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High school social studies graphic organizer pdfs
20 Research & Note-taking Graphic Organizers and Templates
These research graphic organizers will help your students form strong note-taking habits, organize findings, build vocabulary and keep track of the sources they used to find information. - 20 Diverse Graphic Organizers / Templates for Research - Generic enough to be used across different subjects, activities and lesson - Differentiated from basic to advanced with different focuses, formats and layouts- Can be used as a non-fiction reading response activity for student accountability - Excellent
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1st - 10th
I Am Poem: I Am From Poem Template, Example Poem & Grading Rubric (Bio Poem)
Use these I Am Poem Template (I Am From Poem Templates) with Guided Template, Writing Paper, Example Poem & Grading Rubric during a Poetry unit or during discussion in a Social Studies or Culture class. This may also be called a Bio Poem or Biography Poem and is perfect at any time of the year to get to your students even better.I Am Poem - I Am From Poem includes:- Example ‘I Am From’ Poem- Poem Template with Directions- Final Poem Page with ‘I Am” prompts- Final Poem Page with blank line
Grades:
2nd - 12th
Spanish-Speaking Countries and Capitals Maps and Quiz
This is a map labeling activity and matching quiz over the 21 Spanish-speaking countries and capitals. Students will label and identify the 21 Spanish-speaking countries and capitals in Spanish. This is a great activity when reviewing Spanish-speaking countries and capitals or Spanish geography. Makes a great coloring page. Answer keys are included.
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España, México, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Panamá, Cuba, La República Dominicana, Puerto Rico, Ar
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6th - 12th
Also included in: Spanish Countries and Capitals Geography Bundle
Debate Lessons & Activities with Graphic Organizers & Rubrics
Teach your students how to debate! Debating can be difficult for students, but this resource will teach your students how to debate like pros. It takes them through the steps of the process, so they learn how to make and support solid arguments in a persuasive manner. Check the preview for lots of detail on how you can use this for debates in your classroom.LESSON ONE: an introduction to debates and a lesson on creating focused, clear, and supported arguments and claimsLESSON TWO: a practice
Grades:
8th - 10th
CER Claim Evidence Reasoning Activity CER Template CER rubric CER practice
Are your students struggling with writing their claim, evidence, and reasoning scientific explanations? This template will help students write scientific explanation summaries and support their claims with evidence and reasoning (CER). Comes with language support, in the form of graphic organizers and sentence frames. Plus a generic rubric to help you grade students' CERs. This is great for integrating the Common Core into your science class. Included in this product:✅ Blank scientific explana
Grades:
4th - 12th
Doodle Style Notes, The Americas, Aztec, Maya & Inca Summary Activity Set
What a fun way to review the geography, religion, achievements, government/leadership, economy and social classes of the Americas! Students complete the Aztec, Maya, and Inca doodle note templates after class notes, reading textbook chapters or informational texts, at the end of the unit, or even after finishing a chapter test (while waiting for students to finish). This activity is a class favorite that is easy to implement. It's great to share and hang in the classroom. This also makes for a
Grades:
5th - 12th
Also included in: Aztec Resources Bundle: Interactive Notebook Independent Work Packet
Harlem Renaissance Stations Lesson Activity: Readings, Worksheets, & More
This engaging activity on the Harlem Renaissance includes 23 pages on major authors, artists, and musicians of the era along with readings, primary sources, graphic organizers, and more! A teacher directions page explains several different options for using the materials in a stations lesson plan on the Harlem Renaissance. There are 2 different versions of a graphic organizer for students to use as they move through the stations on art, music, and literature of the Harlem Renaissance. Also inclu
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7th - 10th
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Also included in: Harlem Renaissance & Roaring 20s Lesson Bundle
Research and Inquiry Skills - Graphic Organizers for ANY Subject
Research and Inquiry Organizers - Looking for something to help your students manage a research or inquiry project? Use these comprehensive templates and organizers to help your students succeed! I've used these organizers with multiple grades and subjects and had great success! Great for any subject and research/inquiry project- the result could be a formal research paper, research poster, or PowerPoint presentation. The templates work for anything that requires students to research informati
Grades:
7th - 10th
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Intro to Accounting Bundle with Accounting Equation and Financial Statements
Looking for an introduction to accounting resources to integrate into your financial unit? This bundle includes 8, easy-to-use, low-prep activities that will engage your high school students. Topics covered in these activities include Assets, Liabilities, Owner's Equity, the Accounting Equation, Financial Statements (Balance Sheet, Statement of Cash Flows, and Income Statement), Invoice, Purchase Order, and keeping accurate financial records.These resources are ideal for an Introduction to Busin
Grades:
9th - 12th
Instagram Post & Profile Templates
Engage your students by incorporating their love of social media into your lessons! Your students can create full or half page single Instagram posts or create an entire profile! What's included with your download:Tips on how to implement into various subjectsPrinting tips Full-sized Instagram post template (8.5" x 11")Half-page Instagram post template - two templates per pageFull-page Instagram profile template See this template in action in my Not So Boring Bacteria Bundle with the Bacteria I
Grades:
6th - 12th
Also included in: Super Social Media Template Bundle
Ancient India Caste System: Informational Text, Worksheet, & Sorting Activity
WHAT'S INCLUDED?1. A one-page informational text that describes key information about the caste system (PDF & Easel)2. A worksheet that checks for understanding of content found in the informational text (PDF & Easel)3. A caste pyramid sorting activity that is great for interactive notebooks (PDF & Easel)4. Answer Keys (PDF) WHAT ARE PEOPLE ARE SAYING ABOUT THIS PRODUCT? “This was the perfect resource both for teaching and reviewing the Hindu Caste system with my students. I especia
Grades:
4th - 9th
The Declaration of Independence: BREAK-UP LETTER Activity
The Declaration of Independence: Break-up Letter and Rewrite Activity! Good for any ELA or Social Studies classroom!
The Declaration of Independence is modernized! In this product you will get TWO different activities that will help your students better understand our nations most important document! The lesson includes an activity of a re-write- taking passages from the document and putting them in your own words. Also there is a two-worksheet activity on writing a break-up letter to King Geor
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Ancient China Timeline Activity | Printable Timeline with Chinese Dynasties
Are you looking for ways to make your Ancient China Unit more hands-on and engaging, while also teaching your students about the history of Ancient China? If so, this printable Ancient China Timeline Activity is the resource you need!In this interactive timeline project, students will be constructing a timeline that features short reading passages and images that pertain to the Xia Dynasty, Shang Dynasty, Zhou Dynasty, Warring States Period, Qin Dynasty, and Han Dynasty.First, students will tape
Grades:
6th - 9th
Also included in: Ancient China Unit Bundle | Activities, Projects, Notes, Timeline, Test
Reading History & Social Studies Graphic Organizers 6-12
Common Core Reading History and Social Studies Graphic Organizers for Grades 6-12 *Newly Updated* Now includes a DIGITAL Google Slides version for distance learning!This IS included in the following bundles: • Common Core Bundle for Grades 6, 7, 8• Common Core Bundle for Grades 9-12Do you need to implement the Common Core Standards into your curriculum? These graphic organizers are written for each individual standard for Reading in History and Social Studies (RH) grades 6-8, 9-10, and 11-12. Th
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Also included in: All of my Reading Resources (Fiction / Nonfiction) Growing Bundle
Geography Mapping Skills BUNDLE (World Geography Bundle), Mapping Activities
This Mapping Skills BUNDLE, Google Classroom, Print & Digital Distance Learning covers important foundational mapping skills topics such as Geography Overview, Types of Maps, Map Elements, Key Places on Maps, Latitude, Longitude, Time Zones, Climate Zones, Five Themes of Geography, & Biomes. It also includes historical thinking skills topics such as primary and secondary sources, artifacts, timelines, political cartoons, debates, push/pull factors, charts & graphs, comparing, contras
Grades:
6th - 12th
Reconstruction Era Google Drive Digital Interactive Notebook
This Reconstruction Era resource features a set of fully-editable digital interactive notebook pages on the Era of Reconstruction in US History for Google Drive! Based on these best-selling Civil War and Reconstruction Interactive Notebook Pages, these can be completed all online on laptops, tablets, or any other device that supports Google Drive! Topics covered include: The Radical Republican, Lincoln, & Johnson's Reconstruction PlansThe 13th, 14th, & 15th AmendmentsCarpetbaggers &
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7th - 10th
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Upton Sinclair's The Jungle Reading, Worksheet, and Interactive Notebook Page
This great resource for teaching the Industrial Revolution includes a short excerpt from Upton Sinclair's "The Jungle," which students read to gain an understanding of the atrocious conditions in America's meatpacking plants. The excerpt graphically details the dangerous and unsanitary conditions that led to an uproar in America and eventual legislation like the pure Food and Drug Act. A worksheet is also included with reading analysis and opinion questions for students to answer based on what
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8th - 11th
World War 2 Google Drive Digital Resources Interactive Notebook
This World War 2 digital resource features a link to a set of 9 digital interactive notebook pages on WW2 for Google Drive! Based on these best-selling World War 2 Interactive Notebook Pages, these are fully-editable and can be completed online using laptops, tablets, or any other device that supports Google Drive! Topics covered include: The Rise of DictatorsAppeasementBattles of World War IIIsland HoppingJapanese-American InternmentThe bombing of Hiroshima & NagasakiThe Geneva ConventionVo
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7th - 10th
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Spanish-American War Reading Passage with Response Questions
Need a quick activity to introduce, review, or test prep the Spanish-American War? This NO PREP reading passage summarizes the Spanish-American War and includes a response worksheet with short answer, graphic organizers, and cause and effect questions. Works well as a quick textbook free in-class activity, homework, or sub plans. Just print and go!
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This product is part of an engaging American Imperialism/Spanish-American War Unit BUNDLE. Sav
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5th - 9th
Also included in: Spanish-American War - America Becomes a World Power Unit BUNDLE
Renaissance & Reformation Google Drive Notebook: Art, Timeline, Map, Activities
This Renaissance and Reformation Google Drive resource features 13 pages of fully-editable interactive activities on both eras for your World History classroom! Based on some of these best-selling Renaissance and Reformation Interactive Notebook Pages, these also feature many brand new activities that can be completed all online with laptops, tablets, or any other device that supports Google Drive! Topics covered in the assignments include: What is a "Renaissance Man"?Why did it begin in Italy?M
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7th - 10th
World War 1 Digital Interactive Notebook: Map, Timeline, & Digital Activities
This World War I digital notebook features 10 fully-editable interactive pages on WW1 for Google Drive in either US History or World History! Based on these best-selling World War 1 Interactive Notebook Pages, these can be completed all online with laptops, tablets, or any other device that supports Google Drive! Topics covered include: A timeline of key battles and events of World War IThe long term & immediate causes of the warThe Zimmerman TelegramWW1 PropagandaTrench warfareNew weapons o
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7th - 10th
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American Civil War Digital Interactive Notebook Projects for US History
This Civil War Google Drive Digital Interactive Notebook features 9 fully-editable interactive pages of activities on the Civil War on Google Drive! Perfect for Distance Learning, 1:1 schools, or to differentiate instruction, these pages can be completed on laptops, tablets, or any other device that supports Google Drive! Topics covered include: Timeline to the Civil WarThe Missouri Compromise, Compromise of 1850, and Kansas-Nebraska ActCivil War generals of the Union & ConfederacyThe Gettys
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7th - 10th
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Greek and Roman gods and goddesses Worksheet Chart Graphic Organizer Activity
Introduce or review the Greek god and goddesses and their Roman equivalents. This chart goes great with my Greek gods & goddesses: The Olympians | Google Slides™ Presentation OR my Introduction to Greek Mythology Powerpoint. Four options and key included.The chart is organized into four columns: (1) Greek name, (2) Roman name, (3) Realm & Responsibilities, and (4) Symbols. A BONUS SHEET related to vocabulary derived from Greek and Roman god and goddess names is also included.CLICK HERE F
Grades:
4th - 10th
Cold War Google Drive Interactive Notebook Digital Resources & Activities
This Cold War digital activity set features 10 interactive Google pages on for both US and World History units. Perfect for Distance Learning, blended learning, or in the classroom. Based on these best-selling Cold War Interactive Notebook Pages, these can be completed all online with laptops, tablets, or any other device that supports Google Drive! Cold War topics covered in the set include: The Iron CurtainGerman occupation & the Berlin airliftThe Marshall PlanThe Cuban Missile CrisisThe K
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7th - 10th
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