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American Revolution Battle of the Battlefields Project
Sometimes learning about battles can be boring for students. In this project, students research and debate which battle was the most important in The American Revolution in a collaborative, engaging and authentic manner. This can be done as a research project or you can use the provided background information on each battle so you can do it as self contained project in the classroom.
What is included:
1. Project directions for teachers.
2. 2 rubrics for the presentation and letter to The Pr
Grades:
5th - 11th
Public Opinion Poll Project - AP US Government
This poll project is designed for an AP US Government course, but can also be used in regular government courses during their unit on public opinion polling. For this project, students will design their own public opinion poll on an issue area and poll at least 25 people. They will then create a graph or chart from the data and present an analysis to the class.
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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
Grades:
7th - 12th
Contacting Congress - A Powerful, Personal Writing Project
Connect your government students to the legislative process in a way they will never forget. This project challenges students to research active legislation using government websites such as the Library of Congress and Open Congress, select a topic of personal interest that directly affects their lives and propose a course of legislative action to address the issue through a letter to the corresponding Congressional committee. The project combines what students have learned about how a bill be
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
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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
Congressional Debate Bundle of Assignments and Resources
Assignments and materials needed to conduct a whole-group, intensive mock congressional debate using bills written by the students.Completing all assignments and whole-group debate on a 90-minute block schedule takes roughly 3 weeks to complete.
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Civil War: Battle of the Battlefields Research Project
What is included: 1. Project directions 2. Directions for the teacher 3. 2 rubrics 4. Battlefield chart 5. Small group discussion cards 6. Brief overview of each battle 7. SOAP your primary source clean handout with sample primary source from Battle of Gettysburg Here is what students do: 1. Each group researches one of 8 battles. 2. Each group presents their battle to the class attempting to persuade the class that their battle is the most important in the Civil War. 3. As a class, students
Grades:
5th - 11th
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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Not Grade Specific
Political Science/Applied Civic Research Project (AP US Government and Politics)
I use this project to fulfill the course requirement for a research project for the national standards for Advanced Placement United States Government and Politics, although this could be used in a Civics class, as well. The project requires students to choose a government policy, research and evaluate the current implementation of the selected policy, and to make a policy proposal moving forward, based on their evaluative research. Following their research, students prepare a presentation where
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9th - 12th
Improving American Elections and Voting: A Project-Based Learning Experience
Engage your students in this in-depth project-based learning activity where they get to propose reforms to the American election system. In this activity, students work collaboratively to create their own interest group and develop a persuasive campaign to present before the "Presidential Commission on Electoral Reform." In their groups, students seek to identify three major areas of reform and propose solutions to these areas to help improve America's election system. This is a great activity f
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9th - 12th
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Make Your Own Country: Project/Lesson Plan & Rubric
This is for a government, geography, or social studies project! Kids learn about country names, flags, mottos, government systems, economic systems, resources, agriculture, etc. After learning all of this, they are challenged to "make their own country", using everything they learned previously. This includes a grading rubric, and detailed project instructions and ideas. My kids have loved this! Great way to integrate TONS of information.
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3rd - 12th
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Contemporary Foreign Policy Timeline Project Editable Governments/Civics
The Contemporary Foreign Policy Timeline Project is fully editable, so you may personalize it for your own Civics, Government, AP Government, AP Comparative Government, US History, Global Perspectives or other relevant class. This resource contains the project task and step-by-step instructions, as well as an initial research graphic organizer, brainstorming worksheet, five-page research worksheet, and a detailed rubric. Each element of this resource can be edited to work with your specific cur
Grades:
9th - 12th
Constitutional Compromises Group Poster Project.
Materials Needed: Construction Paper, Glue, Scissors, Markers/Colored PencilsStudents will work in groups to create a poster highlighting the various compromises during the creation of the U.S. Constitution.
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8th - 12th
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International Relations Project Ideas: Rationale/Vocabulary/Helpful Links/Rubric
These project ideas aim to engage high school students in meaningful research, critical thinking, and practical applications of their knowledge of international relations and globalization. Projects like these not only deepen students' understanding of global issues but also cultivate important skills such as research, analysis, and presentation.I use this editable project for my High School International Relations Class.
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
American Government: Bill of Rights Poster Project Outline
The "Bill of Rights Poster Project" serves as an effective and engaging educational activity for high school students studying US Government. This project is grounded in several educational principles and objectives, making it a valuable addition to the classroom curriculum. American Government: Bill of Rights Poster Project INCLUDES:RationaleOutlineAmendmentsRubric
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in:Â 50 American Government Resources BUNDLE (Movie Guides/Projects/Task Cards)
Government Observation Project (description)
This is a Government Observation project and is mean to give students an opportunity to see their local governments "in Action". It requires students to get out into their communities at their local or state government agencies and apply what they are learning in the classroom to what they see around them.
Grades:
12th
Also included in:Â Government Observation Project
Current Event/News Article Presentations Rubric
In both of my AP classes-AP US Government & AP Comparative Government, I require students to give presentations on a current event/news article. I use this rubric to grade their presentations. I recommend use for high school social science classes.
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9th - 12th
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Research Paper Outline: International Relations: Understanding Global Suffering
The study of international suffering is paramount in cultivating empathetic, globally-aware citizens. This unit project aims to immerse high school students in the multifaceted aspects of international suffering, encouraging critical thinking, empathy, and a deeper understanding of the global challenges faced by various communities. Great for an International Relations, Political Science, or Government Class. Research Paper Outline: High School International RelationsUnderstanding Global Humanit
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in:Â High School International Relations International Suffering Resource BUNDLE
Bill of Rights PowerPoint Project
Students will create a PowerPoint project on the Bill of Rights. Packet includes a detailed rubric on how to design the PowerPoint including a few questions to get the students thinking about their rights.
Grades:
4th - 11th
Presidential Profile Project
Presidential Profile ProjectThis project was made for a GA US History class. It fits all of standard 6 into one project. I had students work in small groups and research their assigned president. Then, they created a poster with their research information. The next day, students rotated viewing the different posters for each president to complete their guided note chart. SSUSH6 Analyze the challenges faced by the first five presidents and how they responded. a. Examine the presidency of Washingt
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8th - 12th
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U.S. Federal Budget Project Guide
This is an easy-to-implement project that I have used in my U.S. Government courses in the past, although it could be adapted for use in U.S. history or even an applied math course.
The learning focus is to get students to make the connections from values to numbers and recognize that differing political perspectives can be seen in how the federal budget takes shape.
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Hamilton vs. Jefferson Rap Battle
Engage your students with a rap battle where they assume the role of Alexander Hamilton(Federalist) or Thomas Jefferson(Democratic Republican). Have your students perform in front of the class or make a video.
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8th - 11th
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Bill of Rights Project Rubric
This project asks students to create a poster that teaches others about the Bill of Rights. Students follow the requirements on the rubric to know what needs to be included on the poster.
Grades:
4th
Fireside Chat Assignment Rubric
This rubric can be used for the Fireside Chat assignment that can be purchased in my store.
Grades:
9th - 11th
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