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Adult education social studies rubrics
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
Speech and Debate Bundle of Year-Long Materials and Assessments
This bundle contains resources and assessments for teaching the following units of Speech and Debate assignments/ projects:Impromptu SpeechesOriginal Oratory SpeechesInformative SpeechesImpromptu DebatesPublic Forum DebatesCongressional DebatesProse Interpretation PresentationsPoetry Interpretation PresentationsPassion Project PresentationsThis bundle also contains a few general Speech and Debate which can be used during any unit.Resources include various assignments, daily grades, and major ass
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Have your students teach the class!! (Class teaching assignment)
Here is a rubric and instructions for an activity I do in my classes each year. This can work in ANY CLASS for ANY SUBJECT matter!!!
I always find myself teaching a section that is review for my students or is really easy for them and we speed right through it. So I decided to create this rubric as a project to make my students be the teachers!
They can have 2-3 days to learn the content, come up with a lesson plan and make a handout for the class. I ask them to use a half sheet and I make
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4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Native American Heritage Month One Pager Project — Indigenous Peoples Research
Celebrate Native American Heritage Month by having your students research influential Native Americans and Indigenous Peoples that have made an impact on history! Students will share their work by creating a beautiful One Pager which will showcase their research through art, creativity, and writing! Honor Native Americans by studying their culture, leaders, and history with a unique one-pager project!Completed projects make colorful, beautiful classroom displays... they're also great for bulleti
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Asian American Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Heritage Month One Pager
Celebrate Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month in May with this creative, artistic, unique one-pager project that requires students to research important people throughout history. Completed projects make beautiful hallway or classroom displays... they're also great for bulletin boards that highlight AANHPI Heritage Month!Included in this purchase is:Student directions for the one pager projectRubric for the one pager projectExample one pager (Featuring Malala Yous
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Introduction to Law: Lesson Plans & Activities
The Introduction to Law packet is the first part of a multi-packet law studies course created by a licensed attorney and middle school teacher who was named 2020 Teacher of the Year for Broward County, Florida. The packet includes:Seven (7) complete lesson plans;Three rubrics;A student interest survey that can be used at the beginning of the year;A 25-question mock LSAT (law school admission test) with a writing sample question;An escape room constitutional review game; Answer keys for the mock
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6th - 12th, Adult Education
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Business Case Study: Target Consumer Behavior
Case studies are a great way to bring in a relevant example to life for students! The case study includes videos and background of the well known brand: Target®. It analyzes their predictive analysis, data mining methods, and tools that help them predict consumer behavior. It also includes an example of a successful prediction of a teen's pregnancy that was highly controversial in the media. This fits in great to any business, marketing, consumer behavior, advertising, ethics or public relations
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in: Business Case Study Bundle 1
"What's in a name?": First Day of School/Term Writing Diagnostic Assessment
This resource contains a First Day of School Writing Diagnostic Assessment (activity and checklist for future writing tasks) for junior, intermediate, or senior students. It can be used for a variety of subject areas in order to get to know your students and to assess their level of writing for your course. A checklist is provided in order to give constructive feedback for the future.This can be done at the beginning of the school year and/or semester to assess students' strengths and next steps
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4th - 12th, Adult Education, Staff
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Development Over the Lifespan - Jean Piaget and Erik Erikson
Students will learn all about the stages of development using key psychologists like Jean Piaget, Lawrence Kohlberg, and Erik Erikson. They will then use the information to create a group presentation where they use their own childhood photos and experiences to describe what happens to a human as they progress through the various stages. What's Included:-A powerpoint on the stages of development for students to take notes from. (fully customizable)-A PDF of an article titled: A 66 year old Woma
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Class Discussion / Debate Rubric
This rubric can be used for any class discussion or debate. Copy back to back. The front of it is used for students who participate with ease. The back can be used for students who struggle to participate during discussion and debate, or those who are unprepared for the topic at hand.
All students will be graded fairly and accurately with this rubric! A chance for a follow-up project is given for those who struggle to share their ideas.
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3rd - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Psychology Taking Stigma Out of Mental Illness Project for Abnormal Unit
Psychology Taking Stigma Out of Mental Illness Project for Abnormal Unit includes:-Lesson plan with 3 different options-Student Direction sheet with Rubric-Teacher Example-Multiple Student Examples-List of DSM 5 Disorders and brief explanations-Student Tracking sheet-ALL Fully editableProject focused on stigma facing mental illness and actual DSM 5 descriptions*Can be used in Psychology, Counseling, or other fields working with Mental IllnessPlease email me with any questions at ReadySetLearnSoc
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Editable-Poster Rubric
Ideal for any grade level. Evaluates physical posters for literature, science, math, grammar, etc.
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PreK - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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THE BUNDLE: Dollars and Sense (Texas TEKS)
Everything you need for the entire semester. More than you need for the entire semester. All 7 units that meet the Texas TEKS are included. A suggested lesson plan is included with each unit. There are 3-6 weeks test with answer keys and reviews included. Just print what you need and go. Very little planning on your part involved. I'm always an email away for support or suggestions. Please see individual product descriptions.Can be adjusted for middle school students if needed.
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10th - 12th, Adult Education
Public Forum Debate Bundle of Resources and Assignments
This bundle contains materials necessary to conduct structured public forum-style debates in class.Bundle includes:Speech and Debate Assignment DescriptionsPublic Forum Debate Procedures20 Public Forum Debate TopicsDebate Video Guided QuestionsPublic Forum Debate Research AssignmentPublic Forum Debate Packet AssignmentPublic Forum Debate RubricANDBONUS: Debate Research SourcesDuration of teaching this unit on a 90-minute block schedule with a class of 20 students takes roughly one school week.
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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UPDATED! Canadian & International Law - HUGE Grade 12 Law Course Bundle!
Buy this bundle and most of your planning is DONE FOR YOU!Overview: This bundle includes a range of lessons, assignments, and quizzes relating to International Law and research methods in legal studies. This bundle focuses on the following teaching concepts:Universal designCritical thinkingScaffolded ActivitiesDirect InstructionCollaborative InstructionRich TasksWhat's Included:Google Slides: Inquiry Process and Skill Development in Legal StudiesApplication Activity: Evaluating Research SourcesG
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10th - 12th, Adult Education
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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Serial Killer Student Projects
With this project, your students will select from some of the world's most prolific and well-known serial killers, and will immerse themselves in the world of forensic behavioral analysis and research. Students are asked to complete a research paper and PowerPoint, and are provided a detailed outline to ensure that their research is completed in its entirety, and gives a thorough overview of their selected serial killer. A teacher rubric for grading student projects and presentations is includ
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9th - 12th, Adult Education
Geocaching Project
Students learn about the global treasure hunt called Geocaching in the intro PowerPoint. The project has them build and hide caches on campus, and log their coordinates using several GPS devices that I have gathered through the years (I started with only 1 the first year).
The culmination of the project is to have each class period search for caches hidden by a different class period.
I also encourage students to create and account on geocaching.com, download the Geocaching Ap (available on t
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6th - 12th, Adult Education
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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Indigenous Content | The Outside Circle | Activities Bundle
Save with this bundle of activities which includes 5 lessons designed to deepen student understanding of the historical, political, and social context around Pete’s story. The following lessons are designed to take place after five pivotal moments in the story and include: Pete’s Bloody TW TattooAfter watching a short video outlining some of the major government decisions impacting Indigenous Peoples in Canada, groups research the political and historical acts bleeding from Pete’s tattoo. Then
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9th - 12th, Adult Education
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Social & Political Ideologies Notes and Assignment
Follows BC Social Studies 10 curriculum of Ideology and government unit. Students learn about different political and social ideologies. Guiding questions and examples offered throughout. Assignment with resources, hand outs and rubric at the end! Great way to finish off Socials Government Unit and engage students into the different ideologies.
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10th - 12th, Adult Education
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Group Presentation Rubric (S.S. Based - Can Be All Subjects)
This rubric was created to evaluate students based on their ability to create and deliver a presentation based on a specific topic. The rubric is Social Studies based and focuses on historical accuracy and primary sources, but can easily be modified for any subject. Common core standards.
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
High School Writing Rubric
Hello fellow educators! This writing rubric serves all subjects, especially social studies and language arts. It was developed by a cross-curricular team led by me in order to ensure consistency and uniformity in writing among high school students, for 5-paragraph essays and beyond. It focuses on helping students to develop strong thesis statements, back up their arguments with evidence and properly citing their sources. This has been class tested and approved by students and teachers. Thank you
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Capstone Project - Solving Societal Problems
This assignment aims to provide students with an opportunity to explore and analyze the benefits and consequences of utopian and dystopian societies. Students are required to choose a problem that societies face and conduct research about the chosen topic. They need to compile credible sources and construct a research paper that discusses the topic and their proposed solution. The proposal should be 1-2 paragraphs and include the topic and solution.Once the topic is approved, students must gathe
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Learning social studies offers many benefits to students in terms of helping them develop a holistic understanding of the world. Namely, it helps them:
- Learn about the achievements, challenges, perspectives, traditions, and customs of different societies
- Evaluate information, analyze evidence, and make informed judgments about complex social, economic, and political issues
- Become active, responsible, and engaged citizens
- Comprehend global issues such as human rights, environmental sustainability, and economic disparities
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