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Holidays/seasonal Common Core WHST.6-8.1a resources
World Without Fish by Mark Kurlansky Marine Science Earth Day Lesson
World Without Fish by Mark Kurlansky Marine Science Earth Day Lesson is one of the most popular middle school science books that brings awareness to overfishing, biodiversity and ecosystems, toxins in food chains, human ocean pollution, evolution, adaptation, and extinction of the species. Concepts covered: The theory of natural selectionBiologically and commercially extinct fishBiodiversity & ecosystemOver-fishingHuman ocean pollution Effects of toxins in food chainOcean salinity and temper
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6th - 9th
World Cultures and Geography | 10 Social Studies Units | Google MEGA BUNDLE
This MEGA BUNDLE includes 10 UNITS to build and enrich your World Geography and Cultures curriculum! The lessons are ENGAGING for students & the guided teaching model is EASY for you to use! The practice activities challenge your classes to think critically while mastering core concepts. Each resource includes a “Teacher Reference Guide” with detailed lesson plans to make planning a breeze. The materials build a strong foundation in the “big ideas” of Social Studies & support vertical al
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5th - 10th
The Water Scarcity Crisis Challenge | Investigate Solutions Activity | Google
The United Nations needs help combatting the world’s water crisis! This thought-provoking activity challenges students to examine innovative solutions to ease scarcity in the Middle East. They analyze various ideas, determine the pros & cons of each, and create their own unique solutions. Then, students write innovative proposals recommending the most promising proposal in a final report to the UN Council. A fill-in rubric is included for easy grading. Your purchase has print & interacti
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5th - 12th
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A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving Lesson Plan
A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving is a great introduction to Thanksgiving, particularly for EFL or ESL students who don't know a lot about the holiday. It covers the Thanksgiving football game, the turkey dinner, the theme of gratitude and friendship, even a name-drop of the Mayflower and Miles Standish! Students are led to discuss Thanksgiving traditions, the meaning of Thanksgiving, and key holiday vocabulary. The movie also lends itself to discussing hospitality and being a good guest as Peppermin
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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PRESIDENTS DAY PROJECT: Summarize the Life and Biography of a President
Students will create a slide presentation, video, or any project format about a President of their choice. This project explains what students must research and includes a grading rubric for the teacher. Students will research both personal and executive events of their chosen Commander in Chief. It's great for a President's Day activity, a substitute teacher, or for any unit that studies the United States Presidents. Helpful websites are even included to help students find appropriate informati
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End of Year Middle School Newspaper Project
This end of year middle school ELA or Social Studies resource provides students with a fun and engaging project to bring the school year to an end. Providing students with an opportunity to reflect upon and write about their school year (both inside and outside of the classroom) is a sure way to excite them and capture their attention. As students complete this low-prep and interactive project, students will write about their experiences and favorite memories from the school year. The project i
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6th - 8th
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Student Data Binder - SMART Goals, Conference Forms, Reading log and more
Are you looking for a resource that will help your students set goals, track progress and take ownership in their learning? This resource includes over 100 SMART goal setting sheets, data tracking sheets, reading logs and other helpful printables that will make Parent-Teacher Conferences a breeze! Everything you need to bring data binders to your classroom is included. There are multiple options for each subject area, allowing you and your students to create the data binders that work for yo
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3rd - 6th
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MS-LS1-5
, MS-ESS1-4
, 5-ESS2-2
, 4-PS4-2
, MS-ESS2-3
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Tracking Trash Flotsam Jetsam and Science of Ocean Motion Lesson
Tracking Trash Flotsam, Jetsam and Science of Ocean Motion by Loree Griffin Burns Lesson is perfect for teaching about plastic pollution, coriolis effect, ocean currents, the garbage patch, and ocean science. This captivating earth science non-fiction will engage students from grades 6 and up. This file comes in Pdf and Nearpod Format. Nearpod Teacher Access is included on the last page of the file. Nearpod Lesson can be shared on any internet device. Google Classroom Ready. This lesson includes
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6th - 9th
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World Cultures and Geography | 10 Social Studies Units | Microsoft MEGA BUNDLE
This MEGA BUNDLE includes 10 UNITS to build and enrich your World Geography and Cultures curriculum! The lessons are ENGAGING for students & the guided teaching model is EASY for you to use! The practice activities challenge your classes to think critically while mastering core concepts. Each resource includes a “Teacher Reference Guide” with detailed lesson plans to make planning a breeze. The materials build a strong foundation in the “big ideas” of Social Studies & support vertical al
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5th - 10th
Gun violence argumentative passages critical thinking end of year social studies
GUN VIOLENCE, MENTAL HEALTH, ARGUMENTATIVE PASSAGES, CRITICAL THINKING, DEBATEDo you want to address gun violence in the classroom but are not sure how to do it? This product explores how mental health issues are associated with gun violence. COURT CASE SUMMARY DEBATE (#3) (GUN VIOLENCE & MENTAL HEALTH)My COURT CASE SUMMARY DEBATES are excellent supplements to any class focusing on ethics, law, justice, argumentative writing, and debate, and they also work well as last-minute sub-plans or st
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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My Perspectives 9th Grade Unit 3: Literature of Civil Rights BUNDLE
This LOADED resource facilitates students to discover how the writings and speeches of the Civil Rights movement inspired social change and demonstrates how words inspire change. Students will interact with a series of speeches, writings, poems, and videos to better understand and create their own change-inspiring speech at the end of the unit. This concise resource includes do-now's, vocabulary, comprehension check questions and answers, discussion questions, debate topics, assessments, and eng
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8th - 12th
Who was the Best President? Roles of the Executive Branch Project
This is an activity that I use with my 12th grade Government students when we study the roles of the executive branch, but it could be easily used for a civics or US history class. Students will pick one US president to research and create a presentation explaining why their president was the best.Students will specifically analyze the president's claims when running for office and compare the claims to their success in the role of president. This can be used for homework, a group project, or in
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8th - 12th
Heroes of the Environment Earth Day Novel Guide
Heroes of the Environment True Stories of People Who Are Helping To Protect the Planet by Harriet Rohmer Guide is perfect for teaching about current agricultural practices, compost, pesticides, fertilizers, vertical farming, e-waste, water pollution, mountain removal, depletion of wetlands, oil drilling and environmental cost and much more. Printable & Nearpod (integrates with Google Classroom)After this lesson students will:- be able to explain how to make compost- be able to verbalize the
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6th - 8th
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Celebrate Veterans Day 6-E Lesson | Honor the History of November 11 | Google
This lesson explores the history of Veterans Day and honors members of the US armed forces. The activities are engaging for students & the guided, 6-E format is easy for you to use! Begin with a fun “What is it? - Patriotic Symbols” warm-up. Test their knowledge of Veterans Day with a “Fact or Fiction?” activity, then explore the history of the November 11th holiday. Fill-in notes accompany the lesson. Next, challenge your students to investigate the song ”God Bless the USA”. “A Million Than
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6th - 12th
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Global Current Events Enrichment Class | Social Issues | Google 6 Week BUNDLE
This fun, low-prep, 6-week enrichment course curriculum includes a pacing calendar and all lesson materials to make your teacher life easy!Current Events:Intro to the PEGS Factors LessonPEGS in the News ActivitySolve a Global Conflict ProjectGlobal Issues:Propaganda: “Kony 2012” Africa LessonHuman Rights: North Korea and China LessonsExtremism: Arab Spring LessonTerrorism: Story of Malala LessonIncludes Google Resources: Digital & Print6 Guided Slides Lessons4 Fill-in Notes11 Digital Student
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6th - 12th
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Science of Gratitude Experiment Project Thanksgiving Activity CER Middle School
Discover firsthand the profound impact of gratitude on well-being with our Science of Gratitude CER & Project Pack! Tailored for science, health, and advisory educators at the middle school level and above, this resource empowers students to investigate the science of gratitude while honing their critical thinking and scientific argumentation skills.This resource is also adaptable for homeschooling families, community and church groups, and kindness/character clubs.Why Explore Gratitude?Unde
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7th - 12th
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Design Your Own Halloween Experiment NGSS Activity
Incorporate Halloween and NGSS standard 3-5 EST 1-3 into your science curriculum using this fun activity that is loaded with choices for you and your students. This activity aligns with NGSS by allowing students to design and create their own Halloween inspired science experiment. In addition to resources to guide your students in this activity, there are also 3 pre made Halloween lesson plans to use with your students in cooperative groups or as a demonstration. Students will: Develop a questio
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3rd - 5th
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3-5-ETS1-3
Global Cultures Enrichment Course Curriculum | 6 Week Unit | Google BUNDLE
This fun, low-prep, 6-week enrichment course curriculum includes a pacing calendar and all lesson materials to make your teacher life easy! Everything you need is included! Intro to World Cultures1. What if the World had 100 People? Lesson2. What is Culture? Lesson3. Intro to Culture Vocab Lesson4. Culture Collage ProjectExplore World Cultures5. China: Discovery Atlas Lesson6. Travel the Silk Road Lesson7. Cultural Diffusion Lesson8. 10 Cool Things about India Lesson9. India: Discovery Atlas Les
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6th - 12th
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MyPerspectives 9th Grade Unit 3: Literature of Civil Rights
This LOADED resource facilitates students to discover how the writings and speeches of the Civil Rights movement inspired social change and demonstrates how words inspire change. Students will interact with a series of speeches, writings, poems, and videos to better understand and create their own change-inspiring speech at the end of the unit. This concise resource includes do-now's, vocabulary, comprehension check questions and answers, discussion questions, debate topics, assessments, and eng
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7th - 12th
Also included in: My Perspectives 9th Grade Unit 3: Literature of Civil Rights BUNDLE
Lesson Unit Plan Template Middle School Social Studies Common Core Standards
Boost your Social Studies lesson planning with this advanced Google Docs template! Use it to create single lessons or unit plans with ease. This template includes drop-down menus with Common Core ELA Standards, Depths of Knowledge (DOK) questions, and educational technology options to help you brainstorm the best lessons. Its user-friendly features allow you to create detailed and comprehensive plans in no time, giving you more time to focus on teaching. Start using this template today to enhanc
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Staff
Celebrate Veterans Day 6-E Lesson | Honor the History of November 11 | Microsoft
This lesson explores the history of Veterans Day and honors members of the US armed forces. The activities are engaging for students & the guided, 6-E format is easy for you to use! Begin with a fun “What is it? - Patriotic Symbols” warm-up. Test their knowledge of Veterans Day with a “Fact or Fiction?” activity, then explore the history of the November 11th holiday. Fill-in notes accompany the lesson. Next, challenge your students to investigate the song ”God Bless the USA”. “A Million Than
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5th - 12th
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African American History Bundle
Bundle Resource that includes:Atlantic Slave Trade Unit: Slavery Becomes a System Atlantic Slave Trade Unit: The Middle Passage Atlantic Slave Trade Unit: Africans in the AmericasReading Like a Historian Lesson: Voices of Slave ResistanceReading Like a Historian Lesson: Analyzing James Otis' Views on SlaveryReading Like a Historian Lesson: Voices of Enslaved People: Music & A New Nation Unit: Blacks in Colonial AmericaA New Nation Unit: The Revolutionary War EraA New Nation Unit: Citizenship
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6th - 12th
Joan of Arc & Hundred Years War Pear Deck Google Slides Mini DBQ Women's History
Immerse your students in history with these engaging Pear Deck slides about the Hundred Years' War and the heroic story of Joan of Arc. This lesson includes a video summarizing the war and a primary source analysis to determine whether Joan of Arc should be remembered as a "warrior" or "heretic." With mixed-level questions to guide instruction, students will learn important ELA and DBQ skills such as finding and citing text evidence, identifying and applying domain-specific vocabulary, and compo
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6th - 8th
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World Geography Enrichment Course Curriculum | 6 Week Class | Google BUNDLE
This fun, low-prep, 6-week enrichment course curriculum includes a pacing calendar and all lesson materials to make your teacher-life easy! Everything you need is included! The World Map1. Where in the World? Mental Map Lesson2. What am I? Mapping Activity3. Torn World Map Project4. Evaluate: Study Guide, Review Game, TestFive Themes of Geography5. Five Themes Walk-Around Lesson 6. USA 5 Themes Lesson7. Shipwrecked Activity8. Globeman ProjectGlobal Geography9. Geography of Africa Lesson10. Grea
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6th - 12th
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