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High school social studies scripts for Google Apps
Unit 1 Government and Civics (Purpose of Government & Gov. Systems)
This resource equips educators with a variety of tools to introduce key concepts such as the purpose of government, social contract, natural rights, the "common good," governmental systems, and the foundational principles of American government.What's Included:1. Detailed Lesson Plan:The lesson plan guides you through each step of the lesson.2. 35-Slide Google Presentation (recently updated):Google slide presentation provides an in-depth overview of the purpose of government, different forms of
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8th - 10th
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Charter Rights Reader's Theater
Are you teaching Canada's Charter of Rights and Freedoms? This product is for you!This product includes 4 reader's theater scripts of different Supreme Court cases that exemplify different charter rights. Your students will love bringing these cases to life and connecting how the supreme court and the charter impact Canadians daily life. Cases covered:Case #1 - Justine Blainey (Equality Rights)Case #2 - Richard Sauvé (Voting Rights)Case #3 - Jim Keegstra (Free Speech)Case #4 - Steve Powley (Tre
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6th - 9th
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Boston Massacre Trial: Reader's Theater!
Get your students involved with a fictional version of one of the most important trials in American history! The whole class will have a role in the trial that determines whether British officers were guilty of murdering American colonists during the Boston Massacre, or if they acted in self-defense. This trial combines the best part of a reader's theater and mock trial. Students who decide to take on the role of a lawyer or witness will have a script to read from to reenact a fictionalized vers
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5th - 11th
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Discussion Moves Sentence Stems Desk Mat
Looking to enhance student conversation in your classroom? I created the following Discussion Moves Sentence Stems Desk Mat to support my students when discussing and sharing ideas. You can print these out and laminate them to add to your desk as a go-to reference for students. The moves include: State an idea / Make a point Build on ideas and ElaborateChallenge ideasUse evidence and examplesSynthesize main pointsParaphrase and clarify
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6th - 12th
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Andrew Jackson & Westward Expansion Bundle
Introducing a comprehensive range of meticulously crafted Andrew Jackson and Westward Expansion resources. This carefully curated collection encompasses a captivating Readers Theatre, a meticulously designed Graphic Organizer, an engaging Pear Deck experience, and an assortment of thoughtfully developed worksheets and activities. Immerse your students in a transformative journey through the realms of Manifest Destiny, Westward Expansion, and an array of captivating topics. Our meticulously tail
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6th - 11th
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Freedom of Religion First Amendment Separation of Church & State - ACT-IT-OUT
Your students will love this creative group activity that will help them understand the separation of church and state related to the First Amendment: Freedom of Religion. As students act in and listen to the play they will complete the corresponding worksheet. Includes both print and digital versions.Buyer Feedback:I cannot like this resource enough! My students were fantastic during the Act-it-Outs. They really enjoyed the plays and students who are normally quiet were eager to discuss their
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9th - 12th
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CLASS PLAY Aztec Human Sacrifice ~ Exciting Americas Pre-Activity!
Use this entertaining interactive play to introduce your class to your Americas unit. There are 16 roles and three scenes so at least 22 students can have a role. The play begins with the arrival of the Spaniards and ends with a human sacrifice at the top of the Tempo Mayor. Content details are sprinkled throughout the play in an engaging way.
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5th - 12th
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Post-WWI Video Project
This is the rubric and script template for a post-WWI public service announcement video project. The project is designed to be completed in small groups of 3-4 students but could be completed individually if desired. The video component is designated to be between 1:30-2 minutes in length. All content for the creation of the video will be acquired through student-driven online research. If conducted within 1 hour class periods, from start to finish, the project will take about one week to co
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9th - 11th
Louis Riel and John A Macdonald Rap Battle Play
Educators enjoy this creative, hilarious, well-written student script which is a fully versed Rap Battle Covering the lives of Louis Riel and John A Macdonald's conflicted past through Canadian Confederation and the Red River Rebellion. Two lead parts and 4 student actors. This would be an excellent in-class readers' theatre or you could perform for the school as all YouTube links for tech have been included.
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5th - 12th
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No Way Out for Farmers -- Shays' Rebellion, 1787
Want to get your history students moving and engaged in their learning? Harness their energy and goofiness with a play! Kids are dramatic and there isn't much in early American history as dramatic as Shays' Rebellion!Engage students in the first civil war of the new United States and the final straw that led to the Constitutional Convention through this classroom play. Students take on different roles of the people in Massachusetts during the early days of the rebellion, looking at the political
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6th - 9th
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Readers Theatre in History Class
Using Reader's Theater is beneficial for students in learning history, as well as providing them with other skills. Reader's Theater helps students to develop fluency, comprehension, vocabulary, and retention by having them read the same text multiple times.It also allows students to become more engaged in their learning by taking a more active role. Additionally, Reader's Theater encourages cooperation between students and allows them to practice speaking and listening skills. Furthermore, it h
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5th - 11th
The Title I Classroom: Too Kill a Mockingbird--Boo Radley Mock Trial
We sincerely hope to save you time and provide you with a high-quality, standards-aligned resource that puts students in the driver’s seat of their knowledge of the text. Furthermore, with the mock trial, you will be able to foster a more meaningful collaborative process between your students and you the teacher through collaborative inquiry, problem-solving, and expression.To be used most effectively, you may need to adjust the class roles to include or delete areas, separate and print out mate
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8th - 10th
NEW REPUBLIC PART 1 READERS THEATRE
George Washington and John AdamsThis highly engaging reader's theatre takes students on a journey to learn about George Washington and John Adams's Presidency. Students enjoy playing the characters and bringing history to life. This is a great lesson, review, or additional resource that can fit right in with your curriculum. Readers Theater helps to….develop fluency through repeated exposure to text.increase comprehension.integrate reading, writing, speaking, and listening in an authentic c
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7th - 11th
Also included in:Â Readers Theatre in History Class
Radio Drama Project
Students will use a rubric and outline to create a 1920s or 1930s Radio Drama script and MP3 product of their script. They will also have an opportunity to self-evaluate their work.
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8th - 12th
An Athenian Story: A Greek Play
The story is about a Athenian family right before the beginning of the Greco-Persian War. There are 4 main characters and 20 characters in total. The play aligns with 7th grade learning standards. Fun way to get the students engaged about Greece!- 11 pages long-Estimated time 30 minutes-Reading level middle school & up.
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5th - 12th
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Socratic Seminar Sentence Starter Guide
A perfect resource to get students talking during Socratic Seminars! Includes sentence starters for all types of discussions! This is perfect for any grade level or content area!
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6th - 12th
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"Odysseus and the Cyclops" Script Adapatation
This is a 9-page, 2000 word script adaptation of the Cyclops scene from the Odyssey. There are 9 parts. My class has performed this play annually since 2017 (minus a COVID year). The kids seem to enjoy it.I wrote this for a 6th grade class. The tone is light, ironic, and slap-sticky in places. The crew pokes fun at Odysseus who comes across as arrogant. There is a fraction pun. There are some lines taken directly from Samuel Butler's 1900 translation, so some of the language feels classic (wine
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5th - 10th
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Goose Creek Men Classroom Play
NO PREP! A classroom play about the Goose Creek Men and their takeover of the Carolina Colony/The Church Act of 1706. Compatible with SC Social Studies 8th Grade Standards.
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7th - 12th
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Bloody Sunday: Russian Revolution History Reader's Theatre Script
Reader's theatre for high school history students??! YES! Students love this activity and it helps them understand the context for the Russian Revolution SO MUCH better after completing this activity! The discussion afterwards will prove the value of this lesson. This six page/five scenes script covers the decision making process of Czar Nicholas, the impact of the Russo-Japanese War, the impact of industrial technology of the railroad and telegraph, the hurried industrial revolution in Russi
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8th - 11th
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An Open Letter About Sensitive Topics - Plus A Directory For Further Learning
Many of my students, family, and coworkers struggle with how to find the right words to open up a dialogue about sensitive and controversial issues surrounding gender, feminism, race, and more. At this particular moment in history, it can be difficult and even dangerous to do so. In response to this matter, I penned a letter that you can share with students, friends, co-workers, or family. You may use it word-for-word as it appears or you may decide to add/edit/remove certain parts (especially
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Colonists Break-Up Letter
This document can be used as an engagement strategy to introduce a lesson or unit on the American Revolution. It can be used as a "letter you found on the floor" before school and read it as if it is a break-up letter from student to student, building suspense to know who it is from. - XOXO, THE COLONISTS
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2nd - 12th
Also included in:Â American Revolution Unit
Reconstruction Bundle
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7th - 11th
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Colonial Times Talk Show
Students will explore the various reasons for the creation of English colonies in North America. You, the teacher, will host a mock talk show while you interview various mystery guests. Each mystery guest provides important information about English colonization that must be recorded on a student handout. There are 13 mystery guest roles included with this lesson in addition to a student handout and answer key.
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7th - 10th
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"An Interview with a Geo-Zombie" Play
I created this really fun play based on a chapter of the book "World War Z: An Oral History of the Zombie War" by Max Brooks. It is three pages (It can be done in about 50-60 minutes) and uses the scenario from Max Brooks book to teach students how geography can help you survive a zombie outbreak. It's great for one day (Halloween) for any social studies classroom.I also comes with a google slideshow to display during the play to help provide context. The slideshow also has some great discussion
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6th - 9th
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