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Common Core SL.6.1 research
Speech Unit - Reading, Analyzing, Researching, Presenting (Google Classroom)
Meet Common Core State Standards in reading, writing, listening, and speaking with this 10 day Speech Unit. In this unit, students learn about the nonfiction genre of speeches, analyze four historic speeches, develop skills in writing short answer responses, conduct mini-research projects, write a persuasive speech based on their research, and present their speeches to the class. This is a highly rigorous, yet engaging, unit where students work as a group, with partners, and independently to d
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5th - 8th
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Thomas Paine Common Sense: Primary Source Activity | American History
Thomas Paine's Common Sense was a little pamphlet with big ideas! This primary source activity gives students a chance to read through and analyze the major paragraphs, or arguments, within his pamphlet while answering various questions. I created this mini-unit for my own classroom to help students understand this important document that shaped the course of Independence. You will find that this resource is challenging yet capable for all. Students are analyzing text from the 1700's which ca
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6th - 12th
Also included in: American History U.S. History Bundle: Beginnings through the 1850's
Revolutionary War Debates: Argument Writing and Speaking in the History Class
Revolutionary War | Revolutionary War Activity | Revolutionary War ProjectBring argument writing and speaking to your history classroom! This activity is aligned to multiple Common Core writing and speaking & listening standards.The Revolutionary War is a prime example of history that is still up for debate. By researching both sides of contentious events relating to the Revolutionary War, students will gain a better understanding of these events as a whole. This activity provides an excelle
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6th - 9th
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Harlem Renaissance Activity
Looking for an engaging and differentiated culminating project for your Harlem Renaissance unit of study? This project asks students to answer an essential question by researching several prominent figures of the Harlem Renaissance and demonstrating understanding through a range of choice board activities.How It Works:Each student chooses 1 major figure from the Harlem Renaissance.Students get into groups of 2-3.As a group, students conduct research on each of the chosen figures, focusing on the
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6th - 8th
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Eco Heroes! Earth Day/Environmentalist Research Project + Student Discussion
Looking to celebrate Earth Day or hone your students' research, and discussion skills? Look no further than ECO HEROES! In this student-led activity, students research one of 10 curated environmentalists of yesterday and today to pique your students' interests. After conducting their research, students will present their findings on a Google Slide, and then participate in a Student-Led Discourse or Socratic Seminar- dealer's choice!What's Included in this Resource:A cute and colorful Google Slid
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6th - 8th
The Ultimate Middle School Debate Packet
Debate can be intimidating for both teacher and student. This middle school debate packet has it all. The packet includes: potential debate topics, debate guidelines, key terms glossary, research outline, and debate rubric. This packet will ease your students through debating from start to finish. This resource could also be used for first-time debaters of any age.
Grades:
5th - 8th
Presidents Day Activity-Speed Dating (Editable + Google + Sub Plans)
Looking for no-prep sub plans or a way to make learning the Presidents exciting? This is the resource for you! With Google Slides, 3 graphic organizers and President clipart, this activity is ready to implement right away! Just add the files to your drive and print!In this activity, students will choose a president to learn more about. Using the online resources, they will complete a graphic organizer that will also serve as a "poster" of information about the president. The culminating act
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4th - 8th
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Exploring Butter-Making in the 17th Century
Greetings, educators! We've prepared an exciting and hands-on assignment for your students, blending the worlds of science and history. Together, we'll delve into the intriguing realm of butter, examining not only its properties but also uncovering the science and historical context of butter during the 17th century. This assignment promises to impart valuable insights into the butter-making process from both a scientific and historical perspective. Get ready for an immersive journey into the wo
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3rd - 6th
NGSS:
5-PS1-3
, MS-PS1-4
6th Grade Project Based Learning - Restaurant Design and Website Build
For teachers who like to do things differently and experience authentic and engaged learning, this is a fast-paced unit with a ton of content. It is written for 3 weeks, but can easily be extended with further research, optional field trips and further class discussions. Covers math and ELA standards but focuses on critical thinking and technology.Includes a screen cast for creating website and lots of examples.
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6th
Interviewing a Woman | Google Slides INTERVIEW Project | Middle & High School
Students can use these detailed, Google Slides templates to perform an interview of an IMPORTANT WOMAN in their life.A great Women's History Month Activity, this resource combines interviewing and self-exploration as part of the learning process.This activity will give the students an opportunity to interview a woman in their life AND and learn more about what makes this person notable and influential. Make learning MATTER to them by letting them CHOOSE who to interview. Make learning MATTER by
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6th - 12th
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Black History Reading Passage Research Project Bundle Bulletin Board
Get your elementary students ready to learn all about Black History with this fun bundle of resources that includes FIFTEEN important African American history topics. You'll also getresearch reading passages with supplemental worksheets and activitiesplanning pages3 end of unit projects (puzzles with options for completion)a bulletin boardgraphic organizersbiography poster templatesThis is the ready-made month long Black History Month bundle you've been looking for!Your upper elementary student
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3rd - 6th
Introduction to Youth Participatory Action Research YPAR Pear Deck Google Slides
Engage your students in Youth Participatory Action Research (YPAR or Civic Action Research) with this introductory Google Slides Pear Deck. This interactive lesson combines the power of Pear Deck and Google Slides to foster active student participation and knowledge retention. Explore the fundamental concepts of YPAR with first-hand student experiences and thought-provoking questions. By integrating Pear Deck's interactive features, such as real-time responses and formative assessments, you can
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7th - 11th
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Opinion-Argument Writing with Organizers, Guided Notes, and a Rubric
This difficult essay is chunked down into manageable parts. Students will learn to write a claim/thesis, reasons, and evidence. Graphic organizers are included as well as guided notes and is aligned to the CCSS. A grading rubric is included. •Grades 5-8•Guided Notes on Argument Writing•Notes on Claim, Reasons, and Evidence•Transition Words•Graphic organizers for notes•Graphic organizers for planning •Block or Alternating Graphic Organizers•Rubric Aligned to CCSSPlease follow me at LISAMILLERPHOT
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5th - 10th
Also included in: WRITING BUNDLE ~ Guided Notes, Graphic Organizers, Rubrics
Growth of Canada Post-Confederation Inquiry Project
This inquiry-based project allows students to choose a topic to research and construct a presentation to share with a small group in a jig-saw style. Included in the download is the student information hand out with rubric, as well as an additional document for the students to use as a reflection when the presentations are completed. The documents will be editable.
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5th - 7th
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Frightful's Mountain John Stossel You Tube DDT Video Transcript Expeditionary
This is a transcript of John Stossel's video about DDT that is used in Unit 4 of Expeditionary Learning in ELA Grade 6. The video is difficult for the children and this is meant to act as a method of differentiation or scaffolding for those who struggle, such as ESL and SWD students. They can use the transcript to follow along, or they can use it after the video in order to perform activities or as part of their research for the argumentative essay. I've done my best to be accurate. If you f
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5th - 12th, Higher Education
Topics for Debate, Persuasive Speeches, and Persuasive Essays
There's no need to "debate" the issue. This printable, which contains over 50 relevant and interesting topics, is the perfect handout for students who are unsure of what subject they want to investigate. As an added feature, information about each one is easily accessible on-line, in libraries, and/or in research materials. It's a win-win for teachers and students.
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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ELA Bullying Unit
I created this unit to use in my classroom of 6th graders. I have noticed horrible bullying at my school and a severe lack of empathy. This unit teaches middle school students how to prevent bullying, how bullying affects others, and what to do if you or someone you know is being bullied- all while covering many ELA standards. I am in PA so they were based off the pdsas website but I will try to find correlating standards in the description below. There are a lot of differentiation opportunities
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5th - 7th
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Olympics Reading, Research, and Writing/Project Presentation
Lesson includes brief reading comprehension passage about the history of the Olympics. Reading comprehension questions follow the passage. Then, a research project follows. All of the summer and winter sports are listed. Students are to choose four sports and create one of the following:
PowerPoint
Poster
Scrapbook
Prezi
One could easily change the four choices in the word document.
Then, students are to research the required elements for each sport. Note-taking pages are included, along wit
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3rd - 8th
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Exploring Australia - Mini Unit
In this Australia unit, students will focus on exploration integrating History, Geography, Science, Technology, ELA, Art,Math, and Citizenship/SEL lessons. The unit follows the theme of community spirit through developing awareness and involvement. These lessons extend the students' knowledge of text types such as descriptive texts and storytelling. This unit is based around the introduction of Australia as a place and the exploration of Australia’s history, its place in the world, and its rich
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4th - 8th
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Controversial Genetic Issues: Research & Debate
Students will research topics in genetics and conduct a formal debate. Students will be placed on teams to defend the pro or con side of a particular genetic topic. The stance that students will be defending, may not align with their personal beliefs. Suggested topics could include: gender selection, genetically modified organisms (GMO,s) gene selection theory and genetic engineering. Students will be assigned a variety of roles during the debate processTEACHER PREP:Provide students the ability
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5th - 8th
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MS-LS3-1
Also included in: Genetic Research & Debate Activities: High level thinking activity
Structured Academic Controversy-Debate Both Sides of an Opinion for Writing
Help your students focus on their speaking and listening skills in this structured academic controversy. Students will research a topic and debate both sides to help form their opinion on a topic.
This lesson is a part of our Comprehensive Opinion Writing Unit!
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This lesson includes:
• Lesson Overview
• Structured Academic Controversy Phases 1-3 Instructions: Selected Topic
• Research Guide: Selected Topic
• Structure
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4th - 6th
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Science Fiction: Critical Thinking Research
This PowerPoint Presentation is great for introducing the Science Fiction genre or as a culminating activity, as it explores the question "What if?" These activities are aimed at middle school gifted and talented students, but can be tweaked for any level student in a classroom that utilizes cooperative learning. Students have discussion questions, scenarios to analyze and generate their own questions, and then opportunities to research and develop solutions to their problems. The activity concl
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6th - 8th
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Tuck Everlasting JIGSAW Research Project: Building BACKGROUND KNOWLEDGE
Taking the time to build background knowledge prior to reading is shown to improve student interest and overall comprehension of the story. Tuck Everlasting, a novel set in the 1800's, can be a difficult read for students due to it's out of date setting and their lack of identifiable similarities. Insert: The Jigsaw research project! This research project allows for students to work in groups, researching only their assigned topic. Their topic is only 1 of the 6 pieces of the Jigsaw.After each g
Multiple Intelligences: DO IT! CHOICE CARDS® - SOCIAL CONCERNS - SET 1
Power-Up your classroom with BYTES Power Smarts! Activate your students' empathy for social causes with the Do It! Choice Cards. Students will choose a project to raise awareness, raise empathy, and raise resources for the social concern they choose while also working to meet Common Core Standards. See the full packet contents listed below and click on Preview under the thumbnails above to see a sample of the packet contents.Choice Cards® are task cards, but we think the word CHOICE is more mo
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4th - 8th
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