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Middle school informational text projects for Microsoft PowerPoint
Slideshows That Don't Suck Mini Unit: Engaging, Visually Appealing Presentations
Are you tired of cringing at students' ugly font choices, plain white backgrounds, and overwhelming text? Are you bored listening to students read word-for-word off their slideshows? I was one more Comic Sans font from going crazy, so I designed this Slideshows That Don't Suck Mini-Unit to tackle the problem of boring presentations once and for all!In this mini-unit, students will examine examples of slides in a gallery walk, learn about elements of design in learning stations, and then they wil
Grades:
7th - 12th
Public Service Announcement Video Project Unit
Students will learn about Public Service Announcements including examples with links, persuasive techniques used, and how to create their very own! The PowerPoint and other Public Service Announcement handouts created by me are all aligned with the CCSS. I provide I CAN statements at the beginning of this powerpoint to set the stage for learning! This is a useful tool for covering presentation standards, analyzing the purpose of information in different types of media, evaluating motives like so
Grades:
5th - 12th, Higher Education
Attention Washingtonians! - Washington State Bundle
If you are a teacher in Washington, I've got your back. Here is everything you need to teach your Washington State History unit!Students will complete a research project as you learn about The Evergreen State:HistoryGeographyFamous WashingtoniansState SymbolsOther Awesomeness!Check out the links below for individual product information...
Grades:
3rd - 7th
Black History Month: Project List of Notable African-American Figures
-Are you looking to take your students learning and research skills past the surface? -Each year do you have multiple students competing for a small number of certain "famous firsts", leaders, and movers &shakers when studying about the many historical contributions of African-Americans? This was my story as a 3rd and 4th grade self-contained teacher, and I'm sure several of you teacher friends can relate... How many of our students know and learn about important African-American figures b
Grades:
2nd - 12th
UPDATED for 2023! Banned Books Week- F2F or remote project
UPDATED for 2023!! Celebrate Banned Books Week with this tech-friendly, whole class collaborative project you can use with F2F or remote classes.Note: This presentation was created in Google Slides, but this posting was made before you could directly upload Google docs to TPT. The PPT document is attached, BUT, when you purchase and download, within the PPT a link is also provided to take you directly to the Google slides version as well as the notetaking sheet.Use these materials to:Watch a lau
Grades:
6th - 12th
Famous Toy Inventions!
This packet provides an outline for students to research famous toys! The packet uses two books~ (The Kid Who Invented the Popsicle and Toys!) for students to research how the toy was invented! The students research 10 different toys and then create a Toy Invention project at the end of the unit! Visit the website~ http://arlingtonrobinson.weebly.com/toy-inventions--non-fiction-text.html to find additional material and links to information in this packet.
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Grades:
4th - 6th
Immigration Then and Now Activities - Project Based Learning Social Studies Unit
Everyone is interested in their own family heritage. In this project based learning unit, students will learn about the early history of immigration to the US and the reasons why people immigrate. This unit includes reading, social studies, writing, and technology skills. At the end of the unit, students will share their research and family heritage stories, and have a deeper understanding of immigration.STUDENTS WILL:learn to appreciate how immigrants have shaped our country through their diver
Grades:
4th - 6th
The California Gold Rush And You
With only a few pages in the text book devoted to the California Gold Rush, you know your students aren’t getting a real feel for this exciting time in U.S. history. This interactive unit — The California Gold Rush and You — has 40 pages of information and illustrations. The unit includes a slide show with 27 slides and a 10-page script with more than 100 bulleted points. Five interactive slides spaced throughout the presentation will ask your students to take notes about • the journey alon
Grades:
4th - 8th
Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade Balloon Research Project
Want a unique way to get students ready for Thanksgiving and incorporate research and presentation skills? Then this is the project for you! Students will have the opportunity to pick a helium balloon from the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade to research and report their findings to the class. This project uses differentiated instruction to allow students to choose their presentation method, from a basic PowerPoint to developing a model to writing a newspaper article to creating a poster. This
Grades:
5th - 6th
Close Reading: First Amendment Landmark Cases and Political Cartoons
Perfect for Social Studies, Language Arts, Reading, Debate, and Public Speaking classes! This lesson guides students through reading and analyzing the first amendment, what is protected speech and unprotected speech. Students examine the actual amendment, sample political cartoons, and two Landmark Supreme Court cases. To culminate the lesson, students conduct further research on the First Amendment in schools to create their own political cartoon to show mastery of the material!
This lesson
Grades:
6th - 12th
EDITABLE PPT TEMPlATES NONFICTION AND FICTION Book Reports, Projects, Assessment
These POWERPOINT templates have been designed to assist students in creating a well-organized nonfiction and fiction book projects. The editable slides are highly organized with slide titles needed for a thorough project. Questions and prompts are included so students will always include all critical information.Teachers can adapt the templates to their needs and the needs of their students. The templates are perfect to support Special Education students, ESL students, struggling students, or gu
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Grades:
4th - 12th
Crafting a Nonfiction, Original TED Talk Project
Included are resources for students to make their own TED Talk project about a researchable topic of their choosing. I paired this with a nonfiction reading unit and had students teach each other about the topics they read about in nonfiction books and articles.Students first brainstorm their main topic and subtopics (brainstorming sheet included and shown in the preview). Then, students can use online resources (or nonfiction books) to research their subtopics in-depth. I recommend World Book O
Grades:
5th - 8th
EDITABLE Shoe Box Biography Project & Presentation (Think Outside the Box)
Shoe Box Biography Project and Presentations
This packet includes EDITABLE directions and an EDITABLE full sheet and half sheet grading rubric for the Shoe Box Biography Report.
Students may choose their person or the person can be assigned to them.
Students will collect 6 - 10 objects or pictures that fit into an adult size shoe box to represent the person that they chose. They will then present the project to the class, talking about each object.
I use this in my third-grade classroom, but
Grades:
3rd - 12th
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World Religions Full Unit Bundle
I completed this unit with my 6th graders, but you can certainly adjust the difficulty level of the questions as needed to suit your students' grade level and familiarity with the topic. All products are Google Drive friendly, editable, and translatable.Description: Embark on a captivating journey through the world's major religions with this comprehensive unit bundle. Designed to enrich students' understanding of diverse cultures and belief systems, this bundle features engaging resources for B
Grades:
3rd - 11th
Tema 4 | La vida contemporánea
Proyectos, textos con preguntas, audios con preguntas, ensayos, comparaciones culturales. La educación y las carreras profesionalesActividades recreativas y tiempo libre VIAJES y CULTURASEstilo de vida y costumbresCalidad de vidaLas Tradiciones y los valoresValores Humanos, éticos, morales, culturales y universalesCursos: SP AP/IV/V/VI Lenguaje y cultura. 100+Visite mi sitio si quieren ahorrar dinero y para recursos gratuitosalessandrasiciliatibilingualed.com
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Transcendentalism PowerPoint and Emerson's Self-Reliance Project
There is a “true” reality that transcends, or goes beyond, the physical world. People will find truth within themselves, not through logic, religion or the senses. Nature is a doorway to the spiritual world... classic Transcendental theories.Included in this quick PowerPoint presentation are the origins of Transcendentalism, important authors of the period, definitions and key beliefs of the movement. Pictures of Thoreau, Emerson and Fuller, as well as photos of Walden Pond, compliment this pr
Grades:
7th - 12th
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Career Exploration One Pager
Do you want your students to research careers in a creative way? Try this Career Exploration One Pager! It allows students to research a career of interest without it being a daunting assignment. Students research and record information and add it to their one pager. They can be assessed quickly and there are lots of opportunities to meet several standards.- You could add a mini lesson on MLA format.- You could have your students present their one pagers in front of the class.-You could use this
Grades:
5th - 10th
Superheroes Through Time, Art Project Presentation and Design a Superhero Mask
Introducing "Heroic Histories: A Superpowered Journey Through Time!" This captivating PowerPoint presentation is designed to touch on the history of superheroes before students design and create their own superhero mask. The file also includes full page blank super hero templates as well as a single page of mask clip art they can use to draw their own as well. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Would you lik
Grades:
K - 12th
FREEBIE!!!! Small Editable Polka Dotted Labels~all colors!
Enjoy these small editable labels! This is saved as pptx! Make sure you have this Power Point program. :o)
Polka dotted-all colors! Want different sizes??? I have a packet with small, medium and larger labels per color. Check it out at the store!
When printing-MUST USE FULL SHEET LABELS ONLY and then cut out.
You can change the font, change the color of the font and even add clip art!
For personal classroom use only-not for commercial use.
Have FUN!
PS...I NOW HAVE a CHEVRON EDITABLE
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PreK - 12th
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Persuasive PSA Project
This project is the BEST way to assess student learning of the rhetorical appeals (ethos, pathos, and logos)! Not only will students stay engaged and connect personally with their own cause, but there's no prep needed for you! Includes student instructions, brainstorming slides, a grading rubric, an example, and pre-created template slides for student work. Works for both in-person and virtual instruction.
Grades:
8th - 12th
Create 3 Dimensional Geometric Solid-Christmas Ball Project-Icosahedron
This 16 slide PowerPoint provides specific step-by-step instructions for creating a 3-D, 20-sided geometric solid which is known as an icosahedron. It can be used as an excellent math extension activity or as an entertaining craft project. Each face is an equilateral triangle which is created on a circle to provide a mathematical and decorative effect. Teachers and students alike will find it easy to follow the fully illustrated directions. The author created this presentation by taking photogr
Grades:
4th - 12th
Biography Project
Welcome, young historians, to an exciting journey through the lives of remarkable individuals! In this biography research project, you will embark on an adventure to explore the lives of influential figures from history, literature, science, and beyond. Through your exploration, you will gain valuable insights into the triumphs, struggles, and contributions of these extraordinary people.What is a Biography?Before we dive into our research, let's first understand what a biography is. A biography
Grades:
3rd - 6th
Also included in: Comprehensive Biography Project!
Olympic Games Research Project
Olympic Games Research Project
Looking for an engaging task to immerse your students in the Olympic Games? This no fuss preparation research project is exactly what you've been looking for!
This research project requires students to use their research skills to inquire about an Olympic related topic that interests them. This could include an Olympic event, a famous athlete or even the host country itself. It is entirely up to your students!
This research project requires students to:
- Researc
Grades:
3rd - 8th
Real Life Rhetoric: Studying the Three Persuasive Appeals in Advertising
This fully editable lesson segment teaches the three persuasive appeals: ethos, pathos, and logos through advertisements. This resource defines each term, gives some examples from literature, and then has students view three different commercials to give them an example of each appeal in the real world. Students then get into groups to play a game in which they sort various paper advertisements by the type of appeal. The culminating assessment for this unit is for students to create their own ad
Grades:
6th - 12th
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