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8th grade social studies word walls for Microsoft Word
47 Social Studies Picture Vocabulary Cards (Word Wall Cards) ESL
This is a 16 pages Word document, formatted to print on Avery Labels 8164 (6 labels per sheet)This can also be printed on regular paper/cardstock and cut into cardsEach vocabulary card has a front and back:Front - vocabulary word and a pictureBack - definitionThese cards are great for a social studies content-area word wall. They contain pictures which are great aids for ESL/ELL students.List of Terms:1776Atlantic OceanBattle of SaratogaBill of RightsBorderConsumerDeclaration of IndependenceDem
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2nd - 12th
8th grade US History Classroom Timeline Beginning-Reconstruction
This is a 73 page document with a page dedicated to a major event in US History for 8th grade. Starting with migrations on the Bering Strait Land Bridge, ancient civilizations, and ends with Reconstruction Era. Documents include brief summary of event, picture, and underlined/bolded vocabulary words. -ALSO INCLUDES GOOGLE DRIVE VERSION, easier for editing/fun fontsTopics include:-Land Bridge-Ancient Civilizations-Native American settlements-Middle Ages and Exploration-Christopher Columbus-Columb
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8th - 11th
Era of the Republic of Texas Bundle - PowerPoint, Vocabulary, Activities, & MORE
This bundle includes:Word wall setUnit vocabulary worksheets (Frayer Model)Build A Timeline WorksheetCompare/Contrast the U.S. Constitution and the Republic of Texas Constitution"If I was president for a day..." writing activityA President's Priorities - warm up/cooperative learning activityEngaging Republic of Texas PowerPoint (editable 122 slides) -includes vocabulary, learning intention, success criteria, ad interim government, Houston's 1st term, Lamar's term, Houston's 2nd term, Anson Jones
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4th - 12th
3-Way Matching Vocabulary Cards - Gilded Age & Progressive Era (U.S. History)
Review?
Reteach?
Study?
Check for Understanding?
These 3-way matching cards are perfect for everything!
Students will match a vocabulary term to its definition, and find the image that best represents the term. This strategy helps students to remember content, practice vocabulary, and make visual connections.
EXCELLENT for English Language Learners!
This set includes the following 24 vocabulary terms:
Temperance Movement
Muckraker
18th Amendment
National Association for the Advancement of
Grades:
8th - 12th
China Word Search Puzzle - Things Ancient China Gave Us - Wordsearch
A word search list of contributions of China to the world. Silk, Umbrellas, Fireworks, Paddleboats, Cannons, Chess, Kites, Rockets, Crossbows, Gun Powder …..etc. People who likes this worksheet also liked the one on Rome and Egypt.
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4th - 12th
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Hexagonal Thinking - Regional Differences between the North and the South
Allow students to explore the regional differences between the North and the South through hexagonal thinking. Collaborative pairs/groups arrange the hexagonal cards to discover patterns and relationships. Once finished, pairs/groups create a summary of their arrangement. After the summary, I like to send a student out (the reporter) to visit with the other groups. Group members share their summaries with the reporter who then reports back to his group. Any revisions can be made if necessary.
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6th - 12th, Adult Education
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200+ Premade Geography Terms for Word Wall + Blank Strips to Make Your Own
121+ Geography term for use of a Word Wall + blank strip for extra words. Font: 39 SmoothAbsolute locationAccessibility resourceAcculturationAcid rainActive volcanoAgricultureAltitudeArchipelagoAshAtlasAtmosphereAxisBayBedrockBiosphereBirth rateBoundaryButteCanalCapeCapital goodsCapitalismCardinal directionsCarrying capacityCartographerCinder coneClimateColonialismCommand economyCommercial farming CommunismCompass roseGeographyConiferousConstitutional monarchyConsumerContinentContinental climate
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6th - 12th
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World Geography — Five Themes of Geography Word Wall
Add these creative and aesthetic cards to your vocabulary geography word wall while teaching the five (5) geographical themes. Vocabulary word wall cards assist in vocabulary development. The cards should be used as an instructional tool for teachers and then as a reference for all students, particularly English learners and students with disabilities. Each card consists of a word, definition, and related image: Location: Absolute and Relative LocationPlace: Human Characteristics and Physical Ch
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5th - 12th
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US History Classroom Timeline
This document provides a list of items for a US History classroom timeline that can be printed, cut out, and placed on a wall in your classroom to be used as a reference point during the school year. I have included recommended image links but for copyright reasons, I cannot add the images themselves to this document. The images can also be printed and placed on the timeline. I have had students bring in images and artifacts over the years that I have also added to my timeline such as a WWII new
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5th - 11th
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Music History part 4~ Sub plans, a word wall. Video Study guide;
This is a Study guide to Howard Goodall's Story of Music (found on youtube from the BBC) The video is broken into 2 1/2 hour segments, so that students have time to collaborate, catch up, or only watch a short segment at at time. The questions closely follow the video, and the slides pick out key vocabulary words, figures, and facts from the fourth video "The Age of Tragedy." The questions fall about every 2 minutes, so students will really need to focus on the video to answer them correctly. Th
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Constitutional Convention Vocabulary Chart
This Vocabulary Chart handout is designed to assist those that are teaching the Constitutional Convention. It includes ten terms that will help students have a better understanding of the major compromises at the convention and opinions on the new Constitution. I use it as a reference sheet during my role play activity related to the convention.
The handout includes the following terms with definitions and visuals:
1. Constitutional Convention
2. Virginia Plan
3. New Jersey Plan
4. The Great
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Grades:
7th - 8th
Important United States Documents Cards
These colorful cards are good for bulletin boards and word walls. Each historical document or item has its name, description, and a picture on its own 8.5 X 11 card. Included documents are the Mayflower Compact, Fundamental Orders of Connecticut, Declaration of Independence, Constitution, Monroe Doctrine, Treaty of Paris of 1783, Bill of Rights, Articles of Confederation, Gettysburg Address, Emancipation Proclamation, Federalist Papers, and the Proclamation of 1763.
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6th - 8th
3-Way Matching Vocab Cards - Growth of America: Westward Expansion & Imperialism
Review?Reteach?Study?Check for Understanding?These 3-way matching cards are perfect for everything! Students will match a vocabulary term to its definition, and find the image that best represents the term. This strategy helps students to remember content, practice vocabulary, and make visual connections.EXCELLENT for English Language Learners!This set includes the following 25 vocabulary terms:RancherManifest DestinyMigrationFrontierDawes ActSoddiesReservationHomestead ActTranscontinental Railr
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8th - 12th
Historical Timeline- 74 Pages for 74 Major Events
A historical timeline including major events, people, and inventions to displayed around the classroom. Each page has a Title, Year (approximate), and a brief description. Great for students to refer to when putting current content in context with world events.
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Grades:
1st - 12th
Autocracy Oligarchy Democracy Pictures
These are visuals used to help understand and remember the differences between the autocratic, oligarchic, and democratic governments. Used to teach georgia performance standards SS6CG1 and SS7CG1. Good to hang in the room for students to use as a reference or to add to your word wall.
****LOOK FOR THE HOW DO CITIZENS PARTICIPATE IN GOVERNMENT? POWERPOINT AND GRAPH ORGANIZER TO USE TO TEACH THESE FORMS OF GOVERNMENT.
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5th - 8th
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World War I Bundle (Vocabulary Strategies)
This is all four parts of vocabulary for the World War I Unit of study It includes three exposures and a quiz (two different versions). It is very effective and helpful with teaching all levels (struggling to advanced students) with mastering both vocabulary and history concepts. Aids in high score passing of state exams.
There is a unit for all areas of Modern World History (and Ancient World Civilizations).
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7th - 12th
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Immigration and Progressive Era Unit Word Wall Vocabulary terms
An excellent resource for word walls, flashcards, or study guides. 32 essential academic vocabulary terms related to the Immigration / Progressive Era unit. Each vocabulary term has an accompanying image for support. An excellent resource for ENL. 1. Progressive Era 2. Muckrakers 3. Jane Addams 4. Jacob Riis 5. Tenements 6. Meat Inspection Act 7. Chinese Exclusion Act 1882 8. Child Labor9. Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire 10. Nativists 11. Melting Pot Theory 12. Salad Bowl Theory 13. Women's Suf
Grades:
8th - 11th
3-Way Matching Vocabulary Cards - Principles of American Government
Review?Reteach?Study?Check for Understanding?These 3-way matching cards are perfect for everything! Students will match a vocabulary term to its definition, and find the image that best represents the term. This strategy helps students to remember content, practice vocabulary, and make visual connections.EXCELLENT for English Language Learners!Like this? Go for the BUNDLE! 280 U.S. History Terms (1877-Present)This set includes the following 30 vocabulary terms:Declaration of IndependenceThe Cons
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8th - 12th
Age of European Exploration Bundle (Vocabulary Strategies)
This is all four parts of vocabulary for the European Exploration Unit of study. It includes three exposures and a quiz. It is very effective and helpful with teaching all levels (struggling to advanced students) with mastering both vocabulary and history concepts. Aids in high score passing of state exams.
There is a unit for all areas of Modern World History (and Ancient World Civilizations).
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7th - 12th
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Industrial Revolution Bundle (Vocabulary Strategies)
This is all four parts of vocabulary for the Industrial Revolution Unit of study It includes three exposures and a quiz (two different versions). It is very effective and helpful with teaching all levels (struggling to advanced students) with mastering both vocabulary and history concepts. Aids in high score passing of state exams.
There is a unit for all areas of Modern World History (and Ancient World Civilizations).
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7th - 12th
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End of the Year Project- Science
Attached is a rubric used for a project at the end of the school year. The project is used to encourage students to review all science vocabulary words they have used throughout the year. It also strengthens word wall work that is completed throughout the year. It is used as a culmination project and to allow them time to reflect on the year in preparation for end of the year testing.
It can be used at any grade level, and has been successful for me at the middle school level.
Can be easily
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5th - 12th
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50 States Word Walls & Map
50 States Word Wall and Map are designed for learning the 50 states and their locations on the US map. Great for spelling and writing workshops. This application includes: word walls for 50 states, map test and answer sheet.
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3rd - 12th
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Review of Modern World History Bundle (Vocabulary Strategies)
This is a review of all major vocabulary used during Modern World History. It contains practice crossword puzzles (see individual units for words) and two versions of tests. It is very effective and helpful with teaching all levels (struggling to advanced students) with mastering both vocabulary and history concepts. Aids in high score passing of state exams.
There is a unit for all areas of Modern World History (and Ancient World Civilizations).
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7th - 12th
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The Great Depression (1930s & New Deal) vocabulary terms word wall.
An excellent resource for word walls, flashcards, or study guides. 35 essential academic vocabulary terms related to the 1930s (Great Depression / New Deal) unit. Each vocabulary term has an accompanying image for support. An excellent resource for ENL students. 1. Causes of the Great Depression 2. Effects of the Great Depression 3. buying on margin 4. Black Tuesday 5. Great Depression 6. relief 7. soup kitchens and bread lines 8. public works 9. Hooverville’s 10. Works Progress Administration (
Grades:
8th - 11th
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