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7th grade U.S. History rubrics for Microsoft Word
Family Tree Research Project
The Family Tree Project offers students a chance to conduct research and dig into their own family history to discover and document lineage, stories, traditions, recipes, immigration dates and other cultural heritage for today and for posterity. The assignment includes a clear list of requirements, rubric, and student reflection and self-assessment. It is also grounded in the CCSS. The Family Tree Project is a student favorite and fits very nicely when studying Immigration in US History. The
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7th - 11th
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American Revolution Propaganda Poster Project
This project is designed to go with the events/causes leading up to the American Revolution. Along with the directions is a rubric I designed that was formed for this project. The students are to design a creative propaganda poster depicting one of the key events/causes of the American Revolution to try and persuade an audience of what occurred. Use your knowledge of propaganda during the Revolution to assist you in explaining this to the students.
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5th - 11th
Manifest Destiny: Life of a Pioneer - Instagram Project w/ Rubric - Editable
This project is student led and focuses on Westward Expansion in the mid-1800s. Students will create their own "primary source" by making an Instagram profile for a pioneer moving west to fulfill America's Manifest Destiny. A fun, creative spin on the idea of a pioneer journal. Perfect way to combine your students modern interests with their history class! Promotes both research and creativity and incorporates the use of technology. This project gives students a chance to show what they know in
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4th - 12th
World History Country Report Project with Rubric
World History Country Report Project with Rubric. Fully Editable.Please email me with any questions at ReadySetLearnSocialScience@yahoo.comIf you would like to get updates on NEW and CURRENT resources...►FOLLOW Me on Teachers Pay Teachers►FOLLOW Me on Pinterest►FOLLOW Me on InstagramTERMS OF USE - This item is a paid digital download from My TPT StoreAs such, it is for use in one classroom only. This item is also bound by copyright laws. Redistributing, editing, selling, or posting this item (or
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6th - 11th
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Movie Poster Project and Rubric- Can be used for any area of history
Directions: Design a movie poster for the current unit of study. Create a title of a movie and the general plot and main characters for a movie about the era being studied. Look at real movie poster for ideas and design.
There is an in-depth rubric that goes along with this assignment. The assignment is worth 40 points, and each part is worth a point value.
This can be for any area of history, not content specific.
This can be done in class or as homework. I have done both.
This work
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6th - 12th
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New Deal Brochure Project- Great Depression Era- Editable
Students research and design a brochure on a set amount of New Deal agencies. List of optional agencies provided, with room to expand. Editable rubric included. This project is based on student research about the New Deal programs. It is a great follow up to an introductory lesson on the New Deal. Can also be used as the introduction by allowing students to create their own understanding and use it in class. Follow up activities to this project could include gallery walks (to preview peer's work
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7th - 12th
Children's Book Project and Rubric- Can be used for any area of history
Directions: Create a children’s book from the area of history we are currently studying. The finished project should be illustrated and include a short story that explains basic history from the time period. Be prepared to read the book to a group of younger elementary school children. Follow the rubric for directions and details.
There is an in-depth rubric that goes along with this assignment. The assignment is worth 100 points, and each part is worth a point value.
This can be for any
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6th - 12th
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Historical Diorama Project and Rubric- Can be used for any area of history
Directions: Using a shoebox (or similar box), create a diorama of a place or event from the era we are currently studying . A 1 FULL page paper should be included to explain the location and importance of the location or event being displayed by your work. Follow the project rubric for directions and requirements.
There is an in-depth rubric that goes along with this assignment. The assignment is worth 100 points, and each part is worth a point value.
This can be for any area of history, not
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6th - 12th
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Political Cartoon Project and Rubric- Can be used for any area of history
Directions: Draw a political cartoon about the time period we are studying. The cartoon should be colored, labeled and in final draft condition when turned in. Follow the rubric for directions and project requirements.There is an in-depth rubric that goes along with this assignment. The assignment is worth 60 points, and each part is worth a point value. This can be for any area of history, not content specific. This can be done in class or as homework. I have done both. This works great for
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6th - 12th
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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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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
Road to Revolution: Causes of the American Revolution End of Unit Project
This interdisciplinary project is designed to allow students to show their understanding of the causes of the American Revolution. Students are able to use creativity to create this project. A rubric is included!
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6th - 12th
Middle School History Writing Rubric
This rubric evaluates how middle school students write history. The rubric focuses on:- Claim- Context- Evidence- Analysis
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6th - 8th
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AP US History - Research Paper
By contemplating a 'Turning Point in History,' students are encouraged to think critically about events, actions, policies that engendered changes in American history. This assignment provides teachers with a template that not only introduces the research paper and its organizational structure, but also has a rubric attached that will delineate how the paper will be assessed. I've used this assignment for 5 years with great success! Can be slightly modified for use in a regular or higher-level c
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7th - 12th, Higher Education
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Create A Game Project for Any Social Studies Class
Directions: Create a game that would help the players learn about the topic we are studying. Be sure to turn in instruction, rules and all necessary pieces with the game. Follow the rubric for games for full credit.
There is an in-depth rubric that goes along with this assignment. The assignment is worth 100 points, and each part is worth a point value.
This can be done in class or as homework. I have done both.
This works great for Middle or High School; you can just adjust your gradin
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6th - 12th
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Citizenship Project
This project challenges students to define an "ideal" citizen and connect their definition to an actual person and his or her accomplishments. There is a provided list of citizens from all over the world but with a focus on US citizens.
Outlined goals of the project:
• Your definition of an “ideal” citizen
• Short biography of your person (their background)
• Analysis of their accomplishments and their impact on their community, country, etc.
• Connection to your definition… explain what makes
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7th - 12th
Industrialization, Imperialism, Nationalism: "The Traveling Trunk!" PBL
Updated March, 2022!This project-based learning resource is targeted at World History and/or United States History students. In sum, this PBL experience involves active learning, research, and discovery. It tasks students with working collaboratively in order to conduct thorough research about a country that was colonized. Subsequently, students leverage their research and learning in order to create a "Traveling Trunk" which they fill with (student-created) artifacts that represent the culture,
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7th - 11th
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Salem Witch Trials Essay Assignment (Common Core)
This essay asks students to develop a 5 paragraph essay, and describes what should be written in each paragraph. I usually use this towards the beginning of my school year to help students organize their paragraphs and essays.
Students must: develop a thesis, write a paragraph on the history of the Salem Witch Trials, discuss 2-3 possible explanations for why the girls acted as they did, discuss the significance to U.S. History, and conclude the essay. I give the students multiple handouts, vi
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7th - 10th
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Research Paper Rubric
Research Paper Rubric that evaluates student performance in content, research, thesis statement, organization, citations, mechanics, and paper requirements.
Categories are seperated as Above Standards, Meets Standards, Approaches Standards, and Below Standards
Rubric is in Word format and therefore can be edited to fit your needs
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7th - 12th
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World History Revolutionary Cake Project
Students will creatively display their understanding of a notable revolution in history through the creation of a recipe and poster or digital infographic of a cake. Using the analogy of a cake, students will dissect the French Revolution, American Revolution, Haitian Revolution, etc. I would assign groups different revolutions to have a broader scope of the time period. The resource includes detailed instructions for students as well as a scoring rubric. I created this resource as an in-class g
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Black History Month Brochure Rubric
Rubric for the Black History Month Brochure. Measures specific things that are required for the Black History Month Brochure.
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2nd - 12th
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The Patriot Movie Argumentative Writing Assignment
If you are looking for a writing assignment to help you justify showing the movie "The Patriot", you've come to the right place! I'm including a prompt that challenges students to justify the showing of this controversial movie in middle school. This argumentative writing prompt also includes a small graphic organizer for students to complete as they watch the movie and a short pre-write for students to fill-in before they begin writing. This assignment correlates with the common core in that
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7th - 11th
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Secondary Diorama Editable Rubric
Social studies dioramas are the original project-based assignment. They have been around for years. Parents love them, students love them, and us teachers love them. They make great demonstrations of students learning. We can display them for open house or in other public areas. Now, you can have a clear rubric for students to understand your expectations. This rubric is written so it can be used with any social studies class or English class. Also, this rubric is set up as If students are diora
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7th - 12th
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Valley Forge DBQ Essay Rubric
I use this handout to help guide my student's writing with the DBQ Project's "Valley Forge: Would you have Quit?" Lesson Plan. It has really helped my 8th graders plan their essays easier and it has also made it much simpler for me to grade them at the end of the lesson. They turn in this handout as the first page of their completed essay.
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6th - 8th
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