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Common Core WHST.6-8.2d 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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Symbiosis Speed Dating Activity
Spice up your symbiosis lesson with this speed dating activity! Perfect around Valentine's day to review mutualism, commensalism, and parasitism.In this activity, students are assigned a desert organism card. On each card students will learn what the organism eats, any adaptations it has, what it needs to survive, and what it can offer other organisms. Students will then go on 5 "speed dates" with other students in the classroom. After discussing what they have to offer, they will decide if the
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8th - 10th
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Also included in: Ecology Bundle
Veterans Day Program Script School Assembly or Class Activity to Honor Veterans
Are you planning a Veterans Day celebration for your school this year? This Veterans Day program script will help you get started as you plan your Veterans Day program.Our school's Veterans Day program has been my absolute favorite event of the year for over fifteen years!I have found that a program that celebrates Veterans is one of our favorite activities to bring together community members of all ages and students in our school. I have used this script at our school-wide Veterans Day progra
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1st - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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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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WHY STUDY HISTORY | Back to School Activity | First Day of School Discussion
Why do we study history anyway? This back to school activity is a must have for any history or social studies class! Start the first day of school (or the first lesson of any history class) with “WHY” because students always want to know why? Why am I learning about history? Why do we have to study this stuff anyway? When am I ever going to use this in life? Isn’t history about a "bunch of old dead people" and things that have already happened? **Major necessary upgrades have been made to ma
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Also included in: American History U.S. History Bundle: Beginnings through the 1850's
Birthstone Rocks and Mineral Project
Assess student understanding of minerals through their completion of this birthstone project. This project has print and digital options to allow flexibility in the science classroom. First, students will complete the graphic organizer using student-friendly websites to research their birthstone. Then they will complete the brochure to demonstrate their knowledge of the mineral. This project works well as a science center, independent or small group assignment, or digitally assigned. Like this b
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4th - 6th
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Also included in: Full Year Science Curriculum
Human Body Systems Project-Amusement Park (Editable)
Students love this hands-on project that features human body systems as amusement park rides and attractions. The directions and checklists are all editable, so you may easily alter things to meet your individual needs. This project is great for Makerspace, PBL, a recycling project, or an end of unit assessment. Students select a human body system and create a 3-D model of an amusement park ride that takes the customer through the system. This can be done as an individual project or as a gr
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5th - 11th
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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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Political Parties | Campaign Simulation Running for President
This presidential election simulation is an excellent way for students to comprehend all aspects of political parties and the campaigns needed to elect a presidential candidate - "Let's Get The Party Started!" The teacher will divide class into groups of 4 to 5 students per group. Each group will develop their own political party and choose a presidential candidate to represent their party. Using the included criteria, allow students a few class periods, or portions of class periods, to create
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5th - 12th
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Scientific Method Writing a Clear Lab Procedure
Scientific Writing Activity: Can your students write a clear and concise laboratory procedure? In this simple activity, students will build a unique and unusual structure. Student will then write instructions for how to build the structure. Students will swap sets of instructions and attempt to build the structures of other students.Why is this important?A key component of the scientific method is the recording and publishing of results. In his/her publication, a scientist must give the procedu
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6th - 10th
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Also included in: Science Skills Bundle: Metrics, Measurement, Scientific Method, Graphing
Best Science CER Rubric Ever! Editable Claim Evidence and Reasoning Activity
Are you looking for an easy to use CER rubric and CER handout? CER writing can be challenging for students and this clear and easy to understand resource will help you effectively teach, model, and implement Claim Evidence Reasoning writing in your science classroom. Please click the PREVIEW to see what is included in this ready to use resource.CER or Claim Evidence Reasoning writing can be used for practice, labs, or assessment. Included in this resource:Editable CER rubric - Google DocOne page
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5th - 9th
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Jamestown Activity: Webquest, History Reading, Video, Virtual Archaeological Dig
From adventure, to mystery, to the "starving time," students will enjoy learning even more about historic Jamestown through these 4 content-rich resources. Established in 1607, Jamestown was the first successful English settlement in the Americas, and is considered to be the beginnings of United States History. This mini unit will provide a variety of diverse learning resources to go along with your current unit on Jamestown history. Answer keys are included for all resources. Enjoy, and let
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5th - 9th
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Also included in: American History U.S. History Bundle: Beginnings through the 1850's
#Activism Research Project: Perfect for Social Justice/Informational Text Unit
Thanks to social media and trending hashtags, modern activism movements look much different than the activism of the past. This project is a great addition to any study of activism, social justice, social movements, informational text, or just as a stand-alone research project. It is crucially important we teach students how to research and understand the movements of their generation so they can actively participate in the dialogue that is taking place all around them. Understanding the current
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Thomas Paine Common Sense: Primary Source Activity | American History
Thomas Paine's Common Sense was a little pamphlet with big ideas! This primary source activity gives students a chance to read through and analyze the major paragraphs, or arguments, within his pamphlet while answering various questions. I created this mini-unit for my own classroom to help students understand this important document that shaped the course of Independence. You will find that this resource is challenging yet capable for all. Students are analyzing text from the 1700's which ca
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6th - 12th
Also included in: American History U.S. History Bundle: Beginnings through the 1850's
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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Colonial America Stations Activity - 13 Colonies Centers - Jamestown
Colonial America stations packThis resource includes 5 stations that will enhance any Colonial America unit. It is aligned to my Colonial America unit bundle. Each of the stations focuses on one aspect of the Colonial America era. These engaging stations offer true student led learning opportunities. There is a PDF & a GOOGLE version of the stations so you can easily assign to your students if you are teaching virtually.Want to try a FREE stations pack? You can download my free Reconstructio
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6th - 11th
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Storyboard Template Graphic Organizer: Comic Strip Activity For Any Subject
Your students will love summarizing any content with this simple and easy to use storyboard template. It can be assigned digitally through Google Classroom or it can be printed for students to write, draw, and color.☞ Save 25% on this resource & more by getting the Emergency Activities Bundle! ☜What's Included:Simple, easy to use template for creating storyboards or comic stripsAvailable in a digital Google Format for students to create onlineInstructions to download and print as a PDF for s
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The Art of the Breakup -Declaration of Independence Project
This is a fun project over the Declaration of Independence, where your students become the modern day Thomas Jefferson! They get to choose how they want to Declare Independence from King George III and Great Britain. They can text him, email him, or create a video to "Facetime" him. This lesson allows your students to be really creative. I am always amazed at what my students create. In addition to the templates for the project, there is a two page handout that explains the basics of the Declara
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5th - 12th
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Also included in: Art of the Breakup Bundle- Notes, Project and 2 Hands on History Puzzles
Ancient China One Pager Activity
One pagers are a great review to use in the classroom! My students love to use on pagers because it gives them freedom on how their one pagers look.In a one pager, students complete the required items on a checklist to fill up one side of a paper.You will love this resource because it-promotes student creativity- taps into to students multiple intelligence-has students review contentWhat is included in this resource-Instructions for one-pager-rubric-inspiration worksheet- Fillable one-pagerThis
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5th - 12th
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Also included in: Ancient Civilizations One Pager Activities
P.E.E.L. paragraphs literacy writing mat scaffold in history (PEEL)
This powerpoint contains a writing scaffold to help students frame their paragraphs using PEEL. Most students are familiar with PEE in their paragraphs but the L is what makes students show their understanding to a higher level.The first slide is a writing mat with the sentence starters. This can been laminated and given to students to use with their written work, in particular for essays. It could also be photocopied and stuck into the students books for regular reference. My classes have bot
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5th - 11th
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Ashoka the Great? Ancient India Activity Writing and Literacy Lesson Plan
This activity is student-centered and Common Core! First, students read a brief history of the famous Mauryan leader of Ancient India, Ashoka (Asoka) the Great. Then, they analyze some of his more controversial accomplishments and evaluate his "greatness". Next, students formulate an opinion and use his accomplishments as evidence to support their beliefs. They create a conclusion and even draw parallels between his accomplishments and what makes a person great.This assignment includes a few pri
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4th - 10th
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What is that Technology? Technology Scavenger Hunt Unplugged Group Activities
A fun, engaging, team-building unplugged activity for students to go back in time and guess What is that Technology. This Scavenger Hunt is perfect at the beginning of the year or anytime of year for students to work together and build their communication skills. Get students moving and working together as they use the Classroom Clue Cards to find the What is that Technology pictures. Includes 20 EDITABLE What is that Technology Clue Cards for students to find the 8 ½ x 11 What is that Technolog
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6th - 10th
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Class Constitution: Creating a Classroom Constitution & Preamble
Have you ever created a constitution for your own classroom? Each year in civics class, as we learn about the United States Constitution, I have my students help create our very own class constitution. The students love being a part of creating rules and policy for our classroom. This student-led activity has always proven to be a success! Each student's voice is heard as they actively engaged in crafting of an official document for the class. The process begins as students are grouped to dr
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6th - 12th
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Were the 12 Table Fair? Roman Laws Writing & Literacy Primary Source Activity
Were the 12 Tabkes Fair? Students decide! This activity is student-centered and Common Core! First, students read a brief history about the famous 12 tables of law in Ancient Rome. Then, they analyze some of the more controversial laws and evaluate their fairness. Next, students formulate an argument/claim and use the laws as evidence to support their beliefs. They create a conclusion and even draw parallels about the laws with their own lives.____________________________________________________
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4th - 10th
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