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Free 6th grade social studies projects
Math: Dream Vacation Project
Every student has a dream of the perfect vacation. Now, you can let them dream and plan away with a budget and a mix of geography, math, and even language arts! This project has students plan their dream vacation, research into the geography and climate of their dream location, "buy" plane tickets, plan excursions, figure out currency conversions, figure out transportation while on vacation, etc. The end result is a presentation complete with visuals and journaling. This is a great portfolio
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4th - 9th
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Black History Month Science Celebration | Famous Black American Scientists
About this ProductThis resource includes enrichments activities that highlight scientific, medical and engineering achievements by Black American men and women. It can be used in science classrooms to make meaningful connections during Black History month or anytime of year to discuss diversity in the scientific community. The resources includes:• Ten passages that focus on the scientific and engineering accomplishments of Black Americans• Reflection questions for each passage that prompt discus
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4th - 10th
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FREE Romero Britto - Art Lesson - Great Art Sub plan or lesson plan
Romero Britto. This lesson was published in Arts and Activities Magazine in January 2012.This lesson is ideal for grades 5 and above. Ever wonder why art teachers only teach about dead artists when there are so many great, living artists to teach about? Well, I wondered that when I saw the work of Romero Britto during the pre-game super bowl show several years ago.I designed this lesson with this artist as the inspiration. Here, you will get all the steps for this lesson and the resources I used
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5th - 12th
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GREEK MYTHOLOGY Activity | Coloring Pages and Research Projects FREE
This FREE set of Zeus and Medusa coloring pages, posters, and research brochure projects is part of the larger GREEK MYTHOLOGY BUNDLE that makes a great introduction for elementary and middle school students. Copyright © Project Based Learning with Elle Madisontags: Achilles, Andromeda, Aphrodite, Apollo, Arachne, Ares, Artemis, Athena, Atlas, Cronus, Demeter, Dionysus, Eros, Gaea, Hades, Hebe, Helen of Troy, Hera, Hercules, Hermes, Hestia, Iris, Medusa, Minotaur, Odysseus, Pan, Pandora, Pegasus
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PreK - 12th
Five Themes of Geography - Project about Your Town - FREE
Five Themes of Geography - Having learned about the five themes of Geography, students apply their knowledge to their own town. Students must research the Location, Place, Region, Human-Environment Interactions, and the Movement of their own community. Includes the assignment sheet and research record with student hints. Students enjoy the opportunity to think like a geographer and learn about their town. Also, be sure to check out my other Five Themes product —>Five Themes of Geography Post
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6th - 9th
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Greek Mythology Research Assignment
In this research assignment students research different gods, goddesses, creatures and humans from Greek Mythology. I had my students work individually at home and I had them pick names from a hat. You can have them work in groups and do it in class using laptops if you wish. Some of my students prepared PowerPoint presentations, some made posters and others just made a speech.
I started teaching the epic poem The Odyssey to my high school students and I found out that most of them had very lit
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6th - 12th
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Continents and Oceans Paper Plate Project
This is one of my favorite things we do in 3rd grade social studies...and it's super easy!Included in this resource...how to use the resource/supply list/how-topage of labels with cutting lines (doubled)page of labels and continents with cutting lines
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1st - 6th
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How We Remember and Honor the Victims of the Holocaust: The Butterfly Project
The first year I taught Night by Elie Wiesel, I was struck by the sense of "unfinished-ness" my students felt upon completion of the text. They said they felt like there should be something "more." We talked about it, and realized that what we really wanted was a way to reflect and remember, and we weren't quite sure how to go about doing so.
As it often does during times of uncertainty, poetry presented itself as a fitting option.
In my research, I came across the book I Never Saw Another But
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1st - 12th
MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. (Just like Martin Luther King, I...)
Here is very creative as well as visually attractive way to display your students’ writing. I am an artist by nature and was a little scared of posting my hand drawings due to the fact that most people currently prefer the neat, precise computer designs. Regardless, I want to bring the old ways back because that is the essence of my work. The fact that you are now taking the time to check out my store fills me up with joy. Please take the time to rate my work and don’t forget to follow me as I a
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K - 7th
COUNTRY BROCHURE - Research Project
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Country Brochure - Research Project
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2nd - 6th
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Latitude & Longitude - Map Activity
Please enjoy these free materials to help teach your students about the basics of latitude and longitude. Included in the file are a set of basic worksheets as well as a short PowerPoint presentation to help guide teachers and students through the materials.If you enjoy them, please consider purchasing my larger mini unit available at the link below:Latitude & Longitude : Mini Unit____________________________________________________________________________________Please follow me on the site
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6th - 12th
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Free Georgia O'Keeffe Lesson Plan: Large Flower Art Project | Great Sub Plan!
Georgia O’Keeffe-inspired Large Format Pastel Flowers Art Project: This free lesson includes all the steps you need to complete this art project with your students. Whether you are a classroom teacher, art teacher, or parent, this art project is for you!Objective: I do not doubt that when you think of Georgia O’Keeffe, you think of large flowers. That is why this Georgia O’Keeffe art activity focuses on large-format flowers. Your students will get to draw and color a sizable O’Keeffe-inspired fl
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2nd - 8th
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Bank Account: The Checkbook Project class economy financial literacy
The Checkbook Project pumps life into a classroom the way the Paycheck Protection Program pumped cash into Corporate America. It improves test scores, inspires the entrepreneurial spirit, and even turns your most-challenging students into pussycats. We know, almost no one writes checks anymore, but The Checkbook Project isn’t about checks or paper money. It’s about creating an economic infrastructure in your classroom. It teaches financial literacy and real-world math skills while serving as an
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4th - 8th
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Project Based Learning Activity: Design A Chicken Coop
Project Based Learning Activity: Design A Chicken Coop
In this PBL activity students will be designing their very own CHICKEN COOP. Many classrooms use spring time as a chance to learn about chickens, their life cycle, and even raise real ones in the classroom.
Chicken coops are basically little houses that chickens live in during the day and night. Think of tiny houses for fowl. They're pretty amazing because there are so many different designs and ways to create them. They are also ve
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2nd - 6th
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Instagram Profile Page (Blank Template)
Blank Instagram Profile home page template. Designed for 11x17 page. I use this during novel studies- students choose a character to create a profile page for, writing an about me section, drawing pics with #s to describe main events in the books. They also come up with the characters username and profile pic.Can also be used for reseraching a historical figure/group/event/topic in any subject area.This was an IMMEDIATE buy in for my students!
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3rd - 12th
Memorial Day and September 11 Quilt Squares & Hero Activities
Have your students design quilt squares for Memorial Day or September 11th to remember the soldiers or heroes that have died. Put the quilt squares together to make a class remembrance "quilt".
Included also are activities for traits of a hero, examples of everyday heroes, and an acrostic poem for what it means to be heroic.
Visit me at ideabackpack.blogspot.com to see pictures of class quilt squares we made to remember 9/11.
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2nd - 8th
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Black History Month Project Choice Board
In honor of February being Black History Month, here is the perfect way to give students a chance to research and share about the topic. This choice board includes the following projects they can choose from:- Poster- Google Slide Presentation- Newspaper Article- Biography in a Bag- Brochure- Timeline Poster
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2nd - 6th
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7 Principles of the Constitution One Pager Activity
Looking for a way to wrap up your 7 principles unit? Use this free 7 principles of the constitution one-pager activity. There are 2 versions of the one-pager in these resources 1. 7 principles one-pager 2. Individual principle one-pagerIn this resource, you will receive1. Instructions for one-pager 2. Templates to help students start Want to watch a tutorial? Check out my one-pager tutorial!Want access to ALL of my civics resources? Join the Civics and American Government Member Club!Customer Ti
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5th - 12th
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Also included in: American Government and Civics Constitution Bundle
Black History Month - Banner Report Project - FREE Sample
Presenting - Black History Month! With this file, you get 2 blank banners to use at your discretion. Allow students to chose, or you assign, a note worthy African American, past or present, to research. February is Black History Month (or African History Month) in the US, so this gives us a great opportunity to learn about the role these fascinating individuals played in American history, individuals who are sometimes downplayed or left out of the history books altogether.. These Black History
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4th - 6th
FREE Spanish class Culture Project IDEAS list with more than 50 ideas
FREE handout for your Spanish students! 50+ ideas to get them started on their Spanish class Culture Project! Hosting a culture project in your classes helps students discover the fascinating mix of things that contribute to our world societies. Studying a world language is definitely more than studying grammar and memorizing verb charts! It’s also about appreciating the cultures of the places where the target language is spoken! Hosting a culture project in your classes helps students go beyo
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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FREE Hispanic Heritage Month Project -Country Research Brochure Google Classroom
Looking for a simple and easily accessible project for Hispanic Heritage Month? This freebie includes a brochure template to be filled out after completing research on a Hispanic country's traditions. Within the freebie, you will have a rubric that students can use to self assess their project and to make grading easy on you!This can be easily assigned through Google Classroom for students to edit and easily submit! Works great with other learning management systems, too! This freebie is part of
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2nd - 8th
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Travel Agent Vacation Planning PBL by United States Regions End of Year Project
Your kids will love this project! Come in to the class one day and tell them you are a customer at their travel agency. They will work in partners or groups to send you on the vacation of your dreams. At the end, have them present their pitch to you and you can choose the most appealing vacation to you.I had two groups for each region of the United States and talked about how tourism can help boost a region's economy. Check out my digital ready-to-assign Vacation Project using Google Slides!
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4th - 9th
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GENERIC Blank Rubrics for Any Project, Activity, or Novel Unit FREE
This FREE set of two generic grading rubrics coordinates perfectly with any project or novel unit created by Elle Madison! Each is parent/student/teacher friendly. These pages were developed to be easy and simple. Just print and grade. Quick for teachers to use and simplified for students.Best Selling Projects:Editable Novel Unit for Any BookResearch Brochures BundleWorld and USA History Research BrochuresGeneric State History ProjectCopyright © Project Based Learning with Elle Madison
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PreK - 12th
Biography Research Essay Template (How Can One Person Change The World?)
Need a template to help your students research about a person that has changed the world? This template provides your students with the guidelines for researching the chosen persons life, achievements, and impact. This packet will also provide the groundwork for an essay summarizing all of their work as well as an essay for describing how they can change the world! This research template can be used to create a Brochure through google slides! Check out my Biography Research Brochure Template (Ho
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3rd - 6th
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