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West Virginia Teach21 Project Based Learning

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History/Social Studies

Grade Level
6

Democracy Then and Now

In this task, students will trace the roots of democracy by exploring the purpose and types of government. 

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1. Task Description
2. Additional Resources: Standards, video clips, data table, handouts, timeline, web resources, group contract, evaluations and rubrics, charts, guide to managing the process

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West Virginia Teach21 Project Based Learning

Subject
History/Social Studies

Grade Level
6

Government: Who Needs it?

In this task, students will explore the societal purposes of the government and compare between countries. 

This task includes:
1. Task Description
2. Additional Resources: Standards, survey, charts, learning log, checklists, evaluations and rubrics, story board, web resources

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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
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
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
 

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