Practical tips and real examples from a US history and Civics classroom teacher who’s gone PBL.

Have your sociology students design their own cities during a unit on social change and population. The purpose of this activity is to design a city that fosters community, interaction, and sustainability. Models can be built tangibly, with blocks, poster board, file folders, etc., or virtually, with Minecraft (if your school has a Minecraft education subscription), City Creator (free, web-based), or let the students devise their own method. Some may choose to simply draw a detailed diagram on a poster. You Get: ☑Rubric and Check List (editable) ☑Planning Questions (editable) ☑Design Foldable Graphic Organizer (editable) ☑Gallery Walk Note Sheet ☑Gallery Walk Reflection (editable) This activity builds on concepts from a sociology unit over Social Change and Population. 1. Each group or individual will brainstorm and design their own cities using the rubric, checklist, and questions. 2. They will use the foldable organizer to sketch, label, and explain their design. 3. They will build a model of their design using one of the suggested methods or one they suggest that is approved by the teacher. 4. On presentation day, students will set up displays “gallery” style. 5. Have students walk around and study each display using the note template to reflect on each city. This is a part of mySociology Complete Curriculum Mega Bundle and my Social Change and Population Sociology Interactive Notebook Bundle ★How to get TPT credit to use on future purchases★ ♦ Go to your My Purchases page. Beside each purchase you'll see a “Provide Feedback” button. Click it and you will go to a page where you can give a rating and leave a comment for the product ★Be the first to hear about my new products and discounts★ ♦ Click HERE to follow my store. You will then receive updates about my store. ❤️Connect with Me!❤️ Get free resources and blog updates HERE ! Read my BLOG for classroom ideas, video tutorials, and cheat sheets.

Practical tips and real examples from a US history and Civics classroom teacher who’s gone PBL.

Assignments that are bigger than a lesson and smaller than a unit are a good way to experiment with inquiry-based learning.

This project-based learning activity is intended as a culminating project following a lesson on Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs. This project would be appropriate for a high school Psychology course or Social Studies course. I used this project with my Social Studies students as a culminating project after watching the documentary film, "The Bad Kids" (could also be used with "Stand and Deliver," "Lean on Me," or a similar film. Step I: In this exercise, students will connect what they've learned about Maslow’s Hierarchy of needs to education. Using their high school as a case study or a high school from a film such as “Stand and Deliver” or “Lean on Me,” they will complete a graphic organizer based on Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs. Step II: Students will plan and design a high school/campus that meets the needs of students at all five tiers of Maslow’s hierarchy. Using graph paper or a website such as https://floorplanner.com/, students will design a school/campus that incorporates the supports the components listed in step one of the exercise. Step III: Essay. What's included? Teacher instructions Student instructions (3 pages, step-by-step instructions) Sample design Editable PowerPoint Related Products: The Bad Kids (Documentary on Netflix) Film Guide and Activities

Over the past few years, I have been incorporating inquiry circles into my classroom through Social Studies and Science. Inquiry circles are a lot like most research projects. I would say the main difference is how they start. NOW AVAILABLE… One Stop Teacher Memberships Our grade-level memberships provide the BIGGEST savings on ALL One […]

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This creative Cold War Project has differentiated options to best fit your students' needs. Are you looking for project-based learning for social studies? This Cold War Timeline Research project comes with instructions for chunking and scaffolding so that students are not overwhelmed. This American History project includes printable timeline templates, a digital option, two grading rubric options, and an answer key. Differentiation is built into the design of this project. The Cold War Timeline Project is adapted to help all students access grade level content! Best of all, digital options for this Cold War Project are included via Google Slides and Easel! Students will research the history of the Cold War and events such as: the Cuban Missile Crisis, the Truman Doctrine, the Korean War, the Vietnam War, the collapse of the Soviet Union, and more! TEACHERS LIKE YOU SAID… - "I love that this has an example that I can show my students! Directions were clear and the rubric was super helpful! I loved my students' final products" ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ - "My students were deeply engaged with this activity. I had almost 100% completion, which never happens" ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ - "Great resource! So easily adapted for my learners that need a little more structure. Thank you!" ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ - "This was a great collaborative research project for my students to work on which improved their sense of chronology in terms of the Cold War!" ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ A student example is included in this product. This Cold War project is great for US History, US Government, and Civics classes! This product is part of a full year U.S. History Curriculum. Click to see more about the highly discounted US History Curriculum. Be prepared to teach American History with these projects, activities, and assessments that have been designed to better support students in your classes! These resources are also scaffolded for special education students and English Languages Learners.  How to use with Lower Level Students: -Project Description includes a 3 step process for completing the project. Have students start with step 1 (putting the events in chronological order), and give assistance as necessary. When students are finished with the first step, they can move on to step 2. -Students can use the digital version so that they can move the topics around easily when putting them in order by date. Cold War Timeline Project Description: - Includes a Student Example- paper version of the timeline - Teacher Directions - Link to Digital Version via Google Slides - Project Directions- students are given 11 Cold War events to put in chronological order, give a 1-2 sentence description of the events, and include a drawing or image of each event - 3-Step Chunking Instructions - 2 Timeline Template Options - Helpful Links for Students - Two Options for a Grading Rubric - choose whichever best fits your needs - Answer Key Incorporate project based learning and have students research about the Cold War! The final product will be a student-created timeline. More Activities You'll Love ❤️ Cold War Presentation and Guided Notes for US History Yearlong US History Curriculum Juneteenth Project Questions? E-mail me at [email protected] ___________________________________ Copyright © SFSEteach Permission for single teacher use only. Please purchase additional licenses if you intend to share this product with other teachers.

Doable project ideas to make civics real in your middle or high school classroom.

This Visit a National Park research project will have your students so engaged, they won't want the activity to end! In this unit, students have the opportunity to plan a trip to a National Park, create a road map, write a research article, and so much more! What better way to have students use real-life math, reading, and writing skills than with this fun U.S. National Parks Activity? Now includes nonfiction reading passages and other bonus reading activities! Click HERE to SAVE 25% with the PBL Activities Bundle for the Year! Click the PREVIEW above to see everything included. All of the hard work is done for you. Simply print the NO PREP pages, and let your students make the decisions in this fun U.S. National Parks Project Based Learning Unit! This engaging National Parks research activity packet includes: Unit Guide for Teachers List of U.S. National Parks 6 Nonfiction Reading Passages & Questions Exploring National Parks Questions National Parks History Timeline Activity The Name Game Research the Park Planning the Trip Campfire Food Pack Your Gear Design a Park Ranger Badge National Park Math Mania (word problems) Park Selfies Park Snapshots Postcards from the Park Park Text Messages Instagram Time Campfire Songs Playlist Must-See Park Spots Things to Do List National Parks Word Search Mapping Your Route to the Park (map skills, map key, spatial awareness) Park Brochure (Create a brochure using printable template) An Incredible National Park (Informational Article Writing) 10 Popular Parks Posters (B/W for Student Coloring) 10 Popular Parks Posters (Color for Bulletin Board Display) "Our National Parks" Bulletin Board Banner (in both B/W and Color) Scoring Rubrics So Much More! Now includes BONUS nonfiction reading passages. These are perfect for reading lessons, research activities, test prep, and more! The bonus reading passages and worksheets include: The History of National Parks Yellowstone Grand Canyon Mammoth Cave Death Valley Everglades The Google Version can be easily shared and used by your students on their devices or used as a class. (Please note: The Google Version does not include all the bonus activity pages.) You can use the entire packet for a longer project time frame of several weeks or pick and choose the components that work best for your classroom and schedule. I've even provided some bonus banners for you to use on a bulletin board display. You might also be interested in these other reading and PBL resources: Design a Haunted House PBL Plan a Thanksgiving Parade PBL Plan a Road Trip PBL Don't forget that leaving feedback earns you points toward FREE TPT purchases. I love that feedback! Also, FOLLOW ME and be notified when new products are uploaded. New products are always 50% off for the first 24 hours they are posted. It pays to follow me! As always, please contact me with any questions! Thank you, Shelly Rees

Assigning student led projects are a basic component of the Common Core Standards. This packet helps students work effectively plan and work through project assignments. The packet includes pages for group plans and a group contract. Other pages help students plan for resources and research. Finally 3 separate rubrics inform students how to prepare for assessment of the project, collaborative work and presentations. Choose which pages fit your need for each separate project. Carol S Oaks http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Acorns-To-Oaks This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported License. To view a copy of this license, visit http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/.

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PROJECT BASED LEARNING (PBL): ECONOMICS BUNDLE : With this pbl ideas bundle, students learn about entrepreneurship, and economics. These student-centered PBL units incorporate collaboration and differentiation by providing student choice. The real-world challenges require students to use inquiry, critical thinking, and their creative minds during the high-interest cross-curricular activities [math, social studies, ELA]. Students integrate digital learning into the project as they investigate cultures, diversity, and plan their final product. This PBL ECONOMIC BUNDLE incorporates 21st Century skills with challenging, engaging, and creative activities. Click on the links below to learn more about each product. Project Based Learning Growing Bundle Project Based Learning Units Project Based Learning Essential Elements Posters ******************************************************************* Customer Tips Earning TPT Credits TpT credits are points, which can be applied to future purchases which will save you money. For every dollar you spend on TpT, you'll earn 1 credit. After you make a purchase, rate and comment fairly on the product page of your purchased item. You need to do both to earn your credits. I value your feedback so I can create quality products for your classroom. ******************************************************************* If you become a follower, you’ll be the first: - To know about new sales and discounts, - Free products, - And new product launches You will now receive email updates about my store. Drop by my blog, Sweet Integrations for more ideas for your classroom! *******************************************************************

This awesome packet for bringing Project Based Learning (PBL) in your US History classes will be life-changing! PBL brings real world experiences into the classroom to make lessons more meaningful and engaging for students. It gives them choice in their learning while also delving deeper into a topic of US History that matters to them. This packet gives you everything you need to use project based learning for any unit in American History and includes 99 (yes, 99!) suggested topics for projects plus 25 ideas for real world projects. Your students will have the power of choice to investigate an authentic question in US History. All of the following are included in this packet: 99 suggested topics for study throughout US History 25 suggested project ideas based on Real World careers with descriptions of each plus tips on how to turn the career into a project A new 30-minute Professional Development video specifically about this packet and how to use it in your classes! Detailed teacher instructions on how to implement the projects, including ideas for differentiation Student introduction pages that break down the project into 6 steps A project planning worksheet to help students through the project Rubrics for the project and for peer evaluation A self-reflection worksheet for after the project You'll immediately have everything you need to make learning come alive for students through Project Based Learning. Once you begin, you'll see that these are class-changing projects that you and the students will love! PLUS: This download also includes both printable and Google Docs versions of the entire packet! If you're in a paperless classroom or just want to integrate more digital resources, you can use the provided link to bring this entire PBL packet into Google Classroom! If you teach World History, you can find my packet PBL Packet for World History here. Thanks so much for looking! Please "Like" my page on Facebook for updates, giveaways, links and more! Thanks!

Looking for a New Year's 2024 or New Year's Bulletin Board activity that is FUN and ENGAGING for every single middle & high school student in your class?! The #onewordproject is the interactive and collaborative project that will get your students to love social-emotional learning and help them settle back into school after winter break. Whether starting the school year or starting a new course, this digital and print zero prep project-based learning activity is an empowering way to warmly welcome students back to school while focusing on writing through reflection and creation. This can be done as an individual or group project. UPDATED YEARLY! Included in this resource: (All editable unless otherwise noted) ⭐ Student directions & learning goals ⭐ Teacher implementation guide & lesson plan ⭐ 21 custom-made Google Slides templates for digital version of the project ⭐ Brainstorming template to help students choose their one word ⭐ 2 pages of 'one word' word suggestions ⭐ 4 One Pager style templates for printable project option ⭐ 10 print & go motivational classroom posters ⭐ 22 pages with print & go bulletin board quotes/images kit (not editable) ⭐ 9 additional extension activity suggestions ⭐ 1 Google Form for weekly/monthly student SEL check-in ⭐ Cross curricular application suggestions --- Q: Uh oh! I got a 'couldn't preview file - file is too large' notice! A: All good! Rest assured that the file is safe, but LARGE due to graphics/colors. Go ahead & download anyway then open up! Q: How do I assign this? A: This can be used on paper or digitally. If using it digitally, I post this as an assignment on Google Classroom for students to complete. They will use Google Slides to complete the work then turn it in. If doing it on paper, I print & copy directions and templates for students to use. Have supplies (markers, crayons, pen, pencils) ready for students to create! Q: How do I use this? (Digital) A: Once you purchase this product you will receive a link to a FORCE COPY of the product. Then it is officially yours to edit and use with your students. Q: How do I use this? (Print) A: Once you purchase this product you will receive a link to a FORCE COPY of the product. Then it is officially yours to edit, use, & print for your students. For the PDF bulletin board portion of the product, use a color printer to print. In my classroom, I put portions of the banner inside gold picture frames to jazz it up! You can laminate the pages and keep them in a binder when you are ready to change them out and store for next year. --- For more resources like this check out: ❤️ Attendance Question & Agenda Slides ❤️ Social Emotional Learning Check In Growing Megabundle --- WANT TPT CREDIT?! ➜ Go to your 'My Purchases' page ➜ Find the 'Provide Feedback' button listed next to each of your purchases ➜ Give a rating & leave a comment for the product ➜ Voila! Each time you leave feedback, TPT gives you feedback credits that can be used on the cost of future purchases --- ✅ Click here to follow me & be alerted when new products are posted! Join my e-mail list for freebies, contests, tips, and tricks! Let's connect! I love chatting. Please feel free to reach out with requests or questions!

Maybe you've always wanted to try PBL, but you just haven't gotten around to it yet. Here's a set of beginner-level resources to get you started.

Students will be highly engaged with this project-based learning unit! I have included a step by step guide in order to make this unit a success. Planning sheets, photos, and descriptions are included so that the implementation is smooth! Students will choose a good or service to make and sell. ...

Are you looking for a fun, hands-on linear equations project? This algebra project was one of my favorite things about teaching 8th grade math and algebra. My students would run into the room and right over to the windowsill, excited to see their grass, collect the day’s date, analyze slope, write linear equations and all without even realizing they were doing algebra!

With this Project Based Learning (PBL) product, students will create a mini-podcast about a historical topic of their choosing. This works with any historical topic or time period, and really works with many students at the secondary level. With this podcast project, students brainstorm, write, and produce a dramatic reimagining of a historical time period. They can add in sound effects and background music to make their podcast come alive! They will also be encouraged to add in sensory details to make listeners "see" the history. As an exemplar, students listen to an introduction from the podcast "Tides of History." This podcast has a wide range of topics from World History, and provides a great example for the students to model. As a final product, students will write their own transcript, and produce a 3:00 minute podcast about a historical topic of their own choosing. As the teacher, you can provide a list of topics for them to choose from, or you can allow them to develop their own topic within a Unit of study. This project is linked with the Common Core Standards and you can also add in your own more specific Historical standards if required. I linked this product with many grade levels because it really is very adaptable. Younger students will need more structure, and older students will need less. The project outcomes will be different also. However, it is really possible for many different grades. I teach both middle school and AP, and I would utilize the project in both. NOTE: To record their podcasts, students will need to have access to the free Anchor App. Student can download the app on their phones. The app is also available through IPads. Students can also log on through desktops or Chromebook computers to edit the podcasts also. Please check to make sure that students can access the app before purchasing this product.

Looking for a New Year's 2024 or New Year's Bulletin Board activity that is FUN and ENGAGING for every single middle & high school student in your class?! The #onewordproject is the interactive and collaborative project that will get your students to love social-emotional learning and help them settle back into school after winter break. Whether starting the school year or starting a new course, this digital and print zero prep project-based learning activity is an empowering way to warmly welcome students back to school while focusing on writing through reflection and creation. This can be done as an individual or group project. UPDATED YEARLY! Included in this resource: (All editable unless otherwise noted) ⭐ Student directions & learning goals ⭐ Teacher implementation guide & lesson plan ⭐ 21 custom-made Google Slides templates for digital version of the project ⭐ Brainstorming template to help students choose their one word ⭐ 2 pages of 'one word' word suggestions ⭐ 4 One Pager style templates for printable project option ⭐ 10 print & go motivational classroom posters ⭐ 22 pages with print & go bulletin board quotes/images kit (not editable) ⭐ 9 additional extension activity suggestions ⭐ 1 Google Form for weekly/monthly student SEL check-in ⭐ Cross curricular application suggestions --- Q: Uh oh! I got a 'couldn't preview file - file is too large' notice! A: All good! Rest assured that the file is safe, but LARGE due to graphics/colors. Go ahead & download anyway then open up! Q: How do I assign this? A: This can be used on paper or digitally. If using it digitally, I post this as an assignment on Google Classroom for students to complete. They will use Google Slides to complete the work then turn it in. If doing it on paper, I print & copy directions and templates for students to use. Have supplies (markers, crayons, pen, pencils) ready for students to create! Q: How do I use this? (Digital) A: Once you purchase this product you will receive a link to a FORCE COPY of the product. Then it is officially yours to edit and use with your students. Q: How do I use this? (Print) A: Once you purchase this product you will receive a link to a FORCE COPY of the product. Then it is officially yours to edit, use, & print for your students. For the PDF bulletin board portion of the product, use a color printer to print. In my classroom, I put portions of the banner inside gold picture frames to jazz it up! You can laminate the pages and keep them in a binder when you are ready to change them out and store for next year. --- For more resources like this check out: ❤️ Attendance Question & Agenda Slides ❤️ Social Emotional Learning Check In Growing Megabundle --- WANT TPT CREDIT?! ➜ Go to your 'My Purchases' page ➜ Find the 'Provide Feedback' button listed next to each of your purchases ➜ Give a rating & leave a comment for the product ➜ Voila! Each time you leave feedback, TPT gives you feedback credits that can be used on the cost of future purchases --- ✅ Click here to follow me & be alerted when new products are posted! Join my e-mail list for freebies, contests, tips, and tricks! Let's connect! I love chatting. Please feel free to reach out with requests or questions!

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Students will create their very own PBL booklet. PBL activities utilize creative learning and real-world problem-solving strategies! Students use mapping skills as well as knowledge of simple machines to build tools! This bundle contains 7 StudentSavvy PBL (Problem | Project Based Learning) Resources! Early Native Americans, Cherokee, Age of Discovery, Original 13 Colonies, Events Leading Up to the Revolutionary War, American Revolution, and The Constitution PBL Activities Ancient Americans | Native Americans Welcome to the Cliff Dwellers Civilization! Students travel back in time to 500AD to conduct research and engage in activities all about the Cliff Dwellers. Native Americans and Colonists Relations | Trail of Tears Welcome to 1820-1840, You have traveled back in time to the 1800’s, where there was rising tension between the colonists and Native American people. Age of Discovery | Early Explorers Welcome to the Age of Discovery! You have traveled back in time to the 15th and 17th centuries, during a time of exploration and discovery. Explorers traveled from their home countries to new corners of the world. The Original 13 Colonies Welcome to the 13 Colonies! You have traveled back in time to 1732, where Georgia, the last of the 13 colonies, has been established. Events Leading Up to the Revolutionary War Welcome to 1765-1775 You travel back in time to the late 1700’s. Tensions are strong between the British and the colonists. The Proclamation of 1763 was a major source of conflict for the two groups. The Declaration of Independence and American Revolution Welcome to the American Revolution! You travel back in time to 1775, where the minutemen are alerted the British are on their way. A shot is fired, but you don’t know which side fired first. Eight colonists are killed in battle, and the British continue into Concord. The Constitution You travel back in time to 1787, when the Constitutional Convention was held. Delegates came together to address the issues with the Articles of Confederation. They discussed how the weak central government needed to be changed. Activities include: The Constitutional Convention Journal, Articles of Confederation Strengths and Weaknesses, Build Your Own Independence Hall, Hold Your Own Convention, Events Mapping, Creating Your Own Constitution ______________________________________________________________ Tips for Savvy TpT Shoppers: How to receive credit on TpT to use for future purchases: • Go to your My Purchases page. Under each purchase you'll see a Provide Feedback button. Simply click it and you will be taken to a page where you can give a quick rating and leave a short comment for the product. I value your feedback greatly as it helps me determine which products are most valuable for your classroom so I can create more for you. Be the first to know about my new discounts, FREEBIES, and products: • Look for a green star near the top of any page within my store and click it to become a follower. You will now be able to see FREEBIES and customized emails from my store! ©2020 StudentSavvy All rights reserved by author. Permission to copy for single classroom use only. Electronic distribution limited to single classroom use only. (unless you purchase the multiple license) ________________________________________________________________ ✧✧✧✧✧✧✧✧✧✧✧✧✧✧✧✧✧✧✧✧✧✧ ✦✦ ✦Connect with StudentSavvy! ✦ ✦ ✦ ✧Click Here to receive notifications on new FREEBIES and teaching resources ✧Instagram ✧Facebook ✧Newsletter (Receive 2 Free STEM Challenges with Sign-up!) ✧Download a Free Teaching Resources Shopping Guide! ✧✧✧✧✧✧✧✧✧✧✧✧✧✧✧✧✧✧✧✧✧✧✧ _________________________________________________________________

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How do you individualize instruction in your classroom and allow students to pursue their interests? Middle school and high school English Language Arts teachers discussed the types of individualized learning they use in their classroom: project based learning, Genius Hour, and 20% time, and how they got started and introduced it to students. Teachers also shared past PBL units, final products, successes and obstacles. Read through the chat for ideas to implement in your own classroom.

Have students find and implement solutions to real-world problems.

Explore learning the important geometry terms while working on this geometry map project that's hands-on, engaging, and integrates social studies!

Doable project ideas to make civics real in your middle or high school classroom.

Looking to get students a bit more excited about vocabulary but not sure how? You're not alone. Vocabulary can be so hard to fit in with everything else you want to do, but this project combines vocabulary coverage with project-based-learning so your students can use their own creativity to teach each other. With this curriculum podcast worksheet set, your students will create their own vocabulary podcasts that you can then share throughout the term as part of your vocabulary lessons. Teach modern media skills, writing, speaking, design, and vocabulary at the same time! Here's what's inside: 4 model podcasts students can listen and respond to (wait till you meet Vocabulary Vera) Guided steps to help students brainstorm, script and record their podcasts Tech Tips and models for designing a podcast cover Model show description, episode description and cover for a sample project Peer feedback form and rubric for quicker grading Worried about the grading time commitment? Try my hack and play the podcasts back at 1.5X or 2X speed when you're giving feedback! Wondering if this will really work? This curriculum set was created by a professional podcaster (that's me!). I've produced five seasons of my top-rated education podcast, with more than 150 shows and 400,000 downloads. This curriculum set is a vocabulary-focused reboot of my popular project, "The Tiny Podcast." Here's what folks are saying about the Tiny Podcast Project: "This source was extremely helpful as I was a first time podcast user in the classroom. It is easy to follow and has great ideas." - Lisa "These lessons are easy to integrate with great website suggestions for sharing and recording. The planning process is well thought out. I was excited to find this resource!" -Inkhorn ELA "This was extremely helpful for planning my teaching state exam, it gave me the guidelines I needed and made me understand what steps to follow in order to get my ESL students podcasting. Everything from this store is SO worth it." -Sara

Implementing projects help grasp students’ attention and allow them to explore their interests. Projects can be easily differentiated.

Age of Exploration PBL (Project Based Learning) Activities | Early European Explorers Cross-curricular challenge for students who are studying US History and the Age of Exploration Welcome to the Age of Discovery! You have traveled back in time to the 15th and 17th centuries, during a time of exploration and discovery. Explorers traveled from their home countries to new corners of the world. Students will create their very own PBL booklet. PBL activities utilize creative learning and real-world problem-solving strategies! Students use mapping skills as well as knowledge of simple machines to build tools! Sample pages (answer key) included in the file. ______________________________________________________________________________ You may be interested in these aligned Age of Exploration Resources Interactive Notebook Interactive PowerPoint Reading Passages ____________________________________________________________ You may also enjoy.... ✎United States History Interactive Notebooks ✎United States History PowerPoints _______________________________________________________________________ Tips for Savvy TpT Shoppers: How to receive credit on TpT to use for future purchases: • Go to your My Purchases page. Under each purchase you'll see a Provide Feedback button. Simply click it and you will be taken to a page where you can give a quick rating and leave a short comment for the product. I value your feedback greatly as it helps me determine which products are most valuable for your classroom so I can create more for you. Be the first to know about my new discounts, FREEBIES, and products: • Look for a green star near the top of any page within my store and click it to become a follower. You will now be able to see FREEBIES and customized emails from my store! ©2018 StudentSavvy All rights reserved by author. Permission to copy for single classroom use only. Electronic distribution limited to single classroom use only. (unless you purchase the multiple license)

Use this service learning project for a fun community service ideas, social justice project or common core aligned ELA activities.The no prep, easy to follow guide is perfect for a no prep lesson, unit or student-led project.Pick and choose from over 20 ELA activities, school fundraiser materials an...

My 7th and 8th grade students enjoy authentic assessments that allow them to creatively share their book recommendations with one another. This 2-page newspaper, including 6 written articles and 4 pictures, fits the bill perfectly! This guided writing packet walks students step-by-step through the writing process, from planning to drafting to editing and revising and assembling their newspaper. I have used this project successfully in ELA, Reading AIS, Social Studies, and summer school. The step-by-step instructions and guided writing prompts differentiate this project beautifully for inclusive classrooms. Finished products result in a beautiful classroom display and are perfect to include in student portfolios! THIS 40-PAGE RESOURCE INCLUDES: 8 Sample photos of final product Task Description Frequently Asked Questions (for students) 20 pages of step-by-step guided writing worksheets Final Draft Worksheets Newspaper Layout Diagram 200-point Rubric, Learning Objectives, Teaching Tips, Common Core State Standards, and Terms of Use SHARING IS CARING! I love seeing my resources in action in your classrooms! If you take a photo of one of my resources in your classroom, I'd like to feature it on social media. Please either tag me on Instagram @literarysherri or email your photo to [email protected]. Thank you so much! LET'S CONNECT! Instagram Literary Sherri Blog Newsletter with Exclusive Freebies FB Community for 6-12 ELA Teachers I ♥ FOLLOWERS! Click here to follow me and be the first to know about store discounts, free resources, and product launches! THANK YOU FOR YOUR FEEDBACK! If you find this resource useful for your students, please leave feedback for other teachers. If the resource can be revised to better meet your students' needs, please reach out to me via my email or Q&A tab. HAPPY TEACHING -- I'M CHEERING YOU ON! Questions? Please email: [email protected] © Literary Sherri www.literarysherri.com

Well-designed project-based learning (PBL) has been shown to result in deeper learning and engaged, self-directed learners. Learn more about the five core elements of successful PBL.

Project Based Learning is being implemented more often in foreign language classes. These projects provide opportunities for students to engage with the language authentically. It is also a chance…

Looking for a creative twist to the normal "invention convention" or "science fair"? Do you want a cross-curricular project that incorporates science, language arts (especially persuasive writing), social studies, critical thinking, and math? Then you've found what you are looking for! This project was developed for 4th-6th grade, but can be adapted for upper grades. It is also wonderful for Gifted and Talented students and can be used as an extracurricular activity! This product includes: -A suggested layout for a Shark Tank -Letter to Parents -Invitation to Shark Tank Judges -Judging Rubric -"What is an innovation? What is an invention?" Lesson Plan & Prezi Presentation -"Innovative & Inventor Role Model Mini-Research Project" -"Launching the Shark Tank" lesson plan & Prezi presentation -Inventor / innovator journal -Persuasive Speech Planning Guide

Need a fun project that will keep your students engaged and learning each day? Try one of these 10-day project based learning activities! Each one takes the students into a different world where they get to become different professions that explore our world. Packed with fun and engaging lessons, your class will problem solve different …