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Social studies Common Core W.4.1 research
Country Research 3rd 4th Grade Math Geography Enrichment Project 7 Continents
This is a cross-curricular learning project that integrates social studies, math, geography, research, and writing. It is a great activity for the end of the year or enrichment any time!To complete this project, students travel to different continents as they take a world tour of six different countries. Through their travels, they will learn the location of these countries along with important facts about the culture. The countries students will visit and learn about include:AustraliaBrazilChin
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3rd - 4th
Also included in:Â Travel Project Bundle Country Research PBL STEM Challenges
Presidents Day Activities - President for a Day Activities
Would you like to be president for one day? This is a great mini-unit in celebrating Presidents' Day. And, it's FREE! As president, you have important duties, make important decisions, and events to attend. In this unit, you need to be familiar with the role as president, have knowledge of important issues, follow a daily schedule, and conduct a news conference.- Where are you from? - I Wonder – Things you wonder about being president- I Would Like to be president – Give reasons why you would li
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3rd - 5th
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The Scoop on Clothes, Homes, & Daily Life in Colonial America - EngageNY Gr 4
This stand alone resource is a great way for students to read and comprehend the text The Scoop on Clothes, Homes, and Daily Life in Colonial America by Elizabeth Raum. It also goes along well with the Engage NY Grade 4 ELA Module 2A Unit 1 on the topic of Colonial Life - which uses this as a central text. The Engage NY units are famous for NOT being kid friendly. This resource takes the same material and makes the tasks visually appealing and easier to use for both students and teachers! It foc
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3rd - 5th
Inquiry Based Learning Project: Step-by-Step Student Booklet
Inquiry Based Learning: Everything teachers need to know to get started includes over 25 pages. A step-by-step student booklet allows for teachers to guide students through the process of developing and researching an inquiry based question to engage all learners in higher order critical thinking skills.
A How-To for Teachers
Inquiry based learning is a pedagogical approach to learning that is gaining momentum in mainstream education in many countries. It is not a new approach but rather a mor
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4th - 8th
Hero Research Project-PDF, Google Slides, and Easel Options
Heroes are everywhere...some are famous, and some are right next door!This resource is accessible for a distance learning, as well as a traditional classroom setting. You will be able to access a Google Slides presentation, a PDF file that can be printed off for students, or as an Easel resource. This product engages students in a four phase mini-research project. In part one, students identify what it means to be a hero. In the second part, they research a famous hero, using both print and
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2nd - 4th
American History Writing Units Bundle: Narrative, Informational, Opinion
American History Writing Units Bundle: U.S. Geography - Westward ExpansionAre you looking for a way to integrate writing standards into your American history class? This bundle includes 7 different writing projects that cover U.S. regions, Native Americans, Exploration, Colonial America, American Revolution, Civics & Government, and Westward Expansion. These units come in both PDF and Google Slides formats.The bundle include 2 narrative writing, 2 opinion writing, and 3 informational writing
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4th - 7th
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AROUND THE WORLD THEME MEGA BUNDLE Multiculture Camp Earth Day End of the Year
***BUNDLE & SAVE 25%!*** Easily incorporate THEMATICALLY RIGOROUS LEARNING into your classroom routine with this low-prep, 152-page/slide Around the World End of the Year Theme Day Activities MEGA BUNDLE! It includes everything you need to have a thematic day to celebrate diversity, culture, and the world and have a Middle-Grades (4-8) Fun Day in ELA with your students! What is Around the World Day? Enjoy the day (or week!) while still learning with this fun, themed resource! Students will l
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3rd - 12th
State Float Research Project {Aligned with Common Core}
This comprehensive 79-page PDF document includes everything you need to do an exciting, motivating, and fun state research project with your students. I've done this project every year for the last six years with my fifth graders, and it is always a success! Even more, the project is aligned with the ELA Common Core standards!
For this exciting project, each student will become an expert on one of the 50 states. Students will begin by conducting thorough “A to Z” research about their states, w
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4th - 5th
GO Interactive Notebook Historical Figure Research, Writing Prompts & Wax Museum
Students will enjoy getting to know an important historical figure through this interactive research project. Upload into Google Classroom and watch your students' excitement come alive as they investigate, attach photos, and share their learning.
GOOGLE INTERACTIVE NOTEBOOK INCLUDES:
*32 interactive slides that help students research and get to know many aspects of their historical figure's life. Slides include:
-Quick Facts
-Growing Up (Family, Education, Where they lived, etc.)
-M
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3rd - 6th
Colonial Region Research and Travel Brochure Project- Common Core- 3rd, 4th, 5th
Overview: Students will work in a small group and research one of the 3 colonial regions (New England colonies, Middle colonies, and Southern colonies) and create a travel brochure persuading Englishmen to either visit or move to their colonial region.This project includes research skills and persuasive writing and addresses several common core standards. This packet includes:- teacher instructions - research resources- note taking guide- self/peer evaluations- brochure rubricGrades: 3rd grade,
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3rd - 5th
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COUNTRY RESEARCH REPORT Around the World Writing Process Essay Outline NO PREP
Easily incorporate THEMATICALLY RIGOROUS LEARNING into your classroom routine with this no-prep, print-and-go, 13-page Countries Around the World Online Research Report for Middle Grades (Grades 4-8) Thematic Unit. In this Countries Research Project, students will be assigned or choose a country. They will research the land, people, a current event, and compare/contrast their own traditions to that country using a variety of provided internet sources. They will use the information to complete an
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3rd - 12th
COUNTRY RESEARCH PRESENTATION PowerPoint Google Slides Around the World NO PREP
Easily incorporate THEMATICALLY RIGOROUS LEARNING into your classroom routine with this no-prep, print-and-go, 13-page Countries Around the World Online Research Presentation for Middle Grades (Grades 4-8) Unit. In this Countries Research Project, students will be assigned or choose a country. They will research a country using a variety of provided internet sources. They will then create a PowerPoint or Google Slide Presentation presentation that correlates with their research. They will presen
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3rd - 12th
All About the Gold Rush: Student Report
Step back in time and delve into the exhilarating era of The California Gold Rush with this comprehensive Teachers Pay Teachers product! Designed to showcase student learning across three diverse writing genres – opinion, narrative, and informational – this resource immerses learners into the captivating history of one of America's most significant events.Included in this resource:Checklist page for you and for students to use.Report cover (Colored with a drawing or blank and black and white)Tab
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4th - 6th
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Everything You Need To Teach The History of New York City: The 1600s
This Common-Core aligned unit allows you to hit both ELA and Social Studies standards as your students read rigorous nonfiction and write responses to comprehension questions as well as an essay in which they evaluate the contributions of the Dutch on the culture of New York City.
The product includes BOTH articles with glossaries and a workbook.
Students will love exploring this rich history which is both well-researched and well-written. You'll have a blast with this material which connect
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4th - 7th
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Surviving the Storm: Investigating Natural Disasters Research Project
Embark on a thrilling educational adventure with 'Surviving the Storm: Investigating Natural Disasters' – students' passport to understanding the dynamic forces of hurricanes, earthquakes, tornadoes, and floods! What's Inside:Student and Teacher DirectionsStudent ExampleResearch Graphic Organizer with DirectionsRubric Perfect for:Upper Elementary ClassroomsScience and Geography CurriculumsProject-Based Learning Environments✨How I used it:I implemented the project by having my students complete t
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4th - 6th
NGSS:
5-ESS3-1
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
, 4-ESS3-2
Historical Figure Wax Museum Research Project
This product is an in depth research guide to help students really get to know the historical figure.
Research templates Include:
*Family History - Childhood through Later Years
*Characterization Analysis - Physical Attributes and Character Traits
*Information about Education and Career
*Country/City of Origin with Research
*Timeline
*Bibliography Page
*Many photo boxes to add their favorite pictures
*3 Writing Prompts (SBAC rubrics will be used for grading)
My students love this doing this
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3rd - 5th
Persuasive Writing Activity | Vote for my President Opinion Research Writing
The Low Down:Are your students ready to dive into the fascinating world of U.S. presidents and exercise your persuasive prowess? This opinion writing activity designed specifically for students in grades 4, 5, and 6 will help your students craft the perfect compelling argument for why their audience should vote for their president.This resource is the perfect addition to your curriculum, aligning seamlessly with persuasive writing objectives and social studies lessons. Coordinate this writing ac
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4th - 6th
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State Standards Aligned Project Based Learning - Greek Mythology
Greek Mythology interests students in so many ways that informational text cannot. Here are a list of various Greek Mythology Project BAsed Learning Activities to go along with your unit study. With the upcoming PARCC assessment on the horizon children are having a difficult time paying attention in the classroom. Now it the time to introduce them to Greek Myths to enhance their critical thinking skills and promote higher order questioning.
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2nd - 6th
Historical Fiction - Finish the Story Diary Entries | 10 Stories
Embark on a captivating journey through history with our exclusive bundle of printable worksheets – the perfect resource for budding writers and history enthusiasts alike!Introducing our collection of 10 immersive historical fiction writing prompts, designed to transport students back in time through the intimate perspective of a child's diary entry. Each prompt offers a tantalizing glimpse into pivotal moments in history, inviting students to step into the shoes of characters living during icon
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Not Grade Specific
Alaska Research Project with Reading Comprehension and Time Line
Learn about the history of Alaska and its state symbols with this state research project. This Alaska research project contains cards with real pictures, reading passages with comprehension questions, and two forms of research recording activities. Students can use the passages, posters and cards to answer the research questions in the two books, or conduct their own research through books or the internet. The preview shows a sampling of each part of this packet.What is included?Basic State P
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3rd - 6th
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Informational Writing Research Facts Differentiated Writing Graphic Organizer
Simplify elementary research and informational writing with this organizer! Tailored for primary and upper elementary students, this organizer is perfect for gathering crucial facts and organizing ideas. With space for 6 facts and pictures, students can easily see important information laid out. Research and informational writing just got simpler! Key features: Differentiated research facts organizer for primary and upper elementary students. Includes two sets of two-page layouts: Lined pages fo
Presidential Inauguration Day 2021 Packet
Looking for something to do with your students on Inauguration Day? Here is the perfect packet! The packet includes:2 research pages with attached linksPrediction of Inaugural AddressNotes to take during the Inaugural AddressOpinion graphic organizer of the Inaugural Address to help students plan for a persuasive essayNote: This is an updated file from the previous Inauguration from 2017. The file reflects the changes for 2021.
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3rd - 8th
Presidents' Day Activities - Research, Writing, SEL Bulletin Board
Struggling to find a meaningful Presidents’ Day activity? These Presidents’ Day activities will help you incorporate social studies, writing, and character education. Plus, you get to combine it all into an awesome bulletin board!Included in these Presidents’ Day Activities are:Graphic organizers: ResearchBrainstormingCompare/ContrastWritingBulletin Board:Title: We Are LeadersPatriotic Bulletin Board TrimPresidential Cutouts to color and attach to writing pieceLined writing paper Goal:Students w
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3rd - 5th
Energy Election Campaign
With the upcoming election this science project is appropriate and fun, however it can be used at any time of the year! This project is a challenging research project to give after introducing different types of potential and kinetic energy. Students will work in pairs to create a campaign for a given type of energy to convince the people (the class) that their energy is most important for the world. Of course all energy is important to the world, but this project engages students to think about
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Grades:
4th - 5th
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