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High school social studies internet activities under $5
Spanish Speaking Countries Project Research a Country with Google Slides Digital
This Spanish-Speaking country project is an organized and efficient way for students to research Spanish-speaking countries. The templates are in both English and Spanish and can be completed digitally or handwritten. Includes digital templates for PowerPoint and Google Slides.*can easily be adapted for other languages, geography, or social studies classesThis project to create an infographic for a country includes:-Templates in 3 different designs-English templates-Spanish templates-Completed
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6th - 12th
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September 11 Attacks - Webquest with Key
September 11 Attacks - Webquest with Key - This 6 page document contains a webquest and teachers key related to the basics of the September 11 attacks in America. It contains 25 questions from the history.com website.
Your students will learn about the history and the significance of the September 11 attacks in the United States. It covers all of the major themes and events of the September 11 attacks. Specifically, your students will learn about the fate of the four planes on September 11, the
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5th - 11th
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Holocaust Webquest (National Holocaust Museum Website)
Holocaust Webquest:Great for classroom and distance learning.Students will gain basic knowledge about the Holocaust by completing an internet-based worksheet. The Holocaust Webquest uses an amazing website created by United States Holocaust Museum. The website allows students to explore the key events of the Holocaust. The website is:Click here to view the website.The webquest contains 46 questions and is a great way to introduce or have students learn more about the Holocaust. An answer sheet i
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6th - 12th
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Also included in: Holocaust Webquest Bundle (Sampler Collection)
World War One - Webquest with Key (Google Doc Included)
World War One - Webquest with Key - This 14 page teaching resource includes a webquest that covers the major historical events of World War One (WWI). It contains 47 questions from a great history website and includes questions that cover the major events of World War I. Your students will learn about the major events of World War One. The resource includes a detailed teacher key for ease of assessment.This resource will help your students understand the general history of World War One. Spe
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6th - 11th
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Spanish Country Profile Project
This is a country profile project over the 21 Spanish-speaking countries. Students will research important geographical and cultural facts about each country. This activity includes a blank country profile template, a template for each country, a list of Spanish-speaking countries, and a grading rubric in both English and Spanish. Research topics include: Countries flag, map, capital, language(s), population, area, currency, climate, interesting facts, tourism and attractions, cuisine, sports, a
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2nd - 12th
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Also included in: Spanish Countries and Capitals Geography Bundle
Hamilton the Musical Movie Guide (Disney+)
The musical, Hamilton, follows the story of Founding Father and Secretary of the Treasury, Alexander Hamilton. The musical was filmed in 2016 and features the original Broadway cast. The story follows the hardships of his childhood, his marriage to Eliza, and the loss of his son. It also examines his connections with Aaron Burr, George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, James Madison and more. It discusses his large contribution to The Federalist Papers which helped promote the ratification of The
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8th - 12th
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Also included in: In the Heights & Hamilton Musical Movie Guide Duo
Vietnam War - Webquest with Key (Google Doc Included)
Vietnam War - Webquest with Key - 12 page webquest and teachers key related to the history of the Vietnam War and its implications during the Cold War. It contains 42 questions from a great history website.Your students will learn about the history of the Vietnam War especially as an event in the overall Cold War. The webquests covers the major events, themes and people of the war. Specifically, they will learn about the Gulf of Tonkin Incident, the Tet Offensive, Draft-Dodging, Anti-war Prote
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5th - 12th
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Understanding the Declaration of Independence | Civics & American History
This Understanding the Declaration of Independence Article & Review breaks down each section of the United States Declaration of Independence in a clear, easy to understand way. Questions throughout the article reinforce the key ideas, and a 2-page review has students summarize each section, define key vocabulary, and connect passages of the Declaration to the United States Constitution. Fitting for Civics, Government, and American History classrooms, this is a great review of the Declaratio
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5th - 12th
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Hispanic Heritage Month Activities Virtual Field Trip for Exploratory Spanish
Let your students explore history and culture around the world! Content is discovered via an online interactive Google Map through images, readings, and videos! Time saver for you and engaging for students!Reading and questions are in English and explore a variety of countries and people. This activity is great for reinforcing geography while learning about culture! It would also be a great sub plan.Click here to save 20% in a bundle of similar resources!Included:❁ Interactive map❁ Graphic Or
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5th - 12th
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The Holocaust Reading and Activities Bundle to teach the Holocaust Tragedy
In this Holocaust resource bundle, you receive three high-quality resources to use when teaching the Holocaust in a safe and responsible manner. The first resource is a short reading assignment with analysis questions to complete. The Holocaust is such a deep and powerful topic, so a one-page reading may not be enough for what you need, but it summarizes the rise of Adolf Hitler, the Final Solution, the beginning of the persecution of Jewish people, Kristallnacht, and the building and liberati
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7th - 10th
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Trail of Tears and Indian Removal Act - Webquest with Key
6 page webquest and teachers key related to the basics of the Trail of Tears and Indian Removal Act in America. It contains 18 questions from the history.com website.
Your students will learn about the history and significance of both in the United States. It covers all of the major people, themes and events of the time. Specifically, your students will learn about the impact of the Indian Removal Act, the conditions of the Trail of Tears, and much more! A great tool to teach the history of the
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4th - 10th
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World War II - Webquest with Key
World War II - Webquest with Key - This 12 page document contains a webquest and teachers key related to the history of World War II. It contains 36 questions from the history.com website.
Your students will learn about the overall history of World War II. It covers all of the major people, themes and events of the history of World War II. Specifically, your students will learn about the basic causes of World War II, the battles of World War II, and much more! A great tool to teach the history
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5th - 11th
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Julius Caesar - Webquest with Key (Ancient Rome) Google Docs Included
Julius Caesar - Webquest with Key (Ancient Rome) - This 10 page document contains a webquest and teachers key related to the history of Julius Caesar during Ancient Rome. It contains 31 questions from a great history website. It comes with a Google Docs version and a PDF version to allow the teacher versatility in the classroom.Your students will learn about the life of Julius Caesar in Ancient Rome. It covers all of the major people, themes and events related to the life of Julius Caesar in An
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5th - 12th
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Australia (country study)
Let’s get to know Australia! This worksheet includes 21 pages with a great variety of activities and exercises about Australia. The materials have informative exercises about the things that Australia is famous for, such as the Great Barrier Reef, Aboriginals, Tasmania, the Sydney Opera House, and many other things! Word searches, puzzles and other kinds of activities are included to make it a fun and interesting class. GOOGLE SLIDES WITH PREMADE TEXTBOXES INCLUDED! Overview:Page 1-2: Introduct
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6th - 11th
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Also included in: Top 10 Best-selling Units (Country Studies Bundle)
Cold War - Webquest with Key (24 Questions from history.com)
10 page lesson contains a webquest and teachers key related to the history of the Cold War. It contains 24 questions from the history.com website and contains a mixture of both short answer and fill-in-the-blank answers.
Your students will learn about the major events, people and themes of the Cold War. Specifically, your students will gain an understanding and appreciation for the following Cold War related topics: space race, arms race, containment, Korean War, Vietnam War, Berlin Wall, and
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6th - 12th
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Civil Rights Movement - Webquest with Teachers Key (American History)
10 page webquest and teachers key related to the basic history of the Civil Rights Movement in the USA. It contains 44 questions from the history.com website which includes interesting videos and extra information.Your students will learn about how the Civil Rights Movement impacted society in general and the major contributions it made to the advances in equality rights in the United States. Specifically, your students will learn about how the time led to change in society through a series of i
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6th - 12th
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Greek Mythology Instagram Activity for Google Drive | Greek Gods and Goddesses
This Greek Mythology activity is a great way for students to demonstrate their understanding of the gods and goddesses of Ancient Greece in a creative way! In this no-prep activity for Google Slides, students will be creating a selection of Instagram-styled posts for five of the gods or goddesses of Ancient Greece. In each post, students will include an image, caption, and relevant hashtags that help explain who that god or goddess is.Please note that this resource does not teach students about
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6th - 9th
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Also included in: Greek Mythology Mini Unit Bundle | Greek Gods and Goddesses Activities
Forensics: Innocence Project Lesson & Research Activity
Save yourself TIME AND ENERGY with this no-prep Innocence Project Lesson & Research Activity! This resource bundle begins with a lesson over The Innocence Project where students will complete the included "Science Scribbles" notes sheet. Then, students will conduct their own research and create a banner that showcases what they learned. Need a digital option? No problem! This bundle includes both PRINT and DIGITAL versions of each resource, making it perfect for distance learning, online c
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8th - 12th
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Black Death - Webquest with Key (Plague/Middle Ages) Google Docs
This 8 page document contains a webquest and teachers key related to the Black Death during the Middle Ages. The Black Death was the spread of the plague during the Middle Ages that caused the death of 20 million Europeans. It contains 21 questions from a great history website.Your students will learn about the Black Death as an important event during the Middle Ages and the impact it had on Middle Age European society. Specifically, your students will learn about the causes of the Black Death,
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5th - 12th
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Geography of Australia & Oceania
Let’s learn about the geography of Australia and Oceania! This unit includes a wide variety of exercises, map quizzes, puzzles, and close reading activities about the countries, capitals, and geography of Australia and Oceania. The answers and answer sheets are included. GOOGLE SLIDES WITH PREMADE TEXTBOXES INCLUDED!Overview:Page 1-2: IntroductionPage 3-4: Regions and CountriesPage 5-8: Map Quizzes (countries & capitals)Page 9-11: GeographyPage 12-13: Map Quizzes (geographic features)Page
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6th - 11th
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Also included in: Geography of the World (Bundle)
Spanish Speaking Countries and Capitals Maps and Quizzes Worksheet + DIGITAL
Spanish-Speaking Countries Maps and Quizzes - Included are blank maps of the Spanish-speaking countries for students to fill in, completed maps, a map quiz, and a matching capitals quiz. NEW: Now includes Google Slides™ version of the map for students to fill in digitally and self-checking Google Forms™ quizzes for the map and capitals quizzes.*Please see the thumbnails & preview for more details*Includes:✅ Blank Maps-One page map without Equatorial Guinea-Two page map with Equatorial Guinea
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6th - 12th
Introduction to Forensics Webquest (Print & Digital)
Save time and valuable energy with this NO-PREP, Introduction to Forensics Webquest. This 3-page worksheet takes students to 4 different websites where they will receive a crash course in Forensic Science. This webquest is a great way to introduce a Forensics or Criminology course or could be used as an emergency sub assignment. This assignment was designed for a 90 minute class period, but could be used over a period of 2 days in shorter classes. This resource includes both a PRINT and DIGIT
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8th - 12th
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Japan (country study)
Let’s get to know Japan! This worksheet includes 22 pages with a great variety of activities and exercises about Japan. The materials have informative exercises about the things that Japan is famous for, such as samurai, mount Fuji, sushi, ninja, manga, and many other things! Crosswords, word searches, puzzles and other kinds of activities are included to make it a fun and interesting class. The answers and an answer sheet are included. GOOGLE SLIDES AND FILLABLE PDF VERSIONS INCLUDED! Overview
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7th - 12th
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Also included in: Asia (Country Studies Bundle)
Civil War - Causes of the Civil War - Webquest with Key (Google Docs)
Civil War - Causes of the Civil War - Webquest with Key (Google Docs) - This 12 page Civil War document contains a webquest and teachers key related to the basics of the Civil War and its causes. It contains 31 questions from an excellent history website.Your students will learn about the history of the major causes of the Civil War in terms of its historical significance in American History. The webquest deals with all of the major events, people and themes of the causes of the Civil War. Speci
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5th - 11th
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