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8th grade problem solving drama research
The Amazing Race: Classroom Edition (Includes Customizable Clue Templates)
This student-driven game includes 50 pages of racing material that will take your students on a fun-filled, virtual tour of 6 continents!
The Amazing Race: Classroom Edition is a game in which multiple teams of two or three students compete in a race with one another. Teams strive to arrive first at "pit stops," located at the end of each leg, to avoid coming in last. The clues provided during each leg lead the teams to the next destination or direct them to perform a task. These tasks are perf
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6th - 12th
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Emergency Sub Plan Lin Manuel Miranda Hamilton Performer Composer Middle Grades
Need something for a substitute to teach? Here's a close reading lesson to re-energize your class 1 l/2 days in length! Talk about making it easy on yourself, huh? This biography (formatted like a newspaper) about the performing artist Lin Manuel Miranda of Hamilton fame, is suitable for middle and high school students and can be used as a stand alone lesson or with other biographies. Each lesson in the Places Please series is tailored to the strengths of that particular artist. BEST SELLERS
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7th - 9th
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Also included in:Â Theater Class Emergency Sub Plan Bundle One Month in Length
Drama Unit Set Design High School Choice Boards! Design Concept VERY Popular
PART OF A BUNDLE Do have some reluctant students? Try technical theater with them! This 8 day unit explains the history of set design, the process of of the designer, how to use metaphor in design and have an opportunity to create a set design and model. They develop a keen eye for what makes a distinctive design and learn how to critique their peer's work as well. Plus, they are expected to read a play or musical. There is a Google Classroom version of this as well at: Set Design High School
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8th - 11th
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Also included in:Â Technical Theater Units Costume Stage Properties Set Sound Design Producer
Fun Intro to Shakespeare: Guessing Game, Trivia, Research, Language, Quotes
Many students are intimidated by Shakespeare because of the difficult language. This 2-3 day introduction to Shakespeare gives students a chance to get comfortable with Shakespeare’s language and learn about life in Elizabethan England. This introduction requires no teaching on the part of the teacher. It consists of a fun guessing activity, research worksheet, and student-lead learning about life in Shakespeare’s time.1)Introduction activity (1 class period /4 pages/ language, trivia, and resea
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8th - 11th
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Broadway Musical Group Research Project
This is a week-long project your kids will love! Students work in groups to research a Broadway musical of their choice. They work together to create a poster and presentation to share their information with the rest of the class. This download includes detailed teacher instructions/scoring guide, student instruction sheets, and a "group evaluation" page for students to fill out after they make their presentations. Students take a lot of ownership over their projects because they are in char
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5th - 12th
Inquiry-Based Endangered Animal Research Project
Inquiry-based learning is a student-centered and teacher-guided instruction approach. It empowers students to become critical thinkers. It increases students’ ability to develop a deep understanding of content while increasing students’ intellectual engagement.
Students start by brainstorming endangered animals and why they would like to research those animals. Then, students pose questions about their endangered animals. Students go through the research process by finding sources and info
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4th - 8th
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Journalism: Fact-Finding Scavenger Hunt Activity
One vital aspect of being a successful reporter is learning how and where to find factual information. With this activity, middle school and high school students will use any source that they can, i.e. the internet, the telephone, in-person interviews, etc., to figure out the needed information. An answer key is included. This product offers students the chance to exhibit a number of reporting skills. Although I use this activity for a Journalism 1 class, teachers could also use this in any l
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6th - 12th
Also included in:Â Journalism Activities & Lessons Bundle: Beginning & Advanced Students
The Critical Thinking Toolkit: DESIGN SPRINT (Design Thinking Activity)
Give your classes the critical thinking tools and frameworks they need to think through big, complicated issues, as well as training them to reflect on their own thinking patterns and behaviours!Design Sprints are creative problem-solving tools for moving your student’s thinking forward a lot in a small amount of time (1-2 hours) by taking them through a series of timed brainstorming, feedback, and iteration sessions. The logic behind them is that it’s better to test and figure out all the thing
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in:Â THE CRITICAL THINKING BUNDLE
Spring Break Project: Plan a Trip
Product Description: Plan A Trip Project Based Learning, Staycation or VacationResearch, organize, and plan a staycation or vacation. An eight step guide walks students through their project. Brainstorming, traveler interests, itinerary, expenses, web research, scoring guide, and awards are all part of this no prep unit. Unit culminates with a presentation on their planned trip, complete with award certificates for audience or teacher chosen favorites. Students can choose a driving vacation wi
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5th - 9th
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Inquiry Based Learning Project: CLIMATE CHANGE
An Inquiry Based Learning Project your students are going to love!Climate change has been a topic of discussion and debate, under various titles, for many decades. With an increase in droughts and flooding, ecologically forced human migration, and the melting of ice sheets globally, climate change is obviously a major issue. But if we know it's a problem, why is so hard to solve?! With the ability to look at climate change scientifically, politically, socially, economically, or any combination o
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6th - 12th
Also included in:Â THE INQUIRY BASED LEARNING RESEARCH BUNDLE
THE INQUIRY BASED LEARNING RESEARCH BUNDLE
All of our Inquiry Based Learning Research projects, all in one place, and all %50 off the regular price! All products have digital and printable hard copy formats.This bundle is a growing package, so purchasing it now at the lower price will lock you in for all of the future additions (over the next few months) for free!Each project includes 16 pages of the Inquiry Learning Process Explanation, Brainstorming, 5 Vetted Background Information Sources pertaining to their individual topic, a Later
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6th - 12th
Emergency Theatre Sub Plan! Viola Davis Biography Newspaper Format
Here's a low prep close reading lesson to re-energize your class 1 to 2 days in length! This biography (formatted like a newspaper) about the Tony, Grammy, Emmy and Oscar winner Viola Davis, is suitable for middle and high school students. Student study her life, education, triumphs and failures as well as her journey to Broadway and movies. It and can be used as a stand alone lesson or with other biographies. Each lesson in the Places Please series is tailored to the strengths of that particu
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7th - 9th
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Also included in:Â Theater Class Emergency Sub Plan Bundle One Month in Length
Careers in Theatre - Drama - Research Project
This Careers in Theatre Research Project will allow students to demonstrate an understanding of the broader world of drama and theatre by identifying and describing the roles and responsibilities of key theatre personnel. In groups, students will be assigned to research one of the following key theatre careers:ActorDirectorLighting or Sound TechnicianProducerSet or Costume DesignerStage ManagerThey will then create and present a PowerPoint or Google Slides presentation, answering a series of qu
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4th - 8th
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Project-Based Learning: Real-World Student-Produced Ideas That Make a Difference
Project-based learning activity is entitled "Make a Difference" because it challenges students to select an issue in their school, community, nation, or world that concerns them. They research this issue and write a report explaining statistics and logical information to support the need for their project to be implemented, how their project will be carried out in detail, the desired outcomes, and how they will measure the project’s success. Then, they fill out a grant proposal, create two art
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8th - 12th
Shoe Box Set Design Project with Rubric and Sample Project Photos!
How It Works:Students can pick any movie or television show and they are asked to recreate a scene from it inside a cardboard box as accurately as possible. They can use any materials they have access to in order to create their set design. This product comes with editable instructions for students, a sample project photo, and a rubric!
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5th - 12th
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51 People in Theatre Classroom Decor Printable Posters Full Set
50 illustrations and bios of 51 (I couldn't separate Rodgers and Hammerstein!) People in Theatre all students should know! Use these in your presentations, to inspire research projects, or put them on your wall as decor. Formatted to print on 8.5x11 paper so all you have to do is hit print and you are ready to go.
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6th - 12th
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Black History Month Biography Assignments Ebook Grades 6-8 Black Culture
This insightful and inspiring eBook delves into the rich history of Black Americans and their significant contributions to the world of theater and entertainment. This comprehensive guide celebrates the accomplishments and enduring legacy of influential Black actors who have broken barriers, challenged stereotypes, and paved the way for future generations. Through series of questions about each artist's life, students research and takes notes about the artist life in their personal historical co
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7th - 9th
Also included in:Â Customized Theater Units for High School
Shakespeare's Globe Theater - An Introduction for Kids
Introduce students to Shakespeare’s Globe Theater, then have them complete a worksheet, write fun facts cards, and create a paper model to remember what they have learned. Several books, magazines, and websites are included in a resource list to help teachers teach about the Globe Theater to students. These materials are geared for 3rd-5th graders but could be used as low-end differentiation for middle school students as well. There are enough materials here to cover two to three 45-minute cl
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3rd - 8th
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Computer Based & Online Genius Hour Bundle
This bundle includes all you will need to implement a successful Genius Hour / 20% Time / Passion Projects / Personalized Learning experience. This somewhat paperless bundle allows for students to post research, ask questions, and complete the entire Genius Hour project online.
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- Google Site editable template for Genius Hour (allows all notes, resources, feedback etc. to be in one place)
- Student & Teacher-Friendly video and picture tutorials for site usage
- Genius Hou
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3rd - 8th
Inquiry Based Learning Project: CYBER BULLYING
An Inquiry Based Learning Project your students are going to love!The internet has given us new power to connect, but has also given rise to one of the largest social health crises that people have ever faced: Cyberbullying. While often dismissed as ‘not big deal’, cyberbullying has been identified as a leading or accompanying factor in the rise of mental health degradation over the last 20 years. It can happen 24 hours a day, it can follow us home from the outside world, and it can be relentles
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6th - 12th, Adult Education
Also included in:Â THE HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION CLASS BUNDLE
Emergency Sub Plans For Theater James Earl Jones Biography Newspaper Format
Here's a low prep close reading lesson to re-energize your class 1 to 2 days in length! Talk about making it easy on yourself, huh? This biography (formatted like a newspaper) about the actor James Earl Jones of Star Wars fame, is suitable for middle and high school students and can be used as a stand alone lesson or with other biographies. There's even possibilities for differentiation! Each lesson in the Places Please series is tailored to the strengths of that particular artist. Take a w
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7th - 9th
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Also included in:Â Theater Class Emergency Sub Plan Bundle One Month in Length
Julius Caesar Pre-Reading Activity: Web Quest
This internet based pre-reading activity teaches students about Shakespeare, historical setting, key concepts etc to do with the play and the Roman Empire. It also includes a paragraph response with two writing topics.
It is suitable to leave for Supply Teachers. It has a RUBRIC included for quick and easy marking.
MS Word. Editable.
It is a fun activity that students enjoy getting into. Don't forget to book the Computer Lab!
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7th - 12th
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Inquiry Based Learning Project: RENEWABLE ENERGY
An Inquiry Based Learning Project your students are going to love!Renewable energy has become a more popular topic over the past two decades, largely because of rising global temperatures and an increase of climate catastrophes. While many renewable energies have been around for quite a while (solar, geothermal, tidal, etc.), the amount of resources being dedicated to advancing renewable technologies have skyrocketed as we culturally (and politically) understand what our reliance on fossil fuels
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7th - 12th
Also included in:Â THE INQUIRY BASED LEARNING RESEARCH BUNDLE
Drama: Theatre History Web Quest
Introduce your students to the history of theatre through this fun web quest booklet! Students will learn about the earliest acts of drama, and consider what it takes for acting to become theatre. The web quest will take students from 600 BC with the Ancient Greeks, to Romans, Medieval Theatre, and ending with the Renaissance in the 17th century. At the end of their research, students will complete a reflection page based on what they have discovered during their web quest. There is an answer ke
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7th - 10th
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