J's Creative Concoctions

This activity offers a brief review of the Northwest Ordinance of 1787 and a create-your-own-ordinance activity. Students are expected to know how territories could become states and the promises/guarantees they gained when they became a state! After the review, student's brainstorm what they would put in an ordinance they create! They will then create their ordinance on the included paper (great when printed on cardstock)! Students can also review map skills by making a map of their newfound te

This is a great conference sheet or beginning of the year reflection for students to fill out. This can be used for student-led or teacher-led conferences. This year, I had students fill it out before conferences and used the details to talk with parents! It worked out well. Let me know how this free item works out for you!

The Anything Project is a student led research activity based on student interest. This has been a student favorite for two years running in my classroom! This assignment guides students through the research project at an elementary level. Students pick a topic and are guided through the best way to report and present on this topic. Includes a visual or creative aid component! Try it out in your own classroom! I look forward to hearing feedback on how it goes.