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Adult education social studies centers
61 High Interest Low Level Reading ComprehensionPassages Bundle 1
61 Reading Passages with 61 Comprehension Assessments BUNDLE61 High Interest, Low Level reading passage for grades 5-12. These passages are perfect for older struggling readers and are aligned with the middle school and high school standards English Language Arts. This resource contains seven versions of the lessons:1. Form Fillable PDF for upload or email to students for digital distance learning. Works great for digital language arts centers as well.2. One Page PDF of Passages - for packets or
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5th - 12th, Adult Education
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Layers of the Atmosphere Build an 8-foot Scaled-Down Model of our Atmosphere
Create an 8-foot-tall (2.4m), scaled-down model of our atmosphere and discover cool information about our atmosphere at the same time! Students will also learn a little history about humankind's ventures into our atmosphere.Includes Troposphere, Tropopause, Stratosphere, Stratopause, Mesosphere, Mesopause, Thermosphere, and Exosphere. No prep.The only way to get a true sense of atmospheric scale is with a model this big!Crosscutting concepts: scale, proportion, & quantity, systems & sy
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6th - 12th, Adult Education
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Also included in: Ecology, Environmental Studies, and Earth Science Activities Bundle
30 High Interest: Low Level Reading & Comprehension Passages Ancient History
30 High Interest, Low Level reading passage for grades 5-12. These passages are perfect for older struggling readers and are aligned with the middle school and high school standards for ancient history and English Language Arts. The passages are cross-curricular and can be used to provide reading practice for struggling readers as well as to teach history concepts to students who have trouble accessing the reading levels of tradition textbooks.This resource contains:A form Fillable PDF. Works gr
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4th - 12th, Adult Education
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Coyote Tales - Native American Reader's Theater
This package was intended for November which is Native American month but can be done at any time. My name is Melanie Whitesides but my store name is Wonbyone. One of the things I am passionate about is Reader's Theater. It is a fun way for my students to improve on their fluency. In a world where reading is pushed so hard on students that many are losing their love of reading it is IMPORTANT to give them opportunities to read that are fun. Reader's Theater does this. In this package I have plac
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4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Dialects and Speech (United States)
Four-wheelin' or muddin? Cruisin' or going for a drive? Get students thinking about dialects and regional differences with this 22 page engaging, visual presentation.
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Dialect and examples
Idiolect and examples
Jargon and examples
Pidgins and examples
Creole and examples
Review of Terminologies and activity
Regional dialects and activity
Literature dialects and examples
Literature Project activity for Assessment
Extra Resources
Great for blended, flipped, homeschool, group collaborat
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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English Black History Month Readings | 16 Biographies | Gallery Walk
Are you looking for a low-prep way to incorporate Black History Month into to your classroom? This set of 16 biographies with comprehension checks is a great way to honor the legacy (and current impact!) of individuals during Black History Month. #twosdaysaleThis set includes 16 comprehensible readings / mini-biographies of individuals commonly spoken of (and some less commonly spoken of) during Black History Month. These mini-biographies are designed to introduce the person and their legacy / a
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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US President Sorting Mats: Full Set of 46 Presidents
Need a fun, hands-on activity for students to review their knowledge of US presidents? This reusable sorting activity will help your students organize the information they are learning about each president! Often children need help 'filing' what they learn in the correct 'drawers in their brains' and building connections between the concepts they learn. This resource provides hands-on, active practice at organizing a variety of facts about each president.Students will have fun sorting and match
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3rd - 6th, Adult Education
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Also included in: US President Bundle: Sorting Mats & Person of the Day Cards
Film Analysis A How-To Guide
Step-by-Step How-To for complete film writing analysis. This 36 page guide has two parts: Getting Started and Writing Your Essay.
This easy-to-follow guide includes:
What is film analysis?
Literary Analysis and Film Concepts
Getting Started
How to Watch and Take Notes
Audience
Theme
Emotions
Writing Your Essay
Introduction
Plot Summary
Body Paragraphs
Setting
Mood
Characters
Film Techniques
Sound
Lighting
Symbolism
Foreshadowing,
Directors and Writers
Using Film Quotes
Conc
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Developmental Psychology Series: Reading Centers Bundle
Welcome to the 5-step Reading Centers Series on Developmental Psychology. Join us as we explore the fascinating world of human development, from infancy to adulthood. Discover key concepts, theories, and factors that shape our physical, cognitive, and socioemotional growth. Get ready to enhance your reading comprehension skills and gain insights into the intricate processes of human maturation.Topics include: Nature vs. Nurture, Attachment Theory, Stages of Development, Piaget's Theory of Cognit
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10th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Developmental Psychology: Case Studies
Dive into the realm of human development with our Developmental Psychology Case Studies: Embark on an exploration of 8 carefully selected case studies, each designed to shed light on essential principles within the captivating field of developmental psychology.Perfectly suited for students delving into the complexities of growth and maturation, these studies provide valuable insights into the dynamic processes of cognitive, social, and emotional development throughout the lifespan.Please Note: T
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11th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Motorcycles and Sweetgrass - Novel Study and Text Analysis
This unit can be taught in tandem with the text Motorcycles & Sweetgrass, written by Drew Hayden Taylor in 2011.I have used this resource alongside the text for my grade 11 university and college level First Nations English classes. It was taught over about 10 weeks.Included:Pre-reading work, to provide some background, context and social/historical significance to the story prior to reading. This includes looking at the epigraph of the text both before and after completion. Basic comprehens
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9th - 12th, Adult Education
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Veterans Day vs Memorial Day: Informational Text Reading Passage & Writing Task
High-Interest highly informative, highly interesting, informational text reading passage and writing connections comparing and contrasting Memorial Day and Veterans Day. Includes high interest historical facts. Plus, learn why Veterans Day does NOT have an apostrophe! Researched thoroughly and full of information that will generate discussion, writing, Venn diagram, etc. This is relevant reading material with engaging writing (such as a compare and contrast informative essay!)! Includes awesome
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4th - 12th, Adult Education
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Graphic Organizers *Use with Any Subject (20 Different Versions)
This product includes 20 of my very favorite Graphic Organizers! I love to use graphic organizers in my classroom because they are so adaptable, and extremely effective in aiding what can be abstract concepts! The best part about this product is that so many of these graphic organizers can be used for any subject: Math, Science, Social Studies, Guided Reading, Writing, Language Arts...etc! These graphic organizers are great for information or non-informational texts, close reading, and fiction a
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3rd - 12th, Adult Education
World War I: WWI Technology Gallery Walk
**Now part of our complete WWI UNIT BUNDLE**This World War One Technology Gallery Walk set includes:15 photographs with captions20 question handoutTwo full lesson plans40 additional slides with information and photographs (optional)World War One is considered by many to be the first "modern war." New technologies and military inventions (aircraft, battleships, machine guns, etc.) played a pivotal role in the war. This gallery walk helps students understand the role that technology played in the
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in: World War I: Complete Unit Bundle
What Was the HOLOCAUST? Gail Herman (Who HQ) SUPER WORKSHEETS
NOTE: In order for the material to be completed, student must have access to original textProduct Description· Multiple Choice Test Questions· Vocabulary Quiz Questions· Key Terms· Word Search Puzzle for Each Book· Cross Word Puzzle for Each Book· Timelines for Each Book· 25 Activities PowerPoint· A Student Bio Book FREE RESOURCES – SAMPLE UNITS1. "You Wouldn’t Want To Live Without Trees"2. "Who Was Jesus"3. "The Holy Bible Board Game"4. “The Cay 225 Content Questions Whiteboard Game” MEGA SAVER
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4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Kalief Browder, Prisons, Solitary Confinement
Unit on Kalief Browder, a 16-year-old who spent three years in prison at Rikers Island awaiting trial. Much of the time was spent in solitary confinement.Topics covered- Mass Incarceration- Prison Industrial Complex- Solitary Confinement- Rikers Island- Bail Money- Sixth Amendment Speedy Trial Clause----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Similar Products In My Store!This Is America- Childish GambinoWar on Drugs
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Dolores Huerta - Interactive Activities - Hispanic Heritage Leader Dual Language
ENGLISH VERSIONYou will find a set of 4 different tasks to work on the biographies of Dolores Huerta. There are 4 interactive activities to be done:Interactive Task 1: Students have to search facts about the biography of this famous person and write those facts related to his/her early and family life , the major accomplishments and more interesting facts.Interactive task 2: This flip-flap foldable is made in order to complete 4 main facts about the famous person.Interactive task 3: This gem f
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K - 12th, Adult Education
Also included in: Hispanic Heritage Leaders - Bundle of Interactive Notebook Activities
What Is the DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE? M. C. Harris (Who HQ) SUPER WORKSHEETS
NOTE: In order for the material to be completed, student must have access to original textProduct Description· Multiple Choice Test Questions· Vocabulary Quiz Questions· Key Terms· Word Search Puzzle for Each Book· Cross Word Puzzle for Each Book· Timelines for Each Book· 25 Activities PowerPoint· A Student Bio Book FREE RESOURCES – SAMPLE UNITS1. "You Wouldn’t Want To Live Without Trees"2. "Who Was Jesus"3. "The Holy Bible Board Game"4. “The Cay 225 Content Questions Whiteboard Game” MEGA SAVER
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4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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ONE CLASSROOM RULE - INCLUSION
Keep it simple! One rule that shows students what you expect from them in all aspects of the classroom and self-respect.
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4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Fourth of July / July Fourth / July 4 Activities Packet (Elementary)
35 Fourth of July fun and engaging activities for elementary students!
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Writings:"What Freedom Means to Me" and "My Favorite Fourth of July Memory" and more...
"My Patriotic Poem"
Coloring Handouts: July Fourth messages with themed images
Crossword puzzle with answers
Word search with answers
Uncle Sam's Dialogue activity
Fourth of July Find It Games
Vocabulary Word Games
Craft activities for July 4 messages
Fun, educational activities for celebrating July 4th!
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PreK - 5th, Adult Education
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Criminal Podcast Listening Guide with Answers- Ep 135: 527 Lime Street
This listening guide (questions with answers, along with discussion questions) in an editable .docx format goes along with an episode of Criminal, my favorite true crime podcast. Listen to the episode titled 527 Lime Street HERE. GREAT FOR REMOTE AND HYBRID CLASSROOMS!!!Episode 135: 527 Lime Street- Just before midnight on October 15, 1990, police arrived at 527 Lime Street in Jacksonville, Florida to find the small wood-frame house on fire. A man named Gerald Lewis was standing in the front yar
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in: Criminal Podcast Listening Guides - 10 episode bundle
What Was the BOSTON TEA PARTY? Kathleen Krull (Who HQ) SUPER WORKSHEETS
NOTE: In order for the material to be completed, student must have access to original textProduct Description· Multiple Choice Test Questions· Vocabulary Quiz Questions· Key Terms· Word Search Puzzle for Each Book· Cross Word Puzzle for Each Book· Timelines for Each Book· 25 Activities PowerPoint· A Student Bio Book FREE RESOURCES – SAMPLE UNITS1. "You Wouldn’t Want To Live Without Trees"2. "Who Was Jesus"3. "The Holy Bible Board Game"4. “The Cay 225 Content Questions Whiteboard Game” MEGA SAVER
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4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Autopsy: Age of Revolutions
The students will be depicting The Age of Revolution through an autopsy project where the students will be drawing a person him/herself or someone from that time period with the themes surrounding the person. For example the causes and effects of Political, Social, Economic, and Cultural issues during the revolutions. Students have autonomy on who they want to draw as long as it adds to the project. This assignment is created to be fun, creative, and most importantly… informative.
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4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Social Justice in America - 3 Week Unit - Grades 7-12 - Black History Month
3 Week – Social Justice Unit – Standards-Based - See Topics Below23 Daily Warm-Ups with Corresponding Mini-Units Social Studies and Language Arts Over 150 PagesDistance Learning: Detailed 23-day Lesson Plan23 Social Justice Warm-Ups23 Sample Blog posts to correspond with warm-ups to “discuss” each social justice topic with your students virtuallyExtra enrichment activitiesIn Class: 23 Social Justice Warm-UpsPresentables (PowerPoint to present each mini-lesson) to spark classroom conversations –
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7th - 12th, Adult Education
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Also included in: Juneteenth Bundle - Grades 6-12 - Cross-Curricular and Differentiated
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Importance of learning social studies
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Learning social studies offers many benefits to students in terms of helping them develop a holistic understanding of the world. Namely, it helps them:
- Learn about the achievements, challenges, perspectives, traditions, and customs of different societies
- Evaluate information, analyze evidence, and make informed judgments about complex social, economic, and political issues
- Become active, responsible, and engaged citizens
- Comprehend global issues such as human rights, environmental sustainability, and economic disparities
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