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High school social studies rubrics under $5
CER Claim Evidence Reasoning Activity CER Template CER rubric CER practice
Are your students struggling with writing their claim, evidence, and reasoning scientific explanations? This template will help students write scientific explanation summaries and support their claims with evidence and reasoning (CER). Comes with language support, in the form of graphic organizers and sentence frames. Plus a generic rubric to help you grade students' CERs. This is great for integrating the Common Core into your science class. Included in this product:✅ Blank scientific explana
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4th - 12th
Brochure Rubric
This rubric can be used for any subject area when a student has created a brochure to showcase their topic! This can be used at multiple grade levels and is very generic so it can fit for almost any project that requires students to create a brochure! I especially like to use these for science/social studies, but be creative! :)
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1st - 12th
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Create Your Own Government Project
Students will compose a project that will help them understand the foundations of government. Students name their country, create a flag, define their government, analyze 7 characteristics of their government, & create rules/consequences. Lots of fun & creativity! Great for assessments & project based learning.FULLY EDITABLE to adapt to your specific needs!Directions & Rubric IncludedPairs perfectly withTypes of Government Gallery Walk for students to learn about different types
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6th - 12th
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Debate Graphic Organizers
Includes five different resources for classroom debates...
Two graphic organizers for students to use during the research and preparation process. These include sections for the group to write down their argument and supporting reasons/facts, organize how they want to present their argument, and write down notes during the debate for their rebuttal. (One is a little more detailed and complex, and one is simpler, for younger students or shorter debates!)
Two student scoring rubrics to help keep
Grades:
2nd - 10th
Project Rubric / Group Work Rubric / Team Collaboration Rubric
This is a rubric that can be used when students are working in groups on projects. Being able to work collaboratively with other students is a skill that we want students to learn. This rubric tells students what you as the teacher will be looking for as they are working with their group and contributing to the project at hand.
I've included an editable (excel) .xls rubric and a pdf version. The editable version is nice for including the project name and the teacher name as well as changing
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K - 12th
Persuasive Techniques Media Literacy Advertisement Project - Persuasive Writing
This media literacy project has students practice persuasive writing & persuasive techniques by creating an advertisement. Students create a product and a marketing campaign for three different audiences. They will use their understanding of persuasive techniques to tailor each campaign to its audience. This resource includes an introductory nonfiction reading, vocabulary and anticipation, a brainstorming worksheet, editable guidelines, and a rubric. Great for the whole-class, a pull-out gr
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7th - 10th
Create Your Own Country Project-Step by Step Guide-Editable
In this project, students will be working in pairs to create their own country from scratch. They will also choose a type of government for their country. Their final product will be a brochure and a PowerPoint presentation.This resource includes:PowerPoint presentation with complete project detailsStudent Handout following the Power Point Presentation (PDF and MSWORD)Rubric for grading the brochure and presentation (PDF and MSWORD)PowerPoint Presentation Images are flattened but all titles and
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4th - 12th, Higher Education
Short Research Project: Native American Creation Stories
This Short Research Project for Native American Creation Stories is very flexible and very low prep. It could be used to teach MLA and research, review MLA, or in a non English class looking to incorporate research in a fun way! Use it to kick off a unit in an American Literature class. This is also a great assignment in allowing students to gain awareness of other cultures or even their own. Student Experience: Students will research a Native American creation story and design a media presenta
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6th - 12th
Also included in: Research Writing Unit, Curriculum BUNDLE+
Economic Systems (Free Enterprise vs. Command): Travel Blog Project
Blogs have taken off in the last few years. Make writing relevant to students by introducing the blog article format. In this project students will select two countries, one from each list (lists are provided) to use as their inspiration for a travel blog article. Students will then compare and contrast travelling to each country by including an analysis of the economic system in place and other traveler related information. Based on their research, students will provide a recommendation for a t
Grades:
7th - 12th
Also included in: Marketing I Activity & Project Bundle
Religions of the World Project
Have your sociology, history, or geography students learn about religions of the world without sitting through a lecture. Each student or group will research a specific religion and create a poster to display around the classroom, or slides to post digitally. Students will then engage in a scavenger hunt, competing to answer questions based on the posters or slides that students create.
You Get:
-An editable rubric and check list
-Cards from which to select a religion to research (also editabl
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10th - 12th, Higher Education
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Create a Civilization Project & Rubric | FUN Culture & Civilizations PBL
Students develop unique, themed civilizations with this fun project. They create a timeline, set of laws, concept web, and blueprint for their imaginary worlds. Two different versions of the project are included so you have options based on time, computer access, student ability, and differentiation needs. My classes always love the freedom to create their own civilizations and the final products turn out great!Your Purchase Includes:Create a Civilization Brainstorm WorksheetProject Direction
Grades:
4th - 10th
Psychology Abnormal Gallery Walk Mental Disorder Project
*GREAT DISPLAY FOR MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH or BRAIN AWARENESS WEEK
Psychology Abnormal Gallery Walk Mental Disorder Project includes:
Lesson Plan
List of Disorders
Current DSM-5 updated chart
Rubric with directions
Graphic Organizer
Printable disorder sheets for gallery
20 student examples and display example
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10th - 12th
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Peer Evaluation and Group Self Evaluation Checklist
Here is a quick rubric that students can use at the end of a project. Students are able to rate themselves and each member on different attributes. There is also a group self evaluation checklist that allows groups to reflect on their accomplishments and improvements that could be made next time. This is an EDITABLE copy. You can use one rubric or both.
Grades:
5th - 12th
Psychology: Consciousness - Sleep and Dreams Project
Psychology: Consciousness - Sleep and Dreams ProjectSleep is an altered state of consciousness that we experience every day. This Sleep and Dreams project gives students an opportunity to research sleep and all of its aspects. Students then present and teach their research to the class. Included is a research guide and rubric for two types of presentations, a PowerPoint/slideshow presentation and a presentation using poster boards. Product includes PDFs and editable Microsoft Word documents for
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in: Psychology: Consciousness Worksheet Bundle
Travel Brochure: Country/ State Research Project
Need a fun activity for teaching about a specific Country? Need a fun activity for Geography? Need a creative Distance learning activity?Travel Brochure is designed for success in middle school or High school. This activity includes a wide range student knowledge of researching a country of the teachers choosing. This comprehensive activity provides rigorous instruction allowing students to research and investigate the country they are learning about. Allows them to have a more creative take on
Grades:
6th - 12th
Accounting Fraud Crime Report (Project Instructions + Grading Rubric)
In this project students work individually or with a partner to conduct research on the Internet about an accounting fraud case including: an overview of the company, the crime scene, the suspects, evidence about the case, and suggest how this event could be prevented in the future. They will develop a crime report and present their findings to the class. As the other students watch they will record the company name and a brief description of the fraud on the provided worksheet. At the end of th
Grades:
9th - 12th
Also included in: Business Ethics & Social Responsibility Activity Bundle
Family Tree Research Project
The Family Tree Project offers students a chance to conduct research and dig into their own family history to discover and document lineage, stories, traditions, recipes, immigration dates and other cultural heritage for today and for posterity. The assignment includes a clear list of requirements, rubric, and student reflection and self-assessment. It is also grounded in the CCSS. The Family Tree Project is a student favorite and fits very nicely when studying Immigration in US History. The
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7th - 11th
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Colonial Regions Brochure Project
Students complete a planning sheet using notes/textbook resources with information on the three colonial regions in America. They then create a 2-sided brochure to advertise the colonial regions to perspective colonists and try to convince more British to become settlers in the American Colonies. This product includes: 1-Page instructions and grading rubric 1-Page Student Note-Taking Guide 2-Page Brochure Template (Can be used for all students or as a modified version for struggling students)3 I
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4th - 12th
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Social Studies Project Rubric
A well-crafted universally designed social studies project rubric graded out of 32 points. Categories of the rubric are Historical Accuracy, Use of Details, Creativity, Neatness, Writing Style, and Timeliness.Created for and currently used to grade middle school level project; however, this rubric can be used for virtually any grade.
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3rd - 9th
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Sociology Group Project - Inequalities in Income, Race, Ethnicity, Gender, & Age
This group project is an investigation, both globally and in the United States, of the inequalities in Income, Race, Ethnicity, Gender, & Age. Students explore 5 different topics inside of each inequality, comparing the inequalities in the United States to the World, and examining the history of the inequality. Project includes a very specific rubric for grading/scoring. Rubric is divided in 3, scoring for an individual paper, the group depth and clarity of presentation and the group cr
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
Psychology Inside Out Project Personality Island, Rubric, Movie Guide, Handouts
Psychology Inside Out Project Personality Island, Rubric, Movie Guide, Handouts Includes:Lesson PlanInside Out Viewing Guide BBC Child of Our Time Documentary viewing guide-will need to access video on your ownBrief PowerPoint to review big 5Personality Island RubricBrainstorming Page2 Teacher examples9 Student Examples*Please email me with any questions at ReadySetLearnSocialScience@yahoo.comIf you would like to get updates on NEW and CURRENT resources...►FOLLOW Me on Teachers Pay Teachers►FOLL
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9th - 12th
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Forensic Toxicology Project | Celebrity Deaths
This forensic toxicology presentation project has students research a celebrity death that can be attributed to a drug overdose. They are asked to identify the drug in question, the origin of the drug, the schedule of the drug, the effects of the drug on the body and brain, and research into the life of the celebrity.The students dive right into this project with enthusiasm every single year. It is one of my highest grade performers annually!This product includes:*Presentation rubric (out of 100
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10th - 12th
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Also included in: Forensic Toxicology Drug Analysis and Blood Alcohol Content Bundle
Forensics Science Serial Killer Research Project
This forensic science project over serial killers has students research their chosen serial killer to explain how the killer's fantasy, environmental, and biological factors played a role in the killer's actions. It works well after a lesson on criminal profiling.They will utilize a 100-point rubric to research information like (but not limited to):*The criminal's home life*Traumatic events in the criminal's past*Details of the crime or crimes committed, and how the criminal hid their atrocities
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10th - 12th
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Math History Research Project
Students learn all kinds of facts about the American Revolution, Ancient Egypt, and World War II, but what do they learn about the history of math?Did you know that before the negative sign was invented, the ancient Chinese wrote positive values in black ink and negative values in red ink? Or that the 7th century Indian mathematician Brahmagupta had a list of rules about "debts" and "fortunes" that we now teach to our students in a unit about integers?Imagine what else your students will learn a
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6th - 12th
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