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High school social studies resources for Microsoft Word $10 and up
Social Studies Praxis 5081, 5086, or 5089 Study Guide
Thorough study guide for Praxis 5081, 5086, and 5089 covering:World HistoryU.S. HistoryWorld ReligionsGeographyU.S. GovernmentEconomicsand PsychologyI spent almost a year developing this Praxis study guide because I couldn't find one resource that covered all of the material. I passed the Praxis 5081 on my first attempt with a score of 182.Editable, Microsoft Word format, almost 400 pages. If you find this study guide helpful please leave a review! We all rely on reviews to make sure a product i
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Spanish-American War - America Becomes a World Power Unit BUNDLE
Increase student growth and engagement while saving time, energy and money! This bundle has everything you need and more! It is perfect for textbook free classrooms. Just print and go! Specific product descriptions can be found at the links below:Spanish-American War Reading Passage with Response WorksheetAmerica Becomes a World Power Reading Passage with Response WorksheetSpanish-American War/American Imperialism PowerPoint with Guided Notes OutlineSpanish-American War Stations ActivitySpanish-
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5th - 9th
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MOCK TRIAL! - The Guide, Rubrics, and Handouts to the Ultimate Project
Would you like to see your students rise to the highest of expectations? Watch your students transform into lawyers pushing the envelope of persuasion, witnesses carefully building a case, or judge/jury to conduct it fairly and appropriately. Do you want to have some of the most fun in your teaching life? Then purchase this Word document - easily my most downloaded and highly rated product - and customize it for your students and the trial of your choice. There are role descriptions and customiz
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Full Semester High School Economics & Personal Finance 20 Weeks Curriculum
Do you need help teaching Economics and/or Personal Finance? My Full Semester Economics bundle is perfect for the teacher that has been given a new prep. You will get access to my Google Drive Link, and all the videos will be included for PPT’s/Keynotes. It provides you with multiple options for teaching Economics with lots of resources to mix it up! Additionally, the new 2022 Google Drive refresh now includes all the materials optimized for both Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Word, etc.) and Goo
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12th
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ECONOMICS AND PERSONAL FINANCE (EPF) - WHOLE COURSE by Just Add Teacher
Based directly on the new North Carolina Economic and Personal Finance (EPF) curriculum, this Bundle has absolutely EVERYTHING you need to teach Economics and Personal Finance in a single semester with NO BOOK NEEDED, Just Add Teacher. NOTE: This is NOT a pay-as-you go or a “I’ll update later” curriculum. It is 100% complete and ready to be used and owned by you permanently. Described below is a detailed breakdown of everything you will receive in this bundle. Click HERE to follow Just Add Teach
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Great Depression - New Deal UNIT BUNDLE (Print and Digital Formats)
Increase student growth and engagement while saving time, energy, and money! This bundle has everything you need and more! The resources are available in PDF and Google Docs formats! It is perfect for textbook free classrooms or for distance learning. Just print and go or use the digital format to reach your learners virtually!
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6th - 10th
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Civics and US Government Mega Bundle GOOGLE DRIVE ONLY
Overwhelmed trying to find curriculum for Civics and US Government? This Mega Bundle covers Civics and US Government. You will have access to my Google Drive Only, and all the videos will be included for PPT’s/Keynotes. It provides multiple options for teaching Civics with lots of resources to mix it up! DO YOU TEACH ECONOMICS? CLICK HERE FOR THE COMBO SUPER BUNDLEIf you are interested in my video training series with your purchase click belowCivics and US Government + Teacher to Teacher Traini
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12th
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Ethnic Studies Year Course - High School Curriculum - Low Prep - Identity Intro
At last, a comprehensive, and compelling Ethnic Studies curriculum! LOW PREP (print and go) – each unit includes lesson plans, slides with activities, PDF handouts, and formative and summative assessments. There's even an editable Syllabus and Pacing Planner! Use for Ethnic Studies and History, or to provide context for English topics. High School resource that can be used for digital learning. These units help you address complex issues with sensitivity and respect.Teaching Ethnic Studies is bo
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9th - 12th
America The Story of Us - Video Guides (The Complete Series)
Ever use America the Story of Us in your classroom? This video guide companion is the perfect tool to help your students follow along and remain engaged. This product includes student video guides and answer keys to all 12 episodes from the series. This series was given to every high school in the United States. Check your library for a copy. All episodes are available on YouTube and Netflix as well. I sell these episodes for $1.79 each. If you buy this bundle you will save $6.49! OR BUY
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8th - 12th
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Criminal Justice I Full Curriculum - with exams - Everything you need!!!!
This is my full curriculum for Criminal Justice I. ** Now updated with exams** It includes 34 PowerPoints 33 Guided Notes, 4 full unit activities. 4 unit exams and a final exam. There are 4 units included, Introduction to Criminal Justice Unit, Policing Unit, Courts Unit, and the Corrections Unit. The following lessons are included:Introduction Unit:What is Criminal Justice? PPT and Guided Notes,What is a Crime? PPT and Guided Notes,The Criminal Justice Process PPT and Guided Notes,Due Process A
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
Economics Activity Bundle | 20 + Simulations, Videos, Web-Quests & More!
Looking for a semester worth of Economics activities? Microeconomics and Macroeconomics? Look no further! This (20+ PRODUCT) BUNDLE contains over $60 worth of product and includes student simulations, web-quests, student projects, student presentations, power-points, Document Based activities, student station activities and MORE! Also included- OVER 40 Economics Video Activities (public access) and corresponding student worksheets! Also GREAT for SUMMER SCHOOL!***Includes a GOOGLE and Traditiona
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9th - 12th
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Geography of North America: United States and Canada Unit Bundle
This bundle covers the physical and human geography of North America, focusing on the United States and Canada. The resource includes many worksheets and activities that can be completed digitally or on paper, a Google Slides presentation, guided notes, an instructor's copy of the guided notes, a review sheet, and a test. This resource will help your students learn about the geography of the United States and Canada, from history and geography to culture, economy, and current issues.★☆★Here is a
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7th - 10th
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Holocaust propaganda: Nazi Children's book activity on the Poisonous Mushroom
Aimed at children, The Poisonous Mushroom was perhaps the most powerful piece of anti-Semitic propaganda in the Third Reich and a highly effective resource when teaching about Nazi propaganda and its’ relationship to the Holocaust. This critical thinking activity gets students involved and helps illustrate how deeply ingrained Nazi ideology was in prewar German society. By asking students to write a caption for cartoons from the book, then showing them the actual captions, students can see
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Zinn's A Young People's History of the United States Chapter Assignments
This packet is designed to accompany Howard Zinn's A Young People's History of the United States. This version of the famous People's History is more accessible to younger students and gives a great background on working class and progressive history. This packet breaks down the book by chapter, excluding chapters 22 - 28 (that many classes will not get to). Each chapter has either a note-taking guide (major vocabulary and themes to help students take notes with purpose) or questions about the c
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5th - 12th, Higher Education
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American History Year Long Bundle US History Curriculum with Google Slides
My US History resource bundle has lesson plans and activities for the entire year – from Exploration and Colonization to activities for the Civil War and Reconstruction. ✨Save money when you purchase the bundle now!✨ **Please note the size of this bundle - I cannot include everything, so once you purchase, email me at SocialStudiesSuccess1@gmail.com so I can give you all the resources that won't fit!In addition to student resources - you will receive all of my strategy manuals and online profes
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5th - 9th
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Greatest Events of WWII in Colour Bundle Episodes 1-10 Movie WW2 Color Netflix
Greatest Events of WWII in Colour- 2019 ‧ Political Documentary - War ‧ TV-14 From the Attack on Pearl Harbor to D-Day, the most pivotal events of World War II come to life in this vivid docuseries featuring colorized footage. S01E01 – Blitzkrieg – 50 minutesRevolutionizing warfare through radio technology, swift panzer divisions and aerial bombardment, Germany pushes allied forces to the sea at Dunkirk.30 questions with time stamps (2 pages) Answer Key (2 pages) S01E02 – Battle of Britain – 50
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9th - 12th
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The World Wars History Channel All Three Episodes Video Guide Questions
The History Channel - The World Wars: All Three Episodes Video Guide and Guided Questions
The World Wars is a documentary series created by the History Channel that expertly tells the stories of World War I and World War II and the major leaders on both side. This guide is for all three episodes of the series: Trial By Fire, A Rising Threat and Never Surrender. Each episode is about 90 minutes in length.
The guides have 34, 38 and 40 questions, respectively, with a question about every 3-4 min
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7th - 12th
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Ethnic Studies Year Course - High School Curriculum - Low Prep – w/ LGBTQ+ Unit
At last, a comprehensive, and compelling Ethnic Studies curriculum! LOW PREP (print and go) – each unit includes lesson plans, slides with activities, PDF handouts, and formative and summative assessments. There's even an editable Syllabus and Pacing Planner! Use for Ethnic Studies and History, or to provide context for English topics. High School resource that can be used for digital learning. These units help you address complex issues with sensitivity and respect.Teaching Ethnic Studies is bo
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9th - 12th
Complete US History Curriculum Early America to 1970's Bundle GOOGLE DRIVE LINK
Teaching US History and don't have many resources? My US History curriculum bundle is everything I teach first and second semester. All tests are included, and all videos for the PPT’s/keynotes on Early America to the 1970s. You will have access to my GOOGLE DRIVE LINK. As a bonus, I will add student workbooks for both 8th and 11th grade.US History - Colonial Heritage - A New Nation - Civil War - Reconstruction - The Progressive Era - World War I - 1920's Harlem Renaissance - 1930's Great Depres
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8th - 11th
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Ancient China Unit: PPT, Test, Readings, Activities, Projects: Print & Digital
This is my complete unit on Ancient China from the Yellow River Civilization through the fall of the Han Dynasty. It covers the geography of China, the Yellow River Civilization, the Xia, Shang, Zhou, Qin, and Han Dynasties. It also covers Confucianism, Legalism, and Daoism, the Great Wall the Terracotta Army, and the main rulers. There are more materials in this bundle than you will most likely be able to use based on time. So pick what you need! Everything can be edited as they are all Wo
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8th - 12th
AP U.S. Government Complete Course w/ google slides
This is my complete course for AP U.S. Government to match the 2018-2019 redesign. Because of the size of the materials this is a Google Drive purchase. You might want to put all of the materials onto a portable hard drive because they are bigger files. The year is broken up over 5 units and includes warm-ups, power points loaded with pictures and video, guided notes that go along with the presentations, quizzes, unit exams, homework/classwork assignments, videos, essential documents/court cases
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9th - 12th, Adult Education
U.S. History Complete Course Mega Bundle (Colonization-2000s) w/ video
This is the complete course for a U.S. history or U.S. history honors class. Because of the size of the materials this is a GOOGLE DRIVE purchase. You might want to put all of the materials onto a portable hard drive because they are bigger files. The year is broken up over 10 units and includes warm-ups, power points loaded with pictures and video, guided notes that go along with these presentations (questions included at the bottom), quizzes, unit exams, homework/classwork assignments, videos,
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7th - 12th
Personal Finance Lessons - 21 Lessons with Activities and PPT Bundle
Give your students one of the most important skills to live a secure and happy life: personal finance. From budgeting to owning a car, this 21 lesson download is a great activity to incorporate into your curriculum. These crucial lessons may mean the difference between prosperity and poverty. Each Lesson Includes:- Lesson Plan- PPT overview ( 2 slides)- Teacher guide- Handouts- 3 situations to go over with the students- Bonus: Dave Ramsey clip to share with the studentsWhat's Included in This 80
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5th - 12th
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Bear Brook Murders Podcast "Interrupted" Case Study Worksheet: All Episodes(1-7)
The Bear Brook Murders : An "Interrupted" Case Study Using a Popular PodcastIn 1985, a hunter walking through Bear Brook State Park in Allenstown, New Hampshire made a grisly discovery: a 55 gallon drum left deep in the woods, containing two sets of skeletonized remains, which investigators believed had been left in the woods for years…. ....this is just the beginning to a facinating tale of a murder that would make forensic history! The effort to solve the many mysteries surrounding this inve
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Importance of learning social studies
Social studies offers valuable insights into history, geography, and much more. Social studies captivates students by providing them with perspectives from the past, present, and future, allowing them to understand history and navigate current events. It enables them to appreciate how previous generations have shaped their present reality. In essence, social studies opens their eyes to the vastness of life beyond their immediate surroundings.
Benefits of learning social studies
Learning social studies offers many benefits to students in terms of helping them develop a holistic understanding of the world. Namely, it helps them:
- Learn about the achievements, challenges, perspectives, traditions, and customs of different societies
- Evaluate information, analyze evidence, and make informed judgments about complex social, economic, and political issues
- Become active, responsible, and engaged citizens
- Comprehend global issues such as human rights, environmental sustainability, and economic disparities
By teaching social studies, teachers can help students develop critical thinking skills, foster civic engagement, and promote social awareness and responsibility.
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On TPT, social studies resources come in various formats, from worksheets to interactive notebooks to units. They can be used to enhance learning, assess a student’s mastery of social studies concepts, or to reteach a tricky topic. With plenty of TPT resources at your fingertips, teaching and learning social studies will be so much easier.
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If you’re a teacher or parent looking for printable or digital social studies resources, TPT has an extensive array of instructional materials for every learning need, topic, or grade level. Whether you’re teaching students about America’s democratic process, the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., how to read maps, or World War II, we’ve got you covered.
Social studies resources on TPT offer informative lessons, engaging texts, intriguing facts, interactive puzzles, and enjoyable trivia games. These grade-specific resources ensure that all students can access age-appropriate materials that stimulate their minds and enhance their creative thinking abilities.
For instance, first graders can explore worksheets on senses and emotions, followed by a coloring page featuring Harriet Tubman. Older students can test their knowledge with quizzes on statistics and capital cities, then delve into the history of the Underground Railroad through an informational sheet or enjoy a word search focused on civil rights leaders. With such a wide variety of subjects and topics covered, our social studies pages provide endless opportunities for students to explore the world in captivating ways.
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There are many different types of history resources sold by Sellers on TPT. Some popular social studies lessons include U.S. history, world history, ancient history, geography, civics, and government.
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