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Thinking Like a Historian Lesson Plan Unit | 5th-7th Grades | Social Studies
The Thinking Like a Historian Lesson Plan Unit is PERFECT for 5th-7th grade students! This incredible unit focuses on the importance of primary and secondary sources of information and will help grow your students critical thinking skills and abilities, as well as how to examine sources of information for bias and cause and effect relationships, and MUCH more!! The amazing resources included with this unit have been used with GREAT SUCCESS by THOUSANDS of students, and can easily be used with an
Grades:
5th - 7th
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Also included in:Â Bundle for Virginia
Social Studies SUPER BUNDLE | Units 1-9 for 5th-8th Grades! | Google Apps!
The Social Studies SUPER BUNDLE Units 1-9 for 5th-8th grades is COMPLETELY ready for both in-person and digital learning (via Google Apps)! With this amazing Social Studies SUPER BUNDLE you'll receive EVERYTHING you need to cover the Age of Exploration all the way to the Reconstruction Era with your students, -PLUS- you'll also receive an Intro to U.S. Geography Unit -AND- Thinking Like a Historian Unit!! ***STOP the stressful and endless search for amazing, high-quality, and affordable Social S
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5th - 8th
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Thinking Like a Historian Lesson Plan Unit for 8th-10th Grade Social Studies
The amazing resources included with the Thinking Like a Historian Lesson Plan Unit for 8th-10th Grade Social Studies have been successfully used by thousands of students and come completely ready to use for BOTH in-person and digital learning (via Google Apps)! The Thinking Like a Historian Unit lays the foundation for your students to succeed in your social studies class! They'll explore and discuss learning strategies that promote and encourage students to think critically, how to effectively
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8th - 10th
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Also included in:Â 8th Grade U.S. History YEAR-LONG Curriculum Bundle!! | Google Apps
War of 1812 and The Star-Spangled Banner Lesson Bundle with Team Activity!
This amazing resource, the War of 1812 and The Star-Spangled Banner Lesson Bundle with Team Activity, is PERFECT for teaching 5th to 8th grade students all about the causes, major battles, and effects of the War of 1812, as well as the history and significance of the Star Spangled Banner by Francis Scott Key!The incredible resources included with this lesson bundle have been designed to provide flexibility, cover one-to-two weeks of classes, and come completely ready to use in printable PDF, Pow
Grades:
5th - 8th
Ancient India & Indus River Valley Teaching Unit PowerPoint Presentation Bundle
This unit on the civilizations of Ancient India is aligned to middle school common core Language Arts History standards. It covers Geography, Religion, Achievements, Politics, Economics, and Social Structure. Built into each lesson are: -academic vocabulary-time for reflection and discussion-short academic writing activities-standards based questions with answers This is an excellent resource to use either on its own or to supplement the text book. To better facilitate a multi-day presentatio
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6th - 9th
7th Grade TEKS Unit 8: Cotton, Cattle, Railroads & TX Frontier | Texas History
The 7th Grade Social Studies TEKS Unit 8: Cotton, Cattle, Railroads, and Closing the Texas Frontier (Texas History) COMPLETE Lesson Plan Unit is PERFECT for those teaching 7th grade Texas History! The resources included in this lesson plan unit follow the TEKS standards and come ready to use for BOTH in-person classroom and online digital learning via Google Apps! The amazing resources included with the TEKS Unit 8 Lesson Plan Unit have been used with GREAT SUCCESS with THOUSANDS of 7th grade st
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7th
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Also included in:Â Bundle for Virginia
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
Grades:
4th - 8th
Creating Chinese Pictograph Scrolls - Ancient China Activities
The students will be able to understand that literature and art reflect the many characteristics the ancient Chinese culture. Students will study Chinese Pictographs and then create their own Chinese Pictograph Scroll, which will match up with the key words they use in a creative story.--> Want all of my ancient civilizations units in one HUGE money-saving (and time-saving) bundle? CLICK HERE!!$$ Money-Saving BundlesAncient China Mini-Unit: Inventions, Pictographs, Marco Polo, Jeopardy, etc.A
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6th - 12th
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Also included in:Â Ancient China Unit: Bundle of 24 Lessons: Reading Passages + Activities
Manifest Destiny & Intro to Westward Expansion | For 5th-8th Grades | US History
The Manifest Destiny & Intro to Westward Expansion Lesson Plan comes 100% COMPLETELY READY for both in-person and digital learning (via Google Apps)! The Manifest Destiny & Intro to Westward Expansion Lesson Plan will introduce your students to the meaning of "Manifest Destiny", the causes and effects of Manifest Destiny, and provides students with a broad understanding of why the nation would expand so rapidly throughout the 19th century!**Receive an even GREATER VALUE and SAVE MORE TIM
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5th - 8th
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U.S. History VALUE Bundle: Sectionalism, Civil War, & Reconstruction | 3 UNITS!!
The U.S. History VALUE Bundle covers three units (Sectionalism, the Civil War, and Reconstruction) and is PERFECT for those teaching U.S. history to 7th to 9th grade students. ALL of the incredible resources in these units have been used with GREAT success with thousands of students in 7th to 9th grade!! You'll receive EVERYTHING you need to cover the issues of sectionalism that divided the nation prior to the outbreak of the Civil War, the Civil War itself, including the major battles and figur
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7th - 9th
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U.S. History: Industrial Revolution -Rise of Labor Unions COMPLETE Lesson Plan!
The Industrial Revolution: Rise of Labor Unions COMPLETE Lesson Plan is PERFECT for those teaching 5th to 8th grade U.S. history to their students! This incredible lesson includes EVERYTHING you'll need to explore the historical significance and impact of labor unions during the Industrial Revolution. From the causes and effects of labor unions during the Industrial Revolution to famous and influential labor union leaders, and so MUCH MORE!! The fantastic Rise of Labor Unions resources you'll re
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5th - 8th
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Civil War and Reconstruction Era Unit VALUE Bundle for 7th-9th Grade!
The Civil War and Reconstruction Era Unit VALUE Bundle for 7th to 9th Grade is PERFECT for those teaching U.S. history to 7th to 9th grade students. These two incredible units cover the most important events of the Civil War and Reconstruction Era from the outbreak of the Civil War and the major battles of war plus the Emancipation Proclamation and the causes and effects of many Reconstruction Era policies. ***BE SURE TO CLICK THE PRODUCT PREVIEW TO GET A SNEAK PEEK OF THE INCREDIBLE RESOURCES
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7th - 9th
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7th Grade TEKS Social Studies: Texas History | Units 1 to 6 | VALUE Bundle!
7th Grade TEKS Social Studies: Texas History Units 1 to 6 VALUE BUNDLE is PERFECT for those teaching their 7th grade social studies students all about Texas History! These amazing resources come COMPLETELY READY for BOTH in-person and online digital classroom learning (via Google Apps)! These incredible resources were designed specifically for the 7th Grade Social Studies TEKS Standards and will save you **HOURS** of your time!BE SURE TO CLICK ON THE PRODUCT PREVIEW TO GET AN EVEN BETTER IDEA OF
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7th
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Social Studies Units 4-6 VALUE Bundle for 5th-8th Graders | Google Apps Ready
The Social Studies Units 4-6 VALUE Bundle for 5th-8th Graders is COMPLETELY READY for BOTH in-person and online digital learning (via Google Apps)! This incredible Social Studies Bundle is guaranteed to save you from countless HOURS of lesson planning and includes OVER TWO MONTHS WORTH of LESSON PLANS!!You'll receive these amazing units:Unit 4: American Revolution (12+ classroom periods)Unit 5: U.S. Constitution, Bill of Rights, and Branches of the Government (14+ classroom periods)Unit 6: Westw
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5th - 8th
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Daily Mind Builders: Language Arts - Quick, Fun Brain Energizers for Grades 5+
A 37-page printable PDF ebook for grades 5 and up to wake up sleeping brains with fun daily doses of critical thinking! This book is comprised of intriguing ELA-themed activity pages to wake up sleepy brains for the day's lessons. Each activity page takes about 5-15-minutes to solve and develops the most important reading comprehension skill found on all standardized reading tests. Synthesizing disparate information and using the result to produce a reasonable conclusion is an essential skill as
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5th - 12th
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DBQ Quest: Ancient Greece: Athens vs. Sparta!
Introducing the DBQ Lesson for Middle School Students! This lesson focuses on the fascinating history of ancient Athens and Sparta, and it's designed to help students understand the key differences between these two city-states. With four comprehensive documents, students will learn about daily life, women and children, involvement in the Peloponnesian War, and government in Athens and Sparta. This engaging lesson is designed to help students develop critical thinking and analytical skills by co
Grades:
6th - 8th
Texas Independence and the Texas Revolution | For 5th-8th Grade | TWO Lessons!
The Texas Independence and Texas Revolution COMPLETE Lesson Plan is PERFECT for those teaching 5th to 8th grade U.S. history to their students. This incredible lesson includes EVERYTHING you'll need to explore the fight for Texas independence with your students! From Texas becoming a territory of Mexico and the role of empresarios in recruiting settlers to Texas to the Battle of the Alamo and Battle of San Jacinto, and plenty so MUCH MORE!! The fantastic Texas Revolution resources you'll receive
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5th - 8th
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Mexican American War & Mexican Cession COMPLETE Lesson Plan | Google Apps!
The Mexican American War & Mexican Cession COMPLETE Lesson Plan is PERFECT for those teaching 5th to 8th grade U.S. history to their students. This incredible lesson includes EVERYTHING you'll need to explore the historical significance and impact of the Mexican-American War and Mexican Cession. From the various causes and reasons for the war and the key figures involved in the Mexican-American War to why the Mexican-American War was so deadly for American soldiers. The fantastic Mexican-Ame
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5th - 8th
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Analyzing Graphs: Monopolization of America,Text & Questions, Middle School
Deepen your students' understanding of global migration trends with this multi-faceted educational package.Start with a detailed graph that showcases migration statistics, followed by an article that dispels myths and clarifies facts. Students engage with comprehension questions and evaluate their understanding through a 3-tiered rubric.This resource includes the graph, article, questions, rubric, and sample answers. Ideal for facilitating data literacy and critical thinking on social issues.
Grades:
6th - 8th
American Revolutionary War Lesson Plan for 5th-8th Grades | THREE Lessons!
The American Revolutionary War Lesson Plan is PERFECT for those teaching 5th to 8th grade U.S. history to their students. These three amazing lessons cover everything from the major battles of the American Revolution and key historical figures such as George Washington, the historical significance of Valley Forge, Paul Revere's Midnight Ride, and so MUCH more! These lessons have been designed to cover THREE classroom periods and, if needed, may easily be stretched out into more!The incredible re
Grades:
5th - 8th
Time Traveler's Toolkit - Unearthing History through Digital Skills
Embark on an educational journey with Time Traveler's Toolkit - Unearthing History through Digital Skills designed to transform your middle school classroom into an immersive historical/archaeological research center. Ignite your students' curiosity and unleash their creativity with a comprehensive package that seamlessly integrates history, storytelling, public speaking, active listening, digital literacy, and artistry.Here's what's in the Zip folder...Journey Back in Time - Discovering Extraor
Grades:
6th - 9th
Creating a Newspaper Article For Any Social Studies Unit (editable!)
It's so hard to cover everything in history...something always gets left out. This is a great opportunity for students to dive deeper into a topic, person, or event that interests them, and it's great for incorporating writing into the social studies content.Skills students will develop:Summarizing a current or historical event.Thinking critically about the event, analyzing different perspectives on this event, and determining the best way to present that information to their audience.Determinin
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6th - 9th
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Globalisation Escape Quiz - Like boom cards
Globalisation Escape Quiz for the end or start of a semester. (Escape Room Mixed with a self marking and instant feedback Quiz - Perfect for students to do whilst social distancing.(Works similar to a set of boom cards but made in PowerPoint so better and editable)All students need is a laptop/Computer or iPad/Device and the ability to use PowerPoint to participate.Estimated to last 30 mins - 45 minutes1 x Editable PowerPoint Version (You can edit the secret message left at the end for the stude
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7th - 11th
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Also included in:Â Global Development - Geography
Daily Mind Builders: Social Studies - Quick, Fun Brain Energizers for Grades 5+
A 137-page printable PDF ebook for grades 5 and up to wake up sleeping brains with fun daily doses of critical thinking! This book is comprised of intriguing social studies themed activity pages to wake up sleepy brains for the day's lessons. Each activity page takes about 5-15-minutes to solve and develops the most important reading comprehension skill found on all standardized reading tests. Synthesizing disparate information and using the result to produce a reasonable conclusion is an essent
Grades:
5th - 12th
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