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Common Core RH.9-10.9 rubrics
Autopsy: Totalitarianism State (1919-1939)
In the broadest sense, totalitarianism is characterized by strong central rule that attempts to control and direct all aspects of individual life through coercion and repression. The students will be depicting this through an autopsy project where the students will be drawing a person him/herself or someone from that time period with the themes surrounding the person. For example the causes and effects of Political, Social, Economic, and Cultural issues during the content theme. Students have a
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PreK - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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AP US History Per. 4 Lesson on The War of 1812 DBQ & Debate Activity
In this lesson, students will analyze various excerpts from prominent Americans during the War of 1812 that either petitioned to pursue a war against Great Britain and those that opposed such notions. To assist them in their analysis, a graphic organizer was designed. By the end of this lesson, students will understand the complexity behind the causes for America to go to war and the growing debate, especially from those in the Northeast who opposed the war. From their analysis, students will th
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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3 week - Human Innovation Bracket activity (presentation and group discussion)
Students will be assigned a human innovation that they will research and prepare a short persuasive presentation where they are to attempt to convince their peers that the Human Innovation they were assigned deserves the title of greatest human innovation of all time. As the class moves into the bracket they must work with others to expand their research and improve both their arguments and presentation methods.The final round shifts to a face-off between two halves of the class where each team
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8th - 12th
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The Roaring 1920’s Project - high school PBL
Put learning in the students’ hands!This is a student-centered inquiry-based project that puts students in charge of not only their own learning, but the learning of their classmates as well. Each student group takes on 1 topic and must “teach” that topic to the rest of their class through their presentation. Students watching each presentation must take notes on each group’s topic. This motivates students to step up and put their best effort into their work, as well as also creating natural eng
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8th - 12th
Causes of Cold War 8-Source DBQ with Rubric
This DBQ includes the guidelines I use in my History classes for analyzing both text and image sources. I use these throughout the class as warm ups, assessments and more, so students are building that skill. You are welcome to remove the analysis guides for your personal use in the classroom. This DBQ includes 4 text and 4 image sources that help students analyze the actions of both nations in the years directly following WWII, but before the Cold War ‘heats up.’ Using these sources, students a
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9th - 12th
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1 week - Human Innovation Bracket activity (writing and group discussion)
Students will be assigned a human innovation that they will research and prepare a short persuasive essay that defends their assigned topic as the greatest Human Innovation of all time. Groups of students will then use those essays to determine which human innovation, based on the persuasive writing of their classmates, deserves the title of Greatest Human Innovation.There is explicit guidelines for each step with extra value placed on the importance of honest and meaningful peer review.
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8th - 12th
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EDITABLE Wax Museum Research Project - Rubric & Graphic Organizer Templates 9-12
Get your students excited about research reports with this fun and engaging Biography Research project! Students will create a living history wax museum and write a research paper while building their research & writing skills.This engaging and ready-to-go project provides excellent support to the history, writing, and literacy curriculum to engage students and motivate students for learning. Tie in black history / women's history month, President's Day, or created your theme for this wax m
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9th - 12th
Government Summative Project: Governments Around the World
Recent research is emerging as to the ignorance of the American populous regarding basic fundamentals of government's purpose and structure. With this summative project, students are able to bust this myth and show society that our young people can become active and engaged citizens!This summative is meant to be used in conjunction with the following assignments (also available as a bundle):Purpose of Government: HereStructure of Government: HereLimitations of Government: Here**This lesson is a
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
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LEQ Guide - AP Modern World History
This resource includes a one-stop-shop for students to master the AP World History Long Essay Question (LEQ). With helpful advise for the thesis statement, evidence, analysis and reasoning, and complex understanding, this sets up students for a perfect score on their LEQ for their AP Exam. We have included an "additional resources" section at NO ADDITIONAL COST, which includes the official AP rubric, sample grading rubrics for both students and teachers, links to LEQ resources, and a sample st
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9th - 12th
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Holocaust Research Paper & Project
The Holocaust is an important topic to learn for students. This project is a great way for students to gain a greater knowledge of the Holocaust and individual events, people, and issues related to it. This assignment includes both a research essay and a visual project that represents that essay; there are over 40 topics for students to choose. Included in this project:- 40+ topics- Research essay instructions/rubric- Research visual project instructions/rubric- Individual assignments to walk th
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Wax Museum, State, & Country Research Projects with Travel Brochures BUNDLE 9-12
Get your students excited about research reports with these fun and engaging social studies history research projects! This ready-to-go EDITABLE Biography Wax Museum, Ancient History Wax Museum, State Fair, EDITABLE Countries Around the World, and an EDITABLE (city, state, country, and continent) Travel Brochure bundle is for the entire year! Students can write a 9 paragraph research report or the graphic organizer can be used in place of the report for differentiated instruction. There are man
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9th - 12th
Printable Countries Around the World - Rubric & Graphic Organizer Templates 9-12
Get your students excited about research reports with this fun and engaging Country Research Project! Students will create a trifold or float, and write a research paper while building their research & writing skills. Students gain and apply skills by working on a long project. They complete an in-depth inquiry into a specific topic. Students love the choice option! This engaging project has been modified from the original version for differentiated instruction. This No PREP project also inv
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9th - 12th
Inquiry Learning in Social Studies: Terrorist or Freedom Fighter?
Are you looking for history research project ideas? Reading and writing about contemporary issues is one of the best activities to engage students in learning, work together, and get the most out of class! This high school history project invites students to develop their own perspectives on contemporary issues of the world by using a working definition of terrorism to research the historical and geopolitical contexts of a group or individual. Students will then work together to create a poster
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9th - 10th
Also included in: Terrorism in the Modern World: Growing Bundle
Technology in World War II
This lesson should be conducted after you discuss the causes of World War II. This lesson discusses the impact of new technology introduced into society during World War II and the impact it had on society. For example, there were more deaths in World War II versus World War I. Students will investigate the different types of technology (Air crafts, weapons such as the atomic bomb, electronics as well as tanks). These technologies will be explored so students can conclude the lesson making conne
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9th - 12th
Greek Mythology Project: Instructions and rubrics
This project is a creative assessment for a Greek Mythology Unit for either ELA or Ancient Civ. I designed it for use 6th grade to 12th grade.Students have lots of choice in the focus of their project. Firstly, they get to choose from a list of Greek gods and heroes to honor with a stamp design. This stamp design is accompanied by a persuasive letter, where students try to convince the "stamp of honor committee" that their god or hero deserves that honor. Secondly, students get to choose from th
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6th - 12th
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AP US History Per. 7 Lesson on the Use of the Atomic Bomb & Debate Activity
In this lesson, the teacher will divide the class into three groups as mentioned in the “Do Now”: judges; a defense team; and a prosecution team. To assist all three teams, a series of historical documents related to the development and use of the atomic bomb. People within each group can assign themselves their own specific roles and will use the time wisely to devise opening and closing statements, questions for their own witnesses, and the possible witnesses of the opposing side. The judges w
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
Common Core Research Project
This research project is designed as an end-of-the-year final assessment for a World History class, but can easily be accommodated for several different subjects!
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Project Guidelines (Covering most of the Common Core Reading History/Writing History/Speaking & Listening standards!)
DETAILED Rubric
List of Research Topics (international conflicts and global issues)
MANY hours of work went into designing this project, and I assure you, you won't be disappointed. The results will prep
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9th - 12th
Printable State Research Project with Rubric & Graphic Organizer Templates 9-12
Get your students excited about research reports with this fun and engaging 50 States Research project! Students will create a trifold or float, and write a research paper while building their research & writing skills.Help your students dig deeper into U.S. history and geography with a cross-curricular research project! Everything has been prepared for you! This engaging project can be presented to the class or to parents/school for an entire grade level presentation. Students can write a 7
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9th - 12th
Canadian History World War II Project
History Buy The Book's summative task is designed for Applied (General) level students but it could be used for Academic (Advanced) level students as well, with changes to the use of classroom versus home study and the approach to the conference portion. It is a comprehensive way to answer one guiding question that examines the most significant events in World War Two and what kind of impact it had on Canadians then and now. This assignment requires knowledge of the events but also requires crit
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10th
Declaration of Independence and Revolutions
Designed to help students recognize similarities in countries that were declaring independence as well as what happens when human rights are being violated, and the impact of that. Inside includes:Jigsaw ActivityPrimary Source Close ReadingDiscussionSummary Activity and HomeworkVirtual Reality Experience: Jefferson Memorial, Revolutionary Idea (email Jess@timeleap.com to get access code to virtual reality experience after download)
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9th - 12th
Medieval Primary Source and Film Analysis: Kingdom of Heaven Resources
We all know that Kingdom of Heaven is a bad film. It includes bad history, and Orlando Bloom has about as much charisma as a bag of rocks. However, when I taught the medieval period, this film helped bring the crusades to life, and launched interesting discussions about how we use history to make contemporary political points. For example, Ridley Scott was trying to use this story about the crusades to make a comment on the War on Terror. This also helps students compare and contrast primary sou
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7th - 10th
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AP US History Per. 7 Lesson on America in the Age of Imperialism DBQ
In this lesson, students will examine the various arguments in favor of and arguments against America becoming an imperialistic empire. They will analyze quotes and excerpts from famous historical figures of the 19th century who provided personal insight on the topic of imperialism and American expansionism. Historical figures included: business tycoons, writers and journalists, political and military officials, and clergymen. There are 12 sources within this source-based activity. After reading
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
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Memorial Day Audio Biography- Community-Based Digital Narrative
This Digital Storytelling Unit is designed to be completed over the course of three to four weeks. Students, working in teams of three to four, will explore core curricular content and be required to make an engaging and creative short video about that content. This Digital Storytelling unit is part of a larger initiative called Meridian Stories (www.meridianstories.com).
Each Digital Storytelling Unit:
• Should take three to four weeks to complete;
• Is aligned to Common Core Curricular Standa
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6th - 12th
Veterans Day History Gr. 9-12
This packet is complete with activities that look at the history and meaning of Veteran’s Day as a national holiday. What better way to encourage students to reflect on what Veteran’s Day means to them?
This packet includes three Veteran’s Day documents, showing the shift in emphasis from the original Congressional resolution to Eisenhower and Obama Presidential Proclamations. Students work in groups to summarize the documents and consider what Veteran’s Day should mean to us as individuals and
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9th - 12th, Adult Education
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