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Historical "Signif-Events" Project | March Madness | End of Year - World History
By The Classroom Globetrotter
A fun and engaging March Madness, end-of-year, or anytime project for your history class!
Students work together to find the Historical "Signif-Events" of 100 major events in human history and then narrow it down to one final champion through debate, presentations, writing, and a tournament bracket!
Students will create presentations to argue why their event is the most significant, debate and vote as a class in each tournament matchup, and write about the world if their event had never happened!
Project includes:
- Overview and instructions to 4 main parts of the project
- List of 100 Significant Events from human history
- A 100 team bracket to be used during the project
- Teacher's Notes
Inferencing & Logic Movie Puzzles
By Beth Hammett
Interactive individual or group activity that uses symbols and inferencing to answer the Top Ten Kids' Movies. Colorful images with answer sheet. Movies included: Bambi Cars Ice Age Monsters, Inc. Pinocchio Princess Bride Shrek Tinkerbell Toy Story Wall-E
Linear Relationships Art #1 - Graphing Straight Lines - Project Based Learning
By Manic Math Teacher
Linear Relationships Art #1 - Graphing Straight Lines - PBL, Project Based Learning
This math art project embodies the principles of project-based learning, merging mathematics with artistic expression to engage students in a multifaceted educational experience. Students will graph 18 linear equations, meticulously tracing each line then creating intricate oblong shapes within spaces created by the lines.
The project culminates in a vibrant display of color as students fill in each unique shape, applying their understanding of mathematical concepts through a creative lens. This approach not only reinforces skills in graphing and geometry but also encourages artistic creativity and attention to detail. Ideal for fostering a deeper appreciation for the intersection of math and art, this project makes learning both interactive and visually compelling.
2 Versions Included
This math art project comes in two versions:
Equations are provided - this allows students to begin graph pre-determined equations, all projects will have the same outline. This will still allow for student artistic expression within their shape creation and color choices.
The second version is where students craft their own, adhering to specific criteria. The latter challenges gifted and talented learners, promoting higher-order thinking as they develop equations. This self-generated approach deepens understanding, fostering analytical skills and creative problem-solving in a mathematically artistic context.
Looking for more math and art? Try one of these!
Line Art: created by plotting specific points and connecting them with straight lines to create an illusion.
Line Art #1 - Coordinate Plane - Plotting Points
Line Art #1 - Coordinate Plane - Rotations Points - Transformations: Rotations
Line Art #1 - Coordinate Plane - Reflecting Points - Transformations: Reflection
Scale Factor Projects: Given an image, students must enlarge using the grid method. This skill can then be translated to images of their choice and larger projects.
Scale Factor Drawing - Grid Method - Dilating/Enlarging with a Grid - Lesson
Scale Factor Drawing - Grid Method - Dilating/Enlarging with a Grid - Set #1
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Resource List
This resource is a part of my 7th grade skills based curriculum that I am building, this is a work in progress and I will be focusing on 7th grade TEKS this year with hopes to expand to 6th and 8th grade. While I am based in Texas and most of the resources will be aligned with the TEKS, everything I am creating is skill based meaning they are not specific to Texas and can be used by anyone! Take a look through the Resource List linked below to see all that is available, it is a live document and will be updated as I go.
7th Grade Math Resource List
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Assessment Board Games How-To for ELA/English and History
By Beth Hammett
Everything you need to for students to make their own game boards based on concepts from unit lesson plans:
Student examples
Templates for squares, objects, and more...
Images for game pieces (male/female of different ages, modes of transportation)
Images for pitfalls and rewards (bridges, buildings, desert, mountains trees, etc...)
Directions
Suggestions for using/playing
Scoring Rubrics
Many items for students to make their own game boards! A great assessment tool for project based classrooms! Use as chapter/novel comprehension, reinforcing skills, main ideas/supporting details, historical events, and more... Fun for students and teachers! Be sure to have a game day to play the board games!