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Hi, I am a 6th grade Social Studies teacher. The students learn geography during 6th grade. I have had them do a year- long research project on three different countries as part of the curriculum for many years now. However, I need to revise this project now to make it more manageable for me and for the students. Does anyone do a similar long research project who would be willing to share some feedback/ideas with me? Thank you for your help.
Sara On 7/10/13, Mrs. P wrote:

I don't do a year long project but I do teach 6th grade geography. I think by definition any year-long project is going to feel like a lot... but perhaps that's not the issue. My own students would tire out their interest level in any traditional project that was for the length of the school year.

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Jul 14, 2013
Jerry Do you already use some sort of scaffolding? A file folder with various pockets created for each step helps make progress more tangible for students. Inside the folder, glue a small pocket (like a library card pocket) for each step. You can have 3 to 4 small pockets on each side of the folder. Label a project step on each folder. Keep it generic, s...See More
Jul 22, 2013


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