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Middle school writing-expository cultural activities
Country Report Lapbook Activity and Writing Report | Graphic Organizers
This is a fun project for upper grades researching country for reports! It is time to take a journey around the world. Turn your research into a lapbook to present all of your findings. Included:Title pageCountries of the world listinstructions on how I use this in my classroomTitle pages: people and placeshistorylifestylesocietyculture and fast factsbibliography6 graphic organizersPage for hand-drawn mappage for hand-drawn flagCountry contrast pagebrochure templatepage to write a recipeediting
Grades:
3rd - 6th
The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind- A Complete Study
The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind Young Reader Edition is a compelling story about William who innovates an idea to help bring electricity to his small community in Malawi. His story is inspiring, and TRUE. This story is sure to touch the lives of your students! We have created EVERYTHING you need for a complete study of this book. This product includes:-An engaging virtual field trip-Chapter comprehension questions for each chapter-Three quizzes with answer keys-A comprehensive end of book exam wi
Grades:
6th - 9th
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Ceremonial Plants Indigenous People in Canada | Research Activity
Focus on research skills with this low-prep project that teaches reading/creating maps, reading photographs and diagrams, notetaking and synthesizing information to research sacred plants of the Indigenous People in Canada used for healing, medicine and in their special ceremonies such as smudging and prayers.Specific instructions are included to teach each of the skills. This no prep package includes:complete teacher lesson plan including possible modifications for differentiation.maps showing
Grades:
4th - 6th
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Black History Month Writing and Bulletin Board Set
Black History Month Writing and Bulletin Board Set:
Get to the heart of Black History Month with this festive bulletin board set and writing activity that you can leave up the whole month long!
Option #1: Students can hone their research skills by writing biographies of 15 influential African-Americans. Writing paper and a research graphic organizer is included.
Option #2: Students can write acrostic poems about each important person. Acrostic poems can be descriptive or historical, or both
Grades:
1st - 6th
Country Report Research Template
This is a comprehensive template for students to use while researching a country.
Includes:
- Glossary of important geography terms
- Blank dictionary to fill in while researching
- Research covers: food, clothing, transportation, shelter, celebrations, traditions, religion, animals, interesting facts
If you like are studying countries around the world, be sure to check out:
Postcards from Around the World
Countries Around the World: Find and Correct the Mistakes
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Grades:
1st - 6th
Holiday Traditions Around the World Research Dodecahedron Project
Traditions Around the World is a wonderful way for your students to explore and learn about other countries/cultures and compare and contrast them to their own.This can be used as a "Christmas Around the World" project (which is how I use it), OR, as a social studies project on current and/or ancient traditions and cultures.How It Works:Students work in groups of three to complete FOUR mini-assignments each relating to a chosen country/culture. Once completed, students turn their hard work into
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Grades:
4th - 6th
Oklahoma Land Run
Learn facts and information about the 1889 Oklahoma Land Rush through comic book coloring and writing format. After reading and coloring frames, students re-write the story using blank speech and fact boxes on comic designed handouts. Easy to understand, basic facts that include:
5 Civilized Tribes
Assimilation
Point of View (NAI, Female, Male, Child)
Statehood
Geography Regions of the state labeling/colorcoding activity
Indian Territory
Oklahoma Territory
Homestead Act
Grades:
3rd - 6th
Also included in:Â Oklahoma Resources Bundle
INFORMATIVE WRITING LESSONS UNIT & RESEARCH PROJECT BUNDLE Around the World
***SEMESTER-LONG UNIT! UPDATED 2024! BUNDLE & SAVE 30%!*** Teach informative research writing in a way that is engaging and memorable with this no-prep 416-page Informative Writing & Country Research Unit BUNDLE with Writing Skills, Project, Presentation, & Party. In this unit, students will learn critical Research and Informative Writing Skills, then use these acquired skills to create a research project about a country of their choice. They will present their projects at a culminat
Grades:
3rd - 8th
Coat of Arms Project
After reading a brief history of coat of arms, students will create their own personalized coat of arms with a creatively designed shield, illuminated letters, motto with a banner, and a one page written report. Students may also research their own family coat of arms. This is a great project for expressing artistic and writing skills.
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Grades:
6th - 7th
Family History Project - Heritage Research - Family Tree - Social Studies
Students enjoy learning about their own PERSONAL HISTORY as they learn the history of people around the world. Personalize learning of your Social Studies curriculum with a look at where your students are from. This quick and engaging Family Heritage project will help them learn how their ancestors (or they) got to the country they currently live in.Students will:Research the meaning of their nameInterview family membersCreate a family treeIdentify the countries and continents they're fromDraw
Grades:
4th - 7th
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All About My Country Research Project for Multicultural and ESL Classes
Are you looking for an engaging and culturally enriching project to help your middle and high school intermediate and advanced ESL students learn about their heritage? This All About My Country Project is designed with your students' diverse cultural backgrounds in mind, providing a comprehensive and interactive exploration of their heritage. In this month-long project, your students will go on a deep exploration of their country of origin. They’ll research, interview, present, and write an essa
Grades:
7th - 10th
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Winter Holidays Around the World Research RAFT Writing Task
Have your students research winter holidays from around the world with this RAFT writing task. This task can be used in 3rd grade, 4th grade, 5th grade, 6th grade, or 7th grade. This RAFT writing task has students selecting 1 or 2 countries to research its winter holiday. When students have finished, they can either create a brochure, poster, or a webpage to show their learning. If students choose 2 countries, they will be comparing/contrasting the countries holidays. If students choose 1 countr
Grades:
4th - 7th
Family Values Bundle - 20 Questions, Defining Roles, Parent-Teenager Assessment
Family Values. This is a combination package that combines three activities regarding families and family values. Activity #1: 20 Questions About FamilyAre you looking for a way for your students to open up about life in their family and how they fit into their family structure? This activity has always been helpful for me to start the discussion with students about the institution of family in either an Writing class, a Psychology Unit, or a Sociology Unit. Geared toward middle school or high
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Grades:
7th - 12th
AROUND THE WORLD RESEARCH UNIT MEGA BUNDLE Writing Skills Report Present Theme
***BUNDLE & SAVE 40%!*** Teach informative research writing in a way that is engaging and memorable with this no-prep 568-page Around the World Research Unit MEGA BUNDLE-Writing Skills Lessons, Research Report, Presentation Project, Party, and Theme Day. Use this thematic unit to celebrate diversity, and culture, while students practice research skills, report writing, technology skills, manners, presentation, speaking, and listening skills! First, students will learn and practice a variety
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Grades:
3rd - 8th
Immigration Projects
This set includes 2 different projects on immigration. Students will have the opportunity to pretend to be an immigrant from a country and research. Students will also have the opportunity to research a famous immigrant from a list that is provided for the teacher. This set includes directions, materials needed and rubrics.
Grades:
4th - 7th
AROUND THE WORLD RESEARCH & THEME DAY BUNDLE Report Presentation End of the Year
***BUNDLE & SAVE 30%!*** Easily incorporate THEMATICALLY RIGOROUS LEARNING AND FUN into your classroom routine with this no-prep, print-and-go, 193-page/slide Around the World Research Project & Theme Day BUNDLE for Middle Grades (Grades 4-8) Unit. Use this thematic project and celebratory days to celebrate diversity, and culture, while students practice research, writing, technology, presentation, speaking, listening, STEM, art, and teamwork skills! Students will complete an in-depth Re
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Grades:
3rd - 8th
Body Biography Research Poster + Reading Passage Bundle- Black History Month
Get ready for an enriching journey in learning with our Research Reading Passage and Body Biography Poster Bundle, featuring a diverse array of influential leaders in Black history! Celebrate these Black Changemakers!Explore the remarkable lives and legacies of:- Maya Angelou- Misty Copeland- Harriet Tubman- George Washington Carver-Barack Obama-Mae Jemison - Jackie Robinson- Billie Holiday- Wangari Maathai...with our engaging 2-page nonfiction reading passages. Overflowing with fascinating dis
Grades:
1st - 6th
Holidays Around the World Research Project for Multicultural and ESL Classes
Are you looking for an engaging and culturally enriching winter holidays research project to help your middle and high school intermediate and advanced ESL students learn about holidays around the world? This Holidays Around the World puts a twist on your typical Christmas Around The World idea. It's designed with your students' diverse cultural backgrounds in mind, providing a comprehensive and interactive exploration of Christmas and non-Christian holidays all over the world.✨Choices are, but
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6th - 9th
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After Testing Activity: Create Your Own Island Project for Middle & High School
Are you looking for a fun project for after testing? This creative and enriching project will help your middle and high school intermediate and advanced ESL students solidify their understanding of the country they call home. This Create Your Own Island End of Year Project is designed with your students' diverse backgrounds in mind, providing a comprehensive and interactive exploration of their thoughts and ideas about their country. Great for social studies!In this month-long project, your stud
Grades:
6th - 9th
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Traditional Family Recipe Project
This is a fun way for students to share their culture when studying about long ago and now. I have included this project as part of an ancestor unit for many years, and families have loved it every time. I even had one parent bring a crepe maker on the day of the tasting party one year to make fresh strawberry crepes for the kids. It is a good way to get children to try new foods. I do not make them eat something that they do not want to, but I highly encourage them to be brave and try as ma
Grades:
K - 6th
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Be an UPSTANDER, not a bystander: Writing Assignment
As teachers, we always encourage our students to stand up for what they believe in. Use this writing assignment to take that lesson to the next level! Students will write an explanatory response about an issue/cause they stand for or against.
In this resource you will find:
- A step-by-step outline of the assignment directions
- A guided writing outline
- Printable silhouettes for designing a poster to go along with the writing assignment
- Printable headers for easy bulletin board display
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Grades:
5th - 7th
COUNTRY RESEARCH PROJECT & PARTY BUNDLE Report PPT Presentation Celebration
***BUNDLE & SAVE 20%!*** Easily incorporate THEMATICALLY RIGOROUS LEARNING AND FUN into your classroom routine with this no-prep, print-and-go, 95-page/slide Countries Research Project & Presentation Party BUNDLE for Middle Grades (Grades 4-8) Unit. Use this thematic project and celebratory day to celebrate diversity, and culture, while students practice research skills, report writing, technology skills, manners, presentation, speaking, and listening skills! First, students will complet
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Grades:
3rd - 8th
Food Culture and Cultural Geography - Sorting Mats & Activities!
Explore the rich tapestry of global food culture and cultural geography with "Food Culture and Cultural Geography," a captivating unit study designed to foster hands-on learning and deepen students' understanding of diverse cultures around the world. Perfect for diverse learners, this comprehensive resource offers a variety of activities tailored to accommodate different learning styles and abilities.Key Features:Sorting mats provide hands-on learning opportunities for students of all ages and a
Grades:
PreK - 12th
Also included in:Â Wings of Fire Book 1 Novel Study and Food Geography Bundle
Holiday Research Project: Informational/Explanatory Writing: Graphic Organizers
The perfect writing assignment for the month of December. This holiday informational/explanatory writing assignment gives students the opportunity to learn about different holidays around the world. Students will be assigned or choose a holiday to research and then write their own informative essay. One page gives different holidays to research, but you can also write your own holidays in if you would like. Students can use the graphic organizer to help organize their ideas before writing their
Grades:
3rd - 7th
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