Coach Epp

In this engaging project, students take on the role of juvenile defenders selected to testify before the Georgia General Assembly. They will craft a persuasive paper advocating for the separation of juvenile and adult court cases. To bring their arguments to life, students will record themselves delivering their speech as if addressing lawmakers. This project builds persuasive writing, public speaking, and civic awareness skills through an authentic, real-world scenario.

Immerse your students in Georgia history with the Build Savannah Project, a hands-on, creative activity that brings colonial Savannah to life! Using a top-down city map, students gather supplies, construct Savannah’s layout—including gardens, walls, and the Savannah River—and place key historical figures like James Oglethorpe, Tomochichi, and Mary Musgrove. Students will also identify major community groups by placing symbolic flags in designated areas, enhancing their understanding of colonial

Engage your students with this real-world Shark Tank Math Project designed for 6th-grade classrooms! Over four class periods, students work in teams to design a product or service, calculate pricing and unit rates, and represent their data using tables, graphs, and equations. The project includes a detailed schedule, differentiation strategies, and a clear grading rubric. It’s a fun, standards-aligned way to build math, collaboration, and presentation skills!

In this engaging economics project, students will rewrite a classic fairy tale with a money-minded twist. After watching a video version of their chosen tale, they'll craft a three-paragraph story that includes key economic concepts. The story must use at least five vocabulary words from a provided list, such as profit, income, saving, and debt. This creative writing activity blends language arts with 8th Grade Georgia History and economic standards in a fun, memorable way.

Engage your students in historical empathy and critical thinking with this Dred Scott Dialogue Writing Assignment. Students take on the role of Dred Scott and craft a courtroom conversation with the judge and prosecutor, using historical context and persuasive reasoning. This activity encourages deeper understanding of the Dred Scott case while strengthening writing and analysis skills. A great resource for interactive social studies instruction or assessment!