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West Virginia Teach21 Project Based Learning

Subject
History/Social Studies

Grade Level
6

Harry Truman on Trial

In this task, students will role play as the jury, the defense, and witnesses in a trail against former President Harry Truman and his accused war crimes against Hiroshima and Nagasaki with the use of an atomic bomb. 

This task includes:
1. Task Description
2. Additional Resources: Standards, charts, web resources, resource list, quiz, evaluations and rubrics, PowerPoint, guide to manage the process

Source
West Virginia Teach21 Project Based Learning

Subject
History/Social Studies

Grade Level
11

Hate Free? Can We?

In this task, students will explore hate crimes in their community and how to work together and combat discrimination. 

This task includes:
1. Task Description
2. Additional Resources: Standards, web resources, quiz, charts, group contract, evaluations and rubrics, guide to managing the process

Source
West Virginia Teach21 Project Based Learning

Subject
History/Social Studies

Grade Level
7

How Does Physical Geography Influence Your Life?

In this task, students will investigate in which ways geography affects peoples' lives. 

This task includes:
1. Task Description
2. Additional Resources: Standards, group contract, evaluations and rubrics, guide to managing the process

Source
West Virginia Teach21 Project Based Learning

Subject
History/Social Studies

Grade Level
10

How to Throw a Party

In this task, students will explore the relationship between the Bill of Rights and their existence. 

This task includes:
1. Task Description
2. Additional Resources: Standards, learning log, evaluations and rubrics, group contract

Source
West Virginia Teach21 Project Based Learning

Subject
History/Social Studies

Grade Level
6

I'm Moving Out!!

In this task, students will act as though they are moving to a new country for their parents to find work. They must research what criteria this new homeland must meet and what they will need to immigrate. 

This task includes:
1. Task Description
2. Additional Resources: Standards, checklists, evaluations and rubrics, learning log, chart, web resources, guide to managing the process

Source
West Virginia Teach21 Project Based Learning

Subject
History/Social Studies

Grade Level
9

I've Got Skills!

In this task, students will present the 21st Century Renaissance Man and what skills are required to succeed in modern times.

This task includes:
1. Task Description
2. Additional Resources: Standards, Frayer model, checklists, rubrics, web resources

Source
West Virginia Teach21 Project Based Learning

Subject
History/Social Studies

Grade Level
11

Immigrants: On the Move with the American Slide

In this task, students will explore how immigrants and American culture are related and how they shape each other. 

This task includes:
1. Task Description
2. Additional Resources: Standards, web resources, timeline, templates, rubrics, guide to managing the process

Source
West Virginia Teach21 Project Based Learning

Subject
History/Social Studies

Grade Level
4

In the Fast Lane

In this task, students will research which government agencies will help their community. 

This task includes:
1. Task Description
2. Additional Resources: Standards, evaluations and rubrics, journal, web resources

Source
West Virginia Teach21 Project Based Learning

Subject
History/Social Studies

Grade Level
6

It Costs How Much?

In this task, students will create an exhibit and write a paper exploring the global factors affecting the prices of gas and oil. 

This task includes:
1. Task Description
2. Additional Resources: Standards, assessment, charts, quiz, group contract, storyboard, web resources, rubrics, guide to managing the process
 

Source
West Virginia Teach21 Project Based Learning

Subject
History/Social Studies

Grade Level
1

It's All in the Family (What's the Past Got to Do With It?)

In this task, students will interview a family member about their life when they were in first grade and create a quilt square of what they've learned. 

This task includes:
1. Task Description
2. Additional Resources: Standards, checklists, interview forms, web resources, rubrics, guide to managing the process

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