LeadandLearn

I designed these when I noticed students rushing through their independent work and making errors in the process. Students are to fill these out and attach them to whatever practice they have been assigned. It helps them take more responsibility for their work, as they have to reflect on what they are about to submit. It is also a useful (informal) assessment tool for me.

2 on one sheet to save paper

Students choose (or are assigned) a historical figure to research. They find the specified information, then create a (shoe)box display of their information. Rubric for grading is included.

Students beg to do this project several times a year and reflect on it as one of the most memorable activities of the year. Students (or teachers) pick a vocabulary word (or a word from a current Social Studies, Science topics) and then create a costume to represent it, as well as fill out a brief worksheet. Students then dress up and present their costumes, practicing their Speaking and Listening skills as well as reinforcing vocabulary. Included: project worksheet, directions (to be sent hom