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7th grade social studies graphic organizers under $5
CNN 10 Student News Current Event Analysis, Worksheets: Print & Google Digital
My students are hooked on CNN 10, formerly CNN Student News! It is a great, free online resource that is perfect to get students thinking about current events with a Common Core lens. This activity set has FIFTEEN templates to choose from and is aligned with Common Core Literacy and Writing standards for ELA, history, and science (NGSS). In addition to receiving printable copies provided in PDF, this lesson was recently converted to GOOGLE 1:1 compatible templates for a completely GOOGLE Classro
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4th - 12th
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Greek Mythology Unit - Allusions from Ancient Greece - Mythical Allusion Project
This Greek mythology unit resource package contains everything you need to teach students about allusions from Greek Mythology - reading passages, graphic organizers, answer keys, foldable activities, and class posters! Detailed instructions and student examples of all of the included mythological allusions are included. It is formatted to meet the common core standards relating to allusions from Greek Mythology. These activities are perfect for your upcoming Ancient Greece unit or study of Gr
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4th - 7th
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.
Countries included:
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
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
Grades:
1st - 10th
Industrial Revolution Inventions Activity Stations Worksheet Interactive
Looking for a one 30-45 minute lesson to teach the major inventions associated with the Industrial Revolution? This industrial revolution inventions activity can be done in stations and students fill out a worksheet as they move around the room.I don't know about you, but my textbook doesn't "cut it" with the inventions. It seems the information is in multiple places and skips around. I created this lesson so that all of the inventions mentioned below are in one place! This can be used as a
Grades:
5th - 8th
Also included in: Custom Bundle for John P.
The Legacy of Ancient Rome Google Slideshow and Activity
Help your students understand the impact and legacy of Ancient Rome with this printable and digital activity! This no-prep resource includes a detailed Google Slideshow that teaches about 12 different innovations of the Romans and an analysis activity that helps students make connections between Ancient Rome and modern society.To use this resource, begin by presenting the slideshow or sharing it with your students. Then, students will work on the corresponding graphic organizer. On the graphic o
Grades:
6th - 9th
Also included in: Ancient Rome Unit Bundle | Activities, Simulation, Notes, Timeline, Test
NEWSELA Current Event Analysis Common Core Worksheets & Graphic Organizers
NEWSELA is a great, online resource because it allows a student to choose his/her own Lexile level to read level-appropriate articles. This activity has 12 templates (Newsela worksheets or Newsela graphic organizers) to choose from and is aligned with Common Core Literacy and Writing standards for ELA, history, and science (NGSS). Two brand new Doodle Notes templates were added for the new school year!!!In addition to receiving printable copies provided in PDF, this lesson bundle was recently co
Grades:
5th - 12th
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
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
13 Colonies Regions New England, Middle, & Southern Colony Regions
In this 13 Colonies and Colony Regions activity, students compare the New England, Middle and Southern Colony Regions. Students read the included student-friendly article (either in a group, individually, or as a class), then fill in the details on the included graphic organizer. This serves as a great intro to the 13 Colonies, or as a great way to learn the varying characteristics of the New England, Middle, or Southern colony regions.This resource includes a paper in-class version and a 1:1
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5th - 8th
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Civil War Battles PowerPoint Notes + Map Activity
In this Civil War Battles Powerpoint and map notes resource, students complete a map graphic organizer where they detail 11 major events of the American Civil War, including the Battle of Antietam (Sharpsburg), Bull Run, Gettysburg, Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, Vicksburg, and much more! ☆ ☆ Get this engaging resource (and a huge discount) when you purchase my Civil War activities unit bundle here!Students complete a map organizer that shows each learner where, geographically, the war is be
Grades:
5th - 8th
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
Primary and Secondary Sources Activities - Informational Text and Showdown Game
Introducing the concepts of primary and secondary sources to middle school students can be challenging. This primary and secondary sources activity is designed for teachers of English Language Arts or Social Studies in grades 5-8. The lesson focuses on helping students identify primary and secondary sources that are relevant to them. It includes an informational text that introduces students to the concepts of primary and secondary sources. Students will read and practice annotation skills while
Grades:
5th - 8th
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
USA LANDMARKS Research Projects | United States Geography Report Activity
This bundle of (15) two-sided tri-fold research brochure templates allows students to dig deeper into facts about famous landmarks in the United States. You'll also find a BLANK template to use with ANY landmark that is not included with this resource. Makes a great addition to your American history and geography unit studies throughout the year. Keep these in your early finisher folder or your sub-folder for no-prep fun.CLICK HERE to save 30% on this resource in the American Landmarks activity
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3rd - 7th
Causes of the American Revolution PowerPoint and Notes Set
This PowerPoint and Notes set is everything you need to teach your students about the causes of the American Revolution including: the French and Indian War, Sugar Act, Stamp Act, Sons of Liberty, Townshend Acts, Boston Massacre, Tea Act, Boston Tea Party, Intolerable Acts, First Continental Congress, and Battle of Lexington and Concord.Includes:- 16 slide PowerPoint- 5 pages of scaffolded notes (editable PDF)- answer keyThis PowerPoint and Notes Set covers Georgia Standards of Excellence:SS4H1
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3rd - 8th
Also included in: American Revolution Unit 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
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7th - 10th
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Russian Revolution PowerPoint & Flipped Classroom Lesson
This Russian Revolution activity includes a thorough and visually-engaging PowerPoint PLUS a "flipped classroom" video, guided notes, and interactive notebook pages all on the Russian Revolution. Over 20 slides are included to covers every aspect of the Revolution for a Middle or High School World History class. Each slide includes engaging pictures to keep students focused and simple, bullet-pointed notes on each stage of the Russian Revolution. Topics covered include:Pre-revolutionary Russia C
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6th - 10th
Also included in: World History PowerPoint Bundle Part 3: French Revolution - Modern World
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
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6th - 12th
Also included in: Super Social Media Template Bundle
Reconstruction Era PowerPoint Lesson: Plans, Events, and Overview
This Reconstruction PowerPoint Lesson is an engaging and visually powerful overview of the period of Reconstruction after the Civil War. The 23 slides feature powerful pictures to engage your visual learners, English-language learners, and special education students, and breaks down simply why Reconstruction came to an end.Included topics include details on:Each major plan for ReconstructionThe Reconstruction AmendmentsAndrew JohnsonUlysses S. Grant & Robert E. LeeRutherford B. HayesRadical
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7th - 12th
Also included in: US History Part 1 PowerPoint and Guided Notes Bundle
Alexander Hamilton: Lesson Plan for the Musical
Hamilton Lesson Plan for the Hit MusicalThis amazing, fun, and highly-engaging lesson is designed to teach your students all about Alexander Hamilton through a PowerPoint, graphic organizer/interactive notebook pages, cooperative learning activity, primary source, and songs from the hit Broadway show Hamilton. Hamilton is absolutely captivating and this is an awesome resource to bring the smash hit into your classroom! Your download includes a detailed lesson plan/teacher instruction page with s
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7th - 11th
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The Crusades PowerPoint and Flipped Lesson
This lesson on the Crusades includes a thorough and visually-engaging PowerPoint along with a video, guided notes, and interactive notebook option! The presentation begins with the motivations of why the Crusaders and Pope wanted a Crusade and continues through each of the 4 Crusades. The important aspects of each is explained in simple, easy-to-understand notes. The major effects of the Crusades as well as the Reconquista and Spanish Inquisition are covered as well to give students a well-devel
Grades:
5th - 10th
Also included in: World History PowerPoint Bundle Part 2: Classical Asia - Enlightenment
Maya, Aztec, Inca, and Mesoamerican Civilizations PowerPoint
This is a fantastic, visually-engaging PowerPoint on Aztec, Inca, Maya, and other Mesoamerican civilizations! It also includes a fully-narrated "flipped classroom" video version of the entire presentation! Each pre-Columbian civilization is covered in detail, including where they were located, when they flourished, their contributions, and more. Each slide includes fantastic visuals that will engage your students and keep them focused on your lesson. In addition to slides on the Mayans, Aztecs,
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7th - 10th
Also included in: World History PowerPoint Bundle Part 2: Classical Asia - Enlightenment
Constitution, Federalists vs Anti-Federalists Activity Primary Source Analysis
In this Federalists v Anti-Federalists and Constitution primary source activity, students examine 8 total primary source excerpts to understand the Federalist and Anti-Federalist views on the failures of the Articles of Confederation and the new Constitution. Students examine four major questions surrounding the Constitution, Bill of Rights, Rights of the States, and the View of the People by investigating a response to each question from both a Federalist and an Anti-Federalist. ☆ ☆ Get this e
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6th - 10th
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