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This week long activity gets student to evaluate the causes and effects of the fall of Rome before participating in a role play game and then reflecting on their understanding! Great as a summative activity for Rome or world religions units, or a bridge between these units and Medieval Europe!

Are you looking for a way to get your students to practice 21st century skills while also learning about the ancient world? Want your students to use the design process? Looking for a way to get your kids to make connections between the past and the present? Or do you want your students to build empathy? Look no further! This research project based in a PBL format asks students to evaluate the causes of poverty in Africa, while also proposing their own solutions! Completely customizable! C

Consider having your students take their learning about ancient world topics and make them into children's books! Attached are directions, a note catcher, a checklist, and resources for students to use to showcase their understanding of how ancient African tribes develop into huge Empires! Customizable to change as needed for students or for your topic! Pro Tip: Have your students share them with other elementary aged students for an authentic audience!

This activity focuses on getting students to use collaboration, problem solving, economic principals, and the design process to create a store front for a classroom marketplace! Can be used as a final assessment or an introduction activity!

Use this character inventory to 1) get to know your students better 2) create metacognition 3) practice reflection and goal setting 4) create action plans and provide systems of support for your students This activity can be done 1x a week, 1x a month, 1x a unit, or 1x a quarter! It is also great for data to use during conferences! Want to download it for free? Visit www.thiswasntonthelesonplan.com !

This fun activity is a great way to get your students to understand the basics of international trade!

Get students to build background knowledge and develop map skills!

Want to find a way to make the constitution come to life for your students! Give them the opportunity to change their classroom, school, or district by proposing a bill! This assignment helps students experience the lawmaking process in a way that is both fun and relevant to them! It also helps to show how there are similar processes at the different levels of government!

Use these activities as movement breaks, or to help students practice team work! Some have possible content applications as well! Download for free on my website www.thiswasntonthelessonplan.com !

Need a rubric to help make grading for your PBL assignments seamless and efficient? Look no further! Use this rubric for any type of PBL project! With bonus learning activity rubric attached! Download the assessment rubric and the peer checklist for free on my website www.thiswasntonthelessonplan.com

Want ideas for how to use stations at the secondary level? Try these flexible stations where students go based on their needs! Customizable!