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Social studies games on sale
Geography: Push and Pull Factors on Human Migration (Includes lesson, PP & Game)
This lesson is easy enough for 5th graders to understand yet works well with students up to grade 12. Modifications can be made as needed. Students need to understand the differences between human migration, emigration, and immigration as well as the push and pull factors that influence migration. This lesson includes:°Introduction to get students thinking°Encourages brainstorming with graphic organizers°An interactive PowerPoint addressing: migration, immigration, emigration, push and pull fact
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5th - 12th
Also included in: BUNDLE FOR ALICE
Pearl Harbor Day Activities (December 7)
Looking for a comprehensive resource to teach your students about the significance of Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day on December 7th? This resource includes a 2-page reading passage that covers the events leading up to the attack, the attack itself, and its aftermath.To ensure comprehension and understanding, we've also included a set of reading comprehension questions that will challenge your students to think critically and engage with the material. And to encourage deeper analysis and compariso
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5th - 8th
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Monster Mash:A Study of Mystical Monsters of The World (Geography Halloween)
Need a fun and engaging Halloween lesson and activity for 6th grade through high school? Why not take a look at monsters or cryptids throughout the world? Students will love this Halloween activity as they are already in the holiday mood and will learn about the beliefs, practices, values, and customs of other cultures around the world when looking at monsters and cryptids. Cryptids are animals/creatures that have been suggested to exist now and throughout history, but have or have not been pro
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6th - 12th, Adult Education
Also included in: BUNDLE FOR ALICE
Geography—World Religions: A Comparison Study on Judaism, Christianity, & Islam
An engaging and interesting comparison of the three great present-day monotheistic world religions: Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. (INCLUDES EASEL ACTIVITY)Bundle & Save Here World Religions BundleTHIS LESSON INCLUDES:World Religions Chart (Student Notes)World Religions Chart (Teacher Guide)Venn Diagram (Student Notes)Venn Diagram (Teacher Guide)Aesthetic & Interesting Informational Handouts on Judaism, Christianity, and IslamTeacher Instructions (Lesson detail Introduction and Proced
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in: Bundle for Katrina- World Religions
Geography: Push and Pull Factors on Human Migration (GAME ONLY)
This lesson is easy enough for 5th graders to understand yet works well with students up to grade 12. Modifications can be made as needed. Students need to understand the differences between human migration, emigration, and immigration as well as the push and pull factors that influence migration. This card game includes two play options, encouraging students to evaluate scenarios of migration regarding push and pull factors. Students will love this interactive game!This is the game that is incl
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5th - 12th
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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: Build A Bundle for Georgianne B
Geography, World Religions Scavenger Hunt Game
A comparison of the three great present-day monotheistic and polythiestic world religions: Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Buddhism, Taosim, Hinduism, Confucianism. Need A Fun and Effective Lesson on World Religions to Use For:Introductory activityAssessment preparationEnd-of-unit reviewBefore-a-holiday activityA Fun Way to Take Class NotesThis lesson encourages students to work in cooperative teams to complete the World Religion Scavenger Hunt Game as they compete to achieve 1st, 2nd, or 3rd plac
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7th - 12th
Also included in: Bundle for Katrina- World Religions
The Wright Brothers | Reading, Writing and Building Activities + Video
More than 100 years ago, the Wright brothers successfully built the first airplane. Today it's up to our students to build their own. This activity can be used both physically and digitally. It includes: - Cover page. - How to do page. p1:- Reading. - Coloring page. p2: - Reading. p3: - What are the advantages of using an airplane? - How does it help us every day? p4:- Design and customize your own paper airplane model. p5: - Video "How To Make 5 EASY Paper Airplanes that FLY FAR" - Take some ph
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1st - 6th
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Guess Who Review Card Game (AP Psychology Edition)
Guess Who Review Card Game (AP Psychology Edition)This card game is perfect for a fun review day in AP Psychology! The focus of the review game is the major contributors in the AP course framework. This was an affordable alternative to purchasing Guess Who game boards for multiple small groups (too expensive). I recommend that you color print with your school graphics department and laminate the sets to use continuously. The set includes a rule card and one 3X5 card for each psychologist. You ca
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9th - 12th
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Geography Game: Around The World (Countries and Continents)
Fun and exciting for all Ages - Middle School through High SchoolWhat a great way to review the geographical location of countries you study throughout the year! Students absolutely love countiries and continents Around the World game so much that they are disappointed that class is over. This world geography game has been played with my students throughout the year, usually at the later part of the year or end of the year, to reinforce students' recall of countries' geographical locations. As t
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6th - 12th, Higher Education
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Also included in: BUNDLE FOR ALICE
Europe Geography — Eastern & Western Europe Scavenger Hunt (Intro Activity)
This lesson is easy enough for 5th graders to understand yet works well with students up to grade 12. Modifications can be made as needed. Get the Scavenger Hunt Bundle and Save HereStudents will find this Eastern and Western Europe Scavenger Hunt activity fun and motivating, and it will encourage students to examine the physical, political, economic, and cultural characteristics of Eastern & Western Europe, along with the geographical themes. This is the perfect activity to introduce and be
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5th - 12th, Adult Education
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Also included in: NEW! Geography Scavenger Hunt Bundle + 2 Freebies
Geography: Halloween Around The World
Need a fun, interactive Halloween geography and social studies activity, for ages 6th grade through high school? Study how different cultures celebrate and practice Halloween. This lesson is for you and can be adapted to both middle and high school classrooms. Your students will have a great time playing the Halloween Jeopardy Powerpoint game and learning about beliefs, values, practices, and customs around the world. Every moment is a teaching moment. Make each count!Includes:Detailed teacher i
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6th - 12th, Adult Education
Also included in: BUNDLE FOR ALICE
Civil Law and Criminal Law Escape Room (Differences & Rules)
This Fully Editable Civil & Criminal Law Escape Room is suitable for high school students and tests critical thinking, knowledge and cooperative skills.This escape room has taken between 15 -20 hours to create from scratch! The Escape Room follows a CSI Crime Scene Investigation Police theme where students will have to solve a series of puzzles. Some of the exact puzzles used in this escape room can be seen in the preview for an understanding of some of the specific content covered.As well
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7th - 11th
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Also included in: The Law and Legal Systems in England Citizenship Bundle
Sociology Crime and Deviance Escape Room (Prison, Punishment, Sentencing)
If you are looking for a Sociology detective based team-building activity challenge to keep your students engaged with revision and learning about this topic, then this EDUCATIONAL ESCAPE ROOM is for you! Make sure to look at the preview to see some of the puzzles included with this product There are seven detective inspired - but subject themed (trivia) challenges included in this file. Students will complete a variety of tasks using different skills including: problem-solving, critical thinkin
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10th - 12th, Higher Education
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Geography: Battleship: Latitude & Longitude (Absolute Location) Map Skills
This lesson is easy enough for 5th graders to understand yet works well with students up to grade 12. Modifications can be made as needed. Are you tired of the repetitive worksheets and workbooks that promise to teach your students how to read absolute location (latitude and longitude)? Try out the Battleship: Latitude & Longitude game. This introductory lesson involves a game that will not only encourage students to learn how to read coordinates, but they will have a blast doing it as they
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5th - 9th
Also included in: Build A Bundle for Georgianne B
FAMILY FEUD WWII Review Game with Bonus Materials
Review a Unit plan on WWII. This game is very fun and the kids love it! My classes ask me to play for every chapter. My principal actually came in my room because he heard kids talking about it. Very interactive and great for all kids because there are multiple answers. (Even kids who struggle can feel like they contribute to the team).*Game comes with Music/sounds from the real show*Round 1 - There are 4 groups/parts with questions and answers to go with reviewing WWII and important topics. Rou
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6th - 10th
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North America Geography Scavenger Hunt - Introductory Activity
This lesson is easy enough for 5th graders to understand yet works well with students up to grade 12. Modifications can be made as needed. Get the Scavenger Hunt Bundle and Save HereWho doesn't like a scavenger hunt? Students will find this North America Scavenger Hunt motivating, and it will encourage students to examine the physical, political, economic, and cultural characteristics of North America, including Canada, the United States, Mexico, and the Caribbean. This is the perfect activity t
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6th - 12th
Also included in: NEW! Geography Scavenger Hunt Bundle + 2 Freebies
Geography: Christmas Around the World - Traditions Trivia PowerPoint Game
A fun social studies and geography activity for your students to learn about Christmas traditions and cultures around the world. Appropriate for all ages, from middle school through high school. This can be used in all social studies classes and makes a great holiday & winter break activity. Not only will students have fun with this Christmas geography activity, but they will be learning. Every moment is a teaching moment. Students will work in collaborative groups. Each team will need a whi
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Geography: Turkey Trotting Around The Globe (Thanksgiving Around the World)
Fun for all ages!Take a trip around the world and experience Thanksgiving and harvest festivals from the US. to Malaysia to Ghana.This is a great way to engage your students in geography and culture when you are winding things down for the fall break/holidays. This Lesson May Be Modified to Reach Various Learning Levels.This lesson includes 17 pages of:Highly-Detailed Teacher Instructions.Helpful Online SitesSpinning Wheel ReproduciblesThinking Map ReproducibleGame InstructionsStudent Reading Pa
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5th - 12th, Adult Education
Also included in: Build A Bundle for Georgianne B
12 Monthly Bingo Sets - 50 cards per set
What makes Greengate Images bingo sets special? Read more here: https://tinyurl.com/greengatebingoSave over 50% when you purchase all 12 months at once in this amazing bundle.Please be sure to check the individual listings to see which pictures and topics are covered. NOTE: a few of the months do have mild alcohol references as a part of holiday and outing traditions. Please see listings for more details. These sets are wonderful for celebrating office birthdays or several holidays at once, and
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Not Grade Specific
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NEW! Geography — Regions Simplified: Formal, Functional & Perceptual Regions
Please Note: The instructor/teacher will need to know and understand the concept of REGIONS as this is a concept difficult for young brains to grasp. Even though we simplify it for students, we will need to be ready to verbally or visually explain the concept. Not all students are ready for this high-level concept. This lesson simplifies it as much as possible, but the concept, no matter how simplified, still requires high-level thinking skills and teacher guidance. It takes practice to identif
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7th - 11th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Geography—World Religions: A Comparison Study on Buddhism and Hinduism
Engage your students in the learning process with this geography religion lesson. Let's make it fun! This lesson covers the traditions, history, and belief systems of Hinduism and Buddhism, providing students with an overview of what spirituality is like within other cultures and subcultures. Buddhists and Hindus agree on karma, dharma, moksha, and reincarnation but their belief system differs in many other areas.. A zip file reader is needed.Bundle & Save Here World Religions BundleThis les
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in: Bundle for Katrina- World Religions
Jeopardy Law Game Constitution Bill of Rights
One of my most popular law products! Jeopardy Game about the protections under the Bill of Rights under the U.S. Constitution, the first ten amendments to the Constitution. This is a complete powerpoint show of 56 slides. This has the usual escalating difficulty of questions which is the basis for the Jeopardy show. There are 4 slides of the show in your Preview and another four in the thumbnails on the listing.This can be adapted for distance learning. The most obvious way is that the student c
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9th - 12th
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NEW! Economic Interdependence & Globalization Geography Lesson
How important is teaching globalization and economic interdependence? Globalization and Interdependence describes the relationships of mutual dependence between all elements and life forms (including humans) within and across cultures, environments, and social systems. Today, more than ever before, globalization and interdependence are part of our everyday local lives. We are linked to others on every continent even if we don't realize it. We are linked through social media and telecommunication
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7th - 12th, Higher Education
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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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