English Language ArtsSocial Studies6-8
Researching Unsolved Mysteries
By Elizabeth R.
This 5-page packet guides 6th-grade gifted students through researching America's major unsolved mysteries. Students will use provided websites to gather information, organize their findings on a graphic organizer, and develop a presentation that includes original theories and updated outcomes.
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Teacher Guide & Tips
- Use this packet as a 2-3 day project for gifted 6th graders.
- Discussion question: How do new discoveries or perspectives change our understanding of historical events?
- For struggling learners, provide sentence starters for the graphic organizer and presentation.
- Advanced learners can research a mystery not on the list or compare how different media portray the same mystery.
- Estimated time: 2-3 class periods.
English Language ArtsSocial Studies6-8
Researching Unsolved Mysteries
By Elizabeth R.
This 5-page packet guides 6th-grade gifted students through researching America's major unsolved mysteries. Students will use provided websites to gather information, organize their findings on a graphic organizer, and develop a presentation that includes original theories and updated outcomes.
Customize for your classroom
Teacher Guide & Tips
- Use this packet as a 2-3 day project for gifted 6th graders.
- Discussion question: How do new discoveries or perspectives change our understanding of historical events?
- For struggling learners, provide sentence starters for the graphic organizer and presentation.
- Advanced learners can research a mystery not on the list or compare how different media portray the same mystery.
- Estimated time: 2-3 class periods.