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Social studies Common Core W.6.4 assessments
Medieval West Africa - "The Story of Sundiata" - Article, Power Point, Assess.
The illustrated Article and Power Point, "The Story of Sundiata" is an engaging story of the life-altering journey a disabled boy, named Sundiata, undertakes to become a great warrior and eventual ruler of the Empire of Mali. The story, "The Lion King" has many parallels to this story. Ideal for Venn Diagram, T Square, and/or discussion groups. The Story of Sundiata makes a perfect cross-curriculum and/or extension lesson. Great for a discussion centered on whether a griot is a storyteller or
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5th - 9th
Create a Restaurant: Supply & Demand Practice or Assessment in a Fun Format!
Updated 2/9/22: I added a link in the PDF to take you to an EDITABLE Google Slides version.Teach economics concepts and descriptive writing all in one project.Primary Learning Targets based on the Ohio Academic Content Standards for Social Studies:6.15: Explain the laws of supply and demand.6.15: Identify some of the factors that lead to changes in the supply and demand for a product.This project also covers CCSS for ELA, including:W 6.4: Produce clear and coherent writing in which the developme
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5th - 8th
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Also included in:Â Social Studies Resources Bundle: Government, Factors of Migration, Economics
United States Constitution Bundle: Scavenger Hunt, Articles, Convention Notes...
This bundle contains all of Mister Harms' resources on the United States Constitution. By choosing the bundle you are saving 20%! You also get the convenience of having all of these high-quality resources for your American History, Civics, and/or Government classes in one place! Scroll up to see the resources within this bundle. Enjoy!Thank You!Thanks so much for stopping by! It's great to meet you! I hope this resource adds value to your classroom. If you have time, I'd love for you to leave
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Argument Writing Rubrics Grades 6-8 Common Core
Common Core Argument Writing Rubrics for Grades 6-8
This digital download contains seven grades 6-8 argument writing rubrics (each one a variation).
The rubrics are detailed and show the Common Core-alignment for each section/criteria.
These ARE included in the following bundles:
Common Core Argument Writing Unit for Grades 6-12
Argument Writing Rubrics for Grades 6-12
Created & Copyrighted by Tracee Orman
Grades:
6th - 8th, Staff
Also included in:Â Writing Resources Bundle Argument Expository Narrative Journalism
Klondike Gold Rush Advertisement Persuasion Project
Students will work on many different skills in this layered assignment. Whether students are studying the gold rush specifically or they are working on persuasive techniques, this three page assignment guides students through the process of identifying their audience and purpose, incorporating persuasive techniques used in advertising and writing, and thinking about the importance of layout and design. An assignment sheet, planning sheet with guiding questions, and a rubric are attached!
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5th - 10th
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Reading Comprehension: Bundle of 8 Passages
What are the benefits of using this resource?This bundle of 8 reading comprehension passages and lesson outlines saves you time.Use your time away from school to do what you enjoy. Use your planning periods to catch up with your colleagues rather than doing more work.You get these 8 reading comprehension passages in this bundle:Reading Comprehension: Why Do We Study History?Reading Comprehension: Prehistory and the Stone AgeReading Comprehension: Hunter-gatherers vs. Pastoral NomadsReading Compr
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4th - 6th
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Reading Comprehension: Social Studies Bundle
What are the benefits of using this resource?This bundle of 6 reading comprehension passages and lesson outlines saves you time.Use your time away from school to do what you enjoy. Use your planning periods to catch up with your colleagues rather than doing more work.You get these 6 reading comprehension passages in this bundle:Reading Comprehension: Why Do We Study History?Reading Comprehension: Prehistory and the Stone AgeReading Comprehension: Hunter-gatherers vs. Pastoral NomadsReading Compr
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4th - 6th
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Tale of Genji - "Dance of the Blue Waves"- Article, Power Point, Activities
The brief Primary Source and Power Point present an excerpt from The Tale of Genji by Lady Murasaki Shikibu ... "The Dance of the Blue Waves." Activities and a Document Based Question Assessment are included. Great extension for Medieval Japan. Lesson includes:- Brief Primary Source: - from Tale of Genji - "The Dance of the Blue Sea Waves"- 14-Slide Power Point Presentation- 3-Question Document Based Question Assessment + Answer Key- DBQ Scoring Rubric (allows students to easily score each othe
Grades:
5th - 9th
Argument Writing Rubrics Grades 6-12 Common Core
Common Core Argument Writing Rubrics for Grades 6-12 (6-8 and 9-12)
This IS included in my mega bundle: ALL of my WRITING RESOURCES GROWING BUNDLE.
This digital download contains seven grades 9-12 argument writing rubrics (each one a variation) and seven grades 6-8 argument writing rubrics.
YOU CAN BUY THESE SEPARATELY HERE:
Common Core-Aligned Argument Writing Rubrics for Grades 6-8
Common Core-Aligned Argument Writing Rubrics for Grades 9-12
The rubrics are detailed and show the Common Cor
Grades:
6th - 12th, Staff
Also included in:Â Writing Resources Bundle Argument Expository Narrative Journalism
World Religions Cumulative Project
This product is part of the World Religions Unit Bundle. Embark on a journey of exploration into the rich tapestry of world religions with our comprehensive research project. Students will select one of the major world religions studied in class—Buddhism, Hinduism, Islam, Christianity, or Judaism—and delve into its origins, beliefs, practices, and spread. Utilizing online resources and their existing knowledge, students will conduct thorough research, documenting their findings on a graphic orga
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3rd - 10th
Also included in:Â World Religions Full Unit Bundle
"Notable Figures of the Enlightenment" + Article, Assessment (Distance Learning)
The illustrated Article features the achievements of important Enlightenment figures: Locke, Rousseau, de Montesqieu, Voltaire, Wollstonecraft, and Smith. Activities and Assessment included.Lesson includes: - 2-Page Article - Multiple Choice / Document Based Question Assessment + Answer Key - DBQ Scoring Rubric (allows student to score each other's short answers)- Mini-Article: The Salon- Historical Examination Form- 3-2-1 Reflective Writing Activity- Support from Text Guide- Grap
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5th - 9th
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"Mongols Invade Japan" - Articles, Power Point, Activities, Assessments
2 Articles and a Power Point explain the Mongol Invasions of Japan in the late 13th Century. Students are directed to respond to the following prompt with an Argument Essay: "Some say that the Japanese were fortunate that, first a tropical storm, and later a typhoon, spoiled the two Mongol invasions. They point to these storms as the real reason for the Mongol defeat. Others point to the combination of Japanese resistance and the storms as the real reason for the Mongol defeat. What’s the rea
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5th - 9th
Comparative Civilizations: Maya, Aztec, and Inca
This is a differentiated activity that can be used as an assessment for a lesson or unit about life in the Mayan, Aztec, and Incan civilizations. It is easily adaptable for a variety of levels. For example, it can be used with AP or IB classes, with middle school classes, or with special populations such as English language learners or students with learning differences.
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4th - 12th
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Medieval W Africa - Map & Research Activities, Assessments (Distance Learning)
"Medieval West Africa - Activities" is a colorful yet challenging project which includes the making of up to four maps: the Vegetation Zones of West Africa, the Empire of Ghana, the Empire of Mali, and the Empire of Songhai - all with five things to identify. The Lesson also includes nine general research Document Based Questions the answers to which are easily found in textbooks, online, or with the "Medieval West African Civilizations" Synopsis that is included. Great for pairs, or small group
Grades:
5th - 9th
Buddhism Influences Medieval China - Article, Power Point, Activities, Assess
The Article and Power Point explain the rise of Buddhism in Medieval China, its key principles, as well as, the initial opposition to its philosophy. Activities and Assessment are included. Lesson includes: - 3-Page Illustrated Article - 15-Slide Power Point Presentation- Multiple Choice / Document-Based Question Assessment + Answer Key- DBQ Scoring Rubric (allows students to easily score each other's short answers) - "Chinese Buddhism Crossword" + Crossword Key- Reflective Writin
Grades:
5th - 9th
"European Renaissance Figures" - Article + Assessment (Distance Learning)
"Renaissance Figures" gives a brief summary of the most important figures of the Renaissance in note-form. Great Review or Study Sheet for Assessments. Crossword and Assessment included.Lesson includes: - 3-Page Illustrated Article - Multiple Choice / Document Based Question Assessment + Answer Key- DBQ Scoring Rubric (allows students to easily score each other's short answers) - "Renaissance Figures Crossword" + Crossword Key- B+W Printables - Visuals- No Prep Store: The Mediev
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5th - 9th
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Action Civics Project: Investigative Journalism (Interdisciplinary)
The focus question of this project is "How can we speak truth to power, illuminating a marginalized voice?"For this interdisciplinary project (ELA, Social Studies) students will :Select and read a novel that illuminates a marginalized voice through a fiction narrative.After finishing your novel, you will then choose a social justice topic embedded in the novelInvestigate that topic, compiling researchWrite an investigative journalism piece on the topicPresent your findings and piece to the class
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5th - 9th
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"Age of Exploration - Notable Explorers" + Assessment (Distance Learning)
The Article "Notable Explorers" highlights ten of the most important explorers and discoveries of the Age of Exploration: Prince Henry the Navigator, Bartolomeu Diaz, Christopher Columbus, Pedro Cabral, Vasco da Gama, John Cabot, Amerigo Vespucci, Ferdinand Magellan, Jacques Cartier, and Francis Drake.Lesson includes: - 5-Page Illustrated Article - Multiple Choice / Document-Based Question Assessment + Answer Key- Crossword + Crossword Key - Reflective Writing Activity: 3-2-1 - Maps: Age of
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5th - 9th
"Leonardo da Vinci" - Article, Power Point, Activities, Assessment (DL)
The brief Article and Power Point feature Leonardo da Vinci - the "Renaissance Man." While explaining his successes in art, it also speaks of his work as a brilliant engineer and his innovative work in human anatomy. Activities and Assessment included.Lesson includes: - 2-Page Illustrated Biography - 30-Slide Power Point Presentation - Multiple Choice / Document Based Question Assessment + Answer Key - DBQ Scoring Rubric (allows students to easily score each other's short answers)- "Suppor
Grades:
5th - 9th
Holocaust Unit Sentence Structure Activity
Cross-curricular sentence structure activity with informational article about the inspiration behind The Boy in the Striped Pajamas- annotate article & identify sentence structure of sentences in article. WWII, Boy in the Striped Pajamas, Anne Frank, or Holocaust are all great for using with this! Integrates Social Studies & ELA perfectly! Easy print & go, no prep lesson!Other Holocaust Related Items:Boy in the Striped Pajamas Common Core TestHolocaust activityThe Boy in the Striped
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Also included in:Â Holocaust Bundle & The Boy in the Striped Pajamas Bundle BUNDLE
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''U.S. Founders" [Bundle] - Articles, Activities, Assessments
The "Founders" includes an Introduction with an explanation of the "term", as well as, 7 brief illustrated biographies including: George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin, Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, John Adams, and John Jay. Along with the biographies are individual Assessments and Crosswords on all seven. Also included are mini-biographies of seven men who are also often mentioned in the "top seven" so to speak. James Monroe, Samuel Adams, John Marshall, Patrick Henry, G
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5th - 9th
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Revolutionary War Writing Prompt
This writing prompt asks students to imagine they are working as a newspaper editor at the time of the Revolutionary War. Includes detailed directions. It is specific to North Carolina, but the state can be edited.
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6th - 9th
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Comparing 3 Types of Government
What are the benefits of using this resource?This handout and lesson outline saves you time.Use your time away from school to do what you enjoy. Use your planning periods to catch up with your colleagues rather than doing more work.This handout:could be used as pre-assessment at the start of a unit or review at the endcovers absolute monarchy, dictatorship, and representative democracyasks your students to draw a symbol for each type of governmentmakes students think, by asking, "Would you want
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4th - 6th
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"Reformation and Counter-Reformation - Notables" - Activities, Assessment - DL
The Article, "Reformation and Counter-Reformation Figures" features the significant contributions of the important participants of this era. It ends with an brief explanation of the legacy of the Reformation. Activities and Assessment included.Lesson includes: - 2-Page "Notable Figures" - Multiple Choice / Short Answer Assessment + Answer Key- Short Answer Scoring Rubric (allows students to score each other's short answers)- 2 Historical Examination Forms: 'Reformation' 'Counter-Refo
Grades:
5th - 9th
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