depression PBL Project Multimedia Diary, Interdisciplinary
Dive into the heart-wrenching era of the Great Depression with your high school students through this comprehensive, 4-5 week project-based learning experience, "Living Through the Great Depression: A Multimedia Diary Project." Designed to align with educational standards across history, language arts, and technology, this package immerses students in the historical context, personal stories, and the diverse societal impacts of one of the most significant periods of the 20th century.The Project
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7th - 12th, Higher Education
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Social Studies CER / Inquiry Bundle
In this bundle, get everything you need for the year to promote inquiry learning in your social studies classroom! Included in this bundle are the following:CER templates and rubricsDiscussion strategies (that promote inquiry)Group norms and roles (to get all involved)Reading like a historian inquiry stationsReading like a historian graphic organizer Inquiry stationsFinal inquiry project including an outline and rubric Student led discussion strategies (promote inquiry)Accommodation vs. modific
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6th - 12th, Higher Education
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