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Higher education social studies independent works
MLA 9th Edition, MLA in-text citations & works cited, PDF & Google Drive
With the release of the MLA 9th Edition Handbook, the Modern Language Association updated and refined the rules for proper citations. Are you teaching the correct, most up-to-date version of in-text citations and works cited page formatting? With this 47-slide MLA overview lecture and package of helpful student handouts, your students will know exactly how to approach their citations for your class, standardized testing, and future college courses.Begin with the Prezi-based lecture (also downloa
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8th - 11th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Cell Phone Characterization, PDF & Google Drive, Literature or History Activity
Add a little fun to ANY novel, play, short story, or history unit with this worksheet where students choose a character (or historic figure) and fill a fictional cell phone with email messages, playlist entries, and a wallpaper image.This PDF file and Google Drive version includes a blank form and a completed sample to show students, if you wish. The sample is from my students’ study of To Kill a Mockingbird, showing Scout Finch’s cell phone content, but you could use this worksheet with ANY wor
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6th - 11th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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The Rise of the Dictators | World War II | Digital Learning Activity
Teaching the Rise of Dictators can be tough. What should we talk about and how much should we talk about? We have it all laid out for you. This is our most popular product on TpT because we have done all the work for you. Detailed fact sheets give students access to the information they need to truly understand the important details of these infamous men. Digital and Paper Copies included! This "World War II: The Rise of the Dictators" Distance Learning Activity includes:1) A graphic organiz
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in: World War II | Unit Activity | Digital Learning Bundle
Hidden Figures Movie Guide Questions (Multiple Choice Worksheet)
35 multiple choice questions to accompany the 2016 movie, Hidden Figures, directed by Theodore Melfi. Great to use with any science, math or history class. Teacher info included.
Questions are in order as they occur in the movie. Can be used with clickers or CPS systems.
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4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Current Event Article Close Reading, Informational Text, PDF & Google Drive CCSS
Need more informational text-based lessons in your classroom? This print-and-go worksheet is the perfect little tool to use as a weekly, occasional, or extra credit assignment. You can either provide an article for your students to work through as a class or assign students to find their own article to use as the basis of the lesson. Whether you use this handout as an in-class assignment to use with copies of your local newspaper, take kids to the computer lab to find an online article, or assig
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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TED Talk: Persuasive Writing Unit & Assignment
Our most popular item, now with an updated TED Talks To View list!This TED Talk presentation assignment begins with viewing and analyzing TED Talks based on different Persuasive Writing and Public Speaking techniques. Students then create their own. Perfect for either in-class or independent work! This Package Includes: Overview of TED Talks Assignment Sheet Persuasive Techniques HandoutRecommended TED Talks to study Note Taking Template for active viewing Research Notes Template Ideas Templ
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in: THE PERSUASIVE WRITING MULTI UNIT BUNDLE
Introduction to Psychology Unit PPTs, Guided Notes, Worksheets, Test + GoogleApp
Intro to Psychology & AP Psych Unit 1 includes Introduction to Psychology PowerPoints with presenter notes, worksheets, warmups, activity, crossword puzzle review, review PowerPoint and review Kahoot! game, editable assessment project and daily lesson plans. This unit has everything you need to teach all about the first unit of psychology, no book needed. Detailed lesson plans make no prep necessary, just copy/paste. I have used this for both AP Psychology and regular classes. Each lesson
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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The Social Dilemma Netflix Documentary: 30 Question Worksheet + Answer Key!
The Social Dilemma- This is a video guide + answer key! (Hard copy and digital versions.)Technology, cell phones and social media leave us with a social dilemma for sure! Whether it be Facebook, Snap Chat, Instagram, Tik Tok or Twitter, all social media gives us reason to stop, pause and reflect!-----------------------------------------------------Here you will find:* 30 questions that follow along with the documentary* Answer key to make grading a breeze* An optional "less paper" version* Link
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in: High School Health Curriculum: Full Year, Skills Based Health Education
Ferdinand Movie Guide Spanish Questions English & Spanish Sub Plans end of year
This Ferdinand movie guide is designed for Spanish students while watching the film Ferdinand - ¡Olé! El viaje de Ferdinand in Spanish class. This Ferdinand film guide would be perfect for a bullfighting corrida del toros or Spain unit in Spanish class.The differentiated options mean you could use variations of this one editable Google Ferdinand movie guide with all levels of Spanish you teach. Use this Ferdinand film guide in Spanish 1, Spanish 2, Spanish 3, Spanish 4, exploratory Spanish, or a
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7th - 11th, Higher Education
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Psychology: Personality Unit | PPTs, Worksheets, Guided Notes, Test + GoogleApps
Psychology & AP Psychology: Entire Personality Unit includes PowerPoints with video clips and presenter notes, worksheets, Role-play Activity, quiz, warmups, review, assessment and daily lesson plans.This bundle has 7-10 days worth of lessons, everything you need to teach all about personality, no book needed. Detailed lesson plans make no prep necessary, just copy/paste into your lesson plans. Everything is usable. Everything is planned. This is the complete package. I have used this for bo
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Facebook Character Page -- Versatile Activity for any Character
This series of Facebook handouts can be used to create a mock facebook page for any character(s) from short stories, novels, films etc. This "fakebook" worksheet will be a fun assignment for any appropriate classroom setting. Included are a main facebook handout, an optional facebook handout (it can be printed on the back of the main handout), a brief student instruction handout, and a teacher grading rubric. It's easy to use since many students are already so familiar with facebook. Students
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Developmental Psychology Unit Worksheets, PPTs, Guided Notes, Test + Google Apps
Developmental Psychology and AP Psychology Unit Bundled includes Developmental Psych PowerPoints with Video Clips and presenter notes, worksheets/activities, warmups, project, review crossword, videos and video guide, assessment and daily lesson plans. This bundle has everything you need to teach all about developmental psychology; no book is needed. Detailed lesson plans make no prep necessary, just copy/paste into your lesson plans. Everything is usable. Everything is planned. This is the comp
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Crash Course US History Worksheets Complete Series Set Full Bundle Collection
This ZIP file contains Microsoft Word document worksheets (along with PDF versions) for each of the forty-seven episodes of Crash Course United States History hosted by John Green.Worksheets contain a combination of fill-in-the-blank and short answer questions. Each worksheet is accompanied with an answer key and relevant images.By purchasing this file, you agree not to make it publicly available (on external websites, etc.) or to share with any other teachers. It is intended for classroom use o
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Psychology Memory Unit- PPTs, Worksheets, Guided Notes, Kahoot, Test, GoogleApps
Psychology & AP Psychology: Memory Unit Bundled - PowerPoint Lectures, worksheets, quiz, project, video with video link, crossword review, and a Kahoot! review - Lesson Plans included. This Memory Psychology unit has 7-10 days worth of lessons. I have used this for both AP Psychology and regular classes. Each lesson begins with a warm-up, PowerPoint notes, and an exit ticket. A quiz, a 25 point assessment and memory project are also included as an option. PowerPoint / Google Slides Lectures
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Psychology Disorders Unit: PPTs, Worksheets, Test(AP Psych) and Digital Resource
Psychology & AP Psychology: Entire Psychological Disorders Unit - PowerPoint with video links, presenter notes, worksheets, role-play, warmups, crossword puzzle review, Kahoot! review game, and editable assessment, are all bound together by daily lesson plans. This unit has everything you need to teach all about psychological disorders. Detailed lesson plans make no prep necessary. 9-12 days worth of lessons also include a couple of online videos for a deeper understanding of disorders. I h
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Crash Course Economics Worksheets Complete Series Set Full Bundle Collection
This ZIP file contains Microsoft Word document worksheets (along with PDF versions) for each of the thirty-five episodes of Crash Course Economics hosted by Adrienne Hill and Jacob Clifford.Worksheets contain a combination of fill-in-the-blank and short answer questions. Each worksheet is accompanied with an answer key and relevant images.By purchasing this file, you agree not to make it publicly available (on external websites, etc.) or to share with any other teachers. It is intended for class
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Latitude and Longitude Worksheet & Answer Key
This worksheet is an awesome way to teach Latitude and Longitude. The way that it is structured reinforces that Latitude measures North and South of the Equator, and that Longitude measures East and West of the Prime Meridian. This worksheet features a World Map with an Answer Key.
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3rd - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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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
Consciousness Unit- Worksheets, PPTs, Guided Notes, Kahoot & Test + PsychologyAP
(Psychology & AP Psychology) Altered States of Consciousness Unit Bundled includes Consciousness PowerPoints with Video Clips and presenter notes, worksheets/activities, warmups, projects, video and video guide, multiple projects, sleep journal, review crossword, Kahoot! Review, assessment and daily lesson plans.This bundle has everything you need to teach all about consciousness and altered states of consciousness in your psychology classes. Detailed lesson plans make no prep necessary, jus
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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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
TED Talk Mental Health and Wellness Bundle | 8 Lessons
This Mental Health Ted Talk lesson bundle is designed to help educators teach students about mental health and wellness. The bundle includes detailed student handouts and various activities for students. The lessons included in this resource cover important topics such as stress management, coping strategies, and reducing the stigma surrounding mental illness. This resource features TED Talks by mental health experts, providing students with real-life examples and insights into mental health. Th
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10th - 12th, Higher Education
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Also included in: Psychology Store Growing Bundle
Postcard Templates {PDF & DIGITAL}
Writing postcards is a fun and exciting activity for your students, especially if you are writing to other students or are connecting them to literature or other texts. Are you looking for postcard templates for your students? Check out these 6 different templates with digital options!These are great for ELA and Social Studies activities, novel studies, activities for setting or character, and so much more!In this product, you are receiving:1. 6 Postcard Templates - 3 Versions *Version # 1-Both
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PreK - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Crash Course World History Both Seasons Worksheets Complete Series Set Bundle
This ZIP file contains Microsoft Word document worksheets (along with PDF versions) for each of the seventy-two episodes of Crash Course World History Seasons 1 and 2 hosted by John Green.Worksheets contain a combination of fill-in-the-blank and short answer questions. Each worksheet is accompanied with an answer key and relevant images.By purchasing this file, you agree not to make it publicly available (on external websites, etc.) or to share with any other teachers. It is intended for classro
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Tierra Incógnita Spanish End of the Year Activities Season 1 Guide Sub Plans
This Tierra Incógnita season 1 guide is designed for Spanish students while watching the show Tierra Incógnita in Spanish class. The differentiated options mean you could use variations of this one editable Tierra Incógnita guide with all levels of Spanish you teach. Episode 1 of this authentic show in Spanish from Argentina would make a great one-day sub plan for Spanish class. Plus there are now 12 additional editable activities to use with any episode of season 1. ⭐Get the Movie Guide Bundle
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9th - 12th, Higher 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.
Discover printable and digital social studies resources
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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