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8th grade research for Gifted and Talented
Geography Adventure: Amazing Race Project for Middle School (End-of-Year)
**Embark on an Exciting Journey Around the World with "The Amazing Race Geography Project"!** Are you ready for the ultimate adventure? Step into the shoes of a globe-trotting explorer and dive into the rich tapestry of our planet's geography, culture, and diversity! In this engaging end-of-the-year project, students will embark on a thrilling journey to explore fascinating locations from every corner of the globe. **Research, Discover, Create!** Students will choose captivating locations on
Grades:
5th - 9th
Also included in:Â Middle School World Cultures & Geography Course
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
Gifted and Talented - Independent Study (Editable)
The purpose of this unit is for students to have the opportunity to complete an independent study with teacher guidance and assistance in developing the research content and product.
About this Product
I developed this activity for a Gifted and Talented 7th and 8th grade independent study program. The independent study provides students with an opportunity to self-select and self-direct their independent learning project, with teacher support. Gifted students need guidance and teacher monitori
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4th - 8th
YOU TEACH THE CLASS STUDENT PRESENTATION Any Topic Independent Project NO PREP
This easy-to-follow, NO PREP, FULLY-EDITABLE resource gives you everything you need to have your students do a TEACH THE CLASS LESSON PLAN AND PRESENTATION! Simply print out the Student Packet, post the PowerPoint with directions, and GO! This is an excellent presentation option for Genius Hour, Passion Projects, Independent Projects...or any other research project! It includes the following 5 FULLY EDITABLE pages and EDITABLE PowerPoint:Page 1: Student Information PagePage 2: Lesson Plan Planni
Grades:
3rd - 12th
Research Writing Activities Create an Infographic Primary Research Project
Introduce students to research with infographics using primary research. Students gather data through interviews and then use their data to create an original infographic. Students will analyze data and present it in an easy to understand format.This resource includes:print and digital versionsanalysis of an infographiccomparison/contrast of primary and secondary researchgraphic organizer idea generatoreditable list of topics for students to choose fromdata collection formsample for student ref
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6th - 10th
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PASSION PROJECT Genius Hour Independent Project NO PREP
This easy-to-follow, NO PREP resource gives you everything you need to have your students do Passion Projects/Genius Hour/Independent Projects and presentations! It includes 3 Interest Inventories, a 15-page student packet, 5 Pages of Teacher Lesson Plans, 6 Research Options, 2 Rubric Options, and a 22 slide PowerPoint to show students with directions for each day. This resource is entirely editable. You can print the PDFs, or adjust the Word and PowerPoint files to your liking. Simply print out
Grades:
3rd - 12th
Tiny House Sustainable Community -Project Based Learning Social Studies and STEM
We want our students to become productive leaders in society, right? In this project based learning real-life social studies unit, students are going to plan and establish a sustainable community of tiny houses for the homeless. After researching the different causes and effects of homelessness, they will plan a sustainable community with services and activities. This PBL unit focuses on a real-life problem while incorporating 21st century skills.I am so proud of the project and I think your stu
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5th - 8th
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Natural Disasters BUNDLE #1 -- Volcanoes, Earthquakes, Tornadoes, & Hurricanes
Natural disasters are naturally exciting for students, and you can increase that excitement with this bundle of four flip books. This explosive package highlights volcanoes, earthquakes, tornadoes, and hurricanes.Perfect for the project-based classroom. And the flip books work great with interactive notebooks.Check out the PREVIEW for a movie of what the finished products look like.Buy the MEGA BUNDLE of nine flip books to save even more!Natural Disasters MEGA BUNDLE of 9 Flip Books that Focus o
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4th - 8th
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Genius Hour: Explore Your Passions!
Can you imagine a classroom where students were the teachers? Where each child was completely engaged in their own inquiry questions? Genius Hour, based on Google's 20% policy, gives students to work on their own Passion Projects, exploring and investigating topics that fascinate them. One of my favorite quotes on education is, "It is the supreme art of the teacher to awaken joy in creative expression and knowledge," Albert Einstein. Passion Projects do just that: they involve students in learni
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3rd - 9th
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Activist Project *DIGITAL VERSION INCLUDED*
**UPDATED to include:1. Student Graphic Organizers to guide research and speech writing (8 pages) 2. Digital Student Graphic Organizers through Google Docs (non-editable and editable versions included) ___________________________________________________________________In this research project, students are guided in creating a presentation and speech telling the story of a chosen activist. Students will first dig into the meaning of activism, what it is and what it looks like. Students will then
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5th - 8th
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Pick Your Passion - Independent Research Unit
ALL YOU NEED to outline and facilitate independent topic investigations, both teacher & student resources!
**Flexible Unit Timeline for Conferencing & Project Deadlines
**Performance Task Learning Contract
**Performance Task Plan
**Multiple Intelligence Survey & Scoring
**Revised Blooms Information Page
**Observations & Student Conferences Log
**Performance Event Rubric & Task Assessment
**Research categories with topics and possible Real World **Challenge questions to get
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5th - 9th
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Online Research Tips - Guide for Finding Accurate & Relevant Information
Online Research Tips - Helpful Hints for Finding Accurate & Relevant Information
A 2-page easy reference guide summarizes key points when researching topics online.
--What are search engines and how do they work?
--How do keywords and Boolean Operators help your search?
--What websites and domains are most trustworthy and reliable?
--How can I check the accuracy of website information?
This is helpful when introducing the basics to internet research!
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2nd - 8th
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FAMOUS SCIENTISTS and INVENTORS BUNDLE: Big Galoots Foldables (Save 15%)
Students will love learning about the exciting lives of famous scientists and inventors and responding to what they learn by creating a Big Galoot for each of these fascinating and forward-thinking men and women. These ready-to-go templates make it easy to include hands-on learning in your classroom. Each Big Galoot features a famous scientist and inventor (listed below) and includes plenty of writing space on the back for reader response. A list of suggested reader response topics is included.
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3rd - 8th
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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
Historical Fiction Project - Creative Writing + Historical Research!
This is a six-part creative writing project in which students research a time period in history and then set a short story there! Product includes an explanation, grading rubric, and step-by-step project creation.
Grades:
7th - 10th
The Victorian Era - Pre-Reading Research Project and Simulation
For years I have taught A Christmas Carol, and each time I have tried to find an interesting way to teach my students about the Victorian setting of the novel. This activity I created has worked perfectly for my gifted students, but can be easily accommodated for any level of learning!What I have created is a three-part activity that doesn't just give students a research project, but also a role as a character from Victorian England. Adding the personal element has allowed my students to not j
Grades:
7th - 8th
Historical Fiction Passage Chicago Fire in Print or Google Worksheets
Make teaching history fun with this historical fiction passage to build reading skills whether in the classroom or at home. Engage students in this easily accessible, standards-based historical fiction story about events leading up to the Great Chicago Fire of 1871. The true cause of the fire is unknown, so this story will ignite curiosity in your students. Click HERE to save 25% off the purchase of individual resources with the bundle.Please be aware that the vocabulary in this story is at a hi
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5th - 8th
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Also included in:Â High School Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions Bundle
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
Grades:
7th - 9th
Also included in:Â Customized Theater Units for High School
WHERE IN THE WORLD IS WYATT? • A Geography Game of World Capitals
a Fun, Back-To-School Activity! Where in the World Is Wyatt? is a set of 28 Task Cards that can be used for a fun, creative detective game about capital cities around the world. Wyatt is hiding and your students play detective and try to find him by eliminating capital cities using clues on Task Cards. The clues present your students with fascinating facts so they learn about the various capital cities as they search for Wyatt. Encourage the use of reference materials and maps in solving the c
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5th - 8th
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Also included in: WHERE IN THE WORLD BUNDLE? • 3 Geography Detective Games
Animal Research Unit - Project Based Learning
In this project-based learning unit, kids focus on animal adaptations and their habitats. Animal RAFT Research Unit is a two-week Language Arts-Science animal research unit that allows students the opportunity to use their research by applying it to one of five different RAFT choices. RAFT is an acronym for Role Audience Format Topic. Students choose a role they want to assume and, based on that role, are given a format and topic for a specific audience. RAFTs are great ways to embed different
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5th - 8th
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MS-LS2-2
, MS-LS2-4
, MS-LS2-1
Also included in:Â Animal Research & RAFT Project-based Unit - Animal Readers' Theatre Bundle
Create-A-Game! Planning Packet for Research Products for Advanced Students
One of my best sellers! The Create-A-Game Planning Packet for Enrichment/ Research Products is for ANY research topic! Your advanced or gifted students, or even your fast finishers, can "show what they know" in a unique, fun way! My students have been creating their own games for years…this packet is the end result of the lessons, guidelines, and many details I helped them include in their original games. This planning packet includes a 14 page detailed checklist to guide students through the s
Grades:
1st - 9th
Five Pocket Person Biography Project
Do you study Famous Americans in your curriculum? Would you like your students to have a FRESH and ENGAGING Biography project to complete? You've come to the right place!
In this project, students select a Famous American they would like to learn more about and create a FIVE POCKET version of that person. This project turns out so nice, and the students really enjoy getting to learn about someone that they choose.
Be sure to look at the "PREVIEW" to see examples of the completed projects.
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K - 8th
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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
News report and Newscast Project
In this project, students select local news, world news, sports or weather as their focus. They they self direct their research with teacher support and graphic organizers to help guide them. They then write a news story and participate in a newscast. I had the students use iMovie to create their finished newscast, but it is not required. Students can perform their newscast in front of the class. My students loved this activity and I loved that it hit individual interests, but also had the
Grades:
4th - 8th
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