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High school social studies activities on sale
World History Complete Curriculum (800 Resource Pages/185 Activities/18 Units)
Your entire year of lesson planning DONE and packaged up in one easy-to-navigate, organized digital folder. This curriculum has every guided reading article, comprehension question, simulation, activity, game, mapping activity, primary source, critical thinking activity, internet activity and skill building activity that you need for the entire year. Student will love these tried and true activities and they will help prevent both teacher and student burnout - guaranteed!! Eliminate the
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Veterans Day Program Script School Assembly or Class Activity to Honor Veterans
Are you planning a Veterans Day celebration for your school this year? This Veterans Day program script will help you get started as you plan your Veterans Day program.Our school's Veterans Day program has been my absolute favorite event of the year for over fifteen years!I have found that a program that celebrates Veterans is one of our favorite activities to bring together community members of all ages and students in our school. I have used this script at our school-wide Veterans Day progra
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1st - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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CHV2O - Civics - Complete Course Package - 2022 Curriculum
NOTE: Updated to reflect the 2022 Ministry of Education curriculum changes.If you're teaching CHV2O in Ontario, this is the package for you. Used in many jurisdictions across Ontario, this package has been utilized in Traditional and Virtual Classrooms with great success. It can also easily be adapted to Summer School and Night School settings. Sample calendars for multiple scenarios are included in the course package.This updated version of our best-selling CHV2O Course Package is designed for
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9th - 10th
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Sensation & Perception Labs (Worksheet Included) *Editable
10 Sensation & Perception Labs on Google Slides Color Blind, Hearing, Stroop Effect, Smell, Blindspot, Optical Illusions, Taste, Vestibular & Kinesthetic, Touch, Perception PracticeSensation & Perception Worksheet IncludedStudents can journal their findings in the lab in the provided worksheet. Students will need laptops to complete labs and this activity can be done in class or at home. Directions for labs are included. Under $20 cost for supplies for activity depending on what you
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9th - 12th
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Start of School Year Presentation/Activities (Psychology Elective, Non-AP)
I created this visually appealing PowerPoint to start the new school year for psychology electives (non-AP) for block class periods (which can be adjusted for a different schedule). Over the years I strived to make my first week perfect! I want the students eager to take the course and advertise the class across campus. This presentation will immediately create a strong impression on your students! You will download a PDF document with the link to Google Slides. You will be able to make a copy i
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9th - 12th
Also included in:Â Full Year Psychology Elective PowerPoints (Non-AP, General Psych)
AP Psychology Full Year Bundle (45-50 Minute Periods, MOST RESOURCES)
Designed to teach all of the units in AP Psychology for 45-50 minute class periods. This product includes lifetime access to updated links in my Google Drive and focuses on the new standards. Every product is in a format that can be edited. This bundled product for the entire year includes everything you will need to teach the unit and prepare students for the AP exam in May! The other bundles in. my store only include the PowerPoints/Retrieval Guides while this bundle includes all of the extra
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9th - 12th
Classical Conditioning Application Practice (Answer Key) | AP Psychology
I searched through several online resources to find the best scenarios for students to practice classical conditioning principles. There are twenty application problems in which the students identify the UCS, UCR, CS, and CR. There is an ANSWER KEY included for you so you don't have to stress if this isn't your strong point. This is a PDF document, ready to print. I decided to create my own application practice worksheet after learning my lesson from students cheating online with commonly used w
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9th - 12th
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Full Year Psychology Elective PowerPoints (Non-AP, General Psych)
The entire school year is put together in my General Psychology Elective PowerPoints. These products will structure your lecture, activities, and projects for each unit. You will download a PDF document for each product with the links to the Google Slides. You will be able to make a copy into your Google Drive and edit the slides and notes to fit your class structure. This product is best for someone that wants to have all of the units to teach the course for the entire school year.These PowerPo
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9th - 12th
Case Studies | Abnormal Psychology *Editable
After teaching about the different categories of psychological disorders I allow the students time to read different case studies. The students write the symptoms and make a possible diagnosis. Most multiple choice questions and free response questions are application based so it is important to give the students practice for application. The case studies are based on real clinician notes from a Abnormal Psychology textbook. Below is an example of a case study included: William: At first I didn’
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9th - 12th
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Psychology "Do Now" Writing Prompts & Slides
Designed for psychology teachers to begin their class periods. I have worked really hard to create prompts that get the students excited about each lesson and assess their prior knowledge/opinions. You will have a writing prompt for every unit during the school year. This product includes lifetime access to updated links in my Google Drive. Every product is in a format that can be edited. THIS RESOURCE INCLUDES ✔4-5 Bell Ringer Prompts Per UnitBeautifully Designed PowerPoint Slides with the Pro
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9th - 12th
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Coco Movie Guide and Day of the Dead Spanish - El Dia de los Muertos
This EDITABLE Spanish & English Coco movie guide has tons of resources and worksheets for all levels of Spanish classes and all types of culture classes. You will find all the resources you need for before, during, and after showing this award-winning movie. There are so many options for lessons and assessments and enrichment activitities in this one resource! Coco is the perfect movie to teach about the Day of the Dead and Mexican culture. Students of all levels love this film because i
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6th - 12th, Higher Education
Cold War, Putin, Zelensky, Ukraine- Why did Russia invade? Everything Explained
Want to teach your students about what is happening in Ukraine? This lesson will answer all the questions below for your students. This is a google document that can be edited as you see fit.Station 1: What was the Cold War?Station 2: Why did Russia invade Ukraine? Station 3: Who is Vladimir Putin?Station 4: What has been the effect on Ukraine? Station 5: Who is Volodymyr Zelensky?Station 6: How has the west responded?Station 7: What are different perspectives of the conflict?Station 8: What hap
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7th - 12th
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AP Psychology | FRQ Scaffold & FRQ Workshop
After I attended the Pre-AP conference by College Board I realized just how important scaffolds are to building our student's skills. I reflected about my AP course and how I could implement more scaffolds for students. I created a scaffold for the AP Psychology FRQ to guide students through the pre-writing and writing process. The students use the scaffold during unit tests (FRQ section) in the first semester and during the second semester they are confident to do it on their own. I also teach
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9th - 12th
ECONOMICS FULL COURSE 70+ SEPARATE LESSON BUNDLES!!!!
*Just updated 6/01/2023 for this upcoming school year. I made it easier and more organized with a Unit by Unit Folder and numbered lesson plans*Everything you need to teach an Economics course. Includes 73 separate lesson plans with 47 powerpoint presentations. Lesson plans are very detailed and include NY State + Common Core Standards, Essential Questions, Aim questions, Bell work and Closure Activities. Almost all lessons have some sort of student centered cooperative learning activity. There
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7th - 11th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Cognitive Distortions & You | Activity for Cognitive Psychology (AP Psychology)
This is a big statement to make, but out of EVERYTHING in AP Psychology this is my favorite topic and activity. The students read a list of 50 cognitive distortions and highlight the irrational thoughts that apply to them. They come up with real life situations that apply to a few distortions and they keep a thought record on one of their chosen cognitive distortions for a week. There is a perfect connection between this activity and the discussion of CBT in clinical psychology. My students alwa
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9th - 12th
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APUSH Period 4 - Complete Unit Bundle -PPTs, Activities, SAQs, Review & More!
This Complete Bundle resource includes over 50 resources (PowerPoints, Document Analysis Handouts, Guided Notes Handouts, Primary Sources & Political Cartoons, Graphic Organizers, SAQ Prompts and more!) for helping to guide your students through Period 4 (1800-1848) of AP United States History. This Period 4 Unit Bundle is great for helping your students master the content and essential skills in APUSH! This Unit Bundle is an excellent supplemental resource that aligns with the leading APUS
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8th - 12th
USA 50 States - Word Search - Geography FUN!
USA 50 States - Word Search - Geography FUN!
Your students will have fun searching for all 50 U.S.A. States in this word search.
State List:
ALABAMA
ALASKA
ARIZONA
ARKANSAS
CALIFORNIA
COLORADO
CONNECTICUT
DELAWARE
FLORIDA
GEORGIA
HAWAII
IDAHO
ILLINOIS
INDIANA
IOWA
KANSAS
KENTUCKY
LOUISIANA
MAINE
MARYLAND
MASSACHUSETTS
MICHIGAN
MINNESOTA
MISSISSIPPI
MISSOURI
MONTANA
NEBRASKA
NEVADA
NEW HAMPSHIRE
NEWJ ERSEY
NEW MEXICO
NEW YORK
NORTH CAROLINA
NORTH DAKOTA
OHIO
OKLAHOMA
OREGON
PENNSYLVANIA
RHOD
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2nd - 12th
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Operant Conditioning Application Practice (Answer Key) | AP Psychology
I searched through several online resources to find the best scenarios for students to practice operant conditioning principles. There are twenty application problems in which the students identify positive/negative reinforcement and positive/negative punishment. There is an ANSWER KEY included for you so you don't have to stress if this isn't your strong point. This is a PDF document, ready to print.I decided to create my own application practice worksheet after learning my lesson from students
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9th - 12th
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Israel and Palestine Conflict Activities and Lesson Bundle of Nine
NEW: 2024 Content (21 additional slides)Guide your students through the history of the Israeli Palestinian conflict, beginning with the Kingdom of Israel and following the events through to present day. From the Gaza Strip to Jerusalem and the West Bank, Jewish people and Arabs (Palestinians) have been fighting, sharing, and stealing land from each other for centuries. These lessons and activities demonstrate the nuance of the situation and allow students to make up their own mind when it comes
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9th - 12th
USA Presidents Word Search! U.S. History FUN!
USA Presidents Word Search! U.S. History FUN!
Your students will have fun searching for all the U.S.A. Presidents in this word search.
President List:
ABRAHAM LINCOLN
ANDREW JACKSON
ANDREW JOHNSON
BARACK OBAMA
BENJAMIN HARRISON
BILL CLINTON
CALVIN COOLIDGE
CHESTER A. ARTHUR
DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER
FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT
FRANKLIN PIERCE
GEORGE H.W. BUSH
GEORGE WASHINGTON
GEORGE W. BUSH
GERALD FORD
GROVER CLEVELAND
HARRY S. TRUMAN
HERBERT HOOVER
JAMES A. GARFIELD
JAMES BUCHANAN
JAMES K. POLK
JAM
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2nd - 12th
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Juneteenth Activities + Crafts | Distance Learning
Juneteenth is a date to commemorate the freedom for which we must fight every day in our country. This resource can be used both physically and digitally. It includes: - Cover page. - How to do page.p1:- what does Juneteenth celebrate?p2:- what do people do to celebrate it?p3:- facts about Juneteenthp4:- Some history.p5;6:- What Happened on June 19, 1865?p7;8:- Juneteenth flag and colors.p9-11:- Look on the Internet.p12;13:- Read and answer.p14:- Draw the first Juneteenth flag that was created.
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4th - 10th
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Unit Zero, Research Methods in Psychology (NEW CED Unit Bundle)
Introducing Unit Zero: Research Methods in Psychology (NEW CED Bundle) Attention, psychology educators! Are you ready to dive into research methods with your students? Look no further than my comprehensive Unit Zero bundle, specifically designed to align with the latest College Board Course and Exam Description (CED) published in 2024. Unit Zero is best for student populations that may not have a strong science background and need a foundational research methods unit before starting psychology c
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9th - 12th
Geography: Christmas Traditions Around The World Trivia Game
This lesson is easy enough for 5th graders to understand yet works well with students up to 12th graders. Modifications can be made as needed. A great & fun activity social studies activity to teach students about Christmas traditions around the world! Students will have a wonderful time working in peer cooperative groups to find answers to trivia questions as they earn points toward prizes! Need a quick and fun activity for the day before the holiday break? This mini-lesson is a great, moti
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5th - 10th
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Also included in:Â Build A Bundle for Georgianne B
The American Dream PowerPoint, Google Slides: Digital Lesson
Perfect for in-class or distance learning! Now 37 slides! "The American Dream" brought to you in PowerPoint!!! This is the perfect way to introduce this powerful concept to your students!! Filled with a ton of information related to state standards, as well as images to spark the imagination! Included in this PowerPoint are the following: background information, written response questions, notes, connections to literature, and more! Great for American literature classes as well of social studi
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6th - 12th
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Importance of learning social studies
Social studies offers valuable insights into history, geography, and much more. Social studies captivates students by providing them with perspectives from the past, present, and future, allowing them to understand history and navigate current events. It enables them to appreciate how previous generations have shaped their present reality. In essence, social studies opens their eyes to the vastness of life beyond their immediate surroundings.
Benefits of learning social studies
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
By teaching social studies, teachers can help students develop critical thinking skills, foster civic engagement, and promote social awareness and responsibility.
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On TPT, social studies resources come in various formats, from worksheets to interactive notebooks to units. They can be used to enhance learning, assess a student’s mastery of social studies concepts, or to reteach a tricky topic. With plenty of TPT resources at your fingertips, teaching and learning social studies will be so much easier.
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If you’re a teacher or parent looking for printable or digital social studies resources, TPT has an extensive array of instructional materials for every learning need, topic, or grade level. Whether you’re teaching students about America’s democratic process, the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., how to read maps, or World War II, we’ve got you covered.
Social studies resources on TPT offer informative lessons, engaging texts, intriguing facts, interactive puzzles, and enjoyable trivia games. These grade-specific resources ensure that all students can access age-appropriate materials that stimulate their minds and enhance their creative thinking abilities.
For instance, first graders can explore worksheets on senses and emotions, followed by a coloring page featuring Harriet Tubman. Older students can test their knowledge with quizzes on statistics and capital cities, then delve into the history of the Underground Railroad through an informational sheet or enjoy a word search focused on civil rights leaders. With such a wide variety of subjects and topics covered, our social studies pages provide endless opportunities for students to explore the world in captivating ways.
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