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High school social studies projects for Microsoft Word
13 Colonies Project
Students will pretend they are a travel agent working for the Thirteen English Colonies. They will create a travel brochure promoting each region (New England, Middle, and Southern). I have included kid-friendly websites for research. The project will take 2-3 class periods to complete. Please message me if you have any questions. I have included a rubric for grading. *Engaging and fun project! *Editable document*The project does not require the use of a textbook. *The document can be uploaded t
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4th - 9th
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Also included in: American History Projects (US History Projects)
US Constitution Project
Students will create an 11-page book explaining why the U.S. Constitution was created and the various parts within the document. On each page, students will include a title, summary, and an organizer or visual. I have included detailed student directions and websites for research. The project usually takes 2-3 class periods, and it does not require any teacher preparation or the use of a textbook. I have included a rubric for grading. Please message me if you have any questions.*Engaging and fun
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5th - 9th
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Also included in: American History Projects (US History Projects)
MOCK TRIAL! - The Guide, Rubrics, and Handouts to the Ultimate Project
Would you like to see your students rise to the highest of expectations? Watch your students transform into lawyers pushing the envelope of persuasion, witnesses carefully building a case, or judge/jury to conduct it fairly and appropriately. Do you want to have some of the most fun in your teaching life? Then purchase this Word document - easily my most downloaded and highly rated product - and customize it for your students and the trial of your choice. There are role descriptions and customiz
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Early Government and Constitution - Create-a-Country Activity
Personal Note: My students LOVED this project. I used it after teaching the American Revolution and before introducing the Articles of Confederation. There was a LOT of debating among the groups, even though I let them choose the groups! Be prepared for this activity to last several classes, as students will debate the issues for as long as you let them. It was a great introduction for the Constitutional Convention, as I reminded them of how difficult it was for their groups of 3-4 to form
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3rd - 12th
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ECONOMICS AND PERSONAL FINANCE (EPF) - WHOLE COURSE by Just Add Teacher
Based directly on the new North Carolina Economic and Personal Finance (EPF) curriculum, this Bundle has absolutely EVERYTHING you need to teach Economics and Personal Finance in a single semester with NO BOOK NEEDED, Just Add Teacher. NOTE: This is NOT a pay-as-you go or a “I’ll update later” curriculum. It is 100% complete and ready to be used and owned by you permanently. Described below is a detailed breakdown of everything you will receive in this bundle. Click HERE to follow Just Add Teach
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Halloween Short Research Project: Myths, Ghosts, & Legends Media Presentation
With this standards-based short research task AND a digital media presentation project, your middle and high school students will be 100% engaged on Halloween. Student Experience: Students will be assigned a myth from their state or from a state in the US. They will research and create a media presentation to share their findings. This type of assignment is very flexible and is 100% editable. It could be used to teach MLA and research, review MLA, conclude a unit on Dark Romantic or Gothic lit
Grades:
6th - 12th
Also included in: Research Writing Unit, Curriculum BUNDLE+
Nationalism Project: Create your own country.
I use this project for my Nationalism unit. In the unit the students learn about the unification of Italy and Germany. As they create their country and write their nations history, they are instructed to follow the same basic historical foundation as either Italy or Germany. If your students don't learn the specifics of these two countries, it's okay! It can be edited and they can creatively write their nation's history however you'd like.
These are the directions to the project: "Nationalism i
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6th - 9th
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Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs Zombie Apocalypse Plan
Students plan for the end of the world by using Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs. They are prompted with a story and then asked to answer questions about how they will survive. First the find food and water. Then they plan for shelter, and so on and so forth until they are at the top of the pyramid. The document is completely editable, with some prompts being personal to the teacher and the school.
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9th - 12th
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Psychology Final Project "Who am I?" Two Different Project Options
AP Psychology and regular psychology end of the year project to wrap up all that the students have studied of the course of the year.
This creative project will allow students to take a more in depth look at themselves and how their personal experiences relate to a wide variety of psychological concepts.
There are project two options to look at; one takes a more creative approach to self-analysis, while the second option is a purely written reflection. You can choose one to assign or give both
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9th - 12th
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Cold War Simulation U.S. History Interactive Group Activity High-level Learning
This Simulation will have students talking about the Cold War for the rest of the semester. My students love this simulation! It is complex and detailed to the point that students get an authentic, hands-on experience as to what it was like to make some of the tough decisions as govt. leaders during the Cold War, yet it is simple enough to explain and execute with no high tech computer software required and very minimal prep work involved (only word docs). Students get to collaborate in groups a
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9th - 12th
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Causes of the Civil War Project
Students will create a 10-slide presentation about the causes of the Civil War. I have provided students with 30 guiding research questions and websites for research. Please message me if you have any questions. I have included a rubric for grading. *Engaging and fun project!*Students will use Google Slides or Microsoft PowerPoint to create their presentations. *The project will take students at least 2 class periods to complete. *The project does not require the use of a textbook. *The document
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4th - 9th
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Also included in: American History Projects (US History Projects)
Serial Killer Research Project
This project is a research based approach to studying serial killers. It includes directions and rubrics for a paper and presentation.
The paper requirements include biographical information, psychological disorder research, and a look at nature vs nurture.
The presentation is a short summary of what the students found in their research.
The document is a word document, so it is completely editable.
I've also included a list of prominent serial killers with short biographies and a sign up lis
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10th - 12th, Higher Education
"Shark Tank" Business Project and Presentation
Based off the hit TV Show “Shark Tank,” student’s innovation, teamwork, problem solving and critical thinking skills are put to the test by creating a new business in your local market and developing a business plan to sell to an adult panel (aka the shark tank or instructor). This project does it all! It serves as a great way to connect community and business partnerships into the classroom as they can serve as mentors or as a “shark.” The project starts with student choice and they work to
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
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World War II Project (World War 2 Battles)
Students will create a 10-slide presentation about the significant battles during World War II. On each slide, students will include a title, date, summary, and visual. I have provided students with 4-5 research questions for each slide and kid-friendly websites to find the information. I have included a rubric for grading. Please message me if you have any questions. *The project does not require the use of a textbook. *Students will create a presentation using Google Slides or Microsoft PowerP
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7th - 11th
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Peer Evaluation and Group Self Evaluation Checklist
Here is a quick rubric that students can use at the end of a project. Students are able to rate themselves and each member on different attributes. There is also a group self evaluation checklist that allows groups to reflect on their accomplishments and improvements that could be made next time. This is an EDITABLE copy. You can use one rubric or both.
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5th - 12th
Weapons of World War 1 project
Students for this project will be researching the new technological advancements that were used during the first World War. Students will pretend to be a war profiteer/salesman trying to pitch your weapon to the nations fighting in Europe. Their goal is persuade (classmates who are the leaders of Europe and the USA) that your weapon will be instrumental to winning the war. There is a list of 18 weapons and technological advancements for students to choose from as website links and videos to h
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7th - 12th
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Flour Sack Baby Project
This is a wonderful project that not only teaches students responsibility, but also the costs associated with a baby and the challenges it poses to anyone's lifestyle. This project has students research information as well as around a flour sack baby for a week and documenting their experience in their journal and family photo album.
Some of the things included in this project are:
1. a letter that can be sent home to parents a week prior to the start of the project givin
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9th - 12th
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Economics GDP and Standard of Living CIA World Factbook Stats Project
In this activity, students use the CIA World Factbook, to examine two different countries, the United States and a country of their choice. After teaching about GDP, I have students look at other economic indicators related to standard of living to show that GDP should not be the only measure of how well an economy is functioning. Students use the world factbook site to find the statistics including poverty rate, contraceptive rate, imports and exports, etc. Students also find where the U.S. ra
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10th - 12th
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Bill of Rights Project
Students will create a brochure demonstrating their understanding of the first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution. In the brochure, they will explain the protections/restrictions of each amendment and include a visual. I have included 24 guiding questions and kid-friendly websites for research. Please message me if you have any questions. I have included a rubric. *Engaging and fun project! *The project will take 2-3 class periods. *I have included detailed student directions and an example
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5th - 10th
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Also included in: American History Projects (US History Projects)
American Revolution Causes of the American Revolution Project
Students will create a 13-slide presentation about the important events leading up to the American Revolution. On each slide, they will include a title, date, visual, and a summary. I have included guiding questions and websites for research. The project does not require the use of a textbook or teacher preparation. I have included a rubric. Please message me if you have any questions. *Engaging and fun project! *Students will use Google Slides or Microsoft PowerPoint to create their presentatio
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4th - 9th
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Also included in: American History Projects (US History Projects)
Business Shark Tank Project and Supplemental Activities/Worksheets
This project includes step by step, day by day, teacher instructions, supplemental activity worksheets, including a Shark Tank episode guide, a Shark Tank product analysis activity, a brainstorm worksheet for product development, and a project information sheet including directions and check list requirements for the business plan, shark tank pitch, and advertisement. I use this project with my high school economics students during the business unit. It is my absolute favorite project because
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8th - 12th
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U.S. History Final Project - Top Ten Events
Students choose their top ten events from U.S. History and explain why they ranked them as such. This word document includes directions, a breakdown of points, a list of events organized into different time periods, and a customizable calendar to help students track important dates and deadlines.The list of events is based off of the Virginia Standards of Learning: Virginia and United States History 2008.
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9th - 12th
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Reconstruction Amendments Project
Students will create a poster informing formerly enslaved people of their newly gained rights in the 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments. I have included 15 guiding questions and websites for research. An answer key and rubric are included. Please message me if you have any questions.⭐ Engaging and fun project!⭐ No Textbook Required!⭐ Student-Friendly Websites⭐ Editable Word Document⭐ Explicit Student Directions ⭐ The project requires a poster board or an 8 1/2 X 14 sheet of paper.
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5th - 9th
Also included in: American History Projects (US History Projects)
Family Tree Research Project
The Family Tree Project offers students a chance to conduct research and dig into their own family history to discover and document lineage, stories, traditions, recipes, immigration dates and other cultural heritage for today and for posterity. The assignment includes a clear list of requirements, rubric, and student reflection and self-assessment. It is also grounded in the CCSS. The Family Tree Project is a student favorite and fits very nicely when studying Immigration in US History. The
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7th - 11th
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