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Social studies rubrics
CER Claim Evidence Reasoning Activity CER Template CER rubric CER practice
Are your students struggling with writing their claim, evidence, and reasoning scientific explanations? This template will help students write scientific explanation summaries and support their claims with evidence and reasoning (CER). Comes with language support, in the form of graphic organizers and sentence frames. Plus a generic rubric to help you grade students' CERs. This is great for integrating the Common Core into your science class. Included in this product:✅ Blank scientific explana
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4th - 12th
Persuasive Techniques Unit - Media Literacy Analysis PowerPoint & Project Bundle
Teach persuasive techniques, ad analysis, and propaganda with this bundle of media literacy activities. This comprehensive bundle includes bellringers, projects, PowerPoints, and quizzes for teaching persuasion through engaging advertising analysis, interactive practice, and creative projects. In this bundle, you’ll get 3 weeks of engaging activities to introduce or strengthen student understanding of persuasive techniques. This is a perfect foundation for media literacy with a variety of activ
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6th - 9th
Pro Sports Team Marketing Business Simulation Semester Project
This simulation was designed to evoke student interest and apply key marketing concepts. Through the topic of sports, students will develop and design marketing materials. Students will create a pro sports team and expand upon their ideas through this semester project. Key marketing concepts covered include: the marketing concept, press kit, SWOT analysis, advertising media, promotional mix, and marketing plan. Through the project students will apply, analyze, and synthesize marketing efforts. Y
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9th - 12th
Famous Mathematicians Math Project
Challenge your students with this famous mathematician project that will have them learning about people who have greatly impacted the world of mathematics. This math project is especially great for the end of the year. Best of all, your purchase includes a printable PDF with everything you need to implement this project, as well as a digital version using Google Slides™. In this project, students will choose four mathematicians to research from a list of sixteen. Based on their research, stud
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6th - 8th
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Also included in: Real World Math Project Bundle
Create Your Own Government Project
Students will compose a project that will help them understand the foundations of government. Students name their country, create a flag, define their government, analyze 7 characteristics of their government, & create rules/consequences. Lots of fun & creativity! Great for assessments & project based learning.FULLY EDITABLE to adapt to your specific needs!Directions & Rubric IncludedPairs perfectly withTypes of Government Gallery Walk for students to learn about different types
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6th - 12th
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Abraham Lincoln Informative Writing Prompt with two Passages/Articles
With this resource, students must use information from two unique & engaging passages to write an evidence-based informative essay explaining three major things that Abraham Lincoln did during his lifetime. This writing prompt is perfect for Lincoln's birthday or for around President's Day. Many extras are included to help you along the way. If your students have to take a standardized writing test where the writing prompt includes passages/articles, then this product is a must-have!*Please
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3rd - 5th
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Group Project Rubric Editable Version Included | Group Work Rubric
Are you looking for a way to grade group projects? This is a rubric that can be used for grading or giving feedback. It works great for things like Social Studies and Science projects. The rubric includes a score between 1 - 4 in these areas: group work behaviorpresentationfacts included neatnessgroup participationThere is even an editable text version included so you can customize the rubric text for your needs. (Note: The text inside the rubric is the only editable part of the resource.) Inclu
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3rd - 6th
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Be an Entrepreneur Business Simulation Semester Project
This fun and engaging, start-up venture project was designed to make entrepreneurship realistic for high school business students. It evokes student interest, by having them apply their own strengths, knowledge, and passions to select a business concept that would be a good fit for them. Students will then apply key business concepts to expand on their business idea. Key business concepts covered include business ownership, business plan, marketing plan, market research, branding, financial stat
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9th - 12th
Student Choice Biography Research Project — Secondary ELA — CCSS Rubric
Do you want to teach your students the format of a short biography? This no-prep biography research project guides students through the research and reporting on a significant figure of their choice! It will shepherd student learning from the selection and planning process to the creation of a polished essay using thoughtfully scaffolded and tested activities. Designed as a weeks-long research unit, this product includes (See PREVIEW):The Basics of MLA Style PowerPoint presentation to assist wit
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6th - 10th
CHC2P CHC2D World War Two: Entire Unit
World War Two: Entire UnitThis unit was designed for students learning about the Second World War from a Canadian perspective based on Ontario curriculum expectations but can be utilized in any classroom learning about the the interwar period. Students will use a variety of sources and activities to learn about the themes, events and characters that shaped this fascinating period through 9 different lessons. This package contains readings with embedded questions, PowerPoint lessons with student
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10th
Map Skills - Grid, Scale, Map Keys and Map Flip Book
Are you looking for a map skills resource? This resource is packed with map skills: map keys, grid maps, and scale maps. Your students will also create a map of their classroom and their bedroom. There is a home project with a parent letter. Plus, a template for making a tab map booklet with writing templates is included. Your students will learn so much with these map activities!How it Works:►Students will learn about map keys, grid maps, and map scale.►There are practice pages along with hands
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2nd - 3rd
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Brochure Rubric
This rubric can be used for any subject area when a student has created a brochure to showcase their topic! This can be used at multiple grade levels and is very generic so it can fit for almost any project that requires students to create a brochure! I especially like to use these for science/social studies, but be creative! :)
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1st - 12th
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Persuasive Techniques Media Literacy Advertisement Project - Persuasive Writing
This media literacy project has students practice persuasive writing & persuasive techniques by creating an advertisement. Students create a product and a marketing campaign for three different audiences. They will use their understanding of persuasive techniques to tailor each campaign to its audience. This resource includes an introductory nonfiction reading, vocabulary and anticipation, a brainstorming worksheet, editable guidelines, and a rubric. Great for the whole-class, a pull-out gr
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7th - 10th
Paired Passages with Writing Prompts and Activities BUNDLE
Paired Passages/Paired Texts are showing up on reading and writing assessments all over the country! This resource contains everything you need to successfully guide students through the process of using paired passages to create an essay or other type of writing. I included multiple prompts and activities using the same two paired passages so that teachers and students will have a variety of writing choices. Be sure to check out each resource preview! Purchase the bundle and save money! Visit m
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5th - 6th
Biography Book Report: Pop Bottle
Are you looking for a fun filled biography book report? This pop bottle biography book report is a fun and creative way to showcase knowledge learned about famous people in our world. This report is broken into two different parts: the reading/research and the pop bottle craftivity. The craftivity requires students to create their famous person out of a 2-Liter pop bottle. You will be amazed with the level of creativity students will bring to this project!
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2nd - 6th
Short Research Project: Native American Creation Stories
This Short Research Project for Native American Creation Stories is very flexible and very low prep. It could be used to teach MLA and research, review MLA, or in a non English class looking to incorporate research in a fun way! Use it to kick off a unit in an American Literature class. This is also a great assignment in allowing students to gain awareness of other cultures or even their own. Student Experience: Students will research a Native American creation story and design a media presenta
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6th - 12th
Also included in: Research Writing Unit, Curriculum BUNDLE+
Debate Graphic Organizers
Includes five different resources for classroom debates...
Two graphic organizers for students to use during the research and preparation process. These include sections for the group to write down their argument and supporting reasons/facts, organize how they want to present their argument, and write down notes during the debate for their rebuttal. (One is a little more detailed and complex, and one is simpler, for younger students or shorter debates!)
Two student scoring rubrics to help keep
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2nd - 10th
Summary Writing Rubric | Objective Summary Rubric | EDITABLE
This is a student-friendly summary writing rubric that may be applied to nonfiction or fiction text summaries. The rubric is aligned with the Common Core State Standards for identifying key central ideas and details and composing objective summaries. I've also included a student self-assessment and reflection form. This download includes both a printable PDF file and a link to an editable Google Doc file. The rubric is also included in both a standard-specific and holistic format. The standard-s
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4th - 8th
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Also included in: ELA Rubric BUNDLE | Six EDITABLE Rubrics for Middle School ELA
Social Studies Report Card Comments - Ontario, Alberta and BC Grade 4 - EDITABLE
SAVE TIME and write your best Social Studies report card comments for Early Societies and Political and Physical Regions of Canada units. Copy and paste directly into your report card program or edit to personalize for your students. Whether you're a new teacher, new to grade 4, or just looking for new ideas, this will help. The comments included in this resource can be used for Progress reports, Term reports as well as End of Year reports!LOCK IN THIS PRICE! **You will have FREE UPDATES for an
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3rd - 5th
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Project Rubric / Group Work Rubric / Team Collaboration Rubric
This is a rubric that can be used when students are working in groups on projects. Being able to work collaboratively with other students is a skill that we want students to learn. This rubric tells students what you as the teacher will be looking for as they are working with their group and contributing to the project at hand.
I've included an editable (excel) .xls rubric and a pdf version. The editable version is nice for including the project name and the teacher name as well as changing
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K - 12th
Psychology Abnormal Gallery Walk Mental Disorder Project
*GREAT DISPLAY FOR MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH or BRAIN AWARENESS WEEK
Psychology Abnormal Gallery Walk Mental Disorder Project includes:
Lesson Plan
List of Disorders
Current DSM-5 updated chart
Rubric with directions
Graphic Organizer
Printable disorder sheets for gallery
20 student examples and display example
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10th - 12th
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Travel Brochure: Country/ State Research Project
Need a fun activity for teaching about a specific Country? Need a fun activity for Geography? Need a creative Distance learning activity?Travel Brochure is designed for success in middle school or High school. This activity includes a wide range student knowledge of researching a country of the teachers choosing. This comprehensive activity provides rigorous instruction allowing students to research and investigate the country they are learning about. Allows them to have a more creative take on
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6th - 12th
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
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Importance of learning social studies
Social studies offers valuable insights into history, geography, and much more. Social studies captivates students by providing them with perspectives from the past, present, and future, allowing them to understand history and navigate current events. It enables them to appreciate how previous generations have shaped their present reality. In essence, social studies opens their eyes to the vastness of life beyond their immediate surroundings.
Benefits of learning social studies
Learning social studies offers many benefits to students in terms of helping them develop a holistic understanding of the world. Namely, it helps them:
- Learn about the achievements, challenges, perspectives, traditions, and customs of different societies
- Evaluate information, analyze evidence, and make informed judgments about complex social, economic, and political issues
- Become active, responsible, and engaged citizens
- Comprehend global issues such as human rights, environmental sustainability, and economic disparities
By teaching social studies, teachers can help students develop critical thinking skills, foster civic engagement, and promote social awareness and responsibility.
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If you’re a teacher or parent looking for printable or digital social studies resources, TPT has an extensive array of instructional materials for every learning need, topic, or grade level. Whether you’re teaching students about America’s democratic process, the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., how to read maps, or World War II, we’ve got you covered.
Social studies resources on TPT offer informative lessons, engaging texts, intriguing facts, interactive puzzles, and enjoyable trivia games. These grade-specific resources ensure that all students can access age-appropriate materials that stimulate their minds and enhance their creative thinking abilities.
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