Teaching directions and parts of a compass can be engaging and fun with this mini-unit comprised of student notes and five map and labeling activities for mid to upper- elementary students! Allow students to work in pairs or individually and use the “Which Direction?” labeling activity as a quiz or timed game. In addition to these writing activities, give students opportunities to give verbal directions so they become even more comfortable using directional words. Modify each of these activities as necessary depending on their age and learning level. Don’t forget to download and print your full-color compass directions classroom poster! Table of Contents: Student Notes Page 2 Mini-Map and Directions Activity #1 Pages 3-4 Mini-Map and Directions Activity #2 Pages 5-6 U.S. Map Activity (*map pencils required) Page 7 The New Kid is an Alien! (map & writing activity) Page 8-9 Which Direction? Labeling Activity Page 10 Answer Keys Pages 11-12 *Full-color 18X24 poster Written in American English.

Your upper elementary/secondary students will enjoy playing travel agent as they complete this informative 3-part project! Allow students to choose a country from the list of 195 countries provided and review the project requirements with the class using the student guidelines page. A project rubric is provided for easy grading. If time allows, consider encouraging students to present information about their country and browse each other’s brochures. Modify this project (or point values on rubric) to meet the needs of your learners! PDF Zip File Includes 13 pages of resources! -List of 195 countries -Travel brochure template (print front/back) -Project guidelines -Research outline -Essay pages -Project rubric -Percentage/conversion chart for rubric Written in American English.

This environmental issues informative speech and presentation is perfect for any ELA, science, or public speaking secondary class! Students will learn the basics of informative speaking, speech writing, research/citing sources, and creating a technology-based visual aid. They will also learn a LOT about issues affecting our planet. Not only will they present, but they will fill out a peer critique chart as they listen to their classmates. An easy-to-grade rubric is included and tips to help students become more confident, less anxious speakers! Included in this 11-page PDF file: Table of Contents Informative Speech Guidelines Visual Aid & Note Card Guidelines Tips for Using Technology-Based Visual Aids Topic List Sample Informative Speech Outline Informative Speech Research Outline Speech Grading Rubric Peer Critique Charts **American English