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6th grade social studies rubrics $10 and up
Persuasive Techniques Unit - Media Literacy Analysis PowerPoint & Project Bundle
Teach persuasive techniques, ad analysis, and propaganda with this bundle of media literacy activities. This comprehensive bundle includes bellringers, projects, PowerPoints, and quizzes for teaching persuasion through engaging advertising analysis, interactive practice, and creative projects. In this bundle, you’ll get 3 weeks of engaging activities to introduce or strengthen student understanding of persuasive techniques. This is a perfect foundation for media literacy with a variety of activ
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6th - 9th
Paired Passages with Writing Prompts and Activities BUNDLE
Paired Passages/Paired Texts are showing up on reading and writing assessments all over the country! This resource contains everything you need to successfully guide students through the process of using paired passages to create an essay or other type of writing. I included multiple prompts and activities using the same two paired passages so that teachers and students will have a variety of writing choices. Be sure to check out each resource preview! Purchase the bundle and save money! Visit m
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5th - 6th
Speech and Debate Bundle of Year-Long Materials and Assessments
This bundle contains resources and assessments for teaching the following units of Speech and Debate assignments/ projects:Impromptu SpeechesOriginal Oratory SpeechesInformative SpeechesImpromptu DebatesPublic Forum DebatesCongressional DebatesProse Interpretation PresentationsPoetry Interpretation PresentationsPassion Project PresentationsThis bundle also contains a few general Speech and Debate which can be used during any unit.Resources include various assignments, daily grades, and major ass
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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South America Environmental Issues Project
In this product, students will learn about environmental issues in South America. They will be researching and creating a product on either urbanization, deforestation, mining and ranching. The entire product is very detailed so it will be easy for you to implement! This is ready to assign on Google Classroom as well! What you get:PDF & Google Doc link for each of the following⭐ Teacher Instructions⭐ Suggested Daily Schedule⭐Teacher Daily Resources⭐Daily Slideshow⭐KWL Chart⭐Discovery Questio
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6th - 10th
Also included in: South America Geography & World Cultures Unit Bundle
Writing Research Projects & Activities - BUNDLE
Three complete writing research projects with several activities for each. All come with project guidelines to help you use them in your classroom. This bundle is common core aligned.Your students will love them all. What a great way to get them used to the writing research!!
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2nd - 6th
BUNDLE: Create Your Own Country Project (Requirements & Digital Templates)
Looking for a fun way to end the year while still keeping the students engaged? I use this Create Your Own Country Project as a year end project in 6th grade for students to show their knowledge of basic social studies terms (including: geography, history, culture, government, economics, etc), but it can be used in any grade after these basic social studies terms have been taught. Students take ownership and tap in their creativity as they get to create their own country! This bundle includes BO
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5th - 9th
History of Newspapers and Journalism - ENTIRE UNIT - Bundle!
Your job just got easier! This is an entire Unit Bundle. Geared at helping students understand the necessity of Newspapers and Journalism throughout history, students will be challenged with worksheets, presentations, interactive creative projects and guided notes. There is a movie guide, and many other options to fill your time.Help your students become the next Woodward or Bernstein! This is a unique product that fits with the curriculum of Journalism courses, Social Studies/History courses, a
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6th - 12th
Introduction to Law: Lesson Plans & Activities
The Introduction to Law packet is the first part of a multi-packet law studies course created by a licensed attorney and middle school teacher who was named 2020 Teacher of the Year for Broward County, Florida. The packet includes:Seven (7) complete lesson plans;Three rubrics;A student interest survey that can be used at the beginning of the year;A 25-question mock LSAT (law school admission test) with a writing sample question;An escape room constitutional review game; Answer keys for the mock
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6th - 12th, Adult Education
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"Teach the Great Depression" Project Based Learning
WHAT YOU GETThis project has EVERYTHING you need to to teach an unforgettable Great Depression unit. In this project students will learn to create a presentation, a worksheet, and teach a part of the Great Depression to their classmates. I have been doing this project for the past 12 years and it is the most memorial unit I teach. I still have students who come back and say that they will NEVER forget the day that they taught a part of the Great Depression. Check out my website below and wat
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6th - 12th, Higher Education
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Socratic Seminar | US History Since 1850 [17 Units]
Embark on a comprehensive journey through American history with our complete bundle, "US History Since 1850s." This all-encompassing collection includes all 17 of our meticulously designed Socratic Seminar units, each providing a window into the pivotal events that have shaped the United States from the 1850s to the present day. From the tumult of the Civil War to the transformative decades of the Civil Rights Movement, the Cold War, and into the complexities of modern-day America, this bundle
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6th - 12th
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Voyage au Canada : Exploration des Expériences des Immigrants Projet
Explore the makeup of Canadian Society and its numerous cultural groups by researching and learning about an Immigrant Group in Canada. Trouvez l'information ci-dessous:Quel est le pays d’origine de ces immigrants?Facteurs d’incitations (Pourquoi quittent-ils leur pays?)Facteurs d’attirance (Pourquoi ont-ils choisi le Canada?)Comment était le voyage de ces immigrants?Combien de ces immigrants est-ce qu’il y a au Canada aujourd’hui ou depuis le dernier recensement? Quelles sont les villes dont la
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6th - 12th
Social Studies CER / Inquiry Bundle
In this bundle, get everything you need for the year to promote inquiry learning in your social studies classroom! Included in this bundle are the following:CER templates and rubricsDiscussion strategies (that promote inquiry)Group norms and roles (to get all involved)Reading like a historian inquiry stationsReading like a historian graphic organizer Inquiry stationsFinal inquiry project including an outline and rubric Student led discussion strategies (promote inquiry)Accommodation vs. modific
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6th - 12th, Higher Education
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Autopsy: Totalitarianism State (1919-1939)
In the broadest sense, totalitarianism is characterized by strong central rule that attempts to control and direct all aspects of individual life through coercion and repression. The students will be depicting this through an autopsy project where the students will be drawing a person him/herself or someone from that time period with the themes surrounding the person. For example the causes and effects of Political, Social, Economic, and Cultural issues during the content theme. Students have a
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PreK - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Country Research Project
This is a project I have used with my class to practice research skills as well as learn about different countries and cultures. This product includes example reports on the United States, a rubric for the presentations, and a research guide for students to use. This is a great project that engages students and allows them to choose a country they are interested in. There are also links to research websites that are young reader friendly and easy to use.
Bundle: My Tennessee Vacation End of Year Project & Google Slides Project
Tennessee History 5th Grade New StandardsThis bundle contains the My Tennessee Vacation Project & Rubrics with the Google Slides Mini Lesson & Rubric. You can use each project individually or together in a more in-depth project which embeds the new computer science requirements into the History project.
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4th - 12th
World Religions DBQ
Bring primary and secondary sources to your students' fingertips as they annotate and analyze ten primary sources from the World History's most influential religions: Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. This full DBQ guides students through the analysis process and provides numerous supports for struggling readers and English Language Learners.Each religion features two primary source excerpts, formatted with plenty of space for students to annotate, and a full page of analysis
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6th - 9th
La pandémie des Zombies - Mock UN
This is a fun and engaging way to teach about the United Nations and other non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in social studies. Students will choose a country and in the style of a mock UN will explore different resolutions designed to protect the citizens of the country from the Zombie pandemic. It is available in English and French - this is the French version, designed for French immersion students.It includes 26 slides, including and introduction, facts about the zombies, 4 resolutions,
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5th - 8th
Capstone Project - Solving Societal Problems
This assignment aims to provide students with an opportunity to explore and analyze the benefits and consequences of utopian and dystopian societies. Students are required to choose a problem that societies face and conduct research about the chosen topic. They need to compile credible sources and construct a research paper that discusses the topic and their proposed solution. The proposal should be 1-2 paragraphs and include the topic and solution.Once the topic is approved, students must gathe
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Immigration Exploration Comprehensive Unit Bundle
Dive into the complex and multifaceted topic of immigration with our comprehensive Immigration Exploration Unit Bundle! Designed for grades 6 through 12, this all-encompassing package provides a variety of engaging and educational activities, lesson plans, and resources that bring the theme of immigration to life in your classroom. From analyzing song lyrics to creating detailed infographics, students will embark on a learning journey that enhances their understanding of immigration's impact on
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6th - 12th
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Haunted House Design Project - Grades 5-8 with Rubrics Stem MYP IB Cycle Tech
The Haunted House Project is a great design project to start in September, to get in the spooky mood!This project is geared towards students between 5th and 8th grade, and focuses on using the design cycle - RESEARCH, PLANNING, CREATING, EVALUATING - to create a haunted house with several spooky ideas. However, it can be utilized in many different types of classes, as it focuses on project based learning.7-9 Work PeriodsThis project includes:-A full project plan from start to finish-Lesson plans
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5th - 8th
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Non-cognitive/Success Skills: Basic Middle + High School Bundle
The lingering “Class Participation” gradebook category is such a tricky grade to determine fairly and accurately. What does it actually mean? How can a teacher really evaluate whether a student is effectively participating? To answer these questions, educators must consider the underlying skills that make up class participation. Non-cognitive skills or success skills are those skills that are not directly related to IQ, but are directly related to GPA. These are organizational skills, note-takin
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5th - 12th
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Ancient Greek Mythology Bundle
This final assessment and final project bundle includes all you need to assess student knowledge of Ancient Greek Mythology.
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5th - 7th
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Supreme Court Cases: Teens on the Docket Project
What's the best way to get a teenager interested in learning about the Supreme Court? Put 'em on the docket!This project looks at 10 United States Supreme Court cases that have every teenager's favorite topic: other teenagers. It is a highly motivating topic and gives you the opportunity to have students examine the nuances and purpose of the judicial system. The project culminates in a trifold presentation and I have included the model that you can make and students can follow.I designed th
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Women's History Choice Board Project
Instructions for Women's History ProjectTo support your Women's History project, please follow these steps:Choose a Woman to Focus OnSelect one woman from the Unladylike2020 collection.Select a Project ChoicePick one project option from the provided table.Complete the Note-CatcherMake a copy of the [Women's History Month Project - Research Note-Catcher](LINK HERE).Follow the instructions on the note-catcher.Review the RubricCheck the rubric for your chosen project to understand the requirements
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6th - 9th
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Importance of learning social studies
Social studies offers valuable insights into history, geography, and much more. Social studies captivates students by providing them with perspectives from the past, present, and future, allowing them to understand history and navigate current events. It enables them to appreciate how previous generations have shaped their present reality. In essence, social studies opens their eyes to the vastness of life beyond their immediate surroundings.
Benefits of learning social studies
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
- Evaluate information, analyze evidence, and make informed judgments about complex social, economic, and political issues
- Become active, responsible, and engaged citizens
- Comprehend global issues such as human rights, environmental sustainability, and economic disparities
By teaching social studies, teachers can help students develop critical thinking skills, foster civic engagement, and promote social awareness and responsibility.
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On TPT, social studies resources come in various formats, from worksheets to interactive notebooks to units. They can be used to enhance learning, assess a student’s mastery of social studies concepts, or to reteach a tricky topic. With plenty of TPT resources at your fingertips, teaching and learning social studies will be so much easier.
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Social studies resources on TPT offer informative lessons, engaging texts, intriguing facts, interactive puzzles, and enjoyable trivia games. These grade-specific resources ensure that all students can access age-appropriate materials that stimulate their minds and enhance their creative thinking abilities.
For instance, first graders can explore worksheets on senses and emotions, followed by a coloring page featuring Harriet Tubman. Older students can test their knowledge with quizzes on statistics and capital cities, then delve into the history of the Underground Railroad through an informational sheet or enjoy a word search focused on civil rights leaders. With such a wide variety of subjects and topics covered, our social studies pages provide endless opportunities for students to explore the world in captivating ways.
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