Since I am a history nut, it is named The Square Deal. Do you remember what president used this slogan? Like other flipped content, The Square Deal activity is done outside of class. The Square Deal is also used to differentiate instruction in any class with any content. It gives students many choices (12) to demonstrate what they have learned and prepares them with the valuable background knowledge necessary to conquer the higher level tasks you will coach them through in class. There is a choice that touches upon each of the documented intelligences in multiple intelligence research and brain-based learning. Students enjoy the independence afforded to them and I love to maximize the number of opportunities for student each student to succeed. Take a moment to view the preview. This activity is all inclusive! You will only have to make copies and assign.

Do you want to bring a historic period or event to life? Let Hollywood help. The Ernest Green Story is rated PG and is a film that follows the story of the Little Rock Nine as they become the first students to integrate a high school in the south. Students will enjoy seeing the style of dress and the cars. They will also become keenly aware of the courage and bravery it took to end segregation. As your students get to know the characters, you will have many opportunities to make many connections and/or refer back to their stories. This lesson includes a movie review, an answer key, and 30 questions that guide your students through the action. You will have to purchase the movie.

This movie is used to reinforce the value of education and the power of caring teachers. I use it at the end of a unit in sociology pertaining to education. Your students will identify with at least one character in this movie and you might connect to Mr. Holland! This is a “Rocky” movie for teachers and can drive great classroom discussion about a variety of sociological topics. There are several pause points that will give you an opportunity to discuss and do some quick research. This lesson includes an answer key and 46 questions that guide your students through the action. Questions are divided into two parts, multiple choice and sequencing. When shown in class, it takes three traditional (50 minute) classes. You will have to purchase the movie.

The Similes in History strategy will challenge your student’s creativity while requiring them to demonstrate content knowledge. In this literacy activity, students must document their learning by constructing seven similes that touch upon Conflict Theory. All literacy strategies can easily be aligned to CCSS. You can assign or students can decide the topics. This activity can be done individually, with partners or groups, or split between both to encourage collaboration. It includes a brief 10 minute video clip explaining what a simile is, directions, examples, and an answer template for students to record their creativity. This activity serves as a great non-traditional assessment piece. It usually takes me one (50 minute) class period and every time it is used several students amaze me with the creative examples they generate. They will do the same for you too!

Give your students an opportunity to gain prerequisite understanding. This activity will help students frame the topics that are associated with the study of sociology. Students are asked to read from a resource and analyze some interesting statistics. After, or as they read, students will pull key information from the resource and record it on to a notes template. Everything you need is included with this lesson: directions, resource link, and a notes template. This activity aligns easily to CCSS and is conducted in a way that allows for all students to be successful.

Are you teaching about the progressive movement? Do you need a resource to help students explore social issues? Let me help you with an engaging lesson from my literacy series. It is called LINK and it is conducted in four part: List, Inquire, Notes, and Know. All parts can be done in one traditional class period or assigned as homework. It has been a class favorite since it was started. If you can think, you can LINK, and that don’t stink! This item includes the LINK lesson, including a brief supporting article, and a video tutorial demonstrating how the activity is to be conducted. It also includes a link to a bonus video that illustrates the battle between Capital and Labor.

Give your students an opportunity to gain prerequisite understanding. This activity will help students with the topic of collective behaviors. Students are asked to read from a resource and analyze some interesting statistics. After, or as they read, students will pull key information from the resource and record it on to a notes template. Everything you need is included with this lesson: directions, resource link, and a notes template. This activity aligns easily to CCSS and is conducted in a way that allows for all students to be successful.

Try this student-centered project to let your students document the importance of education. Here is the backdrop: You and your advertising firm has just been awarded a contract from the Department of Education (State of Michigan) to create a new commercial that will persuade teens to stay in school. It is your goal to be convincing to a teen audience; while at the same time making it tasteful enough to represent the State of Michigan. Producing short videos (for free) is a fun and engaging way for students to demonstrate their learning. This learning template can be used with any subject. lt emphasizes learning in the 21st century via content and creativity. It is pre-loaded with content that relevant to education but you can easily edit in any content to suit your needs. I have included everything you will need to coach your students through the process: specific instructions, examples, and a rubric.

Turn any vocab assignment into an authentic, creative endeavor. Project word cloud incorporates 21st century skills and can be applied to any subject. This quick project will allow you to provide the scaffolding that takes your students from vocab to creative. Be prepared to show off some great student creations!

Are you ready to facilitate a great learning experience regarding culture? This four day activity will scaffold your students from entry level information to higher order application. Students will work through seven mini-activities over the course of four days (50 minute periods). An online sociology resource (textbook) will provide the content that supports this student activity. Students will read, write, answer questions, review data, evaluate topics, and use a resource called NEWSELA. You will need to get familiar with this great free product before you launch this activity (https://newsela.com/). Included with this purchase: Seven Mini-Activities Link to an online sociology textbook Group Signin Sheet Step-by-Step Directions Answer key

A wordsort is a research and organizational technique. This literacy building strategy begins with the reading of content (link included) about social theory. After reading, students need to choose 9 terms or phrases to describe 4 social theories to demonstrate an understanding of the content. They use what they know and the content to organization information from general to specific. The activity ends with students documenting their learning by recording their choices on a pre-designed template (also included) and responding to a writing prompt. Great material for formative assessment. This is a great two day lesson and it also includes a brief video concerning the study of sociology. Answers will be different for each student so an answer key is not part of this package. Included with this purchase: Answer template Video content Directions Link to free online sociology textbook

Mixbook is a free program that will allow your students to create and author their first digital publication. Please check out this example: http://goo.gl/87x8d3 Giving your students an opportunity to become an author is a fun and engaging way for students to demonstrate their learning. This learning template can be used with any subject. lt emphasizes learning in the 21st century via content and creativity. It is pre-loaded with content that explores the Civil Rights Movement in U.S. History but you can easily edit in any content to suit your needs. The activity guides your students by taking a simple three part approach: research, practice, and create. I have included everything you will need to coach your students through the process: specific instructions, examples, video tutorial, and a rubric. It even includes an element that addresses fair use and citations. This activity has been aligned to ISTE standards.