6th Grade Social Studies & History Projects

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5th Grade Yearlong Social Studies Activities: Aligns with Studies Weekly

By Colleen Burdette

Engaging Activities for 5th Grade Social Studies:

These activities keep students engaged throughout the year as they study United States History. Although these activities are aligned with Studies Weekly, each activity can be completed without Studies Weekly. "Missing" weeks are due to Studies Weekly assigning inquiries once per unit.

What's included:

Beginning of the Year Escape Room:

  • history
  • civics and government
  • geography
  • economics

Inquiry: How to Research (Weeks 1-4)

  • Social Studies Lenses Activity
  • Primary and Secondary Sources Activity
  • Fact and Opinion Activity
  • How to Research Yearlong Checklist
  • Response to Inquiry: Kids Making a Difference Infographic

North America Before European Contact (Weeks 6-8)

  • Indigenous People's Regional Dwellings Activity
  • Indigenous Tribe Infographic
  • Introduction to Archaeology Activity
  • Indigenous Trade Routes Activity

European Exploration and Colonization (Weeks 10-18)

  • Columbian Exchange Import Poster
  • Cooperation and Conflict in Jamestown Activity
  • Explorer Trading Cards
  • Supply and Demand Activity with Land Use Extension
  • Thirteen Colonies by Region Image Reveal
  • Trading Along the Silk Road Game
  • Ranking Colonial Groups Activity
  • Charter of the Colonies Picture Reveal
  • Indigenous Trade with Europeans Game
  • French and Indian War Escape Room
  • Benjamin Franklin Facts Prism
  • Alliances with North Americans Worksheets

The American Revolution (Weeks 19-26)

  • Protesting Acts of Parliament Protest Signs
  • Tea Party Pennants
  • Founding Fathers Game
  • Declaration of Independence Escape Room
  • Iroquois Confederation and Articles of Confederation Venn Diagram
  • Design a Monument to Revolutionary Minorities
  • American Revolution Battles Infographic
  • Battles After Yorktown Timeline

Creating a New Nation (Weeks 27-31)

  • Federalists/Anti-Federalists Poster and Debate
  • Framers of the Constitution Information Sheets
  • Ratifying the Constitution Stations
  • Bill of Rights Activity: Display the Amendments
  • Bill of Rights Four Corners Review
  • Bill of Rights/Declaration of Independence Grievances Picture Reveal
  • Formation of Political Parties Infographic
  • Lewis and Clark Primary Source Animal Activity
  • Northwest Ordinance Spoons Game
  • Westward Expansion Game
  • Preamble to the Constitution Picture Reveal

End of the Year Escape Room

  • history
  • constitution
  • civics/government
  • geography
  • economics

Aligns with Indiana Standards: 5.H.1, 5.H.2, 5.H.3, 5.H.5, 5.H.6, 5.H.7, 5.H.8, 5.H.9, 5.H.10, 5.H.11, 5.H.12, 5.H.13, 5.H.14, 5.H.15, 5.H.16, 5.H.17, 5.C.1, 5.C.2, 5.C.3, 5.C.5, 5.C.7, 5.G.1, 5.G.2, 5.G.7, 5.E.1, 5.E.2, 5.E.3, 5.E.5.


What's Included:

  • Teacher instructions.
  • Student instructions.
  • All necessary handouts.
  • All necessary templates.
  • Answer Keys.
  • Links to research sites.
  • Links to digital activities.

How is this bundle useful:

  • Easy to prep for teachers.
  • Engaging for students.
  • Great supplements for curriculum.
  • Helpful for sub plans.
  • Follow up questions increase rigor.
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Asian Pacific American Heritage Month art project

By Patricia

Welcome to our special lesson plan in honor of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month! Join us as we delve into the vibrant world of Asian culture through an exciting art project. This student-tested lesson plan is designed to explore the rich traditions of Asian art, with a focus on the unique techniques and styles of Thangka scroll paintings.

Thangkas are traditional Tibetan Buddhist paintings depicting deities, scenes, or mandalas on cotton or silk appliqué. Throughout Asia, these exquisite scroll paintings are treasured for their spiritual significance and intricate craftsmanship. In our lesson, we will dive deep into the history and symbolism of Thangka art, highlighting its importance in Asian culture.

This resource includes:

- Teacher’s guide for a 3- 45-minute lesson. (I did the project with grade 5, and that's how long it took)

- 9 slides - A presentation

- 3 templates

Skills Developed in this lesson:

- Learn art vocabulary and concepts; Asian culture.

- Fine motor skills

- Learn art vocabulary to describe choices while creating art.

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7-Unit Humanities & SEL Bundle for Grades 5-8 | Social Justice, Equity, SEL

By TooBookedUp

1. 18-Day Disabilities & Equity Unit Grades 6+ | Project, Essay, Assessments, Seminar

Description:
Explore the theme of equity and disabilities in schools and society with this 18-day unit designed for grades 6+. Students will engage with informational texts, videos, and case studies, leading to a STAAR-aligned extended essay and research project. This resource includes Socratic seminars, assessments, and creative projects to promote critical thinking and empathy. Perfect for SEL, humanities, and cross-curricular classrooms.

2. 18-Day Human Migration & Immigration Unit Grades 7+ | Project, Poetry, Assessments

Description:
Dive into the global topic of migration and immigration with this 18-day thematic unit for grades 7+. Through poetry, short stories, and informational texts, students will explore the historical and contemporary experiences of immigrants. Includes project-based assessments, writing tasks, and creative multimedia projects to foster understanding and empathy. A great resource for ELA, social studies, and SEL instruction.

3. 18-Day Multimedia Anti-Bullying Thematic Unit for Grades 5-8 | SEL Humanities

Description:
This 18-day multimedia unit on anti-bullying for grades 5-8 engages students with a range of media—films, political cartoons, short stories, and songs—to understand the impact of bullying in schools and society. Includes two Socratic seminars, a STAAR-aligned extended essay, and a creative capstone project. Ideal for SEL-focused classrooms and humanities teachers.

4. 19-Day Social Identity Unit | Low Prep | Grades 6-8 | Texts, Videos, and Project

Description:
Help students explore their own social identity and the factors that shape it in this 19-day unit for grades 6-8. The unit includes videos, readings, and group projects focused on themes like identity, community, and belonging. A low-prep, high-impact resource that encourages self-reflection and empathy through engaging multimedia activities and a culminating project.

5. 20-Day Social Media Mental Health Unit Grades 7+ | Project, Essay, Assessments

Description:
Explore the intersection of social media and mental health in this 20-day unit for grades 7+. Students will examine the effects of social media on well-being through informational texts, videos, and podcasts. Includes a STAAR-aligned essay, Socratic seminar, and multimedia project, making it an essential resource for teaching critical thinking and digital literacy.

6. 7-Day World Religions Research & Presentation Unit: Interdisciplinary Grades 6-8

Description:
This 7-day research and presentation unit allows students to explore major world religions through research-based learning. Perfect for grades 6-8, students will develop presentations on various religions, fostering understanding and global awareness. Includes guided research templates, presentation rubrics, and cross-curricular connections.

7. Human Rights 5-Day Research and Writing Unit | Middle School Social Essay Project

Description:
Introduce your middle school students to the concept of human rights in this 5-day research and writing unit. Students will engage with informational texts to explore human rights issues globally and locally, culminating in a social justice essay project. This unit is ideal for quick yet impactful lessons that combine research, writing, and advocacy.

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California Missions Report | California Missions Writing Activities | Research

By Rainbow Lessons

Engage your students in a comprehensive and enriching learning experience with our California’s Missions Report Writing Sheets. These meticulously crafted worksheets provide a structured and engaging framework for students to conduct thorough research, organize their findings, and craft informative and quick reports on the captivating history of California’s missions.

Let your students explore the fascinating stories behind these iconic landmarks and write their specific and organized reports.

YOU’LL GET:

▪︎ Report writing sheets for each of the 21 missions

▪︎ A common report sheet to be used with any mission

▪︎ 2 sample report sheets

▪︎ Interesting facts writing templates (lined and without lines)

▪︎ Mission stories writing template

▪︎ 1 Mission stories sample sheet

Use it for independent study or as part of a group activity, these report sheet caters to various learning styles, making it an adaptable resource for various classroom needs.

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NEW! Geography Culture Cube Using GRAPES (G.R.A.P.E.S)

By Geography & Math Made Easy

Need a creative way for your students to demonstrate their learned knowledge?

Have your students create a "Cultural Cube", using G.R.A.P.E.S. The student will be assigned or chose a country to study based on our current studies and will create illustrations for each theme related to their country. To support their findings, they will complete the Think, Pair, & Share handout to use when presenting their cube.

OBJECTIVE:

The Learner will explore the cultural, political, physical, and environmental aspects of a country throughG.R.A.P.E.S

o The Leaner will make connections between relationships and places.

o The Learner will demonstrate his/her understanding of G.R.A.P.E.S through illustration and written explanation.

o The Learner will explain his/her knowledge of the country and themes by presenting his/her final product.

MATERIALS:

o Copies of the Culture Cube preferably on cardstock for sturdiness, if possible. (1 Per Student)

o Copies of the Culture Cube: Think, Pair & Share (1 Per Student)

o Rulers, scissors, glue, colored pencils, crayons, markers, rulers

o Tools for research: Internet, books on countries, magazines, textbooks, etc.

Disclaimer:

One purchase is for the use of one teacher. If additional teachers would like to use this product, please purchase additional licenses.

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World History
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History in A Snow Globe - Winter - Holiday - Christmas - Social Studies Activity

By The Classroom Globetrotter

A fun and engaging holiday or winter project for any social studies class!

In this activity, students will choose a historical topic, event, or person to research. Based on their research, students will design a snow globe that represents their topic and write a short summary about their chosen topic!

Activity includes:

- Overview and instructions

- 5 different design/layout options

- Extension activity

- Grading rubric

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Indigenous Australian Project

By Clodagh

Are you looking for an engaging way for your students to learn about Aboriginal people and their culture? Look no further than this Indigenous Australians project to have your students investigate bush tucker, aboriginal art, Dreamtime stories and take part in a research project where they can investigate for themselves.

Includes

  • Brainstorm page with questions they have about Indigenous Australians
  • Aboriginal art reflection sheet
  • Aboriginal symbols investigation
  • Bush Tucker research page
  • Dreamtime story reflection
  • Boomerang decoration
  • A research project about Indigenous Australians
  • A rubric for assessment of their research project

This project is perfect to accompany your Indigenous Australians unit of inquiry and you can take it as far as you would like. Giving students autonomy over the research will keep them engaged as well as present a range of different information in a more interesting way.

The research project would be a great ‘celebration’ at the end of the unit where students can present their findings.

Easily print this Indigenous Australians project and go!

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"Climate Change & Energy Usage" Inquiry-Based Grade 5-7 Unit Plan

By Mark Holmes

Welcome to "Climate Change and Energy Usage" unit plan - a comprehensive 6-week unit designed for Grade 6 students. This carefully crafted unit aligns with the Alberta Grade 6 outcomes and focusses mostly on inquiry learning, offering an in-depth exploration of the complex relationships between energy usage, climate patterns, and ongoing climate change. This also covers many NGSS, TEKS and Virginia standards.

This unit engages students in a journey of discovery, encouraging them to investigate how historical energy use has influenced climate patterns, examine societal and economic factors behind energy choices, and explore climate change mitigation strategies. Through a blend of research, hands-on activities, and project-based learning, students will develop a deep understanding of climate change causes and impacts.

Key features of this unit include:

  • Alignment with Alberta Grade 6 outcomes with an inquiry framework
  • Integration of scientific data with traditional knowledge
  • Exploration of extreme weather events and their connection to climate change
  • Investigation of climate change impacts on ecosystems, agriculture, and human communities
  • Study of various energy sources and factors influencing energy resource selection
  • Development of critical thinking, research, and communication skills
  • Culminating project with multiple options for student choice

By the end of this unit, your students will have developed a holistic understanding of climate change issues, explored potential solutions, and reflected on their role in creating a sustainable future. This unit not only meets curriculum requirements but also empowers students to become active participants in addressing one of the most pressing challenges of our time.

Equip your students with the knowledge and skills they need to understand and act on climate change. Download this comprehensive unit today and inspire the next generation of environmental stewards!

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Social Studies - History
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Ancient Hebrews Escape Room Activity

By Creative Primary Literacy

An Ancient Hebrews Escape Room activity. Ideal for fifth grade or sixth grade, the activity is perfect for group work, starting a new ancient history topic, team-building activities or for a fun, engaging and interactive lesson. The activity can be used in English class as it incorporates some ELA skills or in Social Studies.

The activity has been split into four different tasks; your students will need to complete each of the tasks to reveal a word. Together the four words make a phrase for them to escape the room.

Included in this resource:

  • Student guidelines for completing the tasks meaning no teacher prep
  • A student answer key to complete as they work through the tasks
  • An informational text or reading comprehension passage
  • A true or false fact sheet & maze
  • A crossword puzzle
  • A timeline activity & answer key
  • A wordsearch puzzle
  • Teacher answer sheets for each task

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In Task 1 students will read an informational text about the Ancient Hebrews and then find their way through a maze by answering true or false comprehension questions. If they answer the questions correctly they will reveal their first word.

In Task 2 students will use the same informational text to complete a crossword puzzle. Within the puzzle there are several hidden letters which will need to be unscrambled on the completion of the puzzle to reveal the second word.

In Task 3 students will have to cut out 27 timeline task cards before putting them in order from the earliest date to the most recent. When they have finished their task they can glue them onto the answer key which will reveal their third word.

In Task 4 students will have to find the missing words in a wordsearch puzzle before finding a hidden word from the letters that are left over in the puzzle. This hidden word is their fourth and final word.

Students can then complete their student answer key with the four words they revealed before checking with the teacher to see if they have escaped successfully.

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This resource is great for:

  • Team-building activities
  • Group work
  • Research projects
  • Reading comprehension
  • Emergency sub plans
  • Independent work
  • Introducing a new topic

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  • Ancient Rome Resources
  • World History Resources

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Jackie Robinson Body Biography Collaborative Research Poster-Black History Month

By Veronica Reyes

Introducing our captivating Body Biography Poster featuring the legendary Jackie Robinson! Dive into the inspiring life of this trailblazing athlete and civil rights activist with our collaborative research poster, perfect for celebrating Black History Month and beyond.

This collaborative poster provides a visually engaging journey through Jackie Robinson's remarkable life, from his early days to his groundbreaking achievements in baseball and beyond. Each of the 12 poster sections is meticulously designed to capture different facets of Robinson's life and legacy, including his upbringing, athletic career, activism, and enduring impact on society.

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- Students will color and decorate their assigned poster sections, infusing them with creativity and personal expression.

- Options for both lined and unlined poster boxes
- Students can easily attach their poster sections to chart paper or poster board before assembling the final body biography poster.

Once assembled, the poster serves as a stunning visual centerpiece, ready to be proudly displayed in hallways, bulletin boards, or as a door decoration, showcasing the profound legacy of Jackie Robinson to all who encounter it. An invaluable educational resource for classrooms, libraries, and beyond, it brings history to life in a dynamic and engaging format, empowering students to connect with and learn from one of America's most iconic figures during Black History Month and throughout the year.

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Architectural Landmarks in Boston - Research & Creative Technology Project

By Innovations in Technology

In this lesson, students learn more about famous structures and landmarks in Boston and the individuals who created them. Students choose the landmarks they will research and then choose the software they will use to showcase their research. Students can choose to create a presentation, a brochure, or a newspaper using Web 2.0 tools (free, no download needed) or by using Microsoft Office or Google Apps. For classrooms with limited technology, this lesson can be completed with students working in pairs or small groups. The completed presentations can be shared with the rest of the class if the teacher chooses.

This is a great activity for a social studies or history class, or for a technology class. This lesson was designed for middle school (grades 6-8) but could be used in upper elementary grades or high school as well.

Files included:

• Teacher & Student Resources

• Student Instructions, Expectations and Grading Rubric

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Presidents' Day Research Report Template and Example

By Sign with me TOD

This product includes a research report template. Students will answer the following questions: name of president, when the president was born, when the president died, how many years in office the president was, how many terms the president served, who the vice president was at the time the president was in office, two challenges the president faced, two accomplishments the president achieved, and three interesting facts that were learned. There is a section for students to print out a picture or draw a picture of the president. At the end of the template, there is a section for resources as well.

There is an example provided at the end of the template as well that includes information about George Washington.

The students finished product could be made into a vertical poster (as seen in the thumbnail photo) and glue the black sections to the back of each page or cut the templates out and create a booklet.

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Thanksgiving I Spy Search & Find Activities Math

By The Emergency Sub

I Spy Thanksgiving Worksheets
Celebrate the spirit of Thanksgiving with these fun and festive I Spy Thanksgiving Worksheets! Designed to engage students in a creative and educational activity, these worksheets feature a variety of Thanksgiving-themed hidden objects. From turkeys and pumpkins to stuffing and acorns, each I Spy puzzle encourages students to carefully observe and find the items.

Perfect for the classroom, at-home learning, or as a Thanksgiving activity for kids, these worksheets help improve focus, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills. With colorful, seasonal images, they offer a fun way for young learners to celebrate the holiday while also honing their visual recognition abilities.

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Community Helpers Farmer Agamograph | Labor Day Coloring Craft Activity

By Lia

Celebrate Community Helper Farmer with Agamograph Craft!

Engage young learners with this exciting Agamograph craft featuring farmers! This downloadable resource is perfect for teachers and parents looking for a fun and educational activity that celebrates community helpers.

What's Included:

  • Clear and Easy Instructions**:** A step-by-step guide makes creating the Agamograph enjoyable for students of various ages.
  • Two Diverse Designs**:** The set includes templates for both a male and a female farmer, promoting inclusivity in your classroom or home.
  • Educational Activity**:** This craft fosters creativity, fine motor skills, and an appreciation for farmers' service.

This Agamograph Craft is ideal for:

  • Johnny Apple Seed
  • Community helper units
  • Art projects
  • Take-home activities
  • Bulletin board displays

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Protestant Reformation Project (at school): 6th Grade Studies Weekly Week 26

By Colleen Burdette

The Reformation--but at school:

Students will bring the Reformation to their classroom with this activity. They will reflect on what they feel needs to be changed in their school community and what steps need to be taken to accomplish these changes.

This partner activity requires students to work cooperatively in order to be successful. They will also need to be creative and think outside the box.

Students will create their own list to place on the classroom door like Martin Luther placed on the church door during the Reformation.

This activity aligns with Indiana Social Studies Standard 6.H.9.


What's included:

  • Teacher instructions.
  • Student instructions with example. (3 versions for 3 different amounts of issues to reform)
  • Three rubrics.
  • Follow up questions.

How is this product useful:

  • Low prep for teachers.
  • Engaging for students.
  • Good cooperative practice.
  • Students use creativity.
  • Follow up questions allow for deeper level thinking.
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Asian Pacific American Heritage Month art projects BUNDLE

By Patricia

Welcome to our special lesson plan in honor of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month! Join us as we delve into the vibrant world of Asian culture through an exciting art projects. "Bundle Asian Pacific American Heritage Month" is a student-tested Bundle for art projects that teach about Asian art.

Asian Pacific American Heritage Month: Silk Roads landscapes art lesson plan is a student-tested activity that teaches about Mongolian art and landscapes.

Asian Pacific American Heritage Month: Mongolian Doors Patterns is a student-tested activity that teaches about Mongolian door patterns that are very peculiar and important for Mongolian people.

Valentine's Day craft and bulletin board! Let's teach our students about the symbol of love. This student-tested activity teaches about Mongolian culture and its symbols.

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19-Day Social Identity Unit | Low Prep | Grades 6-8 | Texts, Videos, and Project

By TooBookedUp

Students are eager to engage in conversation and learning around their identities! This engaging social identity unit explores the 8 Big Social Identities—gender, race, age, religion, orientation, ability, ethnicity, and class—through a blend of activities, texts, videos, music, and projects. Perfect for middle and early high school students, this unit is low prep for teachers, offering print-and-go materials that ensure a seamless teaching experience.

What’s Included:

  • 19-Day Unit of 60-Minute Lessons: Each day is planned with detailed agendas and objectives.
  • Engaging Slides: Visually appealing and informative slides for each lesson to enhance learning and retention.
  • Texts, Videos, Movies, and Music: A variety of multimedia resources to engage students and deepen their understanding.
  • Interactive Activities and Projects: Hands-on learning through discourse, writing, reading, annotating, research, data collection, data analysis, presentation building, and peer feedback.

Daily Activities Overview:

Day 1: Understanding Social Identity

  • Activities: Do Now prompt, "Cross the Line" activity, discussion, reflection writing.

Day 2: The Big 8 Social Identities

  • Activities: Do Now prompt, fill in the Social Wheel, group discussion, reflection writing.

Day 3: Power, Privilege, and Marginalization

  • Activities: Do Now prompt, discussion on power and privilege, activity on social identity axis, Turn & Talk, reflection writing.

Day 4: Cultural Heritage and Identity

  • Activities: Do Now prompt, whole group reading ("Fish Cheeks" by Amy Tan), independent evidence mining, closing discussion.

Day 5: Family Traditions and Social Identity

  • Activities: Do Now prompt, whole group reading ("Taco Head"), independent evidence mining, closing discussion.

Day 6: Seminar Preparation

  • Activities: Do Now prompt, review evidence mined from readings, seminar setup, discuss seminar norms.

Day 7: Media Representation and Identity

  • Activities: Do Now prompt, watch video and read lyrics, independent evidence mining, group discussion.

Day 8: Cultural Pride and Daily Life

  • Activities: Do Now prompt, watch video and read lyrics, independent evidence mining, group discussion.

Day 9: Traditional Music and Identity

  • Activities: Do Now prompt, review evidence mined from activities, student-led seminar, reflection.

Day 10: Film Connection - "Wonder"

  • Activities: Do Now prompt, introduce film and its connection to social identity, film viewing (Part 1), discussion.

Day 11: Continuation of "Wonder"

  • Activities: Do Now prompt, preview questions, film viewing (Part 2), discussion.

Day 12: Conclusion of "Wonder"

  • Activities: Do Now prompt, preview questions, film viewing (Part 3), discussion.

Day 13: Seminar on "Wonder"

  • Activities: Do Now prompt, seminar setup, student-led seminar, reflection.

Day 14: Personal Narrative Writing

  • Activities: Do Now prompt, read example narratives, brainstorm, partner sharing, begin writing introduction and body paragraph.

Day 15: Continue Personal Narrative Writing

  • Activities: Do Now prompt, review narrative structure, continue writing narrative essay.

Day 16: Peer Feedback on Narratives

  • Activities: Do Now prompt, peer feedback, revise essays based on feedback.

Day 17: Identity Mask Project

  • Activities: Do Now prompt, introduce identity mask project, sketch ideas, gather materials.

Day 18: Continue Identity Mask Project

  • Activities: Do Now prompt, continue crafting masks, wrap up.

Day 19: Finalize Identity Mask Project

  • Activities: Do Now prompt, finish crafting and decorating masks, present masks and share reflections.

Key Features:

  • Low Prep for Teachers: Print-and-go materials make it easy to implement the unit with minimal preparation.
  • Engaging Multimedia Resources: Texts, videos, movies, and music provide diverse perspectives and deepen understanding.
  • Explores the 8 Big Social Identities: Gender, race, age, religion, orientation, ability, ethnicity, and class.
  • Interactive and Reflective Activities: Encourages critical thinking, self-reflection, and peer collaboration.

Bring social identity to life in your classroom with this dynamic and interactive unit. Equip your students with the knowledge and skills to understand and appreciate the diverse identities that shape our world. Purchase now and make a meaningful impact on your students' understanding of social identity!

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NEW! Geographical Culture Cube Using the the 5 Geographical Themes

By Geography & Math Made Easy

Need a creative way for your students to demonstrate their learned knowledge?

Have your students create a "Cultural Cube", using the 5 Geographical Themes. The student will be assigned or chose a country to study based on our current studies and will create illustrations for each theme related to their country. To support their findings, they will complete the Think, Pair, & Share handout to use when presenting their cube.

OBJECTIVE:

The Learner will explore the cultural, political, physical, and environmental aspects of a country through the 5 Geographical Themes.

o The Leaner will make connections between relationships and places.

o The Learner will demonstrate his/her understanding of the 5 Geographical Themes through illustration and written explanation.

o The Learner will explain his/her knowledge of the country and themes by presenting his/her final product.

MATERIALS:

o Copies of the Culture Cube preferably on cardstock for sturdiness, if possible. (1 Per Student)

o Copies of the Culture Cube: Think, Pair & Share (1 Per Student)

o Rulers, scissors, glue, colored pencils, crayons, markers, rulers

o Tools for research: Internet, books on countries, magazines, textbooks, etc.

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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

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Ancient Civilization Project

By Mark Holmes

The project is divided into fourteen sections, including the front pages. Sections include Language/Population, Habitat/Geography, Family Structure, Government, and several others. Each section has a list of criteria and questions that must be answered to complete the section.

I would expect a single student to take about ten weeks, with a weekly goal (perhaps a little faster) of completing one section.

There is a score for each section and teacher info on ways to make it work.

The project contains a cover sheet, a teacher's page, two student pages and a sheet to help students select an appropriate civilization.

There is also a list of civilizations that have an abundance of information available on line.

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