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Common Core WHST.6-8.1 cultural activities
Ancient Mesopotamia Hammurabi Learning Stations Activity
Engage your students in learning about Ancient Mesopotamia with primary resources and interactive learning stations. Students rotate through 7 stations and analyze history's most famous legal code using critical thinking, writing analysis, and reading comprehension skills. Students will learn what society in Ancient Mesopotamia was like by evaluating and explaining each law. Includes 3 graphic organizers to scaffold material as students evaluate and explain to demonstrate their understanding of
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6th - 9th
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Also included in: World History Full Year Curriculum
Decolonizing education: ESL unit plan on food and culture
This unit plan focuses on teaching students necessary skills in critical thinking, various writing production, creative thinking, and literary skills. It takes a critical and decolonial approach to instructing students about relevant topics in developing and maintaining healthy lifestyles and attitudes towards food and culture.
Grades:
7th - 10th
Exploring Native American Cultural Groups: Gallery Walk & Lesson Plans
Description:Elevate your social studies curriculum and meet educational standards with this dynamic "Native American Cultures Gallery Walk" resource! Designed specifically for middle school and high school teachers, this comprehensive package includes everything you need to conduct an engaging and informative exploration of Native American cultures through a gallery walk activity.Aligned with Common Core State Standards and National Council for the Social Studies standards, this resource feature
Grades:
6th - 12th
Living History Interview Activity Kit - Black History
Product Description:Engage your students in a dynamic and meaningful exploration of Black history with our "Living History Interview Activity Kit." This comprehensive kit is designed for middle school and high school classrooms, providing a unique and interactive way for students to connect with living individuals who have made significant contributions to Black history.Key Features:Real-World Connection:Foster a deeper understanding of Black history by allowing students to connect with living h
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6th - 12th, Higher Education
Black History: Martin Luther King - Digital Nonfiction Article Writing Prompt
Description:Engage your students in a meaningful exploration of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s remarkable life with this comprehensive reading comprehension pack. This digital resource is designed to provide an in-depth understanding of King's journey as a civil rights leader, utilizing a sequence text structure to guide students through key events.Components:Full-Length Article: Discover Martin Luther King Jr.'s life, major accomplishments, and enduring legacy in a well-crafted, kid-friendly art
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4th - 7th
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Year of the Dragon 2024 Myths and Legends
Myths and Legends - Year of the Dragon 2024!Were Dragons Ever Real? YES! They were. In fact, there is evidence they are still around today. Evidence for Dragons in all Seven ContinentsAfrica - Congo, Ethiopia, and MaliAntarctica - Under ice remainsAsia - China and IraqAustraliaEurope - Greece, Italy, UK/England, France, ScotlandNorth and Central America - USA, Canada, and MexicoSouth America - PeruAnd many more!History and Archaeology hold tons of clues about what they looked like as well.Includ
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Not Grade Specific
Also included in: Mega Bundle - Dragons - Social Studies - Fact and Opinion
Lunar New Year Reading Comprehension Bundle
Are you seeking comprehensive resources to engage your students in learning about the Lunar New Year while enhancing their literacy skills? Look no further than our Lunar New Year Reading Comprehension Bundle! This meticulously curated bundle includes three informative passages about the history, traditions, and significance of the Lunar New Year, accompanied by differentiated comprehension questions and a thought-provoking writing prompt.What's Included:Informative Passages: Explore the rich hi
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6th - 12th
Types of Government Activities and Posters!
Description:Ten years ago, I created Types of Government posters, and they became my all-time best-seller on TPT!Although I regularly receive 5 stars for this product, one purchaser said, "I wish you had activities to go with this!" So, this product includes my original posters along with 5 different class activities to accompany the posters.Each poster features a different type of government and contains easy-to-understand definitions of each form. Posters also include images representing each
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5th - 11th
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Geography of China - Real Estate Ad Project
Your students will love exploring the geography of China with this real estate ad project. To set the scene, your students will assume the role of a real estate agent in order to convince homebuyers to move to a particular region with a focus on the geography of China. Project options include creating a commercial that would be on TV or a print advertisement that would feature in a magazine or newspaper.This China Geography project includes detailed directions for students including an introduct
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6th - 8th
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Also included in: Ancient China Unit Bundle
Byzantine Empire, Ottoman Empire & Turkey - Writing Prompts from Photographs
These 25 writing prompts can be used when teaching about the Byzantine and Ottoman Empires in a world history class or about the Near or Middle East in a world geography class or for doing quick writes or longer writing tasks in an English class. All the writing prompts are based on photographs that I took in Turkey and you can see a list of all the individual photographs in the Preview. The photo writing prompts are available in print and digital versions.What educators who have used this res
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Grades:
6th - 8th
Rhetorical Analysis Google Doc Packet & Printable - Emma Watson "Women's Rights"
PRINTABLE or DIGITAL Google Doc work packet. Ready to be assigned on Google Classroom. You will save time because an answer key and detailed lesson plan are included, and you will have a rigorous and engaging lesson aligned to standards on reading informational texts and argumentative writing! Students will love reading about social justice and gender inequality, perfect for Women's History Month!In this activity, students will...1. Evaluate Emma Watson's persuasive techniques by reading the spe
Grades:
6th - 12th
25 U.S. Civics Bellringer Writing Prompts & Essential Questions | Google Slides
vThis collection of 25 open-ended critical writing prompts is the perfect way to get students thinking, writing, and discussing essential civics topics and themes. These prompts are ready-to-use as bellringers, extra time writing prompts, or other civics supplements! Students begin by reflecting on Essential Course Questions, (Slides 1-3), and then answer various critical thinking questions about civic issues like voting, the U.S. Constitution, the three branches of government, important legisla
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7th - 12th
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Introduction to American Slavery HyperSlide | Distance Learning | History & ELA
This online introductory collection includes 4 activities that have students reflect on, not only the social, political, and economic impacts of slavery, but also touches on the humanity of it. It uses the research-based language strongholds of listening, speaking, reading and writing activities using trusted primary sources.The HyperSlide has live links that you can edit before assigning to your online class or Google classroom. You can add, remove, or change video clips, links to helpful sites
Grades:
8th - 12th
Women Change The World - Margaret Bourke-White
Thematic units about women that have had an impact in the world through journalism, science, technology, politics, Nobel Prize winners, entertainers, and space explorers.They include:Closed ReadingVocabularySocial StudiesMathCritical thinkingWritingCharacter Development activities. Each unit includes suggested videos and webpages for further depth of subject.** We recommend that you use the fit to page setting when you print
Grades:
3rd - 7th
Also included in: Women Change The World Bundle 1
Google Slide Lesson on Martin Luther King Jr. For online Teaching
Looking for that amazing lessons on Martin Luther King Jr. Well look no further because here you are! Enjoy this wonderful Google slide lessons as it takes your students through His words and passions. Lessons includes Do now - Who is Martin Luther King Jr.Group work - Non fiction text and writingIndependent work - Related to speech analysis !Students will love this lesson as mines did while I taught it! Enjoy!
Grades:
4th - 8th
Women's History Profile Project
This independent, self-guided research project allows students to explore sung and unsung heroes in Women's History. Project tasks students with research and presentation, and can be stretched to include a infographic or collage-building component using Canva or Google Slides. Suitable for synchronous or asynchronous distance learning, group work, and presentation-style Project-Based learning.
Grades:
5th - 12th
"Encanto" Movie Review - South American Culture
This movie review project gives students the opportunity to research many different aspects of South American culture and then analyze how well the movie portrays this diverse culture. They will complete their analysis by writing a movie review using the CER (Claim-Evidence-Reasoning) style of writing.
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6th - 7th
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Civilization Unit (Social Studies)
Civilization is similar to the computer game you can find online, however this is a hands-on approach that is appropriate for classroom use. It teaches students how civilizations develop and learn over time, and how resources affect and play a factor in that growth.
This digital unit includes a lesson plan, that identifies which standards this unit accomplishes, as well as everything you'll need to print for activities and a list of resources recommended to use with the unit.
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6th
Women Change History: Maria Sibylla Merian Unit - Integrated Curriculum
"Women Change History: Maria Sibylla Merian Unit - Integrated Curriculum"Product Description:Embark on an inspiring journey through history with our comprehensive thematic unit, "Women Change History: Maria Sibylla Merian." This unit is designed to illuminate the remarkable life and contributions of Maria Sibylla Merian, a pioneering woman who transformed our understanding of botany and entomology. Crafted for grades 4 - 7 students, this engaging, multi-disciplinary unit weaves together Close Re
Grades:
4th - 7th
Also included in: Women Change The World Bundle 1
Celebrating Black History
Includes commemorating activity concepts for school & workplace settings.Worksheets & answer keys are included.1. A tribute to Black History Month2. Recognizing African Americans’ central roles in United States History3. Pinnacle moments in Black History 4. Activities to commemorate Black History Month in schools and workplace settings (includes clip art)
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4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Ancient Religions Notebook
Thank-you for your interest in my Ancient Religions interactive notebook! This is based on the current social studies standards for 6th grade! This notebook is designed to supplement your teaching of religions in 6th grade. The best use of this notebook would be around the holidays time to really increase student engagement.
Each religion has a title page, major gods/goddess page if applicable, and major holidays page to allow students to really “dive” into each.
What is included in your pur
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6th - 8th
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A History of the World in Objects
It is your task to curate a museum exhibition of 5 objects related to world societies between 1350 - 1650 . Curators are responsible for assembling, cataloguing, managing and presenting/ displaying artistic and cultural collections. Curators are in charge of a collection of exhibits in a museum or art gallery.This exhibit will “transport” visitors back to the time period and allow visitors to better understand the experiences of real people during this era.Each object must represent a different
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7th - 12th
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George Washington Carver Writing Across the Curriculum | Distance Learning
Wondering how to integrate writing in science? Your students will love learning about George Washington Carver with this engaging, no prep writing activity! More than 25 facts about Carver are provided in this resource. Students learn:1. How to write an outline2. How to write in their own words 3. How to write an essay4. All about Carver, the famous scientist and inventorIncludes:· More than 25 vetted facts about George Washington Carver· Sample outlines· Sample essay· Vocabulary worksheet to re
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Grades:
5th - 8th
Powerful-Diversity Lesson -Langston Hughes Poem! Great for a 1920s Activity/ELA
This assignment requires the analysis of a Langston Hughes Poem. The analysis could be teacher directed or students can analyze the poem in small groups or individually. After the analysis, there is a writing assignment that taps into and allows students to practice understanding and empathy.This is a great U.S. History activity or an ELA Writing Activity. Could be a great assignment as part of an ELA/U.S. History cross-subject collaborationIncluded:Poem, Instructions and Printable for student
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Grades:
6th - 12th
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