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8th grade other (social studies) graphic organizers for Easel
Current Events Sample Printables Worksheets Graphic Organizer Informational Text
Dive into current events, student news, informational text, reading strategies, and more with our exclusive sampler from Current Events Response Printables!This sampler gives you a taste of our comprehensive current event graphic organizers that promise to make learning engaging and effective. Try before you buy!Purchase this sampler for just $1, and if you love it, get your dollar back with the included coupon code for the full version of Current Events Response Printables.It’s our way of sayi
Grades:
3rd - 8th
Missouri Compromise, Compromise of 1850, Kansas Nebraska Act
Students will read, highlight, and answer text dependent questions about each of the three compromises that tried to keep the balance of power between the slave states and free states. A graphic organizer (foldable) template is provided. Students will use the reading material to do close reads and write about the three compromises. The teacher can also project full page historical maps in order for students to color code blank historical maps already provided on the foldable.
Grades:
4th - 8th
Also included in: Compromises Bundle: Reading Material, Five Activities, and BOOM Cards!
Nationalism & Unification Activity Packet World History
Nationalism & Unification can be introduced or reviewed with this complete Activity Packet with an optimal understanding learning process. This is a complete introduction to the mid-late 1800s Nationalism and Unification. Students are provided links (or may use any available textbooks) to complete 4-Thought Organizers and to interpret primary sources on each event. Includes the following for analysis and content processing: Political cartoonsQuotesImagesMapsText Follows a Learning Proces
Grades:
7th - 12th
Greek Mythology Unit | Ancient Greece Activities | 6th-10th Grades
Help your students see Greek myths in a whole new light with this Greek Mythology Unit. This complete 6-week curriculum introduces the structure and purpose of myths in society, highlighting the similarities of mythology to the modern day. This helps students identify the enduring patterns and motifs in mythology that represent human experiences and behavior even today, thousands of years later. ● Encourages learning while having fun: Developed to create a truly immersive learning experience, th
Grades:
6th - 10th, Higher Education
Robber Baron or Captain of Industry Political Cartoon Analysis - Print & Digital
This political cartoon analysis resource provides an engaging activity that aids in developing analytic skill and making inferences. This is a perfect way to introduce the concepts Captains of Industry and Robber Baron during the Industrial Era! Students engage in a short reading followed by comparing and contrasting two political cartoons on Carnegie and Rockefeller to determine if the industrialist is depicted as a Robber Baron or Captain of Industry. An informative text is included to provide
Grades:
7th - 9th
Manifest Destiny Learning Stations
Is wanting more a good thing? Help your students understand that the constant need for growth has economic, social and political implications with this fun and informative two day lesson. Included:Day by day guide with instructions, guiding questions, set up suggestions and a list of "to do's." Warm ups for each day (One is a mapping activity that ask them to make a mnemonic device, the other has them analyze a painting.)Researched background readings about the time period and the trails west
Grades:
7th - 10th
Also included in: Texas in the Civil War Bundle
Why do we need to learn history?
Start your school year addressing the question that they have in the back of their minds, "why do we need this anyway?" Students will start with a "what if" activity where they will be asked to act as anthropologist learning about a new culture.Included:Students are given SlideShow multiple videos to chose from, all about different amazing things about history and learning about history. Circle Thinking Map and write a collaborative summary. Chart for students to take notes while they share th
Grades:
7th - 10th
Also included in: US History- 8th Grade Curriculum (Year long bundle)
US History- Major Events Leading to the Civil War Timeline Activity- APUSH
This graphic organizer outlines nine of the major events leading up to the Civil War from 1820-1860. The handout is an excellent resource for helping students with analyzing these key concepts and understanding how each contributed to the Civil War. Students will also be using their prior knowledge of the time period to help with completing the assignment. This resource is ideal for American History and Advanced Placement (AP) U.S. History (APUSH) courses.*Answer Key is includedPlease let me kn
Grades:
8th - 12th
McCarthyism and The Crucible: Compare and Contrast Chart
Teacher-prepared notes show students what is important and how ideas relate, and offer a model for how students should take notes themselves (Marzano et al., 2001). This chart gives students an overview of the differences and similarities between the McCarthyism and The Crucible. These notes come with a student fill-in-the-blank version. This is an excellent resource for the interactive notebook!Thumbnail and product clipart credit: by Illumismart
Grades:
7th - 10th
Anglicans and Puritans Push and Pull Factors
Why did colonists seek religious liberty in the British Colonies? Students will research the religious factors for exit from Europe and study the pull factors for entrance to the British Colonies in this engaging lesson and activity!Included in this resource:• Title page • Protestant Reformation reading with scaffolding questions• Anglicans and Puritans Social Hierarchy with scaffolding graphic organizer• Application/Closing/Higher Order thinking question• Interactive notebook pages Content inc
Grades:
5th - 8th
Also included in: Thirteen Colonies UNIT BUNDLE with BONUS Activities
20 Social Studies | Graphic Organizers | Grades 3rd-8th | & Digital Access
Social Studies (Grades 3-8) made easy with this Graphic Organizer collection includes Paper Copy and Digital Access using Google:•Timeline•Timeline 2•Flow Chart•Sequence of Events•Explore the Question•Then and Now•Cause and Effect•Making Decisions•Problem/ Solution 1•Problem/ Solution 2•Choices•Cause and Consequences of an Event•Multiple Causes for an Event•Before and After an Event•Reflective Thinking•Historical Figure Map•Two-Circle Venn Diagram•Three-Circle Venn Diagram•Map it•Research Notes
Grades:
3rd - 8th
Causes of the Civil War Activity FREE
Causes of the Civil War Activity *FREEBIE*Missouri Compromise, Compromise of 1850, Fugitive Slave Law, Kansas-Nebraska Act, Dred Scott v. Sandford Leading to a Breakdown Graphic Organizer Activity *FREE!!*Included:• Title page • Legislation Leading Up to the Civil War Graphic Organizer Activity• Interactive notebook pages Students will research, analyze, and use their notes to complete the graphic organizer. Adheres to Social Studies Common Core Standards - research, application, literacy, vocab
Grades:
5th - 8th
Also included in: Civil War UNIT BUNDLE
In The News. Current Events. Discussion. Fake News. Reports. Templates. ELA.
Using current events in lessons is very important and also engaging for students. It promotes media literacy, citizenry and global awareness. Here are many lesson resources to assist you in bringing the news as a topic, into your lessons. Includes:1. Brainstorm major news events of the day. 2. Organizers. 5Ws. Record and describe a news story for the class. 3. Analyze the news template. 4. Record the news for a week tracking sheet. 5. Discussion questions. Discussion cards. Talk about current
Grades:
5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Asian Empires Important People Facebook-like Activity
Introduce or Review the Important Leaders of the Asian Empires with a fun, engaging resource!Cover the Muslim Empires, China, and Shogun Japan as students create Facebook pages on the great Asian leaders. Covers the content on their histories and contributions.Content Topics CoveredMuslim EmpiresChinaOttoman EmpireSafavid (Persian) EmpireMughal (Mogul) EmpireMing DynastyQing DynastyJapanese ShogunateIncludes placards for each of the leaders and a student organizer to collect information. Each
Grades:
7th - 12th
8 Charts of Gods, Heroes, Muses & More Teaching Resource for Middle & HS (7-12)
Engage students with eight mythic charts. Greek and Roman mythology has always fascinated students of all ages. The tales of gods, goddesses, heroes, and mythical creatures have been passed down through generations, inspiring literature, art, and even our modern-day culture. If you're a teacher looking to bring these captivating stories to life in your classroom, our teaching resource with eight myth charts is perfect for you.***These charts cover various characters and themes from Greek and Rom
Grades:
7th - 12th
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How a Bill Becomes a Law Worksheet
Enhance understanding of the legislative process with this comprehensive worksheet illustrating the intricate journey of a bill transforming into law within the federal government. Tailored with engaging clipart for diverse learning styles or ESOL students, this resource navigates the bill's path from inception to enactment. Through graphic organizers and vocabulary matching, students explore and describe each stage, making it an ideal fit for Civics or Government courses.Printable Activity / Wo
Grades:
7th - 12th, Adult Education
Fertile Crescent Empires Chart in PDF Digital Online Activities Format
This PDF Fertile Crescent Empires Chart by History on Demand, is a student centered data gathering exercise that is best used as an individual online or collaborative classroom assignment. Students will use textbook, internet, and/or other resources to gather and compile important information about four of the major empires that dominated the Ancient Fertile Crescent prior to the conquests of Alexander the Great. Included are the Hittite, Assyrian, Chaldean, and Persian Empires. This chart is a
Grades:
6th - 12th
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1920s Farm Overproduction Political Cartoon Analysis - Print & Digital
Have students explore overproduction on farms in the 1920s, a major cause of the Great Depression! This political cartoon analysis worksheet is ready to be printed OR assigned digitally in your class as part of your lesson, exit ticket, homework assignments, do now, or sub plans! I use this resource with my middle school inclusion classes, as the political cartoons help to solidify concepts for my students, while also practicing important analytical skills! This cartoon shows the struggles of Am
Grades:
8th - 11th
Genocide in Darfur Activity
The following is a graphic organizer which asks students to examine the genocide which took place in Darfur, Sudan and categorize their findings in to the following categories: Who, What, Where, When, Why, regarding the Genocide in Darfur and lastly asks students to label How the U.N. has been involved.
Grades:
7th - 12th
TIMELINE for 8th Grade U.S. History
This is a suggested timeline for 8th Grade U.S. History. It includes suggested dates and information that students may use to make connections throughout the year. It is a great way to enhance student's memorization skills. The timeline includes selected years from 1215 (the Magna Carta) to 1870 ( 15th Amendment). Information may be edited but I strongly suggest the selected years. It has helped my students over the last 2 years.
Grades:
6th - 12th
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Comparative Myth Study: Five Myth Charts (Mythology Series Grades 8-10)
Do you need informative, engaging myth charts to supplement your middle and high school mythology unit? What are the parallel connections between Greek, Roman, Norse, and Assyrian gods and goddesses? How are the days of the week and the months of the year associated with Greek, Roman, Norse, and Babylonian mythology? Why do myths come in multiple forms, with various endings, edited parts, different names for gods and goddesses, and so on? With tools developed by Stones of Erasmus help students t
Grades:
8th - 10th
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Reframing U.S History With New(er) Narratives
This unit is a combination of three stand alone lessons about times in US history in which people exerted power who were often deemed unable to do so. The three lessons are sandwiched between a theoretical framing of power and final project. There are also a few more ideas for activities and people to research. The time periods are: Enslavement, Civil War, and 1970s / Disability Rights, Topics and vocabulary to be addressed are: gender, enslavement, disability, power, agency, My hope for you is
Grades:
7th - 10th
The Hate U Give Supplementary Worksheets and Graphic Organizers
This is a set of three supplementary worksheets for a novel study of The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas. This is by no means a complete novel study and should be used in conjunction with a study of the novel in order to strengthen student understandings. This set includes: Character Sheet:This character sheet has students cite textual evidence, write what they know about characters as it happens, and determine who the hero and villain are, along with what the overarching theme of the novel is. This
Grades:
8th - 10th
Also included in: The Hate U Give Complete Novel Study Bundle CCSS Aligned
Major Bodies of Water Crossword Puzzle & Quiz
Here's a 25 question Crossword Puzzle & Quiz to introduce new terms students will encounter learning about the world's major bodies of water. The quiz is designed as a very easy to grade matching word bank exam. File is in Microsoft Word so you can easily edit it to your liking. Answer Key is included. There's even a page for the students with the word list and suggested web sites for them to get information from.The 25 question crossword with answer key can be used to introduce to new mater
Grades:
5th - 8th
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