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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
American Revolution Battle of the Battlefields Project
Sometimes learning about battles can be boring for students. In this project, students research and debate which battle was the most important in The American Revolution in a collaborative, engaging and authentic manner. This can be done as a research project or you can use the provided background information on each battle so you can do it as self contained project in the classroom.
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1. Project directions for teachers.
2. 2 rubrics for the presentation and letter to The Pr
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5th - 11th
New Deal Brochure Project- Great Depression Era- Editable
Students research and design a brochure on a set amount of New Deal agencies. List of optional agencies provided, with room to expand. Editable rubric included. This project is based on student research about the New Deal programs. It is a great follow up to an introductory lesson on the New Deal. Can also be used as the introduction by allowing students to create their own understanding and use it in class. Follow up activities to this project could include gallery walks (to preview peer's work
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7th - 12th
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
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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Ethics Essay: Ethnicity and Medicine
Students study and review ethics of medical care differences with different ethnicities, includes items for each paragraph, space for research, space to write, and rubric. Links to research videos included. help students form critical thinking skills and form opinions on ethical issues using this templatefully editableused with middle school life science, but could be in a social studies or ethics classFor research, I used textbook and youtube videos that were age-appropriate (links included).
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4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in:Â Ethics Essay Bundle
Civil War: Battle of the Battlefields Research Project
What is included: 1. Project directions 2. Directions for the teacher 3. 2 rubrics 4. Battlefield chart 5. Small group discussion cards 6. Brief overview of each battle 7. SOAP your primary source clean handout with sample primary source from Battle of Gettysburg Here is what students do: 1. Each group researches one of 8 battles. 2. Each group presents their battle to the class attempting to persuade the class that their battle is the most important in the Civil War. 3. As a class, students
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5th - 11th
Landmark Supreme Court Cases Student-Led Project Rubric and Instructions
Do you want a great way for students to deep dive into Landmark Supreme Court Cases? In this project, students will be assigned a Landmark Supreme Court case, research the background, case, precedent, and more, and present it to the class in a Google Slides presentation.This project covers standard SS.7.CG.3.11: Analyze the effects of landmark Supreme Court decisions on law, liberty and the interpretation of the U.S. Constitution.Supreme Court cases include: Marbury v. MadisonDred Scott v. Sandf
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6th - 12th
Civil Rights Event Poster Project with Rubric!
Quick and easy Civil Rights poster project. Use as an end of unit assignment, or end of class project. Includes rubric - works great for middle and high school social studies classes!
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5th - 12th
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Make Your Own Country: Project/Lesson Plan & Rubric
This is for a government, geography, or social studies project! Kids learn about country names, flags, mottos, government systems, economic systems, resources, agriculture, etc. After learning all of this, they are challenged to "make their own country", using everything they learned previously. This includes a grading rubric, and detailed project instructions and ideas. My kids have loved this! Great way to integrate TONS of information.
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3rd - 12th
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Presidential (Executive) Roles Dream Team Draft Bracket Presentations
In a group of four, students will DRAFT four American Presidents and attempt to build the best Executive Branch ever assembled! Students will need to research and look at historical examples of 4 President’s acting in their Executive ROLES. Students will address 7 key roles of the Executive Branch plus a First Lady. They will compete in a bracket tournament and the team that creates the best Dream Team of Presidents (chosen by the class) will win!
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8th - 12th, Adult Education
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Judicial Branch Project
Looking for a different type of assessment for the end of your chapter or unit? Want something student-centered and creative yet comprehensive? Here's your judicial branch project! Student will like the easy to read directions and the choices involved in how they would like to present what they have learned. Teachers will like how all the topics are covered in a no-pressure situation. My students have always preferred this project as an assessment over taking a traditional test. Rubric inc
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7th - 12th
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The Presidency Project for the Executive Branch
Looking for a creative and outside-the-box way to end your unit on the Executive Branch? Try this! This project reviews the roles of the presidency, the powers of the executive branch, article II of the Constitution, checks and balances, changes to the branch via amendments and the electoral college. Students will like the freedom of choosing how they will display their project and selecting which president to research. Teachers love the student-centered and creative nature of the project. R
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7th - 12th
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Constitutional Compromises Group Poster Project.
Materials Needed: Construction Paper, Glue, Scissors, Markers/Colored PencilsStudents will work in groups to create a poster highlighting the various compromises during the creation of the U.S. Constitution.
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8th - 12th
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U.S. Government Interest Group Influencing Public Policy Simulation Activity
U.S. Government & Politics Interest Group Influencing Public Policy Simulation ActivityIncludes:Teacher lesson planStudent direction sheet and rubric2 Graphic OrganizersFully editablePlease email me with any questions at HelpingHistory@yahoo.comTERMS OF USE -This item is a paid digital download fromMy TPT StoreAs such, it is for use in one classroom only. This item is also bound by copyright laws. Redistributing, editing, selling, or posting this item (or any part thereof) on the Internet ar
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7th - 12th, Adult Education
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U.S. Government & Politics Interest Group Designing an Infographic Activity
U.S. Government & Politics Interest Group Designing an Infographic ActivityIncludes:Teacher lesson planStudent direction sheet and rubricGraphic OrganizerExampleFully editablePlease email me with any questions at HelpingHistory@yahoo.comTERMS OF USE -This item is a paid digital download fromMy TPT StoreAs such, it is for use in one classroom only. This item is also bound by copyright laws. Redistributing, editing, selling, or posting this item (or any part thereof) on the Internet are all st
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7th - 12th, Adult Education
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Juvenile Justice: Argumentative Writing Activity
Help students craft an argumentative paragraph either in favor or against tough punishment for juvenile crime; particularly juvenile assault and battery cases. The goal of the lesson is to have students craft a claim, warrant, data, and impact. This can be used in ELA, Debate, and law classes and adapted to any topic where a position in favor or against can be taken. Format: "I do, We Do, You do"Assault and Battery Do Now, Lesson, You Tell Me's, Hypotheticals, and Exit Ticket are available in my
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7th - 12th
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Also included in:Â Juvenile Assault/Battery Lesson, Discussion, and Writing Activity
American Government: Bill of Rights Poster Project Outline
The "Bill of Rights Poster Project" serves as an effective and engaging educational activity for high school students studying US Government. This project is grounded in several educational principles and objectives, making it a valuable addition to the classroom curriculum. American Government: Bill of Rights Poster Project INCLUDES:RationaleOutlineAmendmentsRubric
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in:Â 50 American Government Resources BUNDLE (Movie Guides/Projects/Task Cards)
Bill of Rights PowerPoint Project
Students will create a PowerPoint project on the Bill of Rights. Packet includes a detailed rubric on how to design the PowerPoint including a few questions to get the students thinking about their rights.
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4th - 11th
U.S. Federal Budget Project Guide
This is an easy-to-implement project that I have used in my U.S. Government courses in the past, although it could be adapted for use in U.S. history or even an applied math course.
The learning focus is to get students to make the connections from values to numbers and recognize that differing political perspectives can be seen in how the federal budget takes shape.
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Hamilton vs. Jefferson Rap Battle
Engage your students with a rap battle where they assume the role of Alexander Hamilton(Federalist) or Thomas Jefferson(Democratic Republican). Have your students perform in front of the class or make a video.
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8th - 11th
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The 27 Amendments to the Constitution Scaffolded Project
Looking for something project-based and student centered? Are your students having trouble remembering the amendments? Need to practice for that state exam? With this project, they can truly make the knowledge their own, because students gets to choose the type of project, choose the type of group, and put the amendments into their own words and representations. Two project directions included in order to help scaffold: one for inclusion and regular level classes, and one for the honors/AP c
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5th - 12th
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Also included in:Â Amendments to the US Constitution BUNDLE
U.S. Government & Politics Creating an Opinion Poll Group Activity
U.S. Government & Politics Creating an Opinion Poll Group ActivityIncludes:Topic: Measuring Public OpinionTeacher lesson planStudent Direction Sheet & Rubric2 Student Group Handouts of WorksheetFully editablePlease email me with any questions at HelpingHistory@yahoo.comTERMS OF USE -This item is a paid digital download fromMy TPT StoreAs such, it is for use in one classroom only. This item is also bound by copyright laws. Redistributing, editing, selling, or posting this item (or any par
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7th - 12th, Adult Education
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Presidential Profile Project
Presidential Profile ProjectThis project was made for a GA US History class. It fits all of standard 6 into one project. I had students work in small groups and research their assigned president. Then, they created a poster with their research information. The next day, students rotated viewing the different posters for each president to complete their guided note chart. SSUSH6 Analyze the challenges faced by the first five presidents and how they responded. a. Examine the presidency of Washingt
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8th - 12th
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