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Free high school social studies projects
Math: Dream Vacation Project
Every student has a dream of the perfect vacation. Now, you can let them dream and plan away with a budget and a mix of geography, math, and even language arts! This project has students plan their dream vacation, research into the geography and climate of their dream location, "buy" plane tickets, plan excursions, figure out currency conversions, figure out transportation while on vacation, etc. The end result is a presentation complete with visuals and journaling. This is a great portfolio
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4th - 9th
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Black History Month Science Celebration | Famous Black American Scientists
About this ProductThis resource includes enrichments activities that highlight scientific, medical and engineering achievements by Black American men and women. It can be used in science classrooms to make meaningful connections during Black History month or anytime of year to discuss diversity in the scientific community. The resources includes:• Ten passages that focus on the scientific and engineering accomplishments of Black Americans• Reflection questions for each passage that prompt discus
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4th - 10th
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FREE Romero Britto - Art Lesson - Great Art Sub plan or lesson plan
Romero Britto. This lesson was published in Arts and Activities Magazine in January 2012.This lesson is ideal for grades 5 and above. Ever wonder why art teachers only teach about dead artists when there are so many great, living artists to teach about? Well, I wondered that when I saw the work of Romero Britto during the pre-game super bowl show several years ago.I designed this lesson with this artist as the inspiration. Here, you will get all the steps for this lesson and the resources I used
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5th - 12th
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GREEK MYTHOLOGY Activity | Coloring Pages and Research Projects FREE
This FREE set of Zeus and Medusa coloring pages, posters, and research brochure projects is part of the larger GREEK MYTHOLOGY BUNDLE that makes a great introduction for elementary and middle school students. Copyright © Project Based Learning with Elle Madisontags: Achilles, Andromeda, Aphrodite, Apollo, Arachne, Ares, Artemis, Athena, Atlas, Cronus, Demeter, Dionysus, Eros, Gaea, Hades, Hebe, Helen of Troy, Hera, Hercules, Hermes, Hestia, Iris, Medusa, Minotaur, Odysseus, Pan, Pandora, Pegasus
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PreK - 12th
Five Themes of Geography - Project about Your Town - FREE
Five Themes of Geography - Having learned about the five themes of Geography, students apply their knowledge to their own town. Students must research the Location, Place, Region, Human-Environment Interactions, and the Movement of their own community. Includes the assignment sheet and research record with student hints. Students enjoy the opportunity to think like a geographer and learn about their town. Also, be sure to check out my other Five Themes product —>Five Themes of Geography Post
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6th - 9th
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Greek Mythology Research Assignment
In this research assignment students research different gods, goddesses, creatures and humans from Greek Mythology. I had my students work individually at home and I had them pick names from a hat. You can have them work in groups and do it in class using laptops if you wish. Some of my students prepared PowerPoint presentations, some made posters and others just made a speech.
I started teaching the epic poem The Odyssey to my high school students and I found out that most of them had very lit
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6th - 12th
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How We Remember and Honor the Victims of the Holocaust: The Butterfly Project
The first year I taught Night by Elie Wiesel, I was struck by the sense of "unfinished-ness" my students felt upon completion of the text. They said they felt like there should be something "more." We talked about it, and realized that what we really wanted was a way to reflect and remember, and we weren't quite sure how to go about doing so.
As it often does during times of uncertainty, poetry presented itself as a fitting option.
In my research, I came across the book I Never Saw Another But
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1st - 12th
Latitude & Longitude - Map Activity
Please enjoy these free materials to help teach your students about the basics of latitude and longitude. Included in the file are a set of basic worksheets as well as a short PowerPoint presentation to help guide teachers and students through the materials.If you enjoy them, please consider purchasing my larger mini unit available at the link below:Latitude & Longitude : Mini Unit____________________________________________________________________________________Please follow me on the site
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6th - 12th
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Instagram Profile Page (Blank Template)
Blank Instagram Profile home page template. Designed for 11x17 page. I use this during novel studies- students choose a character to create a profile page for, writing an about me section, drawing pics with #s to describe main events in the books. They also come up with the characters username and profile pic.Can also be used for reseraching a historical figure/group/event/topic in any subject area.This was an IMMEDIATE buy in for my students!
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3rd - 12th
7 Principles of the Constitution One Pager Activity
Looking for a way to wrap up your 7 principles unit? Use this free 7 principles of the constitution one-pager activity. There are 2 versions of the one-pager in these resources 1. 7 principles one-pager 2. Individual principle one-pagerIn this resource, you will receive1. Instructions for one-pager 2. Templates to help students start Want to watch a tutorial? Check out my one-pager tutorial!Want access to ALL of my civics resources? Join the Civics and American Government Member Club!Customer Ti
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5th - 12th
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Also included in: American Government and Civics Constitution Bundle
FREE Spanish class Culture Project IDEAS list with more than 50 ideas
FREE handout for your Spanish students! 50+ ideas to get them started on their Spanish class Culture Project! Hosting a culture project in your classes helps students discover the fascinating mix of things that contribute to our world societies. Studying a world language is definitely more than studying grammar and memorizing verb charts! It’s also about appreciating the cultures of the places where the target language is spoken! Hosting a culture project in your classes helps students go beyo
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Budget Project: My Life for 1 Year After High School
This project is designed for high school SDC students and is scaffolded appropriately.
This budget project is a great assignment for high school seniors learning how to create a monthly budget. This project begins one month after graduation and asks students to create a budget including projected income, expenses and savings goals. The project is a real eye opener for students and helps them to understand what they can realistically afford working part time.
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9th - 12th
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Economics/Personal Financial Literacy- Real Life Simulation- Job Application
The Job Application is a supplemental document to the Real Life Simulation. In this project each student uses the concepts and terminology learned from the past units covering the topics of personal finance and consumerism. Students receive a “reality check” and throughout the simulation get a real understanding of what it takes to survive on their own in the real world. As the project progresses students engage in group discussion, make important decisions affecting them personally, and use t
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10th - 12th
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Travel Agent Vacation Planning PBL by United States Regions End of Year Project
Your kids will love this project! Come in to the class one day and tell them you are a customer at their travel agency. They will work in partners or groups to send you on the vacation of your dreams. At the end, have them present their pitch to you and you can choose the most appealing vacation to you.I had two groups for each region of the United States and talked about how tourism can help boost a region's economy. Check out my digital ready-to-assign Vacation Project using Google Slides!
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4th - 9th
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GENERIC Blank Rubrics for Any Project, Activity, or Novel Unit FREE
This FREE set of two generic grading rubrics coordinates perfectly with any project or novel unit created by Elle Madison! Each is parent/student/teacher friendly. These pages were developed to be easy and simple. Just print and grade. Quick for teachers to use and simplified for students.Best Selling Projects:Editable Novel Unit for Any BookResearch Brochures BundleWorld and USA History Research BrochuresGeneric State History ProjectCopyright © Project Based Learning with Elle Madison
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PreK - 12th
Newspaper Template
Here's a basic newspaper template that you can use anytime you want your students to write a newspaper article! Enjoy.
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3rd - 12th
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Black History Month Project
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This is my classroom Black History Month Project that I have my students complete each year. It has been a great project as it makes students write about an important black american from the past 100 years. Each paragraph requires specific information, so it is easy to see if they are writing it
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4th - 12th
La historia de mi vida: A Project & Icebreaker for Heritage Speakers Class
A three-day community-building project & icebreaker your students will love! Students will use artistic expression to draw their life story and use their drawing to share about themselves to a small group of peers.See this blog post for more information on how to use this resourceIncluded in this product:Project instructions (Spanish version)Project instructions (English version)Student examplesTeacher lesson planrubric (Spanish version)rubric (English version)Format: PDFLanguage: Spanish &a
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8th - 12th
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Country Research Project Rubric and Packet
This is an original rubric and research packet to photocopy and give to students when doing a country research project. I created it for my middle school world geography class but it can be used by any social studies teacher or English teacher who wants students to complete a thorough research project.
The research packet includes a rubric with fill-in-the-blank due dates for each section. There is space for notes and citations of each general category (history, economics, culture, physical ge
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6th - 12th
FREE Resort Marketing Research and Idea Starter
Spark excitement for the Resort Marketing Business Simulation in your Marketing, Hospitality and Tourism, or International Business course with this free product. This FREE research and resort-themed project idea starter allows you to try out the simulation and get a feel for the materials. The simulation covers economics, the marketing mix, market segmentation, the SWOT analysis, marketing plan, selling, sales messages, customer relationship management, print advertising, and digital marketing.
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7th - 12th
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Also included in: Resort Marketing Simulation Semester Project Bundle
Middle Ages Project
This project is designed for 8th graders studying the Middle Ages. The project is designed so that kids get to pick and choose different activitites, each worth a different number of points. They essentially pick from a list of mini projects to design their own project. It would work for English and/or history classes and is easy to adapt. It was popular with students and parents appreciated it too.
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7th - 12th
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Free World War 2 Battle Project
This FREE WWII Project includes two versions of the project handout (one for struggling learners and one for advanced students) with rubric, cards so that they can select their battle, and a notes response sheet for presentations. Plus, it's editable! This resource is also a part of:➪ World War II Interactive Notebook Complete Unit➪ World History Interactive Notebook Mega Bundle--A Complete Curriculum★How to get TPT credit to use on future purchases★♦ Go to your My Purchases page. Beside each pu
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7th - 10th
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Passion Project Introduction Slide Show
Looking for something engaging to do with in the last weeks of school? Passion Projects keep students excited and interested in research, creation and presentation. Students choose a topic to explore, research, create a project and present their work to the class. This project engages reluctant learners, helps students see the value of academic and hands-on research, and lets them share their skills and interests with the class.Examples of past topics and projects my students have created inclu
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3rd - 9th
United States Government Brochure
Students create a tri-fold brochure that explains and illustrates the 3 branches of the U.S. government along with their powers. In addition, the brochure includes a diagram of Federalism and the concept of Separation of Powers. The directions are presented in a very clear, step-by-step process that is easy to follow, for both students and teachers. Creating this project will help give students a clear understanding of how the Constitution divides power between the federal and state governments,
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6th - 12th, Adult 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.
Teaching with social studies resources
On TPT, social studies resources come in various formats, from worksheets to interactive notebooks to units. They can be used to enhance learning, assess a student’s mastery of social studies concepts, or to reteach a tricky topic. With plenty of TPT resources at your fingertips, teaching and learning social studies will be so much easier.
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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.
For instance, first graders can explore worksheets on senses and emotions, followed by a coloring page featuring Harriet Tubman. Older students can test their knowledge with quizzes on statistics and capital cities, then delve into the history of the Underground Railroad through an informational sheet or enjoy a word search focused on civil rights leaders. With such a wide variety of subjects and topics covered, our social studies pages provide endless opportunities for students to explore the world in captivating ways.
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There are many different types of history resources sold by Sellers on TPT. Some popular social studies lessons include U.S. history, world history, ancient history, geography, civics, and government.
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