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Common Core RI.9-10.2 research
Using the CRAAP Test to Determine Source Credibility! Customizable Google Slides
Do your students tend to hit "share" "like" or "retweet" before checking a source is legitimate? Can your students determine the difference between a credible source and fake news? Do they know what to look for when analyzing articles, online material, tweets, and images for credibility? Do they understand which sources are acceptable to utilize as evidence in a writing assignment? In a world where misinformation can be spread like wildfire via social media and the internet, it is vital that stu
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5th - 12th, Higher Education
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National History Day Projects From Start to Finish 2023-2024
NOTE: Enjoy the NEWLY UPDATED 2023-2024 version (Turning Points in History Theme)! It has brand new materials related to this year's theme, and I also updated lessons to include a more comprehensive and integrated approach to using both primary and secondary sources.This is your one stop shop for all National History Day lessons and resources!National History Day is a contest in which student choose a topic, conduct in depth research, and create a project (5-6 project categories to choose from!)
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6th - 12th
Infamous Criminals: A High-Interest Nonfiction Research Project
In this project, students will research the life of a famous criminal and compile a bibliographic research project to share with the class. The criminals included in this project range from fraudsters to gangsters and from pirates to drug lords. There are plenty of options here to captivate the interest of secondary students. After selecting a criminal, students will compile an annotated bibliography as they go through the research process while preparing to create their final projects. Stud
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9th - 12th
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Haunted Places Road Trip Activity
Looking for a spooky nonfiction text activity that includes reading, writing, and research? Take your students on this Haunted Places Road Trip Activity! This fun "road trip" lets your students explore the most haunted places in the United States. They'll research and summarize their findings before evaluating each place's level of spookiness. This is a great activity for the month of October, Halloween, or any time you want to add a little spooky fun to your curriculum.With this resource, stude
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7th - 10th
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Also included in: Spooky Close Reading Informational Text Passages and Activities Bundle
ESSAYS: How to Write Informational Essays ~ It Begins Here...
A HOW-TO for writing strong essays for students in grades 5–10.Students research using two paired, high-interest, leveled articles."The Life in Antarctica""The Marvelous Manta"This is your definitive guide for teaching how to research and write essays and paragraphs;using a step-by-step process; building strong, independent writers.Do your students need a little more work on stand-alone paragraphs? This guide also explains how to write strong paragraphs.This writing resource has:125 pages of pro
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5th - 11th, Adult Education
Introduction to Forensics Activity Collection
All your favorite Introduction to Forensic Science Activities in one bundle! Kick off your class teaching about the History of Forensics, the Criminal Justice System, The CSI Effect (and preconceptions), Historical Figures in Forensics, and the Forensic Laboratory. Everything you need to start your forensics class off right, in one collection! ✔️Bundle Includes:Over 80 pages of resources/keys featuring a wide variety of activities✽ Doodle-it! Notes✽ Chapter 1 of Active Reading Textbook✽ Projec
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8th - 11th
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MS-ETS1-2
, HS-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-4
, MS-ETS1-1
, MS-ETS1-3
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American Factory Documentary Worksheet (Netflix)
This product is a close examination of the excellent documentary, American Factory, which is currently available on Netflix. This multi-part assignment is broken into 6 separate worksheets and is meant to be taught over the course of a full week. This assignment is a great way for students to learn about unions, corporations, business, and culture. This product also includes a very short pre-reading assignment which defines unions and gives some brief background information.The premise of this f
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Mini Research Project: Create a Social Justice Leaflet | Printable & Digital
Engage your students with social justice issues with this Social Justice Leaflet Mini Research Project! This digital and printable Social Justice Leaflet Mini Research Project is designed to engage students with social justice issues and work on their research skills in a project that won't take weeks and weeks of time. During this mini-research project, students will first learn about the group "The White Rose." The White Rose was a group of young people who used their words to fight the Nazi p
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9th - 12th
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HIV & AIDS WebQuest
Bonus Activity Now Included: An AIDS RAFT Writing Activity!!This is an updated WebQuest that explores the definitions, statistics, social issues, and other factors of one of the deadliest diseases of the last 40 years, HIV/AIDS. Students will be able to differentiate between HIV and AIDS and learn about the impacts they are having around the world, especially in sub-Saharan Africa. This is a wonderful lesson for Health, Geography, or Modern Issues classes.This WebQuest includes 2 websites for
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7th - 12th
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PARAPHRASING Lesson and Practice
When students are told to "paraphrase," many need a review of what that term means.This file includes board note pages usable with smart/prom/overhead or document camera, and coordinating student handout for reviewing paraphrasing with one article on a student friendly topic. It walks students through the steps for paraphrasing.Then there is a second article - a one page independent or group student practice, using the instructions reviewed on the first handout.A word search and a matching exer
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6th - 10th
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Social Injustice Argumentative Research Project Pack
Argumentative writing prompt which allows students to select, research, and present a sound argument on a social injustice, or social issue taking place today. The project pack includes the student packet which is editable along with a .pdf version outlining appropriate time frames and steps for students. This activity also requires students to give rational as to why they would like to research their given topic and the steps they will take to do so. An excellent way of getting High School stud
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9th - 12th
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The Path to Nazi Genocide USHMM Documentary Questions Digital and Print
"The Path to Nazi Genocide" Documentary is a free resource provided by The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum. This resource was created to help students gain a deeper understanding of the information provided both on the USHMM website and in "The Path to Nazi Genocide" documentary. This documentary, along with the countless pages of resources are a great tool for teaching students about the Holocaust. I use this resource specifically with my students before I teach Anne Frank to help deepe
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7th - 11th
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Informational Text Lesson Drop Out Facts & Stats + Persuasive Writing & Rubric
Important, attention-grabbing, and engaging PowerPoint presentation of data from research of drop outs with persuasive letter follow-up. Can serve as a stand-alone lesson on many standards, an introduction to a unit on research, or to add on to another unit to fill informational reading standards. It definitely captures students' attention and motivates them to research this very serious real-world topic...leads to text-to-self and text-to-world reflections.
Includes PowerPoint presentation,
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8th - 11th
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Also included in: A+ Bundle for Middle and High ELA
Greek Mythology Research Google Slides: Distance Learning
Greek God or Goddess Research Google Slides✧ Google Slides Research projects are a perfect independent activity to give your students to complete while they are at home.✧ These slides encourage creativity, reflection, and collaboration between peers using online resources.✧ Students can insert their own drawings, hyperlink, or insert images from the internet.Greek Mythology Research Google Slides Contents:-Title Page-Instructions-2 pages of research-Quick Facts-Special Abilities-Weaknesses-Appea
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6th - 12th
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The Perils of Indifference by Elie Wiesel: Argument Practice
Elie Wiesel’s "The Perils of Indifference" speech is a powerful tool for middle and high school educators. This carefully crafted lesson plan is designed to engage students in critical analysis, discussion, and action on pressing global issues, inspired by one of the 20th century's most impactful speeches, as celebrated by American Rhetoric. Highlights:· Engage with History: Dive into Elie Wiesel's transformative speech at a 1999 White House summit, a Nobel Laureate's reflection on the consequen
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9th - 12th
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Transcendentalism and American Romantic Poetry Webquest
This Google Slides Webquest is provides an opportunity for groups or individuals with a mini-research component, as well as excerpts from Walden, Self-Reliance, and poetry from Emily Dickinson and Walt Whitman. Also included is a creative writing final assessment project related to either Transcendentalism or American Romantic Poetry. Three expository writing prompts are also included with the poetry. This assignment is intended to engage students with challenging topics and literary works throu
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6th - 12th
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Also included in: American Literature: Transcendentalism, Poetry, and Short Stories
The Hero ELA Full Course Plan & Resources Bundle
The Hero English Language Arts (ELA) Curriculum for thematic units and a course built around the topic of heroism. Includes The Odyssey, Romeo & Juliet, & The Hunger Games units. A full course of 6 units for your 9th or 10th grade ELA class. Full course with 6 units for middle or high school ELA. Includes major studies on Romeo & Juliet, The Odyssey, and The Hunger Games. Course Includes 6 Units: The Hero (Introduction & Research) The Epic Hero (The Odyssey) The Anti-Hero (Studen
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Grades:
9th - 10th
Research: Magical Realism and Disney's Encanto
This assignment is designed for research about Magical Realism and it's Latin American influence in creating Disney's 60th animated film Encanto.Websites and YouTube video resources are included.
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7th - 12th
Valentine's Day Business & Marketing Research Project for Grades 8-12 - No Prep
Business & Marketing Research Project for Grades 8-12Do you want a no prep, engaging, educational and stress-free business and marketing project for Valentine's Day? Engage your students with an exciting and insightful Valentine's Day project that combines business, marketing, and holiday spirit! This comprehensive resource provides everything you need to facilitate an enriching research project for grades 8-12. What's Included:Suggested Timelines: Easy-to-follow timelines to help teachers p
Scientific Journal Article Project
Students learn to research, read, write, think, and speak like a scientist in this six-part project by Hoop There It Is.
Students select possible topics based on the ISEF (International Science and Engineering Fair) categories and develop a list of search terms. Then they use databases to find an academic journal article about a peer-reviewed scientific study. Students work closely with the teacher to read and annotate the article; define technical vocabulary in their own words; and summariz
Advertising & Research Writing Project-Based (PBL) Toy Unit
Imagine a research paper unit that will involve your students in the act of toy creation, guide them through the research process, teach them to analyze both media and nonfiction, correctly cite sources, and market a toy. This doable, user-friendly unit will engage your students in toy creation: watch as your students consider the costs of toy creation and must research the ins and out of toy production; enjoy the thrill of students filming their own advertisements; inspire your students throug
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9th - 12th
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Also included in: Project Based Learning (PBL) Growing Bundle for High School English
BLACK LIVES MATTER, Current Events, Common Core Unit
Great for Black History Month! This full unit covers multiple perspectives on the "Black Lives Matter" debate and allows students to find their own point of view on the issue. The unit includes a literary connection, background, historical connections, an implicit argument, arguments across multimedia, photographic connections, a class debate planning system, a research guide, and space for an argumentative essay.
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9th - 12th
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Autopsy: Age of Revolutions, Part I
The students will be looking into a specific Age of Revolution and will be researching major themes provided. 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. Students have autonomy on who they want to draw as long as it adds to the project. This assignment is created to be fun, creative, and most importantly… informative.
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4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in: Autopsy: Age of Revolutions
ELA Informational Brochure Project, Informational Text Analysis & Essay Practice
Students find the informational text standards challenging and boring. This product engages students by allowing them to choose their own research topic, conduct research, analyze their selected informative texts, and construct informative (expository) paragraphs. This brochure can then be used as a basis for an expository essay.This product features:1. Instructions Checklist2. Research and Citation Guide Organizer3. Article Analysis Organizer with Standards-Aligned Questions4. Brochure Template
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8th - 12th
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