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Christopher Columbus: Hero or Villain- A Google Slides Activity

By Totally a Middle School Teacher

Christopher Columbus: Hero or Villain- A Google Slides ActivityThis is a primary source activity where students examine Columbus' letters, watch 2 short videos on what Columbus Days means, and then get to decide if Columbus was a hero or villain,

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, Native Americans, U.S. History

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Activities, Google Apps

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A Grinchishly AMAZING Trial

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In a world where the word "Grinch" has become synonymous with meaning a person who lacks Christmas or holiday cheer, we have the trial of the century. A Grinchly person has been charged and will be tried for his alleged crimes. Your task is to

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Christmas/ Chanukah/ Kwanzaa

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Google Apps

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Complete Digital Novel Unit- "A Christmas Carol" by Charles Dickens

By Totally a Middle School Teacher

Complete Digital Novel Unit- "A Christmas Carol" by Charles DickensJust in time for the Christmas season! Super easy to implement and can easily be differentiated for different levels of readers! No prep, ready to roll unit!Includes:-pre-read

Subjects:

Literature, Holidays/Seasonal, Christmas/ Chanukah/ Kwanzaa

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Activities, Literature Circles, Google Apps

CCSS:

RL.7.1, RL.7.3, RL.7.4, RI.7.1, RI.7.2, RI.7.4, RI.7.5, RI.7.10, W.7.6

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Imperialism Application Activity With Avatar (the movie)

By Totally a Middle School Teacher

Imperialism Concept Application Activity With AvatarAre your kids struggling with the application of imperialism/colonization? The easiest way to get them to understand imperialism (after teaching) is to watch the movie Avatar! I look forward to

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, World History, British History

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th

Types:

Assessment, Google Apps

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$3.20

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"The Man Who Invented Christmas" Video Guide- GOOGLE SLIDES Activity

By Totally a Middle School Teacher

2022 Update!! "The Man Who Invented Christmas" Video GuideLove, love, love this video for when I am teaching "A Christmas Carol," as it helps students see the process writers go though and the difficulties they go through. It also helps students

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Christmas/ Chanukah/ Kwanzaa

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Activities, Google Apps

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$1.60

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The Teacher is Missing: Super Easy (and Fun) Sub Plans- Google Slides Activity

By Totally a Middle School Teacher

2022 UPDATE!! The Teacher is Missing Sub Plans Google Slides ActivitySuper easy sub plans! And they make great Emergency Sub Plans too! All you need is students with active imaginations! There is even an easy sub plan to leave for directions, just

Subjects:

Writing

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Google Apps

CCSS:

RL.6.3, RL.7.3, RL.8.3, CCRA.W.3, CCRA.W.4

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Imperialism Interactive Notebook Unit via Google Slides

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Imperialism Interactive Notebook Unit via Google Slides- UPDATED 2024!The concept of IMPERIALISM can be very difficult to teach, but it doesn't have to be! This unit will cover the concept of what imperialism is with a imperialism intro, imperialism

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, World History, British History

Grades:

7^th

Types:

Interactive Notebooks, Google Apps

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World History Interactive Notebook Bundle!

By Totally a Middle School Teacher

This bundle is the "everything and the kitchen sink" for World History survey. This covers material from 1400-The Cold War. This is a must have for any first year teacher or someone who is looking to change it up!Each "Interactive Notebook Unit"

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, World History

Grades:

7^th

Types:

Interactive Notebooks, Google Apps

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How to Save the World- Comic Book Style Project- Google Slides

By Totally a Middle School Teacher

Have you ever looked at history and just knew there were some TOTALLY solvable problems? Especially if they would have just sought your advice first? This is your chance to solve the world's problems in a comic book style activity!This activity will

Subjects:

Social Studies - History

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Google Apps

$3.00

$2.40

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"The Outsiders" by S.E. Hinton Digital/Distance Learning Novel Unit and Workbook

By Totally a Middle School Teacher

"The Outsiders" by S.E. Hinton Digital/Distance Learning Novel Unit and Workbook2022 UPDATE!!!So when I started using this novel, I searched and searched for a common core aligned unit so that I could focus on the things my students would need with

Subjects:

Literature

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th

Types:

Activities, Literature Circles, Google Apps

$6.00

$4.80

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"Harrison Bergeron" Short Story- Google Slides

By Totally a Middle School Teacher

"Harrison Bergeron" Short Story Unit- Google SlidesUnit Includes:-Pre-Read Activities-Active Reading Guided for "Harrison Bergeron" short story by Kurt Vonnegut-Vocabulary Activities-Compare and Contrast to 2081 (film) Question sheetCUSTOMER TIPS:1.

Subjects:

Literature

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th

Types:

Worksheets, Literature Circles, Google Apps

$3.00

$2.40

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"The Outsiders" Novel Test- Common Core Aligned Questions

By Totally a Middle School Teacher

"The Outsiders" Novel Test- Common Core Aligned Questions20 question test (all multiple choice) on:-RL 6.1, 7.1, 8.1 Textual evidence & inference-RL 6.2, 7.2, 8.2 theme-RL 6.3, 7.3, 8.3 How setting impacts the plot, story elements, Individual

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th

Types:

Assessment, Google Apps

$1.00

$0.80

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Vietnam War Overview and Song Analysis Worksheet

By Totally a Middle School Teacher

Vietnam War Overview and Song Analysis WorksheetIn my school, we are required to teach a Cold War Unit, which includes understanding what happened in Vietnam. While my students are not required to know intricate details and specifics about the war,

Subjects:

World History, Other (Social Studies - History)

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th

Types:

Activities, Printables, Interactive Notebooks

$3.00

$2.40

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38 (Whole year!) Weeks of Social Studies Bellwork! via Google Slides

By Totally a Middle School Teacher

38 (Whole Year!) Weeks of Social Studies Bellwork! via Google SlidesWhat do you do to start your social studies class each day? Do you have a routine that students understand and follow? In my classroom, bellwork almost each day sets my expectations

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, World History

Grades:

7^th

Types:

Google Apps

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$4.00

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World War II Interactive Notebook Unit via Google Slides!

By Totally a Middle School Teacher

World War II Interactive Notebook Unit via Google SlidesThe concept of World War II can be very difficult to teach due to the tragic events that occurred and due to the span of the war, but it doesn't have to be! Topics

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, World History

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th

Types:

Interactive Notebooks, Google Apps

$6.00

$4.80

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"White Man's Burden" by Rudyard Kipling Poem Analysis and Lesson

By Totally a Middle School Teacher

"White Man's Burden" by Rudyard Kipling Poem Analysis and LessonThis is a primary source analysis for the famous Kipling poem. I use this activity with my 7th grade students when we study imperialism/colonialism. This activity is differentiated at

Subjects:

World History, Other (Social Studies - History)

Grades:

7^th

Types:

Google Apps

$3.00

$2.40

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American Revolution and Social Media PBL- Google Slides Activity

By Totally a Middle School Teacher

American Revolution and Social Media PBL- Google Slides ActivityEver wondered how social media would have impacted historical events, had it existed? I have, and as a result, I created this activity!With this project, students will use instagram,

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, U.S. History

Grades:

7^th

Types:

Google Apps

$2.00

$1.60

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"Time Enough at Last" Short Story Unit- Google Slides

By Totally a Middle School Teacher

"Time Enough at Last" By Lynn Venable Short Story Unit- Google SlidesFeeling ready to read an post-apocalyptic short story featuring great examples of foreshadowing and irony? I was too, but the problem is, finding quality and standard based

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Short Stories

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th

Types:

Google Apps

$2.00

$1.60

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"The Tell-Tale Heart" Short Story Unit- Google Slides

By Totally a Middle School Teacher

"The Tell-Tale Heart" By Edgar Allan Poe Short Story Unit- Google SlidesRight before Halloween or Valentine's Day (if I'm feeling sinister), I like to pull out this unit and read the creepy short story by Poe. My students always love this story!

Subjects:

Literature, Short Stories

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th

Types:

Google Apps

$3.00

$2.40

Online Resource
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French Revolution Interactive Notebook Unit via Google Slides

By Totally a Middle School Teacher

French Revolution Interactive Notebook Unit via Google SlidesWho doesn't love the guillotine and the French Revolution? Lavish monarchs, revolting peasants, and executions... OH MY! This interactive notebook unit is designed to teach students about

Subjects:

Social Studies - History

Grades:

7^th, 8^th

Types:

Interactive Notebooks, Google Apps

$4.00

$3.20

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I have been teaching Middle School Language Arts and Social Studies for 9 years. And I love (most) every minute of Middle School!

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