This PDF file is a chart to be filled in about trails used to travel west during the 1800's. I used it with a high interest, low reading level ser... BySallie Ditsch
This is a strategy that links a topic or concept with writing. The acronym RAFT: stands for Role, Audience, Format, Topic.
Role--you give them ... ByStacy Vaske
Students research scientists and create a wanted poster with all the requirements. Students can learn about many scientists by doing one poster and... ByAnna Crisostomo
This was a summative assessment piece I created for a US History 9 course. Our unit of study was US Imperialism/Progressive Era (US Expansion, Spa... ByCurt Foxley
This 25 slide Power Point covers North America the continent, North American symbols, the three branches of government, George Washington, and has ... ByJennifer Lambert
This is a very basic introduction to the 5 Themes of Geography and library research. Students select a country in the Middle East and using the 5 T... ByD Mack
I use this Power Point with my students to help them identify and classify their shells for their display project. There are seven slides included... ByThe Bright Bunch
Originally requested to be written as part of an anthology, this author study and possible thematic unit includes summaries of Toni Cade Bambara's ... ByCarrie Morton
This is a project I use in my LA class conjunction with the teaching of the American Revolution in history class. The students research a famous pe... ByJennifer Amos
This page includes the guidelines and an example of a poster for the original 13 colonies. Your students will find the directions simple yet compre... ByCabin Boy
J.K. Rowling ---Video Author Study
To complete while viewing A & E’s Biography series program: “Harry Potter and Me” (available from the... ByAnne P. Kraszewski
Take your students on some amazing mystery trips to the destination of your choice with this hands on lesson just "packed" with great items. Selec... ByTootsie And Teed
This is a week-long project your kids will love! Students work in groups to research a Broadway musical of their choice. They work together to cr... ByMusic4all
When I taught PE one of my biggest frustrations were the kids who sat out and did not participate for various reasons. Make up days were more frus... BySandra Gibbs
This paper explains register, and the function in language. Concepts such as context, informal, formal, frozen and consultative are discussed in b... ByDeborah Leech
Individualize instruction with worksheets, graphic organizers, research projects, and reflective writing assignments based on works by James Thurbe... ByVickey Sue
Introduce students to desert transportation...the camels...or the "ships of the desert" using this activity. Attached is a 2-page activity that as... ByMonica Lukins
FREE Download! Book List Recommendations for Elementary Children - PDF file
3 page printable resource file.
Ever needed a handy book list for... ByClever Classroom
This lesson is designed for 8th grade students to do a career project. It combines science and math. It requires students to make a 3-5 minute pr... BySusan Johnston
This lesson plan uses the "History Alive!" approach in which there are three basic steps to the plan: PREVIEW, GRAPHIC ORGANIZER,and
PROCESSING. ... ByJohn Marshall Carter
Here is an Internet project based around a very professional and long running Elizabethan Internet site created by a school district. I have been ... BySs
This is a list of at least 6 questions for the students to research and provide for class before reading the short story, The Monkey's Paw. The qu... ByMister T
This career research packet allows students to explore different careers they may be interested in pursuing. This is a good tool to use as a follo... ByMarty
Teaching about American Landmarks is much easier with this foldable. This is a double sided handout that students fill in while doing their researc... ByTechedoutteacher
Rather than do the same poster or paper bibliography project, do a Scientist File!
Students will research a chosen scientist and produce a "pers... ByChristopher Schrenk
Looking for a new research project for you students? Have them create a fact filled alphabet book! File includes a prewriting template, a cover an... ByLeah Childers
My powerpoint presentation is aimed at helping teachers identify struggling reader and become familiar with techniques to help them succeed. Strugg... ByAlexa Sklar
This is the perfect project for those kids who always finish early! Here are several research questions for students to find all about social stud... ByKristen Metevia
This is an activity that requires students to read three primary sources on the Age of Exploration and Discovery. The focus is European descriptio... ByJohn Marshall Carter
A short research activity dealing with the issue of violence. Looks at words like stalking, Serotonin, Adrenaline, and some of the research and le... BySandra Gibbs
This 25-page document includes all of the directions in sequential order of how to organize and prepare a research essay. The product includes a r... ByKimberly's Ideas
November Project can be completed as a whole writing project which includes research, expository, narrative, etc. or use as individual writing idea... ByEdward Kemp
Use this project guideline after discussing social justice issues or having a unit related to social justice. This extremely detailed rubric and p... ByRebecca Brown
This is a unit on comparing ancient civilizations. Classes can be organized into groups of four and assigned the following ancient civilizations: ... ByJohn Marshall Carter
This quarter project has students researching and comparing/contrasting American Colonial pioneers with pioneers in the aviation industry and field... ByMary Ciccone-cook
This is a project that motivates students to analyze primary sources relating to World War I.
In this particular file, the focus is on the importa... ByJohn Marshall Carter
This is a writing prompt on founding the American Colonies. The students are asked to write a 5-paragraph on one of the ideas listed on this assig... BySteffi Angle
This sheet is a great way to teach your kids to research! It gives them 6 ways to find the information they are looking for. This sheet guides them... ByKatie Chavarria
This 1 page History of DNA Power Point Worksheet with ANSWER KEY provides a chart outlining the 10 major steps in the discovery of DNA by 12 scient... ByTangstar
What a great way to get to know Susan B Anthony! This powerpoint includes her birthplace, friends, hobbies, causes, activities, comments, etc.
... ByLiteracy Workshop
This project can be modified to include any time period and era studied in a social studies classroom. Students create historical newspapers of the... ByLisa Ray
Easy and ready to print and use poster project. Celebrate Black History month by having students research an important Black History Month figure.... ByMrs.v.
Understanding Consumer Contracts, Terms & Definitions is a quick and easy glossary and useful guide for anyone. When people are involved in busine... ByBruce Wentzell
A pre-reading research project for The Great Gatsby that focuses on the political climate, economic status, political and social status of women, p... ByWritertogo
This download contains 1) The full text of Martin Luther King, Jr.'s "Letter from Birmingham Jail" in a clean/copyable format, ten pages, 2) A four... ByChard