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Social studies Common Core RI.6.2 projects
Early Humans Unit - Stone Age Unit - Early Humans Activities - Prehistory Unit
This 120 page Early Man unit resource package provides students with everything they need to complete an Early Humans unit or Stone Age unit on the Paleolithic - Neolithic Era. This stone age unit plan contains early human reading passages and annotation activities, comprehension questions, archaeology vocabulary, graphic organizers, and Stone Age activities for Interactive Notebooks.✅Be sure to click on the preview above to see a full detailed description of exactly what is included in this res
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4th - 8th
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American Revolution Spies Reading Passages & Project - Main Idea & Details ELA
Teach your students about main idea and the American Revolution with this cross curricular activity! Perfect for upper elementary reading or social studies, students will practice main idea reading skills while learning about the spies that impacted the Revolutionary War. Assign digitally or use the printable version to meet your students' needs.Students will answer short comprehension questions and fill in main idea graphic organizers about the texts. They will be asked to find text evidence to
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4th - 6th
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Medieval Japan Culture Stations Activity | 10 Stations on Feudal Japan Culture!
Medieval Japan Culture: Explore 10 areas of Japan culture in Middle Ages!This Life in Medieval Japan lesson is included in the larger Medieval Japan unit, located here:Medieval Japan: A Unit Plan! 6 Engaging Lessons to Teach Japan's Middle Ages!Buy the unit and save 20%!-----------------------------------------------In this highly-engaging Life in Medieval Japan activity, students navigate throughout the classroom to learn about Japan in the Middle Ages. Students visit 10 different exhibits th
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5th - 8th
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Viking Ship Interactive Distance Learning Geoexplorers Reading Project Vikings
Explore the world with my Geoexplorers projects! This project focuses on the Viking ships of Norway and Scandinavia. Have your students read the included story about Vikings and answer questions related to the text. A second page using the vocabulary will help the students find the meaning of new words. Once the reading lesson is complete, your students get to build their own Viking ship! This lesson can be used independently, or to enrich a unit already being taught. The page of directions can
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3rd - 8th
The Diary of Anne Frank Final Project
Give your middle school students an engaging summative assessment for The Diary of Anne Frank with this student choice-based final project! Students get three project options from which they can choose. My students LOVED this project, and everything is ready for you to simply print and use -- or you can customize the grading rubrics with the editable PowerPoint file included!Please check out the Preview to get an idea of what is included in this resource!★ Want to know about all of my latest pro
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6th - 8th
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Lewis and Clark and Sacagawea BIOGRAPHY BUNDLE - 9 Projects - 30% OFF
A ready-to-go, time-saver! Students will love researching and reporting on the adventurous lives of Lewis and Clark and Sacagawea as they construct one of nine different hands-on projects—3 agamographs, 3 circle books, and 3 big galoots. These projects make it easy to include art and hands-on learning in your classroom, and they make a vibrant bulletin board display.These ready-to-go projects work well with units that focus on writing biographies, studying the American Expansion or the Westward
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3rd - 7th
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ANNE FRANK ACTIVITIES: 3 Hands-On Biography Projects / Bulletin Board
The Diary of Anne Frank is both in intimate journal of a young girl facing troubling times and a classic work of literature. Students will love researching and and reporting on the fascinating life of this remarkable young girl as they construct one of three different hands-on projects—an agamograph, a circle book, or a big galoot. Students can create all three projects, or you can add variety to the class’s reports by assigning different projects to different students. These projects make it ea
Jamaica Research Project - Country Study Research Templates - Reading Activity
This 30 Page Jamaica Research Project is perfect your upcoming Jamaica Unit, cultural fair, or country study. A two page Jamaica reading passage is included, along with student research templates. All information needed to complete the research can be found in the reading passage - no additional research necessary! Key information about Jamaica is included, including geography, the Jamaican flag, nature, people and culture, and other fun facts. It works well for a whole class activity, or can be
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3rd - 6th
Egyptian Pharaoh Close Reads & Election Project
Engage your students in this informative set of close readings and election campaign project! Teachers have used this product to inform students through meaningful close-readings of 4 influential Egyptian Pharaohs, and includes a cornell-style note page to follow along. The readings can be used for students to read individually, in small groups, stations, or as a whole class (perfect for differentiating!). Notes are then used to reflect on which leader they think ruled the most effectively, and
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5th - 8th
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Ancient Mesopotamia Ziggurats Bundle: In-Person, Online, or Distance Learning
You can download this as a:1. PDF/Print activityor2. A ready-to-go TPT Easel Activity. You can assign Easel lessons through Google Classroom or you can copy a link to it and paste it into any learning management system you use with your students. However, for the time being, students will need to log in with a Google email account in order to access the assignment. You can use TPT Easel for free with this resource. Click here for info on how to use TPT Easel for free.This 13-page product is a
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4th - 10th
Sacagawea BIOGRAPHY: The Lewis and Clark Expedition -- 3 Hands-On Projects
A ready-to-go, time-saver! Students will love researching and reporting on the adventurous life of Sacagawea as they construct one of three different hands-on projects—an agamograph, a circle book, or a big galoot. Students can create all three projects, or you can add variety to the class’s reports by assigning different projects to different students. These projects make it easy to include art and hands-on learning in your classroom, and they make a vibrant bulletin board display.These ready-t
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3rd - 7th
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Also included in: Lewis and Clark and Sacagawea BIOGRAPHY BUNDLE - 9 Projects - 30% OFF
ROSA PARKS ACTIVITIES: 3 Hands-On Biography Projects / Bulletin Board
Rosa Parks was a heroic civil rights pioneer. Students will love researching and reporting on her fascinating life as they construct one of three different hands-on projects—an agamograph, a circle book, or a big galoot. Students can create all three projects, or you can add variety to the class’s reports by assigning different projects to different students. These projects make it easy to include art and hands-on learning in your classroom, and they make a vibrant bulletin board display.Three r
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3rd - 7th
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Washington DC: Create a Field Trip Project Activity to the Nation's Capital City
OverviewCan't take your class to Washington DC? This lesson is the solution to getting your students to our Nation's Capital without spending a dime. As tour guides, students will study various memorials, buildings, and attractions to research and present to the class in the form of a presentation. These various "tours" will bring the entire class around to the major attractions of Washington DC. This student-led, virtual class field trip will help your students learn about the major sites o
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5th - 12th
National Parks Unit: Readings, Research, Projects, and More
Spur your students’ curiosity about America’s national parks with the materials in this resource! This product is a comprehensive set of instructional materials for teaching a unit of study about the national parks. The anticipation activity, nonfiction close readings, primary source analysis assignments, extension projects, and vocabulary all provide opportunities for your students to practice and apply their learning. They also provide numerous ways for you to DIFFERENTIATE learning for your s
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6th - 8th
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My Heritage Project- GOOGLE SLIDES INTERACTIVE
GoogleSlides Interactive! Studying about culture is really important in discovering our own identity. Who we are is were we came from. This resource is a great way to help kids discover their heritage. Students research and learn about one of the country's their family immigrated from at one point in time! Option... students can choose a country to research instead.
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3rd - 6th
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ABRAHAM LINCOLN ACTIVITIES: 3 Hands-On Biography Projects / Bulletin Board
A ready-to-go, time-saver! Students will love researching and reporting on the life of Abraham Lincoln as they construct one of three different hands-on projects—an agamograph, a circle book, or a big galoot. Students can create all three projects, or you can add variety to the class’s reports by assigning different projects to different students. These projects make it easy to include art and hands-on learning in your classroom, and they make a vibrant bulletin board display.These ready-to-go p
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3rd - 7th
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RUBY BRIDGES BIOGRAPHY ACTIVITIES: 3 Hands-On Projects / Bulletin Board
A ready-to-go, time-saving project! Students will love researching and reporting on the heroic life of Ruby Bridges as they construct one of three different hands-on projects—an agamograph, a circle book, or a big galoot. Students can create all three projects, or you can add variety to the class’s reports by assigning different projects to different students. These projects make it easy to include art and hands-on learning in your classroom, and they make a vibrant bulletin board display.These
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2nd - 6th
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FREDERICK DOUGLASS BIOGRAPHY ACTIVITIES: 3 Hands-On Projects / Bulletin Board
A ready-to-go, time-saver! Students will love researching and reporting on the life of Frederick Douglass as they construct one of three different hands-on projects—an agamograph, a circle book, or a big galoot. Students can create all three projects, or you can add variety to the class’s reports by assigning different projects to different students. These projects make it easy to include art and hands-on learning in your classroom, and they make a vibrant bulletin board display.These ready-to-g
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3rd - 7th
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PAUL REVERE ACTIVITIES: 3 Hands-On Biography Projects / Bulletin Board Ideas
The British Are Coming! Forget "One if by land and two if by sea" and try these THREE engaging, time-saving activities. Students will love researching and reporting on the heroic life of Paul Revere as they construct one of three different hands-on projects—an agamograph, a circle book, or a big galoot. Students can create all three projects, or you can add variety to the class’s reports by assigning different projects to different students. These projects make it easy to include art and hands-o
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3rd - 6th
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POCAHONTAS ACTIVITIES: 3 Hands-On Biography Projects / Bulletin Board
Pocahontas was a heroic figure from American history. Students will love researching and reporting on her fascinating life as they construct one of three different hands-on projects—an agamograph, a circle book, or a big galoot. Students can create all three projects, or you can add variety to the class’s reports by assigning different projects to different students. These projects make it easy to include art and hands-on learning in your classroom, and they make a vibrant bulletin board display
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3rd - 7th
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The Six Tasks of Mesopotamia - Projects & PBL
Driving Question:Why is the story of the Mesopotamians so significant?Description:The Six Tasks of Mesopotamia will begin your journey with the geography and culture of this ancient land between two rivers. The Mesopotamians left a significant record of their lives and the development of their civilization for us to interpret and appreciate. From the study of Hammurabi to cuneiform writing, to a biography or memoir of a significant Mesopotamian and appreciation for the geography, the six tasks w
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6th
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Also included in: PBL Bundle (Grade 6) - In Collaboration with A.J. Juliani - 31 Projects!
GEORGE WASHINGTON BIOGRAPHY ACTIVITIES: 3 Hands-On Projects / Bulletin Board
A ready-to-go, time-saver! Students will love researching and reporting on the life of George Washington as they construct one of three different hands-on projects—an agamograph, a circle book, or a big galoot. Students can create all three projects, or you can add variety to the class’s reports by assigning different projects to different students. These projects make it easy to include art and hands-on learning in your classroom, and they make a vibrant bulletin board display.These ready-to-go
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3rd - 6th
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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
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3rd - 11th
Integrated Project-Based Learning (PBL) Unit: Ancient Civilizations Exhibit
This interdisciplinary unit for 5th and 6th-grade students explores ancient civilizations' impact and legacies. Through research, critical analysis, creation of artifacts, and a culminating Ancient Civilizations exhibit, students will investigate and showcase their understanding. The unit integrates Common Core ELA and C3 Social Studies standards, fostering critical thinking, research skills, creativity, and effective communication.This product includes a unit overview (with daily lessons), rubr
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5th - 6th
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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
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- Become active, responsible, and engaged citizens
- Comprehend global issues such as human rights, environmental sustainability, and economic disparities
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