Social Studies - Guessing Game

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Grade Level
Middle School
Subject
Social Studies
Length of Time
1 hour
Description

In this lesson, students will look up information in their social studies book on a specific place they have enjoyed studying. They will write down important facts present the clues to the class so the other students can guess the name of the place.

Goals

Students will learn:
To research information
Write down important facts
Give clues about the special place they chose

Materials Needed

Social Studies book
Notecards to write down information
Pencils and Erasers

Procedure

First, students will look up information on a particular place they have enjoyed studying in their social studies book.

Then, they will write down important facts about the area.

After that, each student will present his/her clues to the class to see if the class can guess the name of the place.

Grading

You can grade the students on their research, their clues, and their presentation to the class.

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