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High school social studies projects for Easel Activities
Consumer Math & Financial Literacy - Credit Card Project (with Google Slides™)
You can purchase this product with other consumer math and personal finance activities and projects in a BUNDLE:Consumer Math and Financial Literacy Activities & Projects BUNDLEUpdated to also include a Google Classroom™ version in addition to the original print-friendly version! **************************************************************************************DOWNLOADED OVER 1,000 TIMES**************************************************************************************This is a credit
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5th - 12th
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The Sinking of the Lusitania: Solve the WWI Mystery w Primary Source Analysis!
Perhaps one of the most important events of World War One, the sinking of the Lusitania has fascinated kids and adults for years. Use this mystery to harness that fascination and engage students in an inquiry-based mission that they will remember all year long!In this mystery, students are posed with an engaging scenario - they are CIA Agents that must piece together once and for all how and why the Lusitania sank. They are presented with a variety of "exhibits," all cleverly designed to engage
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5th - 12th
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Also included in: GROWING WWI BUNDLE: Higher Order Thinking WWI Activities (SS5H2)
Spanish Country Profile Project
This is a country profile project over the 21 Spanish-speaking countries. Students will research important geographical and cultural facts about each country. This activity includes a blank country profile template, a template for each country, a list of Spanish-speaking countries, and a grading rubric in both English and Spanish. Research topics include: Countries flag, map, capital, language(s), population, area, currency, climate, interesting facts, tourism and attractions, cuisine, sports, a
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2nd - 12th
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Also included in: Spanish Countries and Capitals Geography Bundle
Scaffolded Natural Disasters Research Project Extreme Weather
Students will research specific facts about a natural disaster and create a brochure (either on paper or digital) about it. Are your students curious about natural disasters like volcanoes and earthquakes? This project will help students learn about different natural disasters around the world. This is great for helping all students access grade level content! Students will love learning about extreme weather and natural disasters in this scaffolded research project.This Natural Disaster Brochur
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8th - 10th
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The Book Thief Novel Study and Project Menu; Plus Digital Option
Everything you need to use Markus Zusaks's award-winning WW2 novel, The Book Thief effectively in your classroom! A no-prep standards based interactive notebook literature guide with follow-up reading response questions for every chapter as well as vocabulary, writing projects, activities and enrichment projects. Teacher friendly engaging lessons to use with this award winning novel in your classroom while encouraging critical reading skills.CCSS/STAAR Aligned! Great for "Distance Learning".Eve
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5th - 9th
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The Boy in the Striped Pajamas Novel Study and Project Menu; Plus Digital Option
Everything you need to use John Boyne's award winning WWII novel, "The Boy in the Striped Pajamas" effectively in your classroom! A no-prep standards based interactive notebook literature guide with follow-up reading response questions for every chapter as well as vocabulary, writing projects, activities and enrichment projects. Teacher friendly engaging lessons to use with this award winning novel in your classroom while encouraging critical reading skills.CCSS/STAAR Aligned! Great for "Distan
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5th - 9th
Also included in: World War II Novel Study Bundle, Seven Complete WWII Literature Units!
Heritage Project - Research Your Ancestry!
A project in which students will interview family members and research their ancestry to determine the artifacts, stories, foods, and journeys that have made them into who they are today! This printable assignment contains everything students will need to start this project. It guides them through the process of researching, interviewing, organizing information, and presenting! A rubric is also included for assessment. Students typically love this project, as it allows them to learn more abo
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4th - 10th
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Crime Scene Investigation Common Core: Comparing Texts, Textual Evidence, Bias
***NOW DIGITAL FOR ONLINE LEARNING!!!*****TPT Favorite**This Detective Report is a FUN and engaging way to hit all of the major Common Core Standards at once!*GREAT way to introduce persuasive writing and research papers!*Fits with any text*Can be used in any subject area*Graphic Organizers can be re-used throughout the yearPerfect For:Comparing TextsCiting Textual EvidenceIdentifying BiasDetermining Main IdeaDrawing Inferences Identifying Point of ViewSummarizing Analyzing Credibility Also Incl
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6th - 12th
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Buying Your First Home (Renting vs. Owning and 15 vs. 30 Year Mortgages)
In this project students figure their purchasing power, select a house that they would like to buy, and investigate the total costs involved in purchasing that home. Students will also compare and contrast the advantages and disadvantages of a 15 vs. 30 year mortgage and renting vs. owning. This assignment is worth a total of 50 points and has points possible listed next to each question. An answer key is also provided with suggested answers. This project goes well with a Personal Finance, busin
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9th - 12th
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Also included in: Personal Finance Project Bundle
Cold War Timeline Project for US History and Civics with Differentiated Options
This creative Cold War Project has differentiated options to best fit your students' needs. Are you looking for project-based learning for social studies? This Cold War Timeline Research project comes with instructions for chunking and scaffolding so that students are not overwhelmed. This American History project includes printable timeline templates, a digital option, two grading rubric options, and an answer key. Differentiation is built into the design of this project. The Cold War Timeline
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8th - 11th
Bill of Rights Activity Student-Created Gallery Walk for US Constitution
This student-centered activity has students examine the first 10 amendments of the Constitution a.k.a. the Bill of Rights. Students work in partners or small groups to create a gallery display for each of the amendments from the Bill of Rights. Students get up and moving to go on a gallery walk of each other’s work and reflect on the Bill of Rights. This activity is a great addition to your inquiry-based study of U.S. History, for Constitution Day, or for Bill of Rights Day (December 15).In
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7th - 12th
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Also included in: American Revolution Curriculum Bundle for Revolutionary War
Project-Based Learning: High School Current Events {Printable and Digital}
This high school current events project experience is a great way to study local and global issues as well as introduce self-directed project-based learning!Students will choose one current event topic of interest and design a self-directed project-based learning lesson plan around that topic using the guiding materials included in this resource.Students will work within the community, complete a project final product of their choosing (ideas available), and give an authentic presentation (ideas
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10th - 12th
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Also included in: High School Communications Curriculum Project-Based Learning Bundle
Progressive Era Activity Muckraker
Students role play muckrakers with these four inquiry-based activities. Students read primary sources and make connections to modern-day investigative journalism. Have students choose one or all of the activities as part of your Progressive Era studies. Ready-to-use at stations, in small groups or for individuals. This self-contained lesson includes background information plus student directions. Great for distance learning!This resource includes:4 student activitiesBackground information o
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7th - 10th
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Also included in: Progressive Era and Gilded Age Curriculum Unit Bundle
World Religions Project Mini Book for 5 Major Religions Social Studies Project
This is an engaging world religions project. Are you looking for a great cultural project? To demonstrate knowledge of the 5 major religions (Christianity, Judaism, Islam, Buddhism, Hinduism) in the world students will create a mini-book for one of the religions. By engaging in this interactive project, your students will gain exposure to other cultures and perspectives – making it an invaluable resource in any classroom setting!This is great for helping all students access grade level content!S
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8th - 10th
Back to School Activity that ROCKS
Whether you use for back to school or at the end of the year, challenge your students with this fun social studies specific activity. Why Study History engages students in the active analysis of the purpose of studying history. Students reflect on the value of learning history and create persuasive advertisements. Use in small groups or individually. Let students teach you and each other!Self-contained project great for students working at home! Can be completed with pencil and paper or digi
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6th - 12th
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American Civil War Project for US History Civil War Battles and Events
Are you looking for project based learning for American History? This creative Civil War Project has differentiated options to best fit your students' needs. Students will research American Civil War battles and events such as the Battle of Antietam, Battle of Gettysburg, the Gettysburg Address, the Emancipation Proclamation, Abraham Lincoln's assassination, and more. This Civil War Timeline Research project comes with instructions for chunking and scaffolding so that students are not overwhelme
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8th - 11th
World War 2 Activity Cryptology codes and Code Breaking
Four World War II Activities focused on Code and Code Breaking to engage students in the importance of codes and cryptology in World War 2. Students learn about World War II when they: - practice morse code- decipher secret codes- send V-Mail- communicate using code. - discover the Navajo Codetalkers. Included in this resource: - Suggested different uses for activities- Informational texts for students for 4 activities- Student handouts for 4 activities- PDF and Slide versions of the above incl
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7th - 10th
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Also included in: World War 2 Activities for World War II Bundle
Native American Tribes Research Flipbook Project Native American Heritage Month
This makes a great project for Native American Heritage Month or Indigenous Peoples Day! Do your students need to learn about Native American culture and Native American history? Students will research Native American tribes with this flip book project! Students will research about the lives of early Native Americans, such as the food they ate, clothing they wore, and types of housing. This scaffolded flipbook is great for helping all students access grade level content! You can use this project
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8th - 11th
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Budget Project: Financial Literacy Application
Description:While one of our goals as educators is to prepare students for independent living, many students feel overwhelmed, underprepared, and uneducated about the realities of how to begin. This project allows students to research costs of living on their own while exploring topics of: BankingHousing - finding a living space, furnishing it, & paying for its utilitiesFood - creating a detailed meal plan, creating a shopping list, & calculating dining out costsTransportation - through
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10th - 12th
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We Didn't Start the Fire - 20th Century Famous People Biography Research Project
We Didn't Start the Fire - Biography Research Project based on the song by Billy Joel. Students choose from the famous 20th century people in the lyrics to research and then write a biography. Includes instructions for the teacher with a link to the video on Teacher tube, lyrics, handout on late twentieth century peacemakers or controversial figures, choice ticket, assignment handout and project rubric and oral presentation rubric. This really got my students using the writing process, research
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6th - 9th
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Layers of the Atmosphere Build an 8-foot Scaled-Down Model of our Atmosphere
Create an 8-foot-tall (2.4m), scaled-down model of our atmosphere and discover cool information about our atmosphere at the same time! Students will also learn a little history about humankind's ventures into our atmosphere.Includes Troposphere, Tropopause, Stratosphere, Stratopause, Mesosphere, Mesopause, Thermosphere, and Exosphere. No prep.The only way to get a true sense of atmospheric scale is with a model this big!Crosscutting concepts: scale, proportion, & quantity, systems & sy
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6th - 12th, Adult Education
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Also included in: Ecology, Environmental Studies, and Earth Science Activities Bundle
Civil Rights Movement Project
Extra! Extra! Students become investigative reports into the Civil Rights Movement in this engaging, inquiry-based newspaper activity. Can your students make the deadline? Working in groups, students investigate specific topics and create a newspaper in a 90-minute class. Skip the lecture!This detailed resource includes:Teacher's GuideStudent handouts with directions and topic suggestions3 article graphic organizersBackground information on topics such as Civil Rights such as Brown v. Board
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7th - 12th
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Also included in: Civil Rights Movement Activities
The Battle of Lexington and Concord: Mysteries in History
The students will try and solve the mystery of who fired the first shots at Lexington by looking at Primary sources, finding the main idea of the documents, making judgements and then writing up a detective report to explain what they discovered.
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Travel Brochure Research Project with Brochure Templates Project Based Learning
This Travel Brochure Project has differentiated options to best fit your students' needs. Brochure templates are included. Students will research specific facts about a popular world destination and create a travel brochure for it. This is great for helping all students access grade level content! This assignment will help students learn about different destinations around the world. TEACHERS LIKE YOU SAID…"This was such an engaging resource!!! I will definitely be using this in the future. Both
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8th - 10th
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