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Not grade specific social studies rubrics
Rubric for Lapbooks
This rubric is designed to score any lapbook on any topic. I have used it for social studies reports, state projects, novel studies, states of matter, all about me, and the list could go on an on. The best part is you can use it repeatedly throughout the year or from one year to the next. Areas evaluated on the rubric include:MechanicsContent accuracyRequirements of the assignmentUse of class timeGraphics/originalityKnowledge gained Comments section included Included:One rubric in Google Sli
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Also included in:Â Rubric Bundle
Research Rubric
This is a generic rubric created to assess student research projects of all kinds!
Rubric provides opportunity to assess neatness/organization, topic, research process, student focus and teamwork.
***Updated 3/20/17: Updated look and now includes a half page rubric, quarter page rubric AND student research checklist!!
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Utopia Map
Map Skills Extension Activity: Let your students demonstrate their knowledge of the elements of a map by creating their own Utopia Map. This resource includes:- directions sheet - scoring rubric- student samples Student Samples
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Also included in:Â 5th Grade Social Studies Bundle
Group Work Peer Assessment Rubric - ALL GRADE LEVELS AND CONTENT AREAS!
This easy-to-use rubric can be used for multiple grades and virtually ANY SUBJECT when students are working collaboratively in groups! I use it EVERY TIME my students work in groups!Keep your students accountable by giving them the responsibility of assessing each other in four categories:1. Respectful verbal communication2. Active participation in group work/discussion3. Staying on-task4. Listening and asking questionsThis MS Word Document can be edited to suit your purposes, or can be used as
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Thirteen Grandmother Moons and Turtle's Back & Story of Turtle Island
Thirteen Grandmother Moons and Turtle's Back is a unit that has everything that you will need to assist in the teaching and integration of indigenous curriculum into your classroom. This unit includes pre-teaching ideas, handouts, worksheets, craft templates, an evaluation rubric as well as a list of useful resources to support teaching. This unit is designed to introduce the tradition of Indigenous Storytelling using the Ojibwe Creation Story of Turtle Island. It instills the understanding tha
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The Seven Grandfather Teachings
This unit is designed to assist with the instruction of the Seven Grandfather Teachings. There is both a visual and written component for students. Using a writing activity, this unit allows students to be introduced to these teachings and reflect upon how they can apply them to their own lives. There is list of several helpful websites in the resource section to assist with the understanding of The Seven Grandfather Teachings. There are also some suggestions of how and where to use this unit w
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Also included in:Â Seven Grandfather Teachings and Animal Connections in Native Culture
Group Work Grading Rubric for Students Any Project or Subject Middle High School
This easy-to-use group rubric will hold each of your students accountable for any group lesson, project, or activity and is perfect for middle or high school. Complete with both PDF and Google Slides copies, it is easy to attach, assign, and even grade! After completing your provided group activity, read through the directions for the rubric with the students and have them rate themselves as well as their groupmates to add an individual grade to any group assignment. (The PDF contains the link t
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Also included in:Â NGSS Middle School Science Activities and Lessons Growing MEGA Bundle
Rubric for Newscasts
I created this rubric to score a newscast presentation. It could be used for any subject where your students are doing research to report on a topic in a newscast format. Categories evaluated are: accuracy of facts, audience awareness, visuals, purpose and focus, group work. There is a small space at the bottom for comments too. The best part is you can use it repeatedly throughout the year or from one year to the next. Areas evaluated on the rubric include:Accuracy of factsAudience aware
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A New Method of Grading- Tired of feeback being ignored?
This is a new way to grade. Take pressure off yourself and help students become active learners. This made the GRADING part of my job the most meaningful and fulfilling. Of all the resources I have ever created as an educator– I am SO proud of this!No longer do I depend on percentages to grade students. As an educator, I grew frustrated with students who simply cared about their grade and not their feedback. I decided to change it up. I created a rubric grading system that pushed feedback.I am s
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Creative Research Project
This project is designed to allow students to independently explore an outstanding creative who has significantly impacted society, track their own progress, and present their learning/passion with others. Through this project, students will be able to practice researching, writing, presenting, citing sources, and more, all while discovering a creative person who is important and interests them. The product folder contains the following 4 editable items:1. Full instructions with a step-by-step p
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Simple Rubric for RACES Paragraph Writing 2 per page
This is a simple rubric to grade student submissions for paragraphs written while learning and mastering the RACES strategy for writing. This rubric is printable at 2 per sheet to save paper, and it is a perfect addition to the RACES Graphic Organizer and RACES paragraph MLA Template that I also have available. Have your students writing professionally in no time at all!
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Family Traditions Project | Family and Consumer Sciences | Print | Google Drive
This project gives students the chance to dive into their family and friend traditions or customs! First, students will be given a worksheet to write down any traditions they have. They will then choose one to elaborate on and answer several questions regarding the tradition. Once they are finished, they will either create a slide show or a pamphlet to display their tradition to the class. I have included a rubric for this project. What’s Included:→ Lesson Plan→ Traditions Worksheet→ Project Han
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Country Research Project Rubric (editable)
An editable rubric used to assess student's research projects- individually or as a group. Includes content and skills.
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Georgia Studies End of the Year Project and Grading Rubric
This project is perfect for the end of the year or the beginning! Students select a genre and create a map of Georgia with 50 of those items! A grading rubric is included! This project could easily be adapted to every state!
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Thinking Traps Visual
Want more like this? CLICK HERE FOR FREEThis is an excellent visual aid that I use throughout my time working with clients on CBT (Cognitive Behavior Therapy). I would be lost without it. It provides all 9 thinking traps, with a visual and a short paraphrase to remind them what it means. There's also a blank one that I use for a review. They draw their own picture, write their own description, or both. It's a great way to determine fluency and understanding of the material. It also makes for a g
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Gallery Walk Peer Feedback Rubric
This rubric can be used for students to provide peer feedback during a gallery walk as well as create high order questions for peers to think about in regards to their work. It is useful for all subject areas!
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Group Work Rubric | Print and Digital Option
This amazing print or digital group-work rubric is used to provide structured feedback to students working on a group activity. It is useful for inquiry-based or "workshop" style lessons, where students have a period of time to work in small groups, followed by a share-out or discussion period. This is a wonderful addition to any group work activity.The rubric is divided into three sections: process (how well students work as a team), product (the artifact created), and presentation (the sharing
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Group Presentation Project Rubric
I developed this rubric as a means of grading group presentation projects. I find that this holds students accountable as a group and as individuals. Feel free to customize, but this has been helpful to me, and I hope its helpful to you!!
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Student Leadership Application Essay Questions and Rubric
This download is for Student Government/Council Advisors needing to better asses the critical thinking and writing of their candidates. Download includes: two candidate application essay questions and instructions and a scoring rubric for the essay judges. Printable and editable. Questions and rubric could also be used in a Civics or Government class as discussion/critical thinking questions.
This product can be used as a single but is bundled with the Candidate Interview Scorecard, Teacher F
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Hawai'i End of the Year Project and Grading Rubric
This project is perfect for the end of the year or the beginning! Students select a genre and create a map of Hawai'i with 50 items! A grading rubric is included! This project could easily be adapted to every state!
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Nevada State End of the Year Project and Grading Rubric
This project is perfect for the end of the year or the beginning! Students select a genre and create a map of Nevada with 50 items! A grading rubric is included! This project could easily be adapted to every state!
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Texas End of the Year Project and Grading Rubric
This project is perfect for the end of the year or the beginning! Students select a genre and create a map of Texas with 50 items! A grading rubric is included! This project could easily be adapted to every state!
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Rubric Bundle
Buy this rubric bundle for savings on all of my rubrics. I recently updated all of my rubrics to Google Slides so you can download your own copy straight to your Google Drive. This makes them even more versatile because they are each EDITABLE, able to be used/assigned digitally, or you can just print and go. Each rubric can be used repeatedly for the type of project or skill you are evaluating. I do my best to write these in very student and parent-friendly terms, and I use them all the time
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END OF THE YEAR Memory Book with Printable & Digital Resources, Grades 3-12
Create your End of the Year Memory Book that are inspired by your ideas, preferences, and reflections of the school year. Reflect upon the highlights, challenges, and personal and academic growth for the school year.Phases:Students work on their projects.Students engage in a Gallery Walk and nominate their favorite projects.Students reflect upon the experience.What's Included:Digital & Printable VersionStudent DirectionsActivity MaterialsAwards & TokensTeacher’s GuideLesson Plan and Mor
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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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If you’re a teacher or parent looking for printable or digital social studies resources, TPT has an extensive array of instructional materials for every learning need, topic, or grade level. Whether you’re teaching students about America’s democratic process, the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., how to read maps, or World War II, we’ve got you covered.
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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