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Common Core SL.7.1b research
Revolutionary War Debates: Argument Writing and Speaking in the History Class
Revolutionary War | Revolutionary War Activity | Revolutionary War ProjectBring argument writing and speaking to your history classroom! This activity is aligned to multiple Common Core writing and speaking & listening standards.The Revolutionary War is a prime example of history that is still up for debate. By researching both sides of contentious events relating to the Revolutionary War, students will gain a better understanding of these events as a whole. This activity provides an excelle
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6th - 9th
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Eco Heroes! Earth Day/Environmentalist Research Project + Student Discussion
Looking to celebrate Earth Day or hone your students' research, and discussion skills? Look no further than ECO HEROES! In this student-led activity, students research one of 10 curated environmentalists of yesterday and today to pique your students' interests. After conducting their research, students will present their findings on a Google Slide, and then participate in a Student-Led Discourse or Socratic Seminar- dealer's choice!What's Included in this Resource:A cute and colorful Google Slid
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6th - 8th
Meeting of the Minds- Research, Writing, and Speaking
Note: This is my first paid item ever being put in my store; please let me know if I have any errors or mistakes. How would Tupac feel about requiring students to do volunteer work? What is Marilyn Monroe's opinion on an assault gun ban? Would Jeff Bezos be okay with donating half of his money to charity? All of this (and more) can be explored in this lesson.Meeting of the Minds packet has lessons and components that cover research, essay writing, and seminar discussion. Why buy three separate i
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7th - 10th
"I Must Betray You" by Ruta Sepetys: Resource Set
Getting ready to read I Must Betray You? You need this set! It includes a set of lecture notes to cover background knowledge on the USSR (slightly silly at times and overgeneralized), an anticipation guide to spark discussion before reading, discussion questions, and research questions for presentations on related topics. It also includes a teacher guide with some content warnings for you to be prepared for what's coming. This set will help you dig deeper into this thrilling, jaw-dropping novel
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7th - 9th
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Disease Detectives Webquest
Lesson plans for a 3(-4, with options) day investigation of the way scientists discovered germ theory and learned to control some of the worst epidemic diseases. The lesson plan for day 1 introduces epidemic diseases and research with 2 short videos on smallpox and the transmission of cholera and a reading selection on the conquest of yellow fever.Day 2-3: instructions for a webquest: small groups of students each investigate and make a presentation on a specific scientist (starting with two sug
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7th - 10th
Shark Tank Entrepreneurial Project Economics Finance (Google Compatible)
Shark Tank Entrepreneurial Project Students create their own product to pitch to potential judges in this fun and creative economics or finance project! Create entrepreneurial spirit, business savvy, and marketing skills in students!Students will create a new and exciting product to solve a problem in their everyday life, they will then create a business plan, do market research, and ultimately propose their project to the “sharks” who will choose to invest in the project or pass. The project wi
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6th - 12th
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Engaging TED Talk Project-Based Learning (PBL) Lesson for Middle and High School
Unlock the potential of your middle and high school students with our comprehensive TED Talk Project-Based Learning (PBL) package, available in convenient, ready-to-use PDF, Google Slides, and Canva presentation forms. This meticulously crafted resource is designed to captivate young minds and foster critical thinking, providing a dynamic platform for students to explore, discuss, and create.Key Features:Inspiring TED Talks Selection: Our package includes a curated list of TED Talks that resonat
Grades:
6th - 12th
Also included in: Complete Writing Bundle for Middle and High School
Land Development vs Conservation A Role Playing Project
This project puts students into a role-playing scenario. The end result is a large class debate where the class will decide the outcome of a conservation vs land development issue. The students will assume a wide variety of roles (12 in total) that range from marine biologist, land developers, city council members, environmental lawyers and several more. Once the students are divided into their groups they will begin to research the issue, form their ideas and argument and then begin to partner
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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NGSS:
MS-ESS3-2
, MS-ESS3-1
, MS-LS2-2
, MS-LS2-3
, MS-ESS2-2
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Turn ANY Research Project Into A Museum Project
Are you tired of sitting through the same presentation over and over again? Instead of having all of the students present in front of the class via Slides, have them create a Museum artifact -- and then turn it into an exhibit for the whole school to enjoy! Don't worry, they will still hit the speaking and listening standards multiple times throughout the process. First, they'll do a speed dating projects activity to talk about their project before completing it. And secondly, they will answer q
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6th - 10th
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Esperanza Rising Bundle - WebQuest & Leveled Discussion Questions + Bonus!
Looking for a complete resource to teach the Esperanza Rising by Pam Muñoz Ryan from start to finish? Welcome to my bundle for novel study!In this bundled resource, you get a pre-reading WebQuest for background and setting as well as chapter-by-chapter, and differentiated Discussion Questions for comprehension and analysis. The Esperanza Rising WebQuestWith the engaging WebQuest, students can learn about the background of the novel independently by researching the geography, history, culture, a
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6th - 9th
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Rocket Man Research Project - An Introduction to Ray Bradbury's Short Story
This activity will give students knowledge of the time setting of which the story takes place and will assist them with the story's plot. The activity can be assigned as a collaborative group activity, or it can be assigned as independent work. Students will be asked to share their research so that the whole class will have a good understanding of the time period in America as well as of America's space exploration, past and present.
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6th - 8th
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Treasure Island Group Research Project (CCSS Aligned)
Students will not only get to know the world of the novel, they will learn how to conduct research with clear and easy step-by-step directions. And, of great importance these days, students will learn how to work together in a group to prepare an engaging and thoughtful presentation.
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6th - 8th
Black History Month Project and Presentation Ideas with Detailed Rubric
Highlight and reinforce the study of the African-American culture and its accomplishments with this project handout. This assignment contains 15 innovative topics from which students can use their imaginations and critical-thinking skills to research, produce, and present their projects to their classmates. A detailed rubric is attached.
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Castles of IRELAND Research Project and Castle Tournament
Castles of Ireland Research Project, Castle Tournament, History, Geography, ELASave money by purchasing my Ireland Growing Bundle!Includes research note-taking papers for 27 of Ireland’s most famous castles. Each one comes in color and black and white. Use these as a starting point for a number of fun activities that you can do as a class.Castles Included in this study:Bunratty CastleKilkenny CastleAshford CastleMalahide CastleBlarney CastleDonegal CastleCarrickfergus CastleRoss CastleDublin Cas
Grades:
6th - 8th
Also included in: IRELAND Bundle St. Patrick's Day, ELA, Social Studies
World War 1 Speaking Project - Mock Trial of Gavrilo Princip
This World War 1 resource for curious Middle School learners asks students to take a deep dive into the life of Gavrilo Princip, one of the 20th Century's (and history's) most consequential figures.Students will frame the life and actions of Gavrilo Princip, the historical context he lived in, the chain of events that led to the First World War, and the consequences of the war on our times; leading to a student led mock-trial where students can apply critical thinking, research skills, collabora
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6th - 8th
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Also included in: World War 1 Cross Curricular Language Arts & History Bundle
Listen Lesson Kit: Ancestral Foods
Engage your students and inspire thoughtful discussion and research with media!This Listen Lesson Kit contains a guided note-taking exercise, discussion questions, follow-up links, and supporting presentation/discussion slides for Aparna Pallavi’s TEDx Talk, “What foods did your ancestors love?” This is an excellent, thought-provoking talk that shares a personal perspective on the loss of traditional or ancestral foods from indigenous cultures worldwide. While the talk is centered around the M
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5th - 12th
Where do the Candidates Stand on the Issues? Research and Analyze their Websites
Are you seeking a more dynamic approach to helping your students understand the policy disparities between the two presidential candidates, Joe Biden and Donald Trump? Where do the Candidates Stand on the Issues? Research & Analyze their Websites offers an interactive 23-page lesson designed to engage middle and highs school students in exploring and analyzing the policy ideas of both candidates. This lesson involves students delving into the candidates' websites, a third-party website show
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6th - 10th
Also included in: Every Four Years...The Presidential Election Unit Bundle
Breakout Sessions with ROLES (Teams & Zoom) eLearning
If you are looking for a great way to monitor Breakout Sessions along with student accountability, look no further!This PPT can be integrated with Google Slides/Classroom, Canvas, Teams, Zoom, & Schoology!It includes roles for each student in the group so students know and own their role. The PPT is completely editable for you to spice it up as well as students being able to type their information into the appropriate spaces when shared with them. I hope you enjoy this product!
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PreK - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Free Speech
This activity was originally created to meet the standards of the ELEOT observation tool for AdvanceED accreditation. Younger students (grade 6-7) may need 3 to 4 class periods to complete this activity. Older students (grades 8-9) may be able to complete it in 2 to 3 class periods. This activity was created for a speech and debate class, but may also be used forCivics Law StudiesU.S. History English Language Arts
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6th - 9th
Free Market or Predatory Pricing? *online teaching ready*
An activity where students read about a recent case of Americans attempting to profit off of the recent COVID-19 outbreak, form their own opinions about the ethical implications of the situation, and support their opinion with additional sources found online. Assign as online activity or print and go, everything is ready!Activity includes:*Short Response Activity Sheet - identifies the task, includes directions, includes link to Boston Globe article, includes six short response questions ranging
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Puppetry Research Project
Teach your students the history of various types of puppetry from around the world! Students will be assigned (or they can choose) a puppetry topic and then they will present about their puppetry style to the class! This resource includes links to informational websites for students as well as guided questions for them research in order to complete their presentation. This can be easily modified to students writing a research paper instead of presenting. Students can also work individually or in
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7th - 12th
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