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Common Core WHST.6-8.1b resources under $5
CNN 10 Student News Current Event Analysis, Worksheets: Print & Google Digital
My students are hooked on CNN 10, formerly CNN Student News! It is a great, free online resource that is perfect to get students thinking about current events with a Common Core lens. This activity set has FIFTEEN templates to choose from and is aligned with Common Core Literacy and Writing standards for ELA, history, and science (NGSS). In addition to receiving printable copies provided in PDF, this lesson was recently converted to GOOGLE 1:1 compatible templates for a completely GOOGLE Classro
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4th - 12th
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Declaration of Independence Activity: The Big Break Up Letter & Texting Activity
The Declaration of Independence was really just a big "break-up" letter written by the colonists to the King of Great Britain. This historical document was written to convince the world of the King's abuses and to let everyone know that the colonies no longer wanted to be in a relationship with Great Britain. While studying the Declaration of Independence, students will use this assignment as a reinforcement to understand just what Jefferson wrote in this historical document. The lesson start
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5th - 9th
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Also included in: American History U.S. History Bundle: Beginnings through the 1850's
Oh Rats! Black Death Bubonic Plague Story Board Europe Middle Ages Activity Set
Created to align with students' supporting claims with evidence! In this activity, students create a 9-scene storyboard for an animated film. The film should be about a flea-ridden rat who helped to spread the Bubonic Plague into Europe during the 1300s. An example page and an easy step-by-step how to draw a basic cartoon rat printable are both included.This lesson can be used after the Plague/Black Death Powerpoint Slides also posted or in conjunction with our Plague that Rocked the World Lesso
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6th - 10th
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Write Like a Sumerian! Cuneiform in Mesopotamia Writing & Literacy Activity
Experience a student-focused and Common Core-aligned Mesopotamia writing activity! Begin by immersing your students in the fascinating history of cuneiform's evolution in Ancient Mesopotamia. There’s no way they will say this activity is 'boring'! Students will dive into the reading materials by: extracting key detailssummarizing essential pointsdrawing insightful conclusions using a printable writing guideYour students will transport back in time to the Sumerian era as they embark on an excitin
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5th - 8th
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Ancient Civilizations Mesopotamia Stations - Doodle Note Style GRAPES Worksheet
Introducing our engaging and student-centered educational resource, packed with content that brings Ancient Mesopotamia to life! This interactive activity unfolds across six meticulously crafted stations, each exploring the vital components of GRAPES: geography, achievements, social classes, leadership, economy, and religion of this ancient civilization.Within each Mesopotamia station, you'll discover richly detailed readings accompanied by captivating visuals, charts, station signs, and maps t
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5th - 9th
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Changes in Matter: Physical and Chemical Changes Lab Station Activity
Need a chemistry lab that teaches your students to identify chemical and physical changes AND aligns to Common Core standards? Your students will love this engaging, student-centered Changes in Matter: Identifying Physical and Chemical Changes station activity!Included in Purchase:★ 12 FULLY EDITABLE Lab Activities ★ Blank template to customize as needed★ EDITABLE Student Answer Document (follows Common Core standards)★ Answer Key★ Pictures to guide in set-up of lab stations★ Teacher Instruction
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6th - 9th
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Halloween Digital Breakout Tricks or Treats! | Halloween Escape Room
While out trick-or-treating, you and your friends stumble upon an old abandoned mansion. The mansion looks like a black silhouette against the light of the full moon. Feeling daring, you and your friends approach the three-story mansion and see spider webs glistening in the moonlight. Laughing nervously, you decide to knock on the door to trick-or-treat. Much to your surprise, your knocking pushes the door open and it creaks loudly. You and your friends peek your heads in to look around in the d
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4th - 10th
Westward Expansion Stations, Annotated Timeline,Graphic Organizer & Map Activity
Now can be used with interactive Google Map! This is a comprehensive mini-bundle with tons of options to fit your personal style and class level. Teachers can choose from two printable student-centered instructional choices: an annotated timeline or stations. Students fill out a graphic organizer and complete a map activity with either option. The information covered includes:the Mexican Cession, Gadsden Purchase, Oregon Country, Louisiana Purchase, Texas Annexation, Spanish Cession, and the Lan
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7th - 11th
Code Hacker! Aztec, Maya, Inca Escape Room - Digital Google Apps Fun Activity
Can students break the codes to win billions in riches? Each section tests student skills, knowledge, and understanding of the Americas (Aztec, Maya, Inca Civilizations) with a resource map on TWO printable pages and in a Google Form! Students use the resource map and clues to decipher a code entered into a Google Form. If they can enter all of the correct codes, they win a chest of riches.For students to progress to the next section, they must get the correct answers, so grading is a snap! It's
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5th - 8th
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CURRENT EVENTS: News Article Summary, Main Idea, Reading Comprehension | NEWSELA
This Current Events Summary is an excellent tool for students to get involved with the news and the current events of the week. A simple writing format helps students find, summarize, and write opinions about current news stories and events. I find this activity to be a practical filler for various social studies courses. What's Included:Teacher directions with ideas for implementation and useSimple student directions: Find, Highlight, Summarize, Importance, OpinionGuided student writing temp
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Not Grade Specific
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Earthquake Jello Lab Activity STEM
This lab or activity is a hands-on and collaborative learning lesson that incorporates the following:
STEM
Earthquakes
Geology
Engineering
Design
Real-World Connections
Problem Solving
Inferencing and Predicting
Materials: this handout, mini-marshmellows, toothpicks, jello
Overview: Students will work together to tackle a real-world problem: engineers are constantly working to design and build buildings that can survive the impact of serious earthquakes. I show students some videos and picture
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5th - 10th
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The Epic of Gilgamesh Common Core Writing and Literacy Primary Source Activity
Step into the rich world of Ancient Mesopotamia with this student-centered and Common Core-aligned activity. Your students will embark on a captivating journey as they explore the timeless Epic of Gilgamesh, gaining profound insights into the beliefs and society of this ancient civilization.Here's how the Epic of Gilgamesh adventure unfolds: Historical Context: Begin by delving into a brief history of the Epic of Gilgamesh and encounter an excerpt from the actual tale. This introduction sets th
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6th - 8th
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Historical Podcast Students Create a History Based Mini Podcast
With this Project Based Learning (PBL) product, students will create a mini-podcast about a historical topic of their choosing. This works with any historical topic or time period, and really works with many students at the secondary level. With this podcast project, students brainstorm, write, and produce a dramatic reimagining of a historical time period. They can add in sound effects and background music to make their podcast come alive! They will also be encouraged to add in sensory details
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6th - 12th
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Ancient Egypt Reading: How did Egyptians Build Pyramids? Claim & Evidence CER
Are you ready to have your students embark on a fascinating journey back in time to uncover the age-old riddle of how the Ancient Egyptians constructed the majestic Pyramids of Giza? Look no further, as our "Histories Mysteries: How Did Ancient Egypt Build Pyramids?" is here to take your students on an awe-inspiring historical exploration! Unearth the Secrets of the Pyramids: In this immersive Ancient Egypt Claim, Evidence, Reasoning (CER) unit lesson, your students will become history detective
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5th - 8th
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Thanksgiving Digital Breakout | Thanksgiving Escape Room
Tom the turkey is getting ready to celebrate Thanksgiving. The only problem is, he’s the main course! Farmer Lyle plans to have Tom for dinner this Thanksgiving, but Tom has better plans. Help save Tom so he can have a happy Thanksgiving this year!************************************************************************Get this Breakout for LESS in our Holiday Bundle!Digital Breakouts BUNDLE - Holiday Edition BUNDLE! Digital Escape Rooms BUNDLENearby Holiday ActivitiesDigital BreakoutsDigital Bre
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4th - 8th
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Code Hacker! the Renaissance Escape Room Activity : Fun Digital Google Lesson
What a fun way to learn about the Renaissance, including major achievements, artists, and the importance of trade! Can students break the codes to win billions in riches? Each section tests student skills, knowledge, and understanding with a resource map that is on TWO printable pages and is also included right in a Google Form! Students use the resource map and clues to decipher a code entered into a Google Form. If they are able to enter all of the correct codes, they win a chest of riches. In
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5th - 8th
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Shipwrecked Geography Survival Challenge | Adapt and Modify Activity | Microsoft
This FUN activity challenges your class to examine human-environment interactions in a unique way. Students imagine they are shipwrecked on a deserted tropical island. Their only chance for survival is to successfully adapt & modify to their surroundings. Students love the engaging activity; you will love the critical & creative thinking it fosters! Your purchase has print & interactive, digital versions of the materials. Made for traditional in-class learning or digital 1:1 classroo
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5th - 12th
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Ancient India Hinduism Lesson Plan Writing, Literacy, & Fun Extension Activity
Discover an engaging, literacy-centered educational experience with our student-focused activity! Immerse your students in the captivating history of the Aryans and their profound influence on Ancient India, primarily through the lens of Hinduism. The journey begins with a comprehensive two-page exploration of this rich history. Following the reading, students embark on a Common Core-aligned writing guide, honing their analytical skills by furnishing compelling evidence to substantiate their cla
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5th - 10th
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Distance Learning Digital Breakout End of the Year Escape Room
It is the last day of the school year and you have 40 minutes until the end of the day and school year! Your teacher said that she had a surprise at the end of the day and the whole class was so excited about the special activity! That is, until you found out what it was. Your teacher asked the class if anyone knew why they have summer vacation off from school. The room was silent. She asked again, still no one knew, nor answered the question. As expected, she then told your class that you have
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4th - 10th
Emoji Bandit Digital Breakout | Emoji Bandit Escape Room
EMOTICON CITY – The Emoji Bandit strikes again! It has been two weeks since the last spotting of the Emoji Bandit, but he has resurfaced yet again to steal more emoji expressions! Eye witnesses, “Neutral Face” and “Worried Face” shared their story: “We saw one emoji go into the warehouse, but when he looked back at us, we noticed that he didn’t have any expression!” This is the third event this month and there appears to be no end to this charade…Any clues or tips, please complete the Crime Tip
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4th - 8th
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Nonfiction Reading Passages and Inference Questions About Natural Disasters
Use these brief illustrated reading passages to support the Common Core ELA standard for making inferences from informational text (CCSS RI.6-8.1). They are perfect for use as bell work activities in science classes, but can be used by any teacher who needs scientifically accurate reading passages to help students practice making inferences. The reading level is intended for middle school. You can see excerpts in the preview that will help you determine if the reading level is appropriate for t
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6th - 8th
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Also included in: Nonfiction Reading Passages Bundle for Science, Social Studies, and ELA
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First Thanksgiving: Fact vs. Fiction Evidence-based Reading Passage [Editable]
Do you want more no-prep reading passages? This is a non-fiction reading passage for middle school or high school that includes critical thinking questions about the fictionalized and true histories of Thanksgiving. As I create reading passage sets, I make sure that I focus on key literacy skills while leveraging historical content. I also ensure that I am asking students to analyze and apply the information from the text. This is perfect for distance learning or can be used for face to face as
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8th - 11th
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Also included in: History of Holidays Series Evidence-based Passages Growing Bundle
World from A to Z with Carl Azuz News - Current Event Common Core Worksheets
Fun-loving Carl Azuz is Back with a New Show! My students are so happy! His new free online 9-minute News Show is perfect to get students thinking about current events with a Common Core lens. This activity set has Fourteen templates to choose from and is aligned with Common Core Literacy and Writing standards for ELA, history, and science (NGSS). In addition to receiving printable copies provided in PDF, this lesson was recently converted to GOOGLE 1:1 compatible templates for a completely GOOG
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4th - 12th
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Integrating Quotes Lesson
A lesson plan that combines Colbert and Wheat Thins to teach one of the most difficult-to-teach skills in argumentative writing: smoothly integrating quotes and evidence. ---**Note**This lesson is included in the following bundles at a discounted price:Full Argumentative Writing Unit PlanResearch Lesson BundleOrganization and Structure Bundle (for Argumentative Writing)---I GO CRAZY when students just slap a quote the middle of their writing with no intro and no analysis.Because I’ll just be inn
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7th - 12th
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