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The History Elf Project - Winter - Holiday - Christmas - Social Studies Activity
By The Classroom Globetrotter
Bring history to life this holiday season with The History Elf Project, a fun and engaging classroom project perfect for any social studies unit! This fun, creative activity invites students to step into the shoes (and hats!) of famous historical figures, becoming Santa’s special “History Elf” to uncover the achievements, character traits, and lasting legacies of iconic people from the past. Perfect for the Christmas holiday season, this project combines research, creativity, and writing in a memorable way that makes history engaging for students!
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Encourage your students to explore the past in a fun, memorable way with The History Elf Project! This unique activity is sure to become a holiday favorite in your classroom.
Feasting with Famous Figures - Thanksgiving Holiday - Social Studies Project
By The Classroom Globetrotter
A fun and engaging Thanksgiving (or anytime!) project for any social studies class!
Thanksgiving is finally here, and as your students are about to find out, this Turkey Day will be unlike any other. For this year’s feast, you’re inviting three special guests who will travel through time to join you! In this Thanksgiving-themed biography project, students will research the lives of three historical figures, plan out the perfect Thanksgiving dinner, and reflect on what each of their famous guests would be thankful for this holiday season!
Students will create a poster or digital presentation to discuss their historical figures and their Thanksgiving feast!
Project includes:
- Overview and Instructions
- List of 60 significant figures from history
- Printouts for each step of the project
- Grading Rubric and Poster Example
Exploring Empires! World History Research Project
By The Classroom Globetrotter
In this fun and engaging project, students will explore every aspect of an empire in history by conducting research, creating a visual representation, and presenting their findings to the class! This project can be modified to specific needs and can be adapted for use with any time period that you’re studying in class. Examples of empires/civilizations may include:
Here's what's included:
1. Project Instructions
2. Template for project assigned to individual students.
3. Template for project if assigned to groups.
4. Examples of group project designs.
5. Guiding topics for each research category
6. Grading Rubric
This project has options for either group or individual assignment!
History Biography Project: Funko Pop Edition | Creative Research Activity
By The Classroom Globetrotter
Looking for a creative history project that will excite and engage your students? The Historical Biography Project: Funko Pop Edition is a unique, hands-on activity where students research and design their own Funko Pop-style historical figure. This project encourages students to develop their biography writing, research skills, and presentation abilities, all while making history fun and interactive!
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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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Guess The Wishlist - Christmas - Holiday - Winter - Social Studies Activity
By The Classroom Globetrotter
Bring history to life this Christmas holiday season with a fun and engaging stations activity your students will love!
In this festive critical thinking activity, students will travel through time as they uncover which famous historical figures wrote 25 intriguing holiday wish lists to Santa! Blending creativity, historical context, and problem-solving, this activity is perfect for middle school or high school social studies classes.
Each wish list includes a mix of both physical items and abstract ideas, giving students clues about the personality, accomplishments, and aspirations of notable figures from both world and U.S. history. Students will match the wish lists to their corresponding figures as they rotate through stations, completing an answer sheet with their guesses.
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*Includes both color and black & white versions of all sheets!*
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Wrap up the activity by having students choose their favorite historical figure and create a wish list from that person’s perspective. Then, let classmates guess the figure based on their creative clues!
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Add some historical holiday cheer to your classroom with this engaging activity!
Treaty of Versailles Escape Room Activity
By Creative Primary Literacy
A Treaty of Versailles Escape Room activity. Ideal for fifth grade or sixth grade, the activity is perfect for group work, starting a new 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.
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In Task 1 students will read an informational text about World War I and the Treaty of Versailles 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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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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Hispanic Heritage Month Activity Choice Board - Middle School English or History
By A World to Explore Store - A Heritage Month Depot
Do you want to engage and motivate your students, all while celebrating diversity in your classroom? Do you want to support student voice and choice? Then download this Hispanic Heritage Month Activity Choice Board with a List of Famous Hispanics!
Students will deepen their understanding of the achievements of Hispanic people in this activity that supports student voice and choice! Perfect for use in a Spanish classroom or when celebrating Hispanic culture, students can choose between 8 unique activities. Students can write poems, create a mini-mural or cartoon, or select from various other creative projects to demonstrate their learning. Great for differentiating instruction and various learning styles, there is something for everyone with this choice board.
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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.
Google Earth - Architectural Landmarks in Canada
By Innovations in Technology
In this lesson, students learn more about famous structures and landmarks in Canada and the individuals who created them. Students choose the landmarks they will research and then create a presentation using Google Earth to showcase their information along with pictures, videos and maps. Included with the lesson are student expectations, grading rubric and a tutorial for Google Earth (a free, Web 2.0 tool that does not require download). 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.
Materials Required:
· Computers with Internet access for each student (or pair of students)
· Access to Microsoft PowerPoint or Google Slides (optional – students can use Web 2.0 tools instead)
Files included:
· Teacher & Student Resources
· Student Instructions, Expectations and Grading Rubric
· Google Earth Getting Started Tutorial
Approximate Lesson Duration:
· Introduction to the Lesson: Video (link below), overview of the project - .5 - 1 (50 minute) class period
· Research and Google Earth Project: 2-4 (50 minute) class periods
· Presentation of projects to class (optional): Time will vary based on how many presentations are shown and time for discussion
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Google Earth - Architectural Landmarks of Boston | Distance Learning
By Innovations in Technology
In this lesson, students learn more about famous structures and landmarks in Boston, Massachusetts and the individuals who created them. Students choose the landmarks they will research and then create a presentation using Google Earth to showcase their information along with pictures, videos and maps. Included with the lesson are student expectations, grading rubric and a tutorial for Google Earth (a free, Web 2.0 tool that does not require download). 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.
Materials Required:
· Computers with Internet access for each student (or pair of students)
· Access to Microsoft PowerPoint or Google Slides (optional – students can use Web 2.0 tools instead)
Files included:
· Teacher & Student Resources
· Student Instructions, Expectations and Grading Rubric
· Google Earth Getting Started Tutorial
Approximate Lesson Duration:
· Introduction to the Lesson: Video (link below), overview of the project - .5 - 1 (50 minute) class period
· Research and Google Earth Project: 2-4 (50 minute) class periods
· Presentation of projects to class (optional): Time will vary based on how many presentations are shown and time for discussion
This lesson is great for distance learning/remote learning. You can upload it to your school's learning management system (Google Classroom, Edmodo, Canvas, etc.) or share with students via Google Drive.
Note: This lesson replaces Google Tour Builder - Architectural Landmarks of Boston since Google Tour Builder is being discontinued 7/2021.
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Digital Revolution WebQuest & Presentation Project | Distance Learning
By Innovations in Technology
In this lesson, students learn interesting facts about the Digital Revolution as they complete several projects including a WebQuest (Internet Scavenger Hunt) to answer questions about the topic. A complete answer key is provided for the WebQuest for easy grading, along with resources for both teachers and students. The student questions are included in both a print version and a digital (editable) version to make it easy for students to complete the lesson digitally or on paper. Also included with this lesson is a word search puzzle that includes an answer key, perfect for early finishers or as a part of the lesson. Finally, students research a specific event or invention and create a presentation using their choice of eMaze (a free, online Web 2.0 tool), Microsoft PowerPoint, or Google Slides. Optionally, they can present this to the class.
This lesson is intended to be an introduction to the topic and was designed for middle school (grades 6-8) but could be used in upper elementary or high school as well. This is also a great lesson to leave for a substitute teacher!
This lesson is great for distance learning/remote learning. You can upload it to your school's learning management system (Google Classroom, Edmodo, Canvas, etc.) or share with students via Google Drive.
Files included:
· Teacher & Student Resources
· Important Moments in History: The Digital Revolution WebQuest
Activity (print and editable digital files included)
· Important Moments in History: The Digital Revolution WebQuest
Answer Key
· Word Search Puzzle – The Digital Revolution Vocabulary (includes answer key)
· Events and Inventions of the Digital Revolution Presentation Project Expectations
· Quick Start Guide: eMaze
Approximate Lesson Duration:
· WebQuest - 1 (50 minute) class period
· Word Search Puzzle – 15 minutes
· Presentation Project (including research) – 2-3 (50 minute) class periods
Additional time for student presentations to the class, duration depends on class size and is optional
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Moments in History - 19th Century Medical Revolution | Distance Learning
By Innovations in Technology
In this lesson, students learn interesting facts about the 19th Century Medical Revolution as they complete several projects including a WebQuest (Internet Scavenger Hunt) to answer questions about the topic. A complete answer key is provided for the WebQuest for easy grading, along with resources for both teachers and students. The student questions are included in both a print version and a digital (editable) version to make it easy for students to complete the lesson digitally or on paper. Also included with this lesson is a word search puzzle that includes an answer key, perfect for early finishers or as a part of the lesson. Finally, students create a timeline of events using the free Web 2.0 tool, Tiki-Toki (www.tiki-toki.com).
This lesson is intended to be an introduction to the topic and was designed for middle school (grades 6-8) but could be used in high school as well. This is also a great lesson to leave for a substitute teacher!
This lesson is great for distance learning/remote learning. You can upload it to your school's learning management system (Google Classroom, Edmodo, Canvas, etc.) or share with students via Google Drive.
Files included:
· Teacher & Student Resources
· Important Moments in History: The Medical Revolution WebQuest
Activity (print and editable digital files included)
· Important Moments in History: The Medical Revolution WebQuest
Answer Key
· Word Search Puzzle – The Medical Revolution Vocabulary (includes answer key)
· Events of The Medical Revolution Timeline Project Expectations
· Quick Start Guide: Tiki-Toki
Approximate Lesson Duration:
· WebQuest - 1 (50 minute) class period
· Word Search Puzzle – 15 minutes
· Timeline Project in Tiki-Toki (including research) – 1.5 -3 (50 minute) class periods
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Important Moments in History - The Fall of the Berlin Wall | Distance Learning
By Innovations in Technology
In this lesson, students learn interesting facts about the fall of the Berlin Wall as they complete several projects including a WebQuest (Internet Scavenger Hunt) to answer questions about the topic. A complete answer key is provided for the WebQuest for easy grading, along with resources for both teachers and students. The student questions are included in both a print version and a digital (editable) version to make it easy for students to complete the lesson digitally or on paper. Also included with this lesson is a word search puzzle that includes an answer key, perfect for early finishers or as a part of the lesson. Finally, students research a portion of the events that led up to the fall of the wall and create a presentation using Microsoft Sway. Optionally, they can present this to the class.
This lesson is intended to be an introduction to the topic and was designed for middle school (grades 6-8) but could be used in upper elementary or high school as well. This is also a great lesson to leave for a substitute teacher!
This lesson is great for distance learning/remote learning. You can upload it to your school's learning management system (Google Classroom, Edmodo, Canvas, etc.) or share with students via Google Drive.
Files included:
Approximate Lesson Duration:
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Architecture in Atlanta - Google Earth Project | Distance Learning
By Innovations in Technology
In this lesson, students learn more about famous structures and landmarks in Atlanta, Georgia and the individuals who created them. Students choose the landmarks they will research and then create a presentation using Google Earth to showcase their information along with pictures, videos and maps. Included with the lesson are student expectations, grading rubric and a tutorial for Google Earth (a free, Web 2.0 tool that does not require download). 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.
Materials Required:
· Computers with Internet access for each student (or pair of students)
· Access to Microsoft PowerPoint or Google Slides (optional – students can use Web 2.0 tools instead)
Files included:
· Teacher & Student Resources
· Student Instructions, Expectations and Grading Rubric
· Google Earth Getting Started Tutorial
Approximate Lesson Duration:
· Introduction to the Lesson: Video (link below), overview of the project - .5 - 1 (50 minute) class period
· Research and Google Earth Project: 2-4 (50 minute) class periods
· Presentation of projects to class (optional): Time will vary based on how many presentations are shown and time for discussion
This lesson is great for distance learning/remote learning. You can upload it to your school's learning management system (Google Classroom, Edmodo, Canvas, etc.) or share with students via Google Drive.
Note: This lesson replaces Architecture in Atlanta - Google Tours Project since Google Tours is discontinued 7/2021.
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Google Earth - Architectural Landmarks of Detroit | Distance Learning
By Innovations in Technology
In this lesson, students learn more about famous structures and landmarks in Detroit, Michigan and the individuals who created them. Students choose the landmarks they will research and then create a presentation using Google Earth to showcase their information along with pictures, videos and maps. Included with the lesson are student expectations, grading rubric and a tutorial for Google Earth (a free, Web 2.0 tool that does not require download). 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.
Materials Required:
· Computers with Internet access for each student (or pair of students)
· Access to Microsoft PowerPoint or Google Slides (optional – students can use Web 2.0 tools instead)
Files included:
· Teacher & Student Resources
· Student Instructions, Expectations and Grading Rubric
· Google Earth Getting Started Tutorial
Approximate Lesson Duration:
· Introduction to the Lesson: Video (link below), overview of the project - .5 - 1 (50 minute) class period
· Research and Google Earth Project: 2-4 (50 minute) class periods
· Presentation of projects to class (optional): Time will vary based on how many presentations are shown and time for discussion
This lesson is great for distance learning/remote learning. You can upload it to your school's learning management system (Google Classroom, Edmodo, Canvas, etc.) or share with students via Google Drive.
Note: This lesson replaces Google Tour Builder - Detroit Landmarks since Google Tours is being discontinued 7/2021.
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Google Earth - Exploring Architectural Landmarks in the Ukraine
By Innovations in Technology
In this lesson, students learn more about famous structures and landmarks in Ukraine and the individuals who created them. Students choose the landmarks they will research and then create a presentation using Google Earth to showcase their information along with pictures, videos and maps. Included with the lesson are student expectations, grading rubric and a tutorial for Google Earth (a free, Web 2.0 tool that does not require download). 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.
Materials Required:
· Computers with Internet access for each student (or pair of students)
· Access to Microsoft PowerPoint or Google Slides (optional – students can use Web 2.0 tools instead)
Files included:
· Teacher & Student Resources
· Student Instructions, Expectations and Grading Rubric
· Google Earth Getting Started Tutorial
Approximate Lesson Duration:
· Introduction to the Lesson: Video (link included), overview of the project - .5 - 1 (50 minute) class period
· Research and Google Earth Project: 2-4 (50 minute) class periods
· Presentation of projects to class (optional): Time will vary based on how many presentations are shown and time for discussion
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Google Earth - Architectural Landmarks Washington, DC | Distance Learning
By Innovations in Technology
In this lesson, students learn more about famous structures and landmarks in Washington, DC and the individuals who created them. Students choose the landmarks they will research and then create a presentation using Google Earth to showcase their information along with pictures, videos and maps. Included with the lesson are student expectations, grading rubric and a quick start guide for Google Earth (a free, Web 2.0 tool that does not require download). 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.
Materials Required:
· Computers with Internet access for each student (or pair of students)
· Access to Microsoft PowerPoint or Google Slides (optional – students can use Web 2.0 tools instead)
Files included:
· Teacher & Student Resources
· Student Instructions, Expectations and Grading Rubric
· Google Earth Getting Started Tutorial
Approximate Lesson Duration:
· Introduction to the Lesson: Video (link below), overview of the project - .5 - 1 (50 minute) class period
· Research and Google Earth Project: 2-4 (50 minute) class periods
· Presentation of projects to class (optional): Time will vary based on how many presentations are shown and time for discussion
This lesson is great for distance learning/remote learning. You can upload it to your school's learning management system (Google Classroom, Edmodo, Canvas, etc.) or share with students via Google Drive.
Note: This lesson replaces Google Tour Builder - Architectural Landmarks Washington, DC since Tour Builder is being discontinued 7/2021.
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⭐ Architectural Landmarks in New York - Research & Creative Technology Project
⭐ Architectural Landmarks in Paris - Research & Creative Technology Project
⭐ Architectural Landmarks in Rome, Italy - Research & Creative Tech Project
⭐ Architectural Landmarks in San Francisco - Creative Technology Project
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⭐ Architectural Landmarks in Washington, DC - Research & Creative Tech Project
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First Man on the Moon WebQuest & Presentation | Distance Learning
By Innovations in Technology
In this lesson, students learn interesting facts about space exploration and the first man on the moon as they complete a WebQuest (Internet Scavenger Hunt) to answer questions about the topic. A complete answer key is provided for the WebQuest for easy grading, along with resources for both teachers and students. The student questions are included in both a print version and a digital (editable) version to make it easy for students to complete the lesson digitally or on paper. Also included with this unit is a word search puzzle with a full answer key that is great for early finishers or to supplement the lesson. Additionally, after these introductory activities, students create a presentation to showcase their knowledge on the free Web 2.0 tool, Emaze (www.emaze.com). Optionally, these can be presented to the class.
This lesson is intended to be an introduction to the topic and was designed for middle school (grades 6-8) but could be used in upper elementary or high school as well. This is also a great lesson to leave for a substitute teacher!
This lesson is great for distance learning/remote learning. You can upload it to your school's learning management system (Google Classroom, Edmodo, Canvas, etc.) or share with students via Google Drive.
Files included:
· Teacher & Student Resources
· Learning about Space Exploration: First Man on the Moon WebQuest
Activity (print and editable digital files included)
· Learning about Space Exploration: First Man on the Moon WebQuest Answer Key
· Space Exploration: First Man on the Moon Word Search (with answer key)
· Space Exploration: First Man on the Moon Presentation Project in Emaze
(includes tutorial)
Approximate Lesson Duration:
· WebQuest - 1 (50 minute) class period
· Word Search Puzzle – 15 minutes
· Emaze Presentation Project – 1.5 to 3 (50 minute) class periods
· Additional time, based on class size if you choose to have students present their projects to the class.