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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.
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5th - 12th
APUSH Full Year of SAQs- 33 Stimulus Based SAQ Activities -Answer Keys Included!
This Full Year SAQ Bundle is a great resource for guiding your students in AP U.S. History (APUSH) through 33 SAQ (Short Answer Questions) stimulus based prompts & questions for Periods 1-9.For each of the 33 SAQs, they include the following:SAQ stimulus based promptsStudent response handoutsSAQ Rubric and Answer Keys & Sample ResponsesThe topics for each of the SAQ Activities include:Bartolome de Las Casas and the Encomienda SystemThe First Great AwakeningThe Albany Plan & the Frenc
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9th - 12th
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Examining Political and Protest Music during the Fall of the USSR, Cold War
A great and exciting way to incorporate music into the learning environment while teaching the concepts surrounding the fall of the USSR! Engages students and creates a fun learning environment. A zip file reader is needed to open the zip file and access the lessons.OBJECTIVES:o The learner will examine 20th-century music to gain an understanding of the social and political aspects surrounding the fall of the Soviet Union (USSR).The learner will understand the events and issues leading to the co
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7th - 12th, Higher Education
Also included in: NEW! Music in the Geography Classroom + 3 Freebies
US Soldiers of WWII Group Project
Students will be divided into six groups and tasked with researching and reporting on one of the following: the Tuskegee Airmen, the 442nd Regimental Combat team, the 101st Airborne, the Cajun “Frenchies”, the Women’s Army Corps (WAC), or the Navajo Code Talkers. Students will compile their research in a Student Group Guide. Then, they will create a slideshow with their information and present the information to the whole class. Students will score each other on a Group Participation Rubric, and
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8th - 12th
Also included in: WWII Unit Bundle with Test & Study Guide
Africa Geography: What Can Africa Teach Us About Government Types and PowerPoint
(Includes Detailed Lesson Plan + Student Activity + PowerPoint) Zip file reader needed to access folder.What can Africa teach the world about government? Africa's government system has experienced various types of government from democracies to republics to autocracies. This is a comprehensive cooperative activity for students to explore the various governments of Africa while learning or reviewing the government systems. It can also be completed individually if the instructor chooses not to hav
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6th - 12th
Also included in: NEW! Geography: Types of World Governments Bundle + FREE RESOURCE
Democracy Debate Bundle
This Bundle provides both the Debate and Essay version of this projec.t I used the debate for the main class, and for any accommodations or absent students, the essay was assigned as an alternative Summative.If students attend some of the days of debate prep but miss the debate day (on purpose or due to illness), the essay uses their same work from class to build the essay, so they are a natural pair.
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8th - 11th
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Group Contributions & Treatment Essay - WWII
Students will summarize their learning in an essay answering the questions: How did various groups contribute to the war effort? How were various groups treated during and after WWII? Students will use primary and secondary sources to curate their essay. The students will be scored on the content of their essay using a 4-point rubric and on the claims of their essay using a 4-point rubric.Resource Components:● Lesson Plan● Google Slides● Student Essay Sheet● Rubrics● Exemplary ResponseThis lesso
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8th - 12th
Also included in: WWII Unit Bundle with Test & Study Guide
END OF THE YEAR Memory Book with Printable & Digital Resources, Grades 3-12
Create your End of the Year Memory Book that are inspired by your ideas, preferences, and reflections of the school year. Reflect upon the highlights, challenges, and personal and academic growth for the school year.Phases:Students work on their projects.Students engage in a Gallery Walk and nominate their favorite projects.Students reflect upon the experience.What's Included:Digital & Printable VersionStudent DirectionsActivity MaterialsAwards & TokensTeacher’s GuideLesson Plan and Mor
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Not Grade Specific
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Pacific Theater Map Project - WWII
Students will create a map locating the significant military actions and turning points during World War II in the Pacific Theater. Students can create the map either on paper or digitally. A student guide and grading rubric are provided for students to utilize while creating their maps.Resource Components:● Lesson Plan● Google Slides● Student Guide● Google Doc version of the Student Guide● Rubric● Example MapThis lesson is aligned with Louisiana State Standards for 8th Grade Social Studies.
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8th - 12th
Also included in: WWII Unit Bundle with Test & Study Guide
END OF THE YEAR Social Media Project with Digital Resources, Grades 3-12
Students create social media posts that are inspired by what they learned during the school year. Reflect upon the highlights, challenges, and personal and academic growth for the school year.Phases:Students work on their projects creating their social media posts.Students engage in a Gallery Walk and nominate their favorite projects.Students reflect upon the experience.The social media project can be used for various areas, including:School Year HighlightsPersonal GrowthAcademic SuccessesKey P
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Not Grade Specific
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Causes & Alliances of WWII Essay
Students will analyze primary and secondary sources to determine the causes of World War II and the reasons nations joined either the Allies or Axis Powers. They will write an essay using the sources as evidence in their response. The lecture portion of this lesson provides students with guidelines for the essay and a rubric. The essay can either be assigned as classwork or homework.Resource Components:● Lesson Plan● Google Slides● Student Essay Sheet● Rubric for Content & Claims● Exemplary
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Grades:
8th - 12th
Also included in: WWII Unit Bundle with Test & Study Guide
Reform Movements Unit Test & Answer Key
Students will be assessed on standards in the Reform Movements Unit through a four section unit test. Question types include short answer, vocabulary and key people matching, multiple choice, and essay. An answer key and scoring rubric are included. Reform movements assessed in this lesson include prison and education reform, the early women's rights movement, and abolition.This unit test is aligned with Louisiana State Standards for 7th Grade Social Studies.
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7th
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Also included in: Reform Movements of the 19th Century Unit Bundle
Justification of WWII Essay
Students will conduct research and use primary and secondary sources to write an essay answering the question: “Was World War II a just war?”.Resource Components:● Lesson Plan● Google Slides● Student Essay Sheet● Rubrics● Exemplary ResponseThis lesson is aligned with Louisiana State Standards for 8th Grade Social Studies.
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8th - 12th
Also included in: WWII Unit Bundle with Test & Study Guide
NEW! Africa Geography — Africa Rift Valley: Breakin Up Is Hard (MUSIC INCLUDED)
A zip file reader is needed to open the file. This is a fun and musical way to discuss a tough subject on plate boundaries and how they affect the African Rift Valley along a divergent plate boundary where the Somali Plate and African Plate are drifting apart. In millions of years, this could cause not only East Africa to become a new small continent, but would create a new ocean. This lesson incorporates music as a learning tool. Students will enjoy the new rendition of the song Breaking Up is
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Grades:
7th - 12th
Also included in: NEW! Africa Geography Bundle + 2 Freebies
Biography Research Project Rubric of a Singer or Band Printable and Digital
Looking for an engaging Biography Research Project? Why not research on a Singer or Band! That'll be sure to get your students entertained while working on a project. This resource includes the rubric in printable and digital version. You have two grading systems and a checklist of the same criterias for the researched information needed in their presentation. I left out the layout details, such as how many pages/slides or if you want to have poster/one pager presentation. That way it leave
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4th - 10th
Essay Prompts: Dorian Invasion
Dive into the pivotal era of the Dorian Invasion and its monumental impact on ancient Greek history with this comprehensive essay prompts package. Designed for educators to facilitate deep analysis and understanding among students, this resource covers a broad spectrum of topics related to this significant event. From evaluating the various theories surrounding the Dorian Invasion to exploring its profound effects on the Mycenaean civilization, the decline into the Dark Ages, and the evolution i
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6th - 12th
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Also included in: World History BUNDLE
Earth Day: Solving Environmental Issues Around The World (Geography Themes)
Note this lesson is intended for group cooperation but could be easily adapted for an individual assignment. This is a research and problems-solving activity.Have your student examine and explore the Environmental Issues Around the World 5 Geographical Themes lesson in your geography classroom and encourage them to use their higher-level thinking skills to identify and problem-solve. Students will learn about the world's environmental issues through presentations of the final products. In additi
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7th - 12th
Also included in: Bundle for T. Wilson (25 Geography Lessons)
Document-Based Question (DBQ): Alexander the Great
This DBQ will explore Alexander's impact on the cultures he conquered, the military strategies he employed, and the legacy he left behind. My students found it engaging and I hope yours will, too!
Grades:
6th - 10th
Also included in: World History BUNDLE
NEW! Africa Geography — Africa Rift Valley: Breakin Up Is Hard To Do (SONG ONLY)
A zip file reader is needed to open the file. For the FULL VERSION of the lesson, click here.This is a fun and musical way to discuss a tough subject on plate boundaries around the African Rift Valley. It sits along a divergent boundary where the Somali Plate and African Plate are drifting apart. In millions of years, this could cause not only East Africa to become a new small continent, but would create a new ocean. This lesson incorporates music as a learning tool. Students will enjoy the new
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Grades:
7th - 12th
Geography — Government Types: US History, Is The U.S. a Democracy or a Republic
Is the United States a true democracy or a true republic or a mixture of both? This is a conceptual thinking lesson on government types and systems implemented to encourage students to develop their higher-level thinking skill sets. Students will gain an understanding of the similarities and differences between a Republic and a Democracy by working in cooperative groups to complete a comparison T-Chart. Based on their findings they will be asked to determine if the United States is a true democr
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Grades:
7th - 12th
Also included in: NEW! Geography: Types of World Governments Bundle + FREE RESOURCE
GEOGRAPHY: ST. VALENTINE'S DAY (GROUP READING & COMPREHENSION GAME)
Topic: St. Valentine’s Day History & Geography (Cooperative Activity Lesson)Theme: Valentine’s DaySubject: World Geography Grade Level: 5th-12th gradeTime frame: Two 60-Min Class Periods DAY ONE: COOPERATIVE READING ASSIGNMENT & COMPREHENSION GAME MATERIALS A Geographical Study of Valentine’s Day (Student Copy)Store-bought or hand-made Valentine’s cards with envelopes, 6-8 per group, depending on the group size. Each student will have two cards. Three students = 6 cards. Four students =
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5th - 12th
Veteran's Day Landmark Research Project
With this project, students will research, and create an informational pamphlet about a landmark or memorial related to a war battle that our nation has fought, in honor of the Veteran’s Day holiday.
Purchase includes project student information page, and pamphlet grading rubric.
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4th - 12th
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Instant Curriculum (Just Add Teacher) MEGA BUNDLE American I & II Essay Rubrics
Teach American I and American II (or US History) and want an additional challenge for your Honors class? I've got you covered! (Note: these Essays connect extremely well with my Instant Curriculum (Just Add Teacher) - American I (and II) Bundle, but are capable of standing on their own 100%) Here are 31 detailed essay rubrics and a Practice Essay (One for each week) that cover important American Historical events from 1588 to Present Day. There are CLEAR and CONCISE instructions for students on
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8th - 12th, Adult Education
Memorial Day Landmark Research Project
This research project involves researching a landmark or war memorial related to military service, in remembrance of the Memorial Day holiday.
Purchase includes project directions, and project grading rubric.
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