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Social Studies: Mock Congress Activity
Shake up your usual "how a bill becomes a law" lesson with this interactive classroom political project. Works for 6-8 or 9-12.
Teacher Review: This group activity got my students involved in the legislative process on a personal level. They loved it!
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Social Studies: American History Idol
With the help of American Idol's final three, students will demonstrate their knowledge of historical figures and their powers of persuasion.
Teacher Review: Involving a popular show like "American Idol" got my student much more interested in the assignment.
Social Studies: Results of Natural Disasters
The anniversary of the massive earthquake and tsunami in Japan will have your students considering the geographic and human repercussions of natural disasters.
Teacher Review: Using such an historic event sparks my students' interest for lessons in geography and history.
Social Studies: Scrooge Stump Speech Activity
Travel back to 19th century London to help Scrooge craft a stump speech and get elected mayor with this pop culture writing activity.
Teacher Review: This project includes persuasive writing, historical research and a creative holiday connection. I used it for my observation and it was a big hit!
Social Studies: Labeling European Countries Activity
Students label the countries of Europe while learning about the new European debt deal.
Teacher Review: An excellent activity that teaches international economics and geography at the same time.
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