People Who Changed the World Research Paper Projects BUNDLE — CCSS Rubrics

Ignite your students' passion for learning as they embark on a captivating journey through history. With 80 influential figures spanning 8 categories, including Civil Rights Leaders, Famous Philosophers, Important Explorers, Inventors, LGBTQ Trailblazers, Significant Abolitionists, STEM Innovators, and Women's Rights Heroes, this research guide offers a wealth of options for students to explore. From Rosa Parks and Albert Einstein to Marie Curie and Martin Luther King Jr., each figure has left an indelible mark on the world, shaping the course of human history.

This comprehensive bundle not only allows students to delve into the lives and achievements of these remarkable individuals but also provides additional resources to enhance their learning experience. In addition to the research guide, the bundle includes a bonus presentation file that provides an engaging overview of each category, setting the stage for students to dive deeper into their chosen figure's life and impact. Furthermore, a student presentation assignment is included to encourage students to share their research findings with their peers, fostering collaboration and developing essential public speaking skills.

Our series of research guide are designed to shepherd learning from the planning process to a polished essay through the use of thoughtfully scaffolded activities. A “10-second sub plan” (just print and drop on your desk!) or the basis of a weeks-long research unit, this product includes (See individual resource's PREVIEWS):

• The Basics of MLA Style PowerPoint presentation to assist with essay formatting teaching
• A research essay writing assignment handout that includes essay requirements, a due date calendar, research essay writing tips, a peer edit checklist, and standards-based grading rubric
• A link to an editable rubric that allows for grading customization and seamless integration into Google Classroom and many other Learning Management Systems (LMS's)
• A research planning and note-taking activity that assists students on selecting a research subject and includes instructions for straightforward background research, a symbolic art activity, and a space to cite quality sources and record notes
• A research essay outlining activity, where students can use their notes to construct the building blocks of their essay
• All 6-pages of this lesson are provided in B&W and full-color versions

EXCLUSIVE TO THIS BUNDLE, your purchase also includes (See BONUS PREVIEW):

• A "People Who Have Changed the World" presentation to kick off the topic selection process and introduce required tasks and assignments
• A formal presentation assignment that includes presentation requirements, speaking tips, peer-edit checklist, and Common Core aligned rubric

RESEARCH GUIDES:

Abolitionists : Actors : Actresses : The American Civil War : The American Revolution : American Wild West : Ancient Rome : Artists : Auto Racing : Baseball : Basketball : Boxing : British Prime Ministers : California : Canadian Prime Ministers : Civil Rights : Classical Music : Colonial America : Country Music : Cricket : Explorers : Florida : Filmmakers : Football : Georgia : Golf : Great Depression : Hip Hop : Hockey : Illinois : Inventors : Jazz : Journalists : The Korean War : LGBTQ : Michigan : Monarchs : Motown : New York : North Carolina : Novelists : Ohio : Olympics : Pennsylvania : Philosophers : Playwrights : Poets : Pop Music : Rock ‘n’ Roll : STEM Innovators : Soccer : Space Exploration : Tennis (FREE) : Texas : United States Presidents : The Vietnam War : World War I : World War II : Women’s Rights : X-Games : 12-Sport Biography Bundle : 50 Topics Bundle : Famous Leaders Bundle : Significant War Figures Bundle : Individual Sports Bundle : The Legends of Music Bundle : People Who Changed the World Bundle : Team Sports Bundle : Significant Artistic Figures Bundle

LESSONS AND UNITS:

A Christmas Carol Complete Unit Bundle : Choice Reading Unit : Common Core Essay Rubrics Bundle : Create Your Own Superhero Project : Daily Writing Prompts Bundle : Experiential Learning Projects Bundle : Family Narrative Bundle : Great Expectations Complete Unit Bundle : Growth Mindset Writing Prompts : Latin Vocabulary Bundle : Literary Devices: Creative Writing Prompts (FREE) : Literary Devices: Creative Writing Worksheets (FREE) : Literary Terms Units Bundle : Mystery Writing Workshop : Narrative Mapping: 6-Genre Creative Writing Bundle : Research Guide: 50 Topics Bundle : Research Unit Bundle : SAT Words of the Day Bundle : Seasonal Narrative Mapping: 7-Holiday Creative Writing Bundle : Song Lessons: Analyzing Literary Devices Through Pop Music : Theme Essay Workshop : To Kill a Mockingbird Complete Unit Bundle : Tragedy Writing Workshop : Writing Literary Analysis Bundle

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Student assignments for this resource are available as EASEL by TpT activities, which create a seamless link between our content and your learning management system (LMS). Additionally, all of our EASEL activities are immediately ready for student use; no prep work  is required on your end! Simply grab the link and go. NOTE: to access other resource files for this product (presentations, rubrics, Google Forms, answer keys, terms of use, or teacher notes) be sure to download the product PDF.

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