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High school research for Easel Activities
Scaffolded Natural Disasters Research Project Extreme Weather
Students will research specific facts about a natural disaster and create a brochure (either on paper or digital) about it. Are your students curious about natural disasters like volcanoes and earthquakes? This project will help students learn about different natural disasters around the world. This is great for helping all students access grade level content! Students will love learning about extreme weather and natural disasters in this scaffolded research project.This Natural Disaster Brochur
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8th - 10th
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Buying Your First Home (Renting vs. Owning and 15 vs. 30 Year Mortgages)
In this project students figure their purchasing power, select a house that they would like to buy, and investigate the total costs involved in purchasing that home. Students will also compare and contrast the advantages and disadvantages of a 15 vs. 30 year mortgage and renting vs. owning. This assignment is worth a total of 50 points and has points possible listed next to each question. An answer key is also provided with suggested answers. This project goes well with a Personal Finance, busin
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9th - 12th
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Also included in: Personal Finance Project Bundle
Argumentative Writing UNIT Common Core Grades 6-12 Editable
Teach your students to write solid argument essays step-by-step with my Argumentative Writing unit. It is aligned with the Common Core State Standards for grades 6-12. Newly updated to include EDITABLE handouts and rubrics in Google Drive (using Google Slides). This IS included in my mega bundle: ALL of my WRITING RESOURCES MEGA BUNDLE and is also included in my Argument Essay Writing Bundle + Editable Presentation and Handouts.Students won't struggle writing an argument with my graphic organize
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8th - 11th
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Also included in: Writing Resources Bundle Argument Expository Narrative Journalism
MLA In-Text Parenthetical Citation 9th Edition Research Writing Printable
Give your students an instant research tool! This foldable handout and one-page "cheat sheet" will help your students use in-text citation correctly! This follows the latest 9th Edition MLA format. Your students will appreciate a compact resource that provides the basics for parenthetical citation questions middle and high school students are most likely to encounter.You will receive two formats for the cheat sheet: a foldable that creates a little book and a one-pager. The information on b
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6th - 12th, Adult Education
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Works Cited Bibliography 9th Edition MLA Format Research Writing Activity
You'll love how easy it is to teach your students how to create a works cited page! This resource breaks down the technical skills they need to create an accurate, correct works cited page. Updated with the 9th edition MLA revisions and no prep. This lesson focuses on the hows and whys of creating a properly formatted works cited page using the current MLA standards. Scaffolded, so students get practice step-by-step and build confidence along the way. Everything you need is included:print and
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6th - 12th, Adult Education
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Research Writing Activities Create an Infographic Primary Research Project
Introduce students to research with infographics using primary research. Students gather data through interviews and then use their data to create an original infographic. Students will analyze data and present it in an easy to understand format.This resource includes:print and digital versionsanalysis of an infographiccomparison/contrast of primary and secondary researchgraphic organizer idea generatoreditable list of topics for students to choose fromdata collection formsample for student ref
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6th - 10th
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Fun Intro to Shakespeare: Guessing Game, Trivia, Research, Language, Quotes
Many students are intimidated by Shakespeare because of the difficult language. This 2-3 day introduction to Shakespeare gives students a chance to get comfortable with Shakespeare’s language and learn about life in Elizabethan England. This introduction requires no teaching on the part of the teacher. It consists of a fun guessing activity, research worksheet, and student-lead learning about life in Shakespeare’s time.1)Introduction activity (1 class period /4 pages/ language, trivia, and resea
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8th - 11th
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Teaching Research Skills for Students : How- to- Guide Lesson, Activity & Rubric
Ever told students they had to do research only to be met with deer-in-the-headlights expressions? Or only realized they had no clue how to research while in the midst of marking your 10th paper? Get students on the right track by introducing research skills early on in their learning, at any grade level, so they’re prepared to do it when that research-skills-based assignment comes up! This step-by-step and no prep guide serves as an introductory mini lesson, covering the what, when, why, &
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4th - 12th
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Drama Unit Set Design High School Choice Boards! Design Concept VERY Popular
PART OF A BUNDLE Do have some reluctant students? Try technical theater with them! This 8 day unit explains the history of set design, the process of of the designer, how to use metaphor in design and have an opportunity to create a set design and model. They develop a keen eye for what makes a distinctive design and learn how to critique their peer's work as well. Plus, they are expected to read a play or musical. There is a Google Classroom version of this as well at: Set Design High School
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8th - 11th
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Project-Based Learning: High School Current Events {Printable and Digital}
This high school current events project experience is a great way to study local and global issues as well as introduce self-directed project-based learning!Students will choose one current event topic of interest and design a self-directed project-based learning lesson plan around that topic using the guiding materials included in this resource.Students will work within the community, complete a project final product of their choosing (ideas available), and give an authentic presentation (ideas
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10th - 12th
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Also included in: High School Communications Curriculum Project-Based Learning Bundle
Natural Resources Research Project
Students research and create a presentation about a material natural resource of their choice. Students investigate:-the resource and what it is made up of-how the resource forms-where the resource is distributed around the world-why it is distributed that way-uses of the resource-the harvesting process and its consequences related to the environmentIncluded in this file is:-project outline and note-taking guide-peer evaluation form-link to Google slide template for student presentations-grading
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5th - 9th
Franchise Web Quest and Research Activity
This Internet scavenger hunt and research activity are easy to use, engaging, and the perfect ready-to-go resource for your business ownership unit. High school students will set on a web quest to answer 11 questions that develop basic franchise vocabulary knowledge and explore interesting facts about franchises. Terminology covered includes: franchise, royalty fee, franchise agreement, and operating costs. Students will discover which industries tend to franchise, popular businesses that franch
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9th - 12th
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Also included in: Forms of Business Ownership Activity Bundle
Emergency Sub Plan Lin Manuel Miranda Hamilton Performer Composer Middle Grades
Need something for a substitute to teach? Here's a close reading lesson to re-energize your class 1 l/2 days in length! Talk about making it easy on yourself, huh? This biography (formatted like a newspaper) about the performing artist Lin Manuel Miranda of Hamilton fame, is suitable for middle and high school students and can be used as a stand alone lesson or with other biographies. Each lesson in the Places Please series is tailored to the strengths of that particular artist. BEST SELLERS
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7th - 9th
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Also included in: Theater Class Emergency Sub Plan Bundle One Month in Length
Journalism: Fact-Finding Scavenger Hunt Activity
One vital aspect of being a successful reporter is learning how and where to find factual information. With this activity, middle school and high school students will use any source that they can, i.e. the internet, the telephone, in-person interviews, etc., to figure out the needed information. An answer key is included. This product offers students the chance to exhibit a number of reporting skills. Although I use this activity for a Journalism 1 class, teachers could also use this in any l
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6th - 12th
Also included in: Journalism Activities & Lessons Bundle: Beginning & Advanced Students
Road Trip on a Budget: High School Life Skills Challenge
This high school life skills class challenge is a great high school budgeting project. This project focuses on building and strengthening a variety of real-world life skills including planning, organizing, estimating, time-management, decision-making, problem-solving, mapping, budgeting, communication, and many more. The topic itself (road trip budgeting) is real-world and relevant to students. That relevance, in addition to opportunities for student choice, keeps students engaged in the activit
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10th - 12th
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Also included in: High School Life Skills Project Bundle
Career Exploration In-Depth Worksheet
Assign this two-page worksheet for students to explore a chosen career field of interest. The worksheet is general enough to work for any high school career and technical education subject area or career unit, but is specific enough to address the following concepts related to a chosen career field:knowledge and skills neededinterests and personal qualities neededroles and job dutieseducation and trainingdemands and rewardsjob market opportunitiespart-time job or entry-level experienceThis works
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7th - 12th
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Also included in: Working with Children Careers Exploration Unit - BUNDLE
Types of Government Wanted Posters: A fun way to learn about political systems
This lesson is a fun way to teach your students about different political systems around the world throughout history and in modern times. Students can work independently or in small groups to research four different kinds of political leadership: dictatorship, monarchy, theocracy, and democracy.They need to complete independent research to find information about the following topics:Rise to power: How does this type of leader get chosen (are there fair elections, do they take power by force, or
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4th - 9th
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World Religions Project Mini Book for 5 Major Religions Social Studies Project
This is an engaging world religions project. Are you looking for a great cultural project? To demonstrate knowledge of the 5 major religions (Christianity, Judaism, Islam, Buddhism, Hinduism) in the world students will create a mini-book for one of the religions. By engaging in this interactive project, your students will gain exposure to other cultures and perspectives – making it an invaluable resource in any classroom setting!This is great for helping all students access grade level content!S
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8th - 10th
Spring Break Project: Plan a Trip
Product Description: Plan A Trip Project Based Learning, Staycation or VacationResearch, organize, and plan a staycation or vacation. An eight step guide walks students through their project. Brainstorming, traveler interests, itinerary, expenses, web research, scoring guide, and awards are all part of this no prep unit. Unit culminates with a presentation on their planned trip, complete with award certificates for audience or teacher chosen favorites. Students can choose a driving vacation wi
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5th - 9th
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Native American Tribes Research Flipbook Project Native American Heritage Month
This makes a great project for Native American Heritage Month or Indigenous Peoples Day! Do your students need to learn about Native American culture and Native American history? Students will research Native American tribes with this flip book project! Students will research about the lives of early Native Americans, such as the food they ate, clothing they wore, and types of housing. This scaffolded flipbook is great for helping all students access grade level content! You can use this project
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8th - 11th
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Budget Project: Financial Literacy Application
Description:While one of our goals as educators is to prepare students for independent living, many students feel overwhelmed, underprepared, and uneducated about the realities of how to begin. This project allows students to research costs of living on their own while exploring topics of: BankingHousing - finding a living space, furnishing it, & paying for its utilitiesFood - creating a detailed meal plan, creating a shopping list, & calculating dining out costsTransportation - through
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10th - 12th
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Emergency Sub Plans: Cancer Webquest
Looking for an extension activity for your DNA unit? Do you need a straightforward activity that students can complete without too much teacher assistance? This cancer webquest is the perfect activity for a curious group of students. Cancer has affected almost everyone in some way, so this lesson will be sure to engage students and connect to their real lives. This student centered activity will give a perfect overview of all the basics of this genetic disorder and open up interesting conversati
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7th - 10th
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MS-LS3-1
Also included in: DNA - FULL UNIT
Animal Group Behavior Project: HS-LS2-8
Do group behaviors in animals increase the survival rates of individual organisms? Students will work in teams to research and create an informative poster for one of the following animal behaviors: flocking, schooling, herding, cooperative hunting, migrating, or swarming. Students share posters in a gallery walk and complete a jigsaw chart summarizing their findings. Finally, students complete a scaffolded CER (Claim-Evidence-Reasoning) to practice engaging in argument from evidence. This Prod
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9th - 12th
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Autonomous Vehicle Research Project and CER Writing for STEM, Robotics, and AI
Artificial intelligence is a hot topic! Help your students learn about new technologies and the benefits and limitations with this autonomous car research project. Students will gather information from text and video sources. Then they will craft an argumentative essay using the CER format. Get all 4 STEM Research Projects here and save 20%!The lesson meets science, reading, and writing standards. Students begin with gathering evidence from a video and an article. The sources introduce students
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6th - 10th
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