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Free Common Core RH.6-8.6 resources
USA Regions Activity FREEBIE | States and Capitals Project | Worksheets
This FREE resource is a stand-alone project that can be turned into a FULL WEEK worth of activities. You'll find 5 region activity pages and capitals/abbreviation resource sheets and note pages. Plus, I've included a thorough teacher's guide giving you plenty of suggestions on how to turn this into one awesome mini-unit!These maps are also located in my customized state history projects. You'll find 86 student activities organized in 8 modules for easy lesson planning. This complete notebook uni
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4th - 8th
WebQuest "Sled Dog Racing" - Exploring Primary & Secondary Sources - FREE
HIGH-INTEREST TOPIC THAT PUTS READERS AT EASE. NO PREP PRINTABLES AND EASY DISTANCE LEARNING! Meaningful, guided exploration of AUTHENTIC primary & secondary sources that delve into sled dog racing, a historical event. Students read authentic informational text closely to locate central ideas, use critical thinking skills to determine if sources are primary or secondary, and practice reading informational text, a much-needed skill.THIS RESOURCE IS SO ENGAGINGStudents explore official sled do
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5th - 9th
Sled Dog Racing | Reading Comprehension Passage & ELA Tasks
FREE! HIGH-INTEREST NO PREP PRINTABLES AND EASY DISTANCE LEARNING! Thorough, high-interest 2-page passage about sled dog racing for any time of year. Student will preview & practice relevant vocabulary, read the text closely to answer comprehension questions, practice supporting inferences by citing textual evidence, interpret a visual diagram, and compare viewpoints on the race. WOW!!!Fascinating subject matter that puts readers at ease! Kids love reading and writing about dogs and will not
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4th - 9th
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U.S. History Quote of the Week: Free Sample
Integrate literacy and social studies with U.S. History Quote of the Week!As students learn about U.S. history, they practice literacy skills like:making inferencesresearching & summarizingidentifying the main idea, historical context, and author’s purposeand responding to promptsU.S. History Quote of the Week is easy to use and requires little prep. From thorough instructions to answer keys, it’s all there.Even better, I’ve made it engaging! Your students will enjoy dissecting and talking a
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5th - 8th
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Write an Argument: For or Against Sled Dog Racing - Includes Passage & Sources
ENGAGING FREE ARGUMENT WRITING NO PREP PRINTABLES AND EASY DISTANCE LEARNING that guides students step-by-step to formulate, research, & write an awesome argumentative essay! Gives them everything they need to succeed! Helps them explore both sides of an issue and take a position. Now in Google Slides for easy distance learning. Plus they are given sources for both sides of the issue so they won't be searching around on the internet!Students will feel more confident writing this argumentativ
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6th - 12th
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Ancient China DBQ Reading Activity Google World History DBQ Reading
Ancient China DBQ Reading Activity, Google, History DBQ, Close Reading | World History Textbook Replacement | World History No Prep Activities | All Ancient China1. The Middle Kingdom: Ancient China2. Ancient Chinese Myths3. Timeline of Ancient ChinaAre you looking for ways to engage students in reading content? Are you looking for resources to practice using document based questions? These World History DBQs and Close Reading Activities are in both Print & Google versions for Google Classro
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6th - 11th
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Also included in:Â Early Man & River Valley Civilizations World History BUNDLE
Early Politics and Westward Expansion Slides, Graphic Organizer & Worksheet
38 Slides (editable) with graphic organizer note-taking guide and summative assessment worksheet. This Google Slide reviews early American politics starting with the Jefferson Administration and continuing with the theme of Westward Expansion. See below for major topics reviewed.✏️Note-Taking Guide with a Teacher's Key:Works with Google Classroom (students can type in a document or handwrite)Includes ideas on how to use this in your lessonGreat for IEP, 504, EL students or students who need mo
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8th - 12th, Higher Education
Also included in:Â BUNDLE: Growing Sectionalism 1800-1850 Slides and Graphic Organizers
"We Sail for America" - Literary Nonfiction Reading Passage & ELA Test - FREE
HIGH-INTEREST LITERARY NONFICTION PRIMARY SOURCE 1-page passage "We Sail for America" from the immigrant memoirs of Samuel McClure in his 1914 autobiography. McClure founded muckraking journalism in his McClure's Magazine, which was popular in the early 1900s. This topic fits in well with middle school and high school social studies subject matter and is perfect for ELA. This informational text passage is paired with an ELA practice assessment that tests reading and language skills aligned to mu
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6th - 12th
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Causes of the American Revolution Station Activity
Document 1 - The Proclamation of 1763, The French and Indian WarDocument 2 - “Taxation without Representation”, The Sugar, Stamp Act, and Townshend ActsDocument 3 - The Boston Massacre, The Quartering Act Document 4 - The Boston Tea Party, The Sons of Liberty, The Intolerable ActsDocument 5 - Patriot, Loyalist, or NeutralDocument 6 - Lexington and ConcordCauses of the American Revolution Graphic OrganizerThese documents can be used to breakdown the Causes of the American Revolution in a station
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6th - 8th
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Hyperdoc - James Monroe & the Monroe Doctrine
Topics Covered On this Hyperdoc:-JAMES MONROE’S PRESIDENCY-FOREIGN POLICY PROBLEMS-THE MONROE DOCTRINEWelcome to the World of Hyperdocs!These slides were designed to allow your students to learn about historical topics at their own pace, while also promoting digital learning and higher order thinking. I’ve been using Hyperdocs for my classrooms for years, and it’s incredible to see how quickly and easily students are able to navigate these slides. Hyperdocs are a perfect alternative to typical c
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6th - 12th
Salem Witch Trials: Cold Case Investigation
Students use a secondary source and a variety of primary sources to investigate what caused the Salem witch trials. They write up a formal "investigation" report on this case. - This also includes a preview activity that has students interview their peers to see if there are any "witches" in the room. You tell students that before class started you "secretly" assigned someone to be the witch, but in actuality you did not. This demonstrates the "witch hysteria."
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7th - 10th
FREEBIE Unit or Lesson Plan Template for Middle School Social Studies
Get ready to supercharge your Social Studies lesson planning with our innovative lesson planning outline! I've harnessed the power of the latest Google Docs features to create an intuitive and easy-to-use tool that will help you plan your lessons with ease. With blank spaces to fill in your learning standards for both Social Studies and ELA, as well as built-in EdTech planning and sample Depths of Knowledge (DOK) questions, this lesson planning outline has everything you need to create engaging
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Staff
Confucius Quotes Worksheet
This worksheet contains a brief description of Confucius and Confucianism. Students are to select one of five quotes from Confucius and explain what they think it means in their own words. The five quotes are:“It does not matter how slowly you go so long as you do not stop.”“What you do not want done to yourself, do not do to others.”“Study the past if you would define the future.”“I hear and I forget. I see and I remember. I do and I understand.”“Only the wisest and stupidest of men never chang
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6th - 8th
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Also included in:Â Ancient China Bundle
WHERE THE RED FERN GROWS Background History Google Slide Digital Intro
PURPOSE: This NONFICTION GOOGLE SLIDE lesson provides digital pre-reading resources, context & factual historical background information for Where the Red Fern Grows by Wilson Rawls. BL 4.9GOAL: to prepare each student to read rigorous historical fiction literature by front-loading historical facts to aid comprehension & align to standardsAUDIENCE: whole group, small group, or independent work for regular ed, learning support, ESL or virtual classroomsHISTORICAL SLIDES: Please be aware
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5th - 12th
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The Embargo Act Role Play Discussion Activity
Looking for a role play activity where students can learn about the Embargo Act? Have students step into the shoes of key decision makers as they debate the merits of the Embargo Act with this role play from Living Through History. In this role-playing mixer activity, students will take on the roles of different citizens who could be affected by Thomas Jefferson's critical decision to sign off on the Embargo Act. This free download resembles some elements of our paid role-play content but does n
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6th - 9th
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Historical Thinking DBQ Reading Activity Google History DBQ Close Reading
Historical Thinking DBQ Reading Activity, Google, History DBQ, Close Reading | History Textbook Replacement | History No Prep Activities | All Original Readings 1. How to Read a Timeline2. Primary & Secondary Sources3. Historical Push and Pull Factors4. Historical Thinking Skills5. How to Analyze a Political Cartoon6. How to Analyze a Primary SourceAre you looking for ways to engage students in reading content? Are you looking for resources to practice using document based questions? These
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6th - 11th
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"Sled Dog Racing" Bundle - Literacy in Social Studies & ELA - Reading & Writing
This is an amazing deal! 4 very engaging, very thorough, high-interest, text-based, ELA and Literacy in Social Studies Lessons that align to SO MANY STANDARDS. If you do these lessons in your English Language Arts class, you will have covered practically every Reading Informational Text Standard, quite a few Writing Standards, and many of the Reading in History/Social Studies Standards and Writing in History/Social Studies, including researching primary and secondary sources, something that is h
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4th - 9th
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Ancient Egypt: Art and Architecture of Luxor Temple (Full 3D scan of Temple)
Take your students on an exclusive all-access field trip to Luxor Temple with a guided tour, lesson plan, activities, discussion questions, in-depth articles, and more. Students will be in awe of the ancient temple and learn about Ancient Egyptian religion, festivals, and daily life in Luxor. More than just 360-degree views, this is an exclusive guided tour and walkthrough of a brand new 3d scan of the entire temple. In recent news, Luxor Temple has been featured by the Egyptian Ministry of Tour
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4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Journey of the Titanic - Print and Digital
This comprehensive guide is the perfect tool for teachers looking to engage their students in the fascinating history of the world's most famous ship- The RMS TitanicWith this resource, your students will have the opportunity to explore the Titanic's journey from construction to its fateful end. This resource features an introductory video as well as a detailed reading with text dependent questions.The resource includes detailed information about the Titanic's construction, its luxurious ameniti
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4th - 8th
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George W. Bush September 11 Speech Primary Analysis
This primary source analysis includes the text of the speech given by President George W. Bush on the night of September 11, background information relating to the speech, and eight questions for students to answer. An answer key is included. Both a PDF and a link to download a version formatted for Google Slides are included.You may also like:September 11 PowerPoint PresentationOther primary sources:Churchill's Blood, Toil, Sweat, and Tears SpeechGettysburg AddressJohn Brown's Final SpeechKenne
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6th - 8th
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Student-Friendly DBQ Rubric - Common Core Aligned
Demystify your grading practices with a clear, student-friendly rubric! Use this resource before, during, and after your students write their responses to Document Based Questions (DBQs) to clarify expectations and assess students' level of mastery on 5 standards. This rubric will assess students' ability to:Interpret the question and form a well-worded thesisUsed evidence to support claimsDevelop ideas using analysis and elaborationOrganize a historical analysis essayWrite clearly and without e
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6th - 12th
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Word Choice & Rhetoric in Deval Patrick's Inaugural Address - Passage & ELA Test
A Black History Month Freebie (for a limited time) combined with meaningful ELA Test Prep all in one step! A FREE one-page excerpt from a compelling speech along with an ELA Practice Assessment Test: "Governor Deval Patrick's Inaugural Address." It's a seminal U.S. text that reveals an important aspect of Black History. The reading practice assessment focuses heavily on word choice, rhetoric, and their impact on meaning and tone. (Standards R.4, L.4), plus author's purpose and point of view (Sta
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6th - 12th
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Medieval Africa Primary Sources
This website contains full lesson plans, lesson plan templates, and most importantly, digital primary sources from Medieval West Africa to help you bring this time period to life in your classroom. Each primary source is accompanied by a graphic organizer ready to print or to edit to fit your classroom's needs. Primary sources (with graphic organizers) include:Sundiata: An Epic of Old MaliThe Catalan AtlasDjenné Equestrian Terracotta FigureDjinguereber MosqueLeo Africanus's Description of Africa
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6th - 10th
China: The Mongol & Ming Dynasties
The Mongol Empire, which began as a collection of nomadic Central Asian tribes, soon grew to be the largest contiguous land empire in history. Included among the Mongols’ conquered territories was China, which was then ruled by the declining Song Dynasty.This two-part worksheet provides an overview of Mongol & Ming rule, from Kublai Khan's 1279 defeat of the Song Dynasty's armies, to the seven "Ming Voyages" of Zheng He. Part I contains ten matching questions that center on important names,
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
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