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7th grade social studies rubrics on sale
Peer Evaluation and Group Self Evaluation Checklist
Here is a quick rubric that students can use at the end of a project. Students are able to rate themselves and each member on different attributes. There is also a group self evaluation checklist that allows groups to reflect on their accomplishments and improvements that could be made next time. This is an EDITABLE copy. You can use one rubric or both.
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5th - 12th
Examining Political and Protest Music during the Fall of the USSR, Cold War
A great and exciting way to incorporate music into the learning environment while teaching the concepts surrounding the fall of the USSR! Engages students and creates a fun learning environment. A zip file reader is needed to open the zip file and access the lessons.OBJECTIVES:o The learner will examine 20th-century music to gain an understanding of the social and political aspects surrounding the fall of the Soviet Union (USSR).The learner will understand the events and issues leading to the co
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7th - 12th, Higher Education
Also included in: NEW! Music in the Geography Classroom + 3 Freebies
Mock Trial - generic materials to conduct a court case in the classroom
If you have never conducted a Mock Trial before, the rubrics, job descriptions, and fill in the blank scripts provided here will save you hours of time! These documents help students to either build (or defend) a murder case. There are thousands of things that you could 'bring to trial' in your classroom! Over the years, my students have placed different characters from novels and short stories on trial as well as real figures from history. The initial planning and workload to prepare for a tria
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7th - 10th
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Also included in: English 8 - Entire Year: Activities, Projects, Rubrics, Exams, Homework
Black History Month Educational Bundle: Explore, Research, and Create (NO PREP)
Unlock a comprehensive and engaging Black History Month educational bundle designed for middle and high school students. This bundle is a holistic journey through history, integrating primary sources, in-depth research assignments, and transformative projects. From analyzing the Brown vs. Board of Education opinion to embodying unsung heroes in a Living Museum, this bundle provides a dynamic and multifaceted approach to Black history education.Primary Source Analysis: This primary source analysi
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6th - 12th
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Africa Geography: What Can Africa Teach Us About Government Types and PowerPoint
(Includes Detailed Lesson Plan + Student Activity + PowerPoint) Zip file reader needed to access folder.What can Africa teach the world about government? Africa's government system has experienced various types of government from democracies to republics to autocracies. This is a comprehensive cooperative activity for students to explore the various governments of Africa while learning or reviewing the government systems. It can also be completed individually if the instructor chooses not to hav
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6th - 12th
Also included in: NEW! Geography: Types of World Governments Bundle + FREE RESOURCE
Protest Songs (Research Project w/ Outline and Rubric) Student Presentations
Analyzing popular media and examining a song for its message is the purpose of this research project. Everyone loves music - which is why every one of your students will love this project. Students are asked to choose one song about social issues/injustice, a political issue, or an historical event (from any decade or genre). They will analyze their selection and create a visual presentation - such as a poster, Slideshow, video, etc. to present the analysis to the class. Links are provided to he
Grades:
6th - 8th
Also included in: Protest Song Project - Example, Research, Outline, and Rubric
Reform Movements Unit Test & Answer Key
Students will be assessed on standards in the Reform Movements Unit through a four section unit test. Question types include short answer, vocabulary and key people matching, multiple choice, and essay. An answer key and scoring rubric are included. Reform movements assessed in this lesson include prison and education reform, the early women's rights movement, and abolition.This unit test is aligned with Louisiana State Standards for 7th Grade Social Studies.
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7th
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Also included in: Reform Movements of the 19th Century Unit Bundle
NEW! Africa Geography — Africa Rift Valley: Breakin Up Is Hard (MUSIC INCLUDED)
A zip file reader is needed to open the file. This is a fun and musical way to discuss a tough subject on plate boundaries and how they affect the African Rift Valley along a divergent plate boundary where the Somali Plate and African Plate are drifting apart. In millions of years, this could cause not only East Africa to become a new small continent, but would create a new ocean. This lesson incorporates music as a learning tool. Students will enjoy the new rendition of the song Breaking Up is
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7th - 12th
Also included in: NEW! Africa Geography Bundle + 2 Freebies
Earth Day: Solving Environmental Issues Around The World (Geography Themes)
Note this lesson is intended for group cooperation but could be easily adapted for an individual assignment. This is a research and problems-solving activity.Have your student examine and explore the Environmental Issues Around the World 5 Geographical Themes lesson in your geography classroom and encourage them to use their higher-level thinking skills to identify and problem-solve. Students will learn about the world's environmental issues through presentations of the final products. In additi
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7th - 12th
Also included in: Bundle for T. Wilson (25 Geography Lessons)
Protest Song Project - Example, Research, Outline, and Rubric
Analyzing popular media and examining a song for its message is the purpose of this research project. Everyone loves music - which is why every one of your students will love this project. Students are asked to choose one song about social issues/injustice, a political issue, or an historical event (from any decade or genre). They will analyze their selection and create a visual presentation - such as a poster, Slideshow, video, etc. to present the analysis to the class. The resources should be
Document-Based Question (DBQ): Alexander the Great
This DBQ will explore Alexander's impact on the cultures he conquered, the military strategies he employed, and the legacy he left behind. My students found it engaging and I hope yours will, too!
Grades:
6th - 10th
Also included in: World History BUNDLE
NEW! Africa Geography — Africa Rift Valley: Breakin Up Is Hard To Do (SONG ONLY)
A zip file reader is needed to open the file. For the FULL VERSION of the lesson, click here.This is a fun and musical way to discuss a tough subject on plate boundaries around the African Rift Valley. It sits along a divergent boundary where the Somali Plate and African Plate are drifting apart. In millions of years, this could cause not only East Africa to become a new small continent, but would create a new ocean. This lesson incorporates music as a learning tool. Students will enjoy the new
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7th - 12th
Geography — Government Types: US History, Is The U.S. a Democracy or a Republic
Is the United States a true democracy or a true republic or a mixture of both? This is a conceptual thinking lesson on government types and systems implemented to encourage students to develop their higher-level thinking skill sets. Students will gain an understanding of the similarities and differences between a Republic and a Democracy by working in cooperative groups to complete a comparison T-Chart. Based on their findings they will be asked to determine if the United States is a true democr
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7th - 12th
Also included in: NEW! Geography: Types of World Governments Bundle + FREE RESOURCE
GEOGRAPHY: ST. VALENTINE'S DAY (GROUP READING & COMPREHENSION GAME)
Topic: St. Valentine’s Day History & Geography (Cooperative Activity Lesson)Theme: Valentine’s DaySubject: World Geography Grade Level: 5th-12th gradeTime frame: Two 60-Min Class Periods DAY ONE: COOPERATIVE READING ASSIGNMENT & COMPREHENSION GAME MATERIALS A Geographical Study of Valentine’s Day (Student Copy)Store-bought or hand-made Valentine’s cards with envelopes, 6-8 per group, depending on the group size. Each student will have two cards. Three students = 6 cards. Four students =
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5th - 12th
Veteran's Day Landmark Research Project
With this project, students will research, and create an informational pamphlet about a landmark or memorial related to a war battle that our nation has fought, in honor of the Veteran’s Day holiday.
Purchase includes project student information page, and pamphlet grading rubric.
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4th - 12th
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Memorial Day Landmark Research Project
This research project involves researching a landmark or war memorial related to military service, in remembrance of the Memorial Day holiday.
Purchase includes project directions, and project grading rubric.
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3rd - 12th
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What if China Had A Facebook Page, Economic, Political, Physical and Cultural
What if China had a Facebook page? What would it look like? What would it include? Who would China's friends be? What would the posts look like? This lesson incorporates cooperative learning, research, and higher-level thinking skills.Students will work together in cooperative groups to examine a pre-made Facebook of China and then will work together to create their own. Students learn through exploration.Includes:°Detailed teacher instructions°Instructor-made Facebook page of China (Sample for
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7th - 12th
NEW! GEOGRAPHY: ANATOMY OF A COUNTRY
A Zip File is Needed For DownloadNeed a creative way for your students to connect, understand, retain information, and have FUN learning about a country's people, culture, landforms, strengths, weaknesses, history, future, etc.? This is the lesson for you. It is highly flexible and can be used from grades 6th through 12th, as well as in higher education. I encourage you to modify the lesson to meet the needs of your students. This lesson can be used if you are specifically studying one country a
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6th - 12th
Military Draft UNIT: Articles, Graphic Organizers, Socratic Seminar, and Music
All of the items in this bundle are to prepare students for a Socratic Seminar - Is a military draft constitutional? The materials provided should be used in the following order.1. Graphic Organizer - Advantages and Disadvantages of using a draft vs all-volunteers2. Article - read Military Draft: Pro (fill in graphic organizer)3. Article - read Military Draft: Con (fill in graphic organizer)4. Song - Fortunate Son5. Mock Draft - conduct one with your students and Reveal their Fates6. Socratic Se
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6th - 9th
American Revolution Timeline Project
This is a project guidelines and directions sheet to use in American History classes. Students work in pairs to look up specific topics involved in the American Revolution. Each team creates a small poster or posters on their topic. After the project is over, the class puts their posters in order to create a timeline. Rubric included.
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7th - 12th
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