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Project Based Learning - Plan a Dream Vacation - ELA/Social Studies - Geography
This Dream Vacation Project Based Learning Unit focuses on providing students with having a realistic and authentic experience of planning a Dream Vacation for another person. This could be another classroom teacher, administrator, parent, or fiend.
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Dream Vacation PBL – Plan a Trip - 8th Grade Social Studies
This Dream Vacation Project Based Learning Unit exemplifies the critical components of a true PBL and has the following elements built into the PBL Design:
-Key Knowledge and Underst
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5th - 9th
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Design Your Dream Vacation ISU Project
Check out this Guided Project Based Learning Independent Study Unit! Design your DREAM VACATION!You have won $10,000 for you and a friend to take a trip for one week! With this money you must plan:1) Your transportation including flights2) Visas and medical shots3) Accommodations4) Your Itinerary5) What you will pack6) What phrases you should translate and learn 7) Any cultural traditions to respect... and more! If you are interested in spicing up your classroom and letting your students experie
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5th - 8th
My Tennessee Vacation: End of Year /Semester Project
My Tennessee Vacation is an activity perfect for the end of the year, or end of the 1st semester in that awkward time before Christmas break. The activity requires students to plan a Tennessee vacation, where they will list the location they begin for the day, their destination for the day, and mileage for the day. It requires them to name the location (EX: Smoky Mountain National Park), the nearest city (EX: Gatlinburg, TN), and the county it is located in (Ex: Sevier County). Next, students wi
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4th - 12th
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: NEW! Music in the Geography Classroom + 3 Freebies
3 week - Human Innovation Bracket activity (presentation and group discussion)
Students will be assigned a human innovation that they will research and prepare a short persuasive presentation where they are to attempt to convince their peers that the Human Innovation they were assigned deserves the title of greatest human innovation of all time. As the class moves into the bracket they must work with others to expand their research and improve both their arguments and presentation methods.The final round shifts to a face-off between two halves of the class where each team
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8th - 12th
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Create Your Own Country Project Template (Google Slides)
This project is a template for your students to use to create their own countries. I use this as a year end project in 6th grade for students to show their knowledge of basic social studies terms (including: geography, history, culture, government, economics, etc), but it can be used in any grade after these basic social studies terms have been taught. It includes a 10 page student project template (including a video presentation slide), a project timeline, editing checklists for students, and e
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5th - 9th
Africa Geography: What Can Africa Teach Us About Government Types and PowerPoint
(Includes Detailed Lesson Plan + Student Activity + PowerPoint) Zip file reader needed to access folder.What can Africa teach the world about government? Africa's government system has experienced various types of government from democracies to republics to autocracies. This is a comprehensive cooperative activity for students to explore the various governments of Africa while learning or reviewing the government systems. It can also be completed individually if the instructor chooses not to hav
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6th - 12th
Also included in: NEW! Geography: Types of World Governments Bundle + FREE RESOURCE
Country Research Documentary Final Project
This was an AWESOME final project for my Geography students. They chose a country from around the world and conducted research. Then, they put together a documentary-like video together (almost like a Rick Steves or Anthony Bourdain episode) using WeVideo. The kids had an AWESOME time with this!This product includes the project outline, rubric, and research guide for students to complete.
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6th - 9th
Chicago Landmarks App Project
This was an awesome research project for my students! They had to create an App using Code.org's App Lab (super easy to use!) that had information about 6 Chicago Landmarks. This product includes the project description, rubric, and research guide for kids to use to keep track of their sources.
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4th - 9th
Volcano Project
This summative assessment/project-based assessment will challenge students to create a geographically realistic volcano model, with detailed explanations and accurate lava flow. In-depth rubric included! Use this instead of a volcanoes test or let students choose which activity will be their assessment--a test, volcano project, or volcano informational video! Note: this download only includes the model volcano activity plans and rubric. Visit my store to see the video volcano activity and other
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6th - 12th
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NEW! Africa Geography — Africa Rift Valley: Breakin Up Is Hard (MUSIC INCLUDED)
A zip file reader is needed to open the file. This is a fun and musical way to discuss a tough subject on plate boundaries and how they affect the African Rift Valley along a divergent plate boundary where the Somali Plate and African Plate are drifting apart. In millions of years, this could cause not only East Africa to become a new small continent, but would create a new ocean. This lesson incorporates music as a learning tool. Students will enjoy the new rendition of the song Breaking Up is
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7th - 12th
Also included in: NEW! Africa Geography Bundle + 2 Freebies
US Regions Project
Included in this product are: guidelines on the project, a group contract (members decide who researches which topic), a graphic organizer for notes, and a rubric for the project. You'll need to provide students with resources on the 7 regions of the U.S. Once they have resources available, they will create a poster that displays the states & capitals, natural resources, climate, geography (landforms/bodies of water), human characteristics, related vocabulary, and other information (histor
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4th - 8th
The Passport Project Book: Unit Project
This project goes along with the AMAZING true story The Passport Project: Two Sisters Ditch Middle School for a Life-Changing Journey Around the World by Kellie McIntyre. This book is a great opportunity to include reading comprehension into your social studies class!Passport Project UnitThis project includes a Digital Journal that follows along each chapter in the book. Each part of the digital journal has 3 tasks that go along with each chapter:Vocabulary and Currency/Language IdentificationRe
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6th - 8th
Research a Country Project
Research a Country ProjectStudents will learn about different countries as they work in teams or on their own to research one. This project, which involves researching and presenting information about a specific country, offers several educational benefits to middle school students:Critical Thinking: Analyzing and summarizing information about a country encourages critical thinking skills. Students need to consider what information is most relevant, how to present it effectively, and how to draw
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6th - 12th
Earth Day: Solving Environmental Issues Around The World (Geography Themes)
Note this lesson is intended for group cooperation but could be easily adapted for an individual assignment. This is a research and problems-solving activity.Have your student examine and explore the Environmental Issues Around the World 5 Geographical Themes lesson in your geography classroom and encourage them to use their higher-level thinking skills to identify and problem-solve. Students will learn about the world's environmental issues through presentations of the final products. In additi
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7th - 12th
Also included in: Bundle for T. Wilson (25 Geography Lessons)
Les nouvelles régions de la France et le fromage français
Out with the old French regions and in with the new ones (that is since 2016)! Why not connect geography with cuisine? For this resource pack you will get to know the new administrative regions of France as well as some of the iconic cheeses that come from them. Resource includes:videoswebsitesinteractive mapsproject suggestionstechnology integrationFeel free to fill in with your own amazing pizzazz and flair for all things français ;) My students and I usually splurge on a cheese tasting da
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6th - 12th
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EDITABLE European Country Project
Looking to start or end your unit on Europe with a project? Look no further!
This product contains several documents (a project instructions sheet, a rubric sheet, and a worksheet to keep students accountable as the audience). All of these are in Microsoft Word formats and can be EDITED!
Your students will research a country in Europe. They will look into the geography, history, government, economy, and people of the selected country. They will then present the findings. The rubric contains a
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7th - 12th
Geography — Government Types: US History, Is The U.S. a Democracy or a Republic
Is the United States a true democracy or a true republic or a mixture of both? This is a conceptual thinking lesson on government types and systems implemented to encourage students to develop their higher-level thinking skill sets. Students will gain an understanding of the similarities and differences between a Republic and a Democracy by working in cooperative groups to complete a comparison T-Chart. Based on their findings they will be asked to determine if the United States is a true democr
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7th - 12th
Also included in: NEW! Geography: Types of World Governments Bundle + FREE RESOURCE
Mapping Global Inequality Project
This project allows students to explore the impact of the different economic factors on life in different nations. Students are asked to pick an economic indicator, such as GDP and compare it to a social indicator, such as life expectancy. The project is broken up into different steps, with resources included for each, that will end in two final products, a decorated map and an accompanying essay. The project can take anywhere from one-two weeks, depending on your students skill level, how much
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7th - 12th
GEOGRAPHY: ST. VALENTINE'S DAY (GROUP READING & COMPREHENSION GAME)
Topic: St. Valentine’s Day History & Geography (Cooperative Activity Lesson)Theme: Valentine’s DaySubject: World Geography Grade Level: 5th-12th gradeTime frame: Two 60-Min Class Periods DAY ONE: COOPERATIVE READING ASSIGNMENT & COMPREHENSION GAME MATERIALS A Geographical Study of Valentine’s Day (Student Copy)Store-bought or hand-made Valentine’s cards with envelopes, 6-8 per group, depending on the group size. Each student will have two cards. Three students = 6 cards. Four students =
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5th - 12th
Columbian Exchange Food Product
Students research the ingredients in their favorite food to determine their involvement in the Colombian Exchange. I have a food day on the due date but that's optional :)
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7th - 12th
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European Country Cereal Box Research Project
This project is made up of three parts- research, creation of a cereal box, and a presentation. The Project Guide walks students through choosing a European country they want to become an expert on. Students will conduct thorough research to learn everything from geography, imports/exports, and historical events. Students apply their knowledge by creating a cereal box that represents their country! Finally, students will showcase their expertise and creativity through small group presentations i
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3rd - 9th
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Country Research Project Bundle!
Lots of great products to teach a Research Unit! Have each student sing-up for a country (sign up sheet included!) and write a research paper in MLA format (guidelines included!) and then present their country to the class! (presentation rubric included!) Awesome materials! Just download and teach!
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6th - 12th
Environmental Issues Assignment Bundle
This assignment is a perfect summative for a unit on Environmental issues and events in relation to Climate Change! The assignment clearly outlines what should be included in the final product from the students, and the rubric provides even more clarification! This bundle includes multiple ways for the students to complete it! Students have a variety of strengths and below are 5 ways to complete the assignment that could go to their strengths!- PowerPoint- Radio Show- Instagram Page- Newspaper A
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7th - 12th
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