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Social studies projects for Prezi
Harry Potter Astronomy, Astrology, and Greek Mythology
This class is meant to show students the relationship between Astronomy, Astrology, and Greek Mythology, through the lens of the popular "British Wizard" series. We'll also cover the difference between astrology and astronomy (why one is a science and one is a belief), and gain an appreciation for how J.K. Rowling incorporated Greek Mythology and the constellations into her character creation. ▬▬▬▬▬▬ VIDEOS, ACTIVITIES, AND MORE ▬▬▬▬▬▬This course has six parts to it. Each part consists of a down
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5th - 12th
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Also included in:Â Harry Potter-Inspired Bundle: Videos + Extension Activities
Eight Features of a Civilization Mini-Project
Students will create a Google Slide Presentation/Powerpoint/Prezi on the eight features of a civilization using a country/state in the world. This is a mini-project to introduce the eight themes before starting ancient civilizations in 6th grade.
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6th - 8th
Melting pot- US immigration project
In this project, you will show how different ethnicities of people made their way into the US. Students research and record data in this project format about the different groups of immigrants in the US. Groups include English, German, French, Irish, Mexican, Chinese, Native Americans and Africans. For each of the slides below students need to:Describe the events that led to their arrival Which decade saw the largest number of settlements from this areaCurrent % of americans that identify as th
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9th - 12th
Shakespeare's Life & Times Research Project (Presentation, Essay, & Quiz)
Stop lecturing your students about Shakespeare's Life & Times and have THEM do the research! This project includes scaffolded research and slideshow instructions, an expository essay assignment, and a multiple choice quiz. Also included are student examples (slideshow AND essay), a presentation grading rubric, a quiz answer key, and helpful teaching tips. This COMPLETE Shakespeare Life & Times project is a GREAT way to front load the reading of a play, and provides you with everything
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8th - 12th
March Madness College Research Project
In this project, students are given the opportunity to simultaneously bolster their US geography knowledge, while learning about our nations great higher education institutions. Framed around the March Madness basketball tournament, students choose a participating school, conduct research, and present their findings to their classmates. A great project and a great way to bring the world into the classroom.
Maps & Globes: Continents Project
This project can be used with any Maps & Globes Unit. The project requires students to gather the following information about a continent:
Illustration
Hemispheres
Location
Climate & Fun Facts
At least ____ vocabulary words used
This project includes an instruction sheet, a graphic organizer, and a rubric for grading the project. The project options include:
AURASMA
Powerpoint
iMovie
Prezi
Poster
This was a great project to wrap up our Maps & Globes Unit!!
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2nd - 6th
Exploring North America Interactive and Instagram Primary Source Activity--CANVA
This Project is Designed for CANVA, but could be converted to Prezi.his activity combines several historical thinking skills that are meant to help the students understand the importance and impact of the American explorations of the North American Continent during the Jefferson Era. The historical thinking skills for the first section are evidence analysis, identifying and describing causation, and argumentation.In the first section of the project, the students use secondary source material to
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6th - 10th
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Superheroes! Assembly / Presentation
'Superheroes!' is one of a series of outstanding assemblies created for primary school children, which includes full script songs and prayers with a part for every child. This assembly is ready to go! ‘Superheroes’ links with many areas of the National Curriculum, including the: English, Music, Drama and PSHE spheres, with a theme that is rooted in upstanding values and is relevant to the children’s everyday lives and interests –including a healthy ‘self-esteem’ injection for all! This assembly
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Not Grade Specific
'Roaring Twenties' Research Project: Slideshow Presentation
Why lecture your students about America's Roaring Twenties when they can research interesting topics from this period and present them to each other?!
This project helps build important skills: Researching, Slideshow Design, and Public Speaking. (It works great at the start of a Great Gatsby unit, too!)
Included are 12 Roaring Twenties topics with 3 targeted research angles each, plus some helpful teaching tips.
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8th - 12th
Classical Greece & Rome Prezi Project
TEACHER INSTRUCTIONS:
This rubric allows each student to have DIFFERENT topics about ancient ROME & GREECE yet be working with the same parameters.
The project requires students to research ancient: Historical figure, architecture, religious aspects, government, and daily life activities from this time period.
The beauty of this rubric however, is that it can be adjusted so that each student can be assigned a different person, architecture, religious aspect, etc.
The result of this pro
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4th - 12th
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Also included in:Â European Civilizations- Ancient BUNDLE
Master Harold and the Boys by Athol Fugard Further Research Project
This is an extension activity for the play that asks students to work in groups to research and deliver presentations on the economic, political, and social landscape of South Africa at the time this play takes place.This can be modified as needed for ability levels. I originally gave my students rubrics to grade these presentations, but they lost creativity with the rubric. When I ditched the rubric and included the checklist requirements at the end of this activity, instead, the presentation
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9th - 12th
Toys Through Time Presentation / Assembly
Outstanding History & PSHE ‘Toys through Time’ Assembly - full script. ‘Toys through Time’ is one of a series of outstanding assemblies created for elementary school, which includes full script, songs and prayers with a part for every child. This assembly is ready to go! ‘Toys through Time’ links with both the History curriculum and the PSHE curriculum, with a theme that is rooted in upstanding values and is relevant to the children’s everyday lives and interests.This assembly teaches that s
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Not Grade Specific
Monuments and Memorials in the Northeast and Southeast Regions
This resource will help you teach monuments and memorials in the Northeast and Southeast regions. It includes monument presentations with videos, a map, a report sheet, and a cumulative activity. I use this in my classroom each year. Enjoy!
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3rd - 5th
Federalism Prezi, PDF, Activity, & Project!
Explore the similarities and differences between State & Federal powers and responsibilities with these helpful resources! This interactive bundle includes:an animated Prezi lecturea handy PDF Teacher's guide Guided Notes Chart for the Students (that can double as a summative/ formative assessment)a Federalism Instagram Activity to help check for understanding & make the content relatable (+ instructions)
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6th - 12th
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Judicial Branch & Supreme Court Prezi, PDF, Project, & More!
Delve deep into Article 3 of the Constitution as you explore the structures, organization, and systems of the Judicial Branch with the help of these great resources! A complete unit package equipped with a visual lecture, guide, project, and project participation guide to enhance student understanding!This complete & interactive bundle includes:Interactive Prezi LecturePDF Teacher's GuideBilingual Student Project (English/Spanish)Project Presentation Participation Guide
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6th - 12th
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Upstander Digital Project - Bully Curriculum
What is an upstander? What does it mean to stand up to injustice? What happens when an entire community stands up to injustice? Use the checklist to create an Upstander Keynote, Prezi, or Power Point. No teacher prep. Just give this checklist to the kids and watch as they create meaningful presentations to share with the class. Bully Curriculum
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5th - 9th
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Presenting the Pacific: WW2
A pre-made handout for a student presentation that details major WW2 events/battles that have to do the Pacific theater. This is not just from a US perspective, I have also included some Chinese battles as well. This can very easily be modified.
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8th - 12th
Forrest Gump Interdisciplinary Project
After students have watched the film, Forrest Gump (at home or in class), this comprehensive multimedia project allows students to dive deeper into some of the historical references surrounding the movie.
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9th - 12th
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Also included in:Â Vietnam War FULL Unit Resources
Revolutions and Rebellions prezi
Create a Prezi about one of following revolutions or rebellions: French Revolution Bolshevik Revolution English Civil War American Revolution Boxer Rebellion etc. Detailed Rubric included. Chart provided for note taking during presentations or for a gallery walk (post the students work around the room for other students to view).
I offer all of my packets, PowerPoints, jeopardy games, and projects in two parts listed below. Buy and save!!!!
Get part I of my complete course plan here: htt
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6th - 12th
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Technology Driven Cross curricular Social Studies Fair Project
Are you looking for a Social Studies Fair template that will get the entire community talking? This project utilizes mostly free applications to create an entirely digital Social Studies Fair project. It includes the instructions, grading rubric, and sample schedule. Also included is a template for making advertisements to display around town that includes a QR code imbedded in a picture that links to a Youtube video made with Morfo. Instructions for doing all of this is also included. The
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8th - 9th
Blog About It: Travel Through Europe
This files is an European Geography PROJECT. 2 pages including checklist for grading.This project covers location, climate, and natural resources, government, environmental concerns, languages and religions, population and literacy rate. (As outlined by the new Georgia Standards Excellence for 2017-2018).
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5th - 8th
Modern Chinese History Presentation
This is a basic outline for a PPT presentation to go through major events in modern Chinese History.
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8th - 12th
PBL - "A Nation Divided" Causes of the American Civil War
Essential Question: Before and during the time period of the Civil War, which events and people had the greatest impact on the United States?This is a group-based PBL in which students will trace and analyze the people and events that led to the Civil War. The Google Doc provides a rubric, guides students in steps along the way to their final product, and links to 6 Prezis on major events/people of this time period.Note: students create a paper notebook called their "A Nation Divided" booklet t
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5th - 12th
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Canterbury Tales presentation project
I created this assignment in order to shake things up with my British Literature class, instead of simply reading the stories together. Students are allowed to work in pairs (you are able to change this if needed,)
and after being given a pilgrim, students will create a presentation of the pilgrim’s tale and present it to the class. This project has requirements, of course, but allows the students to know a pilgrim well, break the story down, and use images and technology.
When students prese
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12th
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