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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 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
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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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
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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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
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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Neuromarketing Bundle
These lessons delve into the world of neuromarketing, consumer behavior and psychology in marketing. They are the perfect fit for a marketing, consumer behavior, behavioral science or psychology class or unit. They also fit great in a general business or entrepreneurship class as an added activity or lesson.Includes:Neuromarketing LessonPricing PsychologyCampbell's Neuromarketing Case StudyDoes Our Brain Have a Buy Button?Don't forget to follow me to stay informed for all new products (they are
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
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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High School Writing Rubric
Hello fellow educators! This writing rubric serves all subjects, especially social studies and language arts. It was developed by a cross-curricular team led by me in order to ensure consistency and uniformity in writing among high school students, for 5-paragraph essays and beyond. It focuses on helping students to develop strong thesis statements, back up their arguments with evidence and properly citing their sources. This has been class tested and approved by students and teachers. Thank you
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Examining Political and Protest Music during the Fall of the USSR, Cold War
A great and exciting way to incorporate music into the learning environment while teaching the concepts surrounding the fall of the USSR! Engages students and creates a fun learning environment. A zip file reader is needed to open the zip file and access the lessons.OBJECTIVES:o The learner will examine 20th-century music to gain an understanding of the social and political aspects surrounding the fall of the Soviet Union (USSR).The learner will understand the events and issues leading to the co
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7th - 12th, Higher Education
Also included in:Â NEW! Music in the Geography Classroom + 3 Freebies
Group Presentation Rubric (S.S. Based - Can Be All Subjects)
This rubric was created to evaluate students based on their ability to create and deliver a presentation based on a specific topic. The rubric is Social Studies based and focuses on historical accuracy and primary sources, but can easily be modified for any subject. Common core standards.
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Ethics Essay: Doping in Sports Biblical Worldview
Students study and review the ethics of doping in sports, includes analyzing from Biblical worldview and scriptures students can use as evidence, includes items for each paragraph, space for research, space to write, and rubric. AKA Steroids in athletes, blood doping, performance-enhancing drugs. Links to research included. help students form critical thinking skills and form opinions on ethical issues from the Biblical worldview using this templatefully editableused with middle school life scie
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4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in:Â Ethical Essays from a Biblical Worldview bundle
Ethics Essay: Eating Insects with Biblical Worldview
Students study and review the ethics of eating insects, includes analyzing from Biblical worldview and scriptures students can use as evidence, includes items for each paragraph, space for research, space to write, and rubric. Links for research includedhelp students form critical thinking skills and form opinions on ethical issues from the Biblical worldview using this templatefully editableused with middle school life science, but could be in a social studies or ethics classFor research, I use
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4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in:Â Ethical Essays from a Biblical Worldview bundle
Ethics Essay Template: Ethnicity and Medicine Biblical Worldview
Students study and review ethics of medical care differences with different ethnicities, includes analyzing from Biblical worldview and scriptures students can use as evidence, includes items for each paragraph, space for research, space to write, and rubric. Research video links also included.help students critical thinking skills and form opinions on ethical issues from the Biblical worldview using this templatefully editableused with middle school life science, but could be in a social studie
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4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in:Â Ethical Essays from a Biblical Worldview bundle
Ethics Essay: Organ Donation Biblical Worldview
Students study and review the ethics organ and blood donation from live and decreased donors, includes analyzing from Biblical worldview and scriptures students can use as evidence, includes items for each paragraph, space for research, space to write, and rubric. Research video links also included. help students form critical thinking skills and form opinions on ethical issues from the Biblical worldview using this templatefully editableused with middle school life science, but could be in a so
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4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in:Â Ethical Essays from a Biblical Worldview bundle
Ethics Essay: Testing on Animals Biblical Worldview
Students study and review the ethics of testing on animals, includes analyzing from Biblical worldview and scriptures students can use as evidence, includes items for each paragraph, space for research, space to write, and rubric. Links for research on topic also included. help students form critical thinking skills and form opinions on ethical issues from the Biblical worldview using this templatefully editableused with middle school life science, but could be in a social studies or ethics clas
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4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in:Â Ethical Essays from a Biblical Worldview bundle
World War I: Document Based Question (DQB) Essay Test, Rubrics, Outline & More!
This Unit includes: 1. DBQ Test: World War I2. DBQ Outline Expectations + For Success3. DBQ Rubric + Checklist & Self Evaluation4. DBQ Outline Graphic Organizer Template5. Bonus Historical Thinking Skills Presentation6. Teacher InstructionsDigital, Printable, & EditableDon't forget that leaving feedback earns you points toward FREE TPT purchases. This item will be constantly updated with new activities/readings at no extra charge. Prices will increase in the future, so buy now while its
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Contacting Congress - A Powerful, Personal Writing Project
Connect your government students to the legislative process in a way they will never forget. This project challenges students to research active legislation using government websites such as the Library of Congress and Open Congress, select a topic of personal interest that directly affects their lives and propose a course of legislative action to address the issue through a letter to the corresponding Congressional committee. The project combines what students have learned about how a bill be
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
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Supreme Court Cases: Teens on the Docket Project
What's the best way to get a teenager interested in learning about the Supreme Court? Put 'em on the docket!This project looks at 10 United States Supreme Court cases that have every teenager's favorite topic: other teenagers. It is a highly motivating topic and gives you the opportunity to have students examine the nuances and purpose of the judicial system. The project culminates in a trifold presentation and I have included the model that you can make and students can follow.I designed th
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Remote/Distance Learning Discussion Board Rubric and Tips
Remote-learning looks different than in-person learning, but teachers know that all learning needs to have opportunities for students to share and discuss with peers. This rubric and the bonus tips provided will help teachers hold students accountable for their online discussion, encourage students to stay grounded in the content, and not turn discussions into the tangential and unrelated talk that does happen in the classroom. This download includes:Google Doc rubric that can easily be transfer
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in:Â Premium Writing Rubrics Bundle for High School
Congressional Debate Bundle of Assignments and Resources
Assignments and materials needed to conduct a whole-group, intensive mock congressional debate using bills written by the students.Completing all assignments and whole-group debate on a 90-minute block schedule takes roughly 3 weeks to complete.
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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