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Free high school social studies activboard activities
FREEBIE Latitude and Longitude Map Geography Skills Google Slides Pear Deck
Looking to teach your students the basics of latitude and longitude? Look no further than these interactive Pear Deck slides! This engaging lesson will teach students how to identify lines of latitude and longitude, as well as the Equator and Prime Meridian. With activities that challenge students to determine the definitions of Longitude and Latitude, and opportunities to create and call out a list of locations on a world map using Google Earth or an atlas (not included), this lesson is designe
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5th - 9th
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American Revolution Jeopardy Game
This is a Jeopardy game about the American Revolution for a 9th Grade Honors US History class. Topics include: Causes of the Revolution, Taxes and Acts, Key People, Battles, Theories of Government, and the Bill of Righs/Constitution.
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9th - 12th
First Week of School Activity
This is a great resource for the first week of school to get to know your students. Ask questions about their responses - whether they're seated (if their answer is a "no") or standing (if their answer is a "yes"). Change the prompts as you wish!
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K - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Paris Interactive Map Activity- Travel to France
This activity offers students the opportunity to embark on a virtual tour of Paris. Students will navigate an interactive Google map that I personally created, which is publicly accessible. The map features markers hovering over 12 significant landmarks in Paris. When a student clicks on a marker, a photo and a brief description of the landmark will appear. Students will then complete a provided worksheet by extracting information from the virtual tour. The worksheet consists of two parts:1. In
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10th - 12th, Adult Education
Industrial Revolution (Inventions and Innovations)
This set of resources was created for Ks3 and more specifically for year 8. It follows the National curriculum in England.The lesson is about the Inventions (Inventors) and Innovations of Industrial Revolution.In this set of resources you can find:- a well prepared ppt presentation,- a sorting the cards activity- many ppt activities/questions- a filling the gaps activity- and a table to be completed after the lesson (it can be used as a plenary) Just set up the ppt presentation and let the stude
Grades:
6th - 10th
FREEBIE: Quiz Game: Civil War and Reconstruction - Card and PPT Version
FREEBIE: 30+ Game Cards: CIVIL WAR AND RECONSTRUCTION Edition.This Quiz Game is a great way to differentiate instruction. It is like 20 Questions - ONLY BETTER. Students are given 10 answers - one at a time. With each clue they have the opportunity to guess the person, place or thing related to the topic. Gameplay generates maximum participation for students at all levels. 10 Answers is engaging and super fun with learning happening almost by accident.The Clickable PowerPoint version is great f
Grades:
5th - 12th
Also included in: BUNDLE: Quiz Game - US HISTORY - Great for End of the Year
U.S. History Bell Ringers, Discussion Questions & Writing Prompts Sample
This set of ten sample prompts from my Brain-Stretcher collection is tailor-made for U.S. History and works equally well as writing prompts, bell ringers, or discussion questions. They get students thinking about topics that they will be exploring in class, finding relevance in the past, and reflecting on what they have learned. These Brain-Stretchers are truly versatile and are an absolute lifesaver in the classroom! The questions in each prompt are purely opinion based (no right or wrong ans
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7th - 12th
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Busting Native Stereotypes: Introduction to Native Peoples and Regions
Are you wondering where to start with teaching your students about Native Peoples? Are you trying to find a way to help students look past Native People portrayals in American media, and discover the complexity, diversity, and richness of ancient American cultures? Are you wanting to teach students how to use sourcing as a way to bust dangerous stereotypes that continue to persist in the "age of information"? This lesson will help you accomplish all of these objectives and more. This lesson help
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4th - 10th, Adult Education
Veteran's Day Bitmoji Classroom (editable and hyperlinked!)
This product is a bitmoji classroom template that can be used for Veteran's Day lessons. Just insert your own bitmoji, and you are good to go! The classroom is hyperlinked to Veteran's Day read alouds, by clicking on each book. There is also a hyperlink on the iPad, that will take you to a short Veteran's Day video, explaining what it is. I hope you and you class enjoy!
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PreK - 12th
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Also included in: Bitmoji Classroom Bundle (editable)
SQP2RS "Squeepers" The Louisiana Purchase Activity
The "Squeepers" method of reading informative text works incredibly well for this topic. Using reading passages, articles, and/or textbooks chapters about the Louisiana Purchase and its exploration, this worksheet helps students to actively read and take notes.
This is wonderful for pair and group work.
Grades:
5th - 9th
Hieroglyphic Activities 2023
Hieroglyphics Activities1. Two pages of code breaking activities - interactive movieclip to help decipher the glyphics.2. Two pages of working with making and printing hieroglyphics.3. Movie on Jean-Francois Champollion and how he broke the code.
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10th
Trivia Questions & Answers More Category
Engage, Learn, and Enjoy with Our Curated Trivia QuestionsAre you on the hunt for a fun and educational way to engage with your friends, family, or students? Do you relish the thought of hosting a game night filled with challenging and interesting trivia? Look no further! Our carefully selected compilation of trivia questions spans a wide array of topics, guaranteeing an enriching experience for all participants.What’s Inside the PDF?20 Engaging Trivia Questions: Dive into a collection of questi
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PreK - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Digital CER Group Template FREE
Easy and FREE way to do quick CER in groups. Choose your own images for students to analyze. This template also allows students to present and do a gallery walk that is accessible to all students. InstructionsMake a copy. Add your images.Add as an assignment.Select Student can edit file.Thank you for supporting my store by clicking the star!Not for commercial use or to be replicated for products.
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9th - 12th
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Kids Junior Police Officer Ticket Book
Are you looking for a Police Officer Ticket Book ?This book is perfect for any on-the-go child, the Kids Junior Police Officer pretend ticket book will take your child’s imagination into the everyday life of a police officer. Playing and learning from a young age about the simple things like right and wrong.
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PreK - 9th
Famous Pharaohs of Ancient Egypt
Now, in Adobe Air - file is included1. Vocabulary word game2. Match game with score3. Steve Martin's "King Tut" Song4. Links to 5 videos5. Google field trip6. Five mouse over learning activities7. Egyptian geography practice page8. Map Quiz - Drag and Drop - with score
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10th
Famous Greeks (new version)
Web ActivitiesGraphic Organizer- Word docxTerms - Famous Greeks includes a review of the following Greeks using text, pictures, and videos. Aeschylus, Alexander, Archimedes, Aristarchus, Aristophanes, Aristotle, Eratosthenes, Euripides, Euclid, Herodotus, Hippocrates, Homer, Pericles, Phidias, Plato, Polykleitos, Praxiteles, Pythagoras, Socrates, Sophocles, Themistocles, ThucydidesSpin the wheel activity - Prompts or clues and AnswersPrompts (clues) and Answers for Wheel Spin ActivityPrompt[00]
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9th - 10th
World War I- Causes and Results
This is a 48 slide PowerPoint Presentation presenting a brief overview of the causes and the effects of World War I. The presentation includes many graphics complete with sound effects and lots of images to keep students engaged. It is designed to tell a story of, well let's face it not one of the most interesting times of modern history. The kids seemed to really enjoy the lesson and we had a lot of fun with the sound effects. They kept wanting to hear the bombs drop and the airplanes take of
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4th - 10th
Trans Saharan Route
Trans-Saharan Route: A Desert Odyssey in TradeEmbark on a journey through the ancient Trans-Saharan Route, a historical trade network that traversed the vast deserts of North Africa. This resource pack introduces students to the challenges faced by caravans, the commodities exchanged, and the cultural interactions that shaped the region. Engage your students with detailed maps, primary source analysis, and creative activities that bring this desert odyssey to life. Ideal for middle school histor
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6th - 12th
Martin Luther King Word Search Black History Month Word Puzzle Sub Plan
Are your students ready for Black History Month? This word search covers important terms that define civil rights in American history. These terms will perfectly gear your students for your civil rights lesson.
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1st - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Imperialism of India
Notes: British East India Company
During the 1700s, a joint-stock company called the British East India Company was chartered by Queen Elizabeth I of England.
joint stock company :A company that sells shares to investors who share in the profits and losses.
The company’s main objective was to make a profit for shareholders by exploiting the abundant natural resources and gaining access to the markets in India.
To do this, the British East India Company successfully used “divide and conquer”
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9th - 10th
Washington State Map with Counties Coloring and Learning
Click Here>>> for more interactive resourcesWashington State Map with Counties Coloring and LearningWelcome to our interactive educational resource - a detailed map of the state of Washington with its counties! This vibrant and informative map is specifically designed to support learning and exploration of Washington state geography in an engaging way.How You Can Use This Resource:Educational Activities: Introduce Washington state geography in an engaging way in your geography or histor
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PreK - 9th, Higher Education
Mississippi State Map with Counties Coloring and Learning
Click Here>>> for more interactive resourcesMississippi State Map with Counties Coloring and LearningWelcome to our interactive educational resource - a detailed map of the state of Mississippi with its counties! This vibrant and informative map is specifically designed to support learning and exploration of Mississippi state geography in an engaging way.How You Can Use This Resource:Educational Activities: Introduce Mississippi state geography in an engaging way in your geography or hi
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PreK - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
New York State Map with Counties Coloring and Learning
Click Here>>> for more interactive resourcesNew York State Map with Counties Coloring and LearningWelcome to our interactive educational resource - a detailed map of the state of New York with its counties! This vibrant and informative map is specifically designed to support learning and exploration of New York state geography in an engaging way.How You Can Use This Resource:Educational Activities: Introduce New York state geography in an engaging way in your geography or history lesso
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PreK - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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- Become active, responsible, and engaged citizens
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