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Higher education social studies rubric pdfs
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
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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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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"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
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: AP Economics Exam Review BUNDLE! TRIO OF EXAM REVIEW ACTIVITIES!
The Great Gatsby Research Project
17 page handout-The Great Gatsby Research Project. Topics covered:The Roaring ‘20s (a definition & the economic social impacts)Prohibition & TemperanceBootlegging & the rise of organized crimeLife for Women in the 1920s (Flappers, etc.)Fashion in the 1920s (Flappers, etc.)Sports (especially the 1919 World Series)Automobiles (types, who had them, etc.)Music of the 1920sNew Technology of the 1920sHarlem Renaissance (who, what, where, when, why)1. Group Research Project Presentation Dir
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8th - 12th, Higher Education
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AP US History Per. 4 Lesson on The War of 1812 DBQ & Debate Activity
In this lesson, students will analyze various excerpts from prominent Americans during the War of 1812 that either petitioned to pursue a war against Great Britain and those that opposed such notions. To assist them in their analysis, a graphic organizer was designed. By the end of this lesson, students will understand the complexity behind the causes for America to go to war and the growing debate, especially from those in the Northeast who opposed the war. From their analysis, students will th
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Journey to Canada: Exploring Immigrant Experiences
Journey to Canada: Exploring Immigrant ExperiencesChoose an immigrant group Find the following information: What is the country of origin?Why are they leaving their home country? Push Factors Why did they choose to immigrate to Canada? Pull Factors How was their trip from their home country to Canada? How many immigrants are there in Canada according to the last Census data? Which provinces and cities do they reside in?What was the Canadian Government's role? Did they welcome them, imprison them
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7th - 12th, Higher Education
Create a Civilization/Create a Utopia/Create a Dystopia
Encourage your students to think about society and how civilization works in a fun an engaging way by using real-world issues and decision-making. Students will learn what it takes to make a "perfect world" that will eventually lead to problems and create a imperfect society. This product is great for teaching about utopias and dystopian societies or even in a world cultures, early civilizations, or social science classes! Students will create a "utopia" of their own. Ultimately, their perfe
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5th - 12th, Higher Education
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NYS Global History & Geography II NYS Regents Bundle (Must Have)
Are your students taking the NYS Regents exam in Global History & Geography II, then this bundle is what you need for your students to be successful on the exam.The bundle includes:1) Study Guide for all required content for Global History II (1750 to President)2) Scavenger Hunt for content comprehension 3) CRQ writing guide 4) Enduring Issues Essay writing guides5) Enduring Essay Rubric
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks - Book Project
This product is designed as a final assessment for the nonfiction work The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks students are presented with a choice menu with four project options. Each project focuses on a key element within the book: Henrietta the individual, civil rights, bioethics, and scientific study. Students will select a project based on interest and be provided with a specific grading rubric for that project. Includes: project menu, reflection prompt, and grading rubrics for each of the 4
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
RBT Skills Assessment
RBT skills assessment that covers 102 discrete skills to apply job model based training to your BCBA supervision, RBT supervision and direct therapist supervision in ABA settings. ● Administer as a supervisor or provide to your trainees as a self-assessment.● Use to jumpstart your own training program● When using, make sure your RBTs/trainees are provided a copy of the assessment to know what they are being evaluated on.● Based off the theory of a "job model" for training (Garza, McGee, Schenk &
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Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
I am Malala Final Choice Project - 8 options!
Did your class read "I am Malala?" Have students demonstrate their understanding of the memoir by creating meaningful projects! -8 choices for a culminating project-Checklists for each project option-A rubric for grading
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6th - 12th, Higher Education
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3 AP U.S. History DBQs + 1 Free, Early 19th Century
DBQ Bundle - The Causation Series (Early 19th Century)4 DBQ Exam Themes:- Federal Policy and Economic Development, 1818-1845- Christianity and Abolitionism, 1830-1859- Reform Communities in Jacksonian America, 1820-1854- Religious Persecution & Western Expansion, 1830-1859 (Free, Bonus)What is included in the download? - 4 Unique DBQs- Exam Feedback Form- Source List- Historical Thinking SkillWhere did you get the primary sources?- Chronicling America Newspaper Database- Library of Congress-
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
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Global Explorers Magazine: Travel Writers Edition
Step into the world of human geography with this immersive Global Explorers Magazine Project! In this exciting venture, students embark on a journey to explore the diverse landscapes, cultures, and economies of the world's most enticing tourist destinations. Through in-depth research and reporting, students become travel writers, delving into the latest current events, economic impacts, and cultural nuances of their chosen destinations. But that's not all! This project goes beyond traditional ge
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10th - 12th, Higher Education
History Research Paper & Rubric
APA-style research paper instructions and rubric. It requires students to write out their topic, ask for teacher approval, organize their subtopics, and work on their thesis. I also include 5 points of extra credit if they turn it in a week early. Not only does this help them to not wait until the last minute, but it helps you grade a few before you get swamped!
Regarding page length, I go with word count. I find that they're always trying to change the font or the margins and this way, even if
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Dive Into the Decades Project
Group Project for Periods 8 & 9 in APUSHWelcome to the final unit of APUSH! As a summative grade, you will research an assigned decade in American history with your group, organize the information, and present it to the class. To ensure equal participation, each student will be responsible for a different aspect of the decade. Your presentation can be crafted in the format of your choice, but you will need to create a comprehensive one-pager to distribute to your classmates that covers all t
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10th - 12th, Higher Education
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Macroeconomics Project: Country Research on Business Cycles
This project gives students an opportunity to investigate a major economic crises or success story in specific countries within the last few decades. Students work in groups to help investigate the causes (historian), the impacts on people (anthropologist), the economic factors (economist) and policy take-aways (policy expert) of the downturn or success story.This overview provides a description of the product, a timeline of how to structure the class days, essential questions to research, speci
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11th - 12th, Higher Education
Also included in: Bundle: Economics Projects
DBQ - Christianity and Abolitionism (AP U.S. History, APUSH)
APUSH DBQ on Christianity & Abolitionism from 1830-1859Prompt: Evaluate the extent to which Christianity influenced abolitionism in the United States between 1830-1859.Primary Sources with multiple themes:- Pro-Slavery Christian Apologists- Abolitionist Christian Advocates- Enlightenment Influenced/Ideological Actors Where did you get the primary sources?- Chronicling America Newspaper Database- Library of Congress- Documenting the American South Initiative (DocSouth)- Ann Arbor District Lib
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
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Also included in: 3 AP U.S. History DBQs + 1 Free, Early 19th Century
Autopsy: Age of Revolutions, Rubric
Autopsy: Age of Revolutions, RubricThis is a rubric on how exactly the students will be graded. I always give the students this first and go over it with them to ensure there are future grading issues.
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4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in: Autopsy: Age of Revolutions
DBQ - Federal Policy & Economic Development, 1818-1845 (AP U.S. History, APUSH)
APUSH DBQ on Federal Policy and Economics Developments (1818-1845)Prompt: Assess the extent to which federal policy shaped economic developments in the United States from 1818 to 1845.Sources with multiple themes:- Impact of state policies and initiatives- Impact of federal policies and initiatives- Impact of the manufacturing revolutionWhere did you get the primary sources?- Chronicling America Newspaper Database- Library of Congress- Senate.govWhat is included in the document?- Unique DBQ- Exa
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
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Also included in: 3 AP U.S. History DBQs + 1 Free, Early 19th Century
Group Work Grading Rubric
Group Work Grading RubricAn editable rubric meant for group work and projects where students are scoring their group members on their participation, accountability, and quality of work. This resource allows you to download a Google Doc that has 2 pages.1) Rubric Scoring Guide and Criteria2) Scoring page for students to assess their group members' This rubric is aimed toward classrooms with older students, but could be edited to work with various age groups. This product cannot be edited and reso
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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AP Human Geography FRQ 2.8 Women and Demographics
Map Comparison and analysis-Women's role in population change-Role of contraception and culture in demographic change-Ravenstien's LawExplain how the changing role of females has demographic consequences in different parts of the world.ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE SPS-2.B.1 Changing social values and access to education, employment, health care, and contraception have reduced fertility rates in most parts of the world. SPS-2.B.2 Changing social, economic, and political roles for females have influenced p
HOW TO WRITE A DBQ Powerpoint: AP World History and AP European History
HOW TO WRITE A DBQ Powerpoint: AP World History and AP European History
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
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