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Common Core CCRA.SL.3 research
Conspiracy Theories: Uncovering the Truth (3-Part Research Project PLUS Debate)
If you’ve turned on the news lately, stood in line at the grocery store and browsed the magazines, or surfed the internet, then you know that conspiracy theories are everywhere! Some of the theories are so intriguing, we read further or turn up the volume. Others are so outrageous that we laugh in disbelief! How can we possibly separate fact from fiction when the media can be so convincing? Some of the oldest conspiracy theories are still circulating today, from Bigfoot and alien sightings, to
Grades:
9th - 12th
Also included in: Secondary Speech & Debate Activities BUNDLE
Project Based Learning Bioethics Debate Presentation Genetics Evolution Ecology
Project-based learning is “a teaching method in which students gain knowledge and skills by working for an extended period of time to investigate and respond to an authentic, engaging and complex question, problem, or challenge” from BIE . The Bioethics Debate allows students to choose a side from an extensive list of bioethical topics and work with a partner to research and present both sides of the ethical problem. The project can be introduced by showing the movie Gattaca but is not required.
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Grades:
8th - 12th
NGSS:
HS-ETS1-2
, HS-ETS1-3
, HS-ESS3-1
, HS-ESS3-4
, HS-ETS1-1
Digital Holidays Around the World Research Project | Google Slides Christmas
Are you looking for engaging digital resources to keep your students focused during the holiday and winter season? Do you need no prep activities to save your time during this busy time of year? If so, this Holidays Around the World research project is perfect for you! This Google Slides activity is organized and attractive! Assign in Google Classroom and allow students to work on this project during the weeks leading up to Christmas break and Winter Holidays. Students can either work independen
Grades:
3rd - 6th
Student Run Newscast PBL (5 lesson plans, 5 news segments, 23 student jobs)
Student Run Newscast Project Based Learning This resource is a bundle of my 5 New Segment Project Based Learning Enrichment Packets, complete with job descriptions, graphic organizers and the writing process. Each one is centered around completing a news segment that when put altogether, creates a complete classroom news broadcast. Each segment includes engaging tasks, graphic organizers, informative writing lessons and research strategies that give students a voice and choice in their i
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2nd - 8th
Dopamine, Cell Phones, and Your Brain: The impact of social media
Educators ~ Capture your students' attention and foster their understanding of the intricate connection between their brains, cell phones, and overall well-being with this engaging and interactive study unit. Tailored for middle and high school students, this resource is a must-have for educators who have observed concerning behaviors in their students, including decreased performance, apathy, and social-emotional declines since the return to in-person instruction during the 2021-2023 school yea
Grades:
6th - 9th
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Abraham Lincoln : The Gettysburg Address Project
Give meaning and excitement to Abraham Lincoln’s legacy with this Gettysburg Address Project. As your students learn about this United States President or the Civil War with the included article and close read, they will analyze the words and meaning of the Gettysburg Address, practice the speech together, manipulate puzzle pieces to learn the speech sequence and meaning, and recite the speech individually using the scoring sheet (if you choose).•Begin with the included article about Abraham Lin
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2nd - 5th
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Ecology Honeybee Crisis Cross Curricular Socratic Seminar Project Based Learning
Project-based learning is “a teaching method in which students gain knowledge and skills by working for an extended period of time to investigate and respond to an authentic, engaging and complex question, problem, or challenge” from BIE . The Vanishing of the Bees project allows students to assume the role of various stakeholders in the bee industry and research ways to solve the problem. After reading an extensive article and viewing The Vanishing of the Bees documentary, students will join to
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Grades:
9th - 12th
NGSS:
HS-LS2-7
, HS-ESS3-4
Genius Moments: Brain Building Question Cards (All Levels of Bloom's Taxonomy)
“Genius Moments” Tool: Brain Building Question Cards {For every level of Bloom’s Taxonomy}Grab these cards when you have a few extra minutes in your classroom to “fill!” Don’t waste one single minute of classroom time. Turn those extra, unplanned moments into GENIUS MOMENTS! Simply grab your “ring” of Brain Building Question Cards and read a card aloud to the class. You may choose to have students answer you individually, turn to a partner and pair-share o
Grades:
PreK - 4th
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Pre-Reading Collaborative Existential Philosophy Research~Camus & "The Stranger"
This is a 2-page, detailed PDF (printable!) pre-reading / research activity to set the stage for reading Albert Camus's existentialist masterpiece novella The Stranger (L'Etranger). The PDF includes:
a.) cooperative learning tasks within teams
b.) jigsaw topics (5 separate topics for 5 separate teams to research, from French colonization in Algeria, to Camus himself, to the origins and resolution of WWII, to current and historic death penalty laws -- both within and outside of the U.S., to Exist
Grades:
9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Memorial Day Virtual Field Trip - 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th Grade
Join me on a virtual field trip!On this field trip, students will use their critical thinking, reading, writing, and listening skills to explore and learn about Memorial Day. They will also get to explore the world using Google Maps and other websites with virtual tour capabilities!⭐Check out the quick preview video for a taste of what this field trip has to offer.This resource includes:History of Memorial DayMemorial Day Virtual LibraryMemorial Day Book ReviewVirtual War Memorial TripMemorial D
Grades:
2nd - 12th, Not Grade Specific
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Unsolved Mystery Research Project
Are you looking for a new and exciting way to teach important research skills to your students? Do you enjoy a good mystery? Do you want something that will interest your students? This resource will fulfill all of those needs and more! This project will engage students in important research skills while also being of high interest. Intially, students will begin with a guided mini research project to begin introducing the skills. Then, students will research, evaluate and synthesize sources
Grades:
9th - 12th
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Model United Nations Conference - High School Debate Unit
Comprehensive Model United Nations Teaching Materials: Empower Your Students to Debate Global IssuesTake your Model United Nations (MUN) program to new heights with this comprehensive collection of teaching materials! Designed by experienced MUN educators, this resource package contains everything you need to guide your students through the exciting world of international diplomacy and debate. Equip your learners with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to become effective delegates, policymak
Grades:
9th - 12th
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Tall Tales Paragraph Packet BUNDLE | Informational Writing
**Save 25% with our Tall Tales Paragraph Packet BUNDLE!! From Johnny Appleseed to Pecos Bill, students love learning about Tall Tales! Our Tall Tales Paragraph Packet BUNDLE will take students step-by-step through the writing process to write a well-developed informational paragraph about what they learned about each tall tale character. When student writing is complete, use the included rubric to assess and bulletin board letters and graphics to display student work!Includes a Paragraph Packe
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Grades:
1st - 4th
High School Getting To Know You Project-Based Learning Bundle
This bundle combines several student-directed project-based learning resources that are perfect for back-to-school relationship-building. These high school get-to-know-you activities set the stage for personalized learning and a strong PBL culture.Help learners grow in intrapersonal awareness by exploring who they are while also learning about your students as unique individuals to maximize student-led PBL potential. There is also a great degree of authentic sharing involved in this resource, gi
Grades:
10th - 12th
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Humorously Relevant Debate Topics for Tweens & Teens
If your secondary students enjoy debating, they will LOVE these totally relevant (and somewhat humorous) debate topics and supporting materials! Topic areas include social media, video games, superheroes, school rules, and more! Sample topics:- The longer the Snapchat streak, the stronger the friendship.- Rap music is harmful to the teenage brain.- Emojis improve our ability to communicate. They’ll want to debate for hours! In addition to the topic list, you’ll receive everything you need to tea
Grades:
7th - 12th
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Also included in: Secondary Speech & Debate Activities BUNDLE
Debate Rubric
This editable rubric can be used for scoring individual students or groups during a classroom debate! It assesses teamwork, use of facts and text evidence, organization, respect for the other team, presentation style, and understanding of the debate topic.
Grades:
2nd - 12th
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Create a Podcast Project with The Big Fib Podcasts
Listen to podcasts in the classroom with the BIg Fib! Students research and collaborate to create a podcast in the classroom. They can create a podcast digitally or speak it live. This nonfiction podcast is based on a topic of the student's choice. Students will determine claims based on evidence from other false information. This resource can easily be printed or used digitally for online/distance learning with Google Classroom, Canvas, Schoology, Seesaw, and more!This product is zero prep and
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3rd - 8th
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Five of The Greatest Conspiracy Theories of All Time
This five-lesson unit will pique the interest of your students. Help them delve into the Greatest Conspiracies America has ever known! Each lesson has three separate worksheets, one for general knowledge, one for critical thinking, and one for writing assignment. Use one or all of them!Each lesson plan gives you complete directions and offers links to Brad Meltzer's Decoded series with a full episode available on YouTube so you don't have to do all the research yourself. This is a complete grab-
Grades:
9th - 12th
7 HABITS OF HIGHLY EFFECTIVE TEENS Independent Reading Project Book Study SEL
This easy-to-follow, NO PREP, FULLY-EDITABLE resource gives you everything you need to have your students do a 7 HABITS OF HIGHLY EFFECTIVE TEENS INDEPENDENT READING PROJECT! Simply print out or post the Student Directions, Student Answer Sheets, and Student Tracker and GO! Students will follow the Design Process/Creative Problem-Solving Cycle to Research, Brainstorm, Plan, Create, Share, and Evaluate to complete an independent reading project after reading the book 7 Habits of Highly Effective
Grades:
3rd - 12th
Artificial Intelligence (AI) ELA Mini Unit
How can AI be of benefit to our society? How can AI be problematic for our society? In this mini unit of study, ELA students will dive into the ever-accessible world of artificial intelligence. Students will participate in background stations exploring AI, then will participate in a series of three AI immersive activities surrounding AI image generation, voice manipulation, and writing assistance. Students will listen to relevant podcasts and conduct sketchnotes and take on the role of someone a
Grades:
9th - 12th
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Weather News Segment PBL (5 student job packets, 25 lesson plans)
Project Description:Check out our final product: 3rd- Grade Student-run Weather ReportIn this project, students engage in investigation and observation of the weather to create a student run weather forecast. They work together as a group to collect data, research weather patterns, temperature, make observations of local weather and weather related news. Students reflect and engage in conversations about how weather impacts our daily lives. Students consider factors such as how we should prepare
Motown Music Study
This Motown Music Study is so much fun and incorporates common core questions to go with each song. My kids start this knowing NATA and leave begging for more. My Class:-introduce the song without the video-discuss with a partner what they heard and how it makes them feel-I will then introduce the question and we will have a guided discussion-we will watch video this time and see if our thoughts change or stay the same-students will go back to the work spots and complete pageWhat they learned:-h
Jigsaw Method Template - For Any Topic!
Use This Jigsaw Method Template for any and every topic with your students!Have you ever heard of the Jigsaw Method for the classroom? The jigsaw method is a great way to get students working together to learn something new and teach their peers. Students will research a topic with one group of their peers, and then teach another group of peers what they have learned. What is a Jigsaw Activity?A jigsaw activity is a collaborative activity that involves the organizing of students dependent into v
Grades:
4th - 6th
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Also included in: Jigsaw Activities Bundle
BRIDGES INDEPENDENT RESEARCH PROJECT Based Learning PBL Genius Hour Engineering
This easy-to-follow, NO PREP, FULLY-EDITABLE resource gives you everything you need to have your students do a BRIDGES INDEPENDENT RESEARCH PBL PROJECT! Simply print out or post the Student Directions, Student Answer Sheets, and Student Tracker and GO! Students will follow the Design Process/Creative Problem-Solving Cycle to Research, Brainstorm, Plan, Create, Share, and Evaluate to complete an independent project. Editable Word documents, PDFs, and fillable Google Slides are included so that yo
Grades:
4th - 12th
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