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Topic Report Learning Organizer OrganizerTopic Report Learning Organizer Organizer
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Polk Bros Foundation
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3rd - 10th
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Social Studies & History
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Topic Report Learning Organizer

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If you'd like to quickly access a simple graphic organizer designed for a class to divide and conquer a larger subject, then check out this resource. Assign class members to study a specific topic within a historical theme or event, and then use the worksheet to brainstorm and summarize important words and events associated with their topic.

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

african american history, ancient civilizations, colonial america, native americans, pioneers, the american revolution

Additional Tags

World History, u.s. history, ancient cultures, countries and cultures, native americans, african american history, american legacies, american revolution, 13 colonies, pioneers, social studies

Pros

  • Beneficial for English language learners

Cons

  • Templates are best used to summarize learning or to begin further in-depth study, as they are very general and a bit vague

Common Core

RH.6-8.2 RH.6-8.4 RH.9-10.2 RH.9-10.4

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