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High school social studies homework interactive whiteboards
Canada's Charter of Rights and Freedoms- videos, audio, easy reading
This powerpoint was made for a grade 9 social studies class on the Charter of Rights and Freedoms, but could be used in almost any grade. There are many hyperlinks on each side to provide more visual information for the students. I use the powerpoint as a review for the students at the end of the chapter, to use at a social studies center to reinforce the information learned, or to give to the students who need information provided to them in a more visual and audio manner. On each slide I have
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Grades:
6th - 12th
States and Capitals - Mid-West States
An interactive activity that provides your students a fun way to practice states, capitals, and abbreviations for the Mid-Western states. Great for social studies, center time, or mini-lessons. The Browns.
Grades:
2nd - 12th
Island Hopping. Who, What, Where, When, and Why? Introductory Activity
This product is designed to introduce content to students on a very basic level. It can be given at the start of a chapter, or even when reviewing the chapter.This is not intended to be an activity for an entire class period.Students are given a brief overview of island hopping and then are asked to work through the 5Ws (Who, What, Where, When, and Why).In addition I have included five enrichment questions, which are primarily DOK 2 and DOK 3 questions, that can be used for a deeper understandin
Grades:
9th - 12th
States and Capitals - Southern States
An interactive activity that provides your students a fun way to practice states, capitals, and abbreviations for the Southern states. Great for social studies, center time or mini-lessons. The Browns.
Grades:
2nd - 12th
Island Hopping. Introductory and Close Read Activity
This is not intended to be an activity for an entire class period.Students are given a brief overview of island hopping and then are asked to work through the 5Ws (Who, What, Where, When, and Why) after having done a close read of the passages within the PowerPoint.In addition I have included five enrichment questions, which are primarily DOK 2 and DOK 3 questions, that can be used for a deeper understanding of the material.Total Close Read Slides: 3 (Asking for main idea, supporting evidence, a
Grades:
9th - 12th
The Marshal Plan. Introductory and Close Read Activity
This is not intended to be an activity for an entire class period.Students are given a brief overview of the Marshal Plan and then are asked to work through the 5Ws (Who, What, Where, When, and Why) after having done a close read of the passages within the PowerPoint.In addition I have included five enrichment questions, which are primarily DOK 2 and DOK 3 questions, that can be used for a deeper understanding of the material.Total Close Read Slides: 2 (Asking for main idea, supporting evidence,
Grades:
9th - 12th
Battle of Okinawa. Introductory and Close Read Activity
This is not intended to be an activity for an entire class period.Students are given a brief overview of the Battle of Okinawa and then are asked to work through the 5Ws (Who, What, Where, When, and Why) after having done a close read of the passages within the PowerPoint.In addition I have included five enrichment questions, which are primarily DOK 2 and DOK 3 questions, that can be used for a deeper understanding of the material.Total Close Read Slides: 3 (Asking for main idea, supporting evid
Grades:
9th - 12th
Carlisle Indian School Introductory and Close Read Activity
This is not intended to be an activity for an entire class period.Students are given a brief overview of the Carlisle Indian School and then are asked to work through the 5Ws (Who, What, Where, When, and Why) after having done a close read of the passages within the PowerPoint.In addition I have included five enrichment questions, which are primarily DOK 2 and DOK 3 questions, that can be used for a deeper understanding of the material.Total Close Read Slides: 2 (Asking for main idea, supporting
Grades:
9th - 12th
Imperialism Basics
This is a VERY simple introduction to the basics of imperialism. The reading was modified originally for a self-contained class of 10th grade students but can be used at any level as an introduction to a complex topic. In addition to the reading, an 8 slide Google Jamboard requires students to apply the information they gather from the reading. The link for the JamBoard is included at the end of the reading.
Grades:
8th - 11th
Political Machines Introductory Activity and Close Reading
This product is designed to introduce content to students on a very basic level. It can be given at the start of a chapter, or even when reviewing the chapter.This is not intended to be an activity for an entire class period.Students are given a brief overview of Political Machines and then are asked to work through the 5Ws (Who, What, Where, When, and Why), after having done a close read of the passages within the PowerPoint. (There are three close reading slides)In addition I have included fiv
Grades:
9th - 12th
United States: Drag and Drop Maps
Use this set of FREE Google Slides to help students learn the locations the US States and their capitals. Great for distance learning, classroom stations, use on an interactive whiteboard, or a regular assignment. Add to Google Classroom or Canvas for practice or a ready-made assignment.
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Grades:
5th - 9th
D-Day Landings. Introductory and Close Read Activity
This is not intended to be an activity for an entire class period.Students are given a brief overview of the D-Day Landings and then are asked to work through the 5Ws (Who, What, Where, When, and Why) after having done a close read of the passages within the PowerPoint.In addition I have included five enrichment questions, which are primarily DOK 2 and DOK 3 questions, that can be used for a deeper understanding of the material.Total Close Read Slides: 2 (Asking for main idea, supporting evidenc
Grades:
9th - 12th
Battle of Iwo Jima. Introductory and Close Read Activity
This is not intended to be an activity for an entire class period.Students are given a brief overview of the Battle of Iwo Jima and then are asked to work through the 5Ws (Who, What, Where, When, and Why) after having done a close read of the passages within the PowerPoint.In addition I have included five enrichment questions, which are primarily DOK 2 and DOK 3 questions, that can be used for a deeper understanding of the material.Total Close Read Slides: 3 (Asking for main idea, supporting evi
Grades:
9th - 12th
Nazi Scientists and Operation Paperclip. Close Read Activity
This is not intended to be an activity for an entire class period.Students are given a brief overview of Operation Paperclip and then are asked to work through the 5Ws (Who, What, Where, When, and Why) after having done a close read of the passages within the PowerPoint.In addition I have included five enrichment questions, which are primarily DOK 2 and DOK 3 questions, that can be used for a deeper understanding of the material.Total Close Read Slides: 3 (Asking for main idea, supporting eviden
Grades:
9th - 12th
States and Capitals - Western States
An interactive activity that provides your students a fun way to practice states, capitals, and abbreviations for the Western states. Great for social studies, center time or mini-lessons. The Browns.
Grades:
2nd - 12th
History Icon of the Week
How can you use it?The idea behind this resource was to create a "Icon of the Week" wall in my classroom. Each week, if students finished early with their regular assignments, they could work on this activity. I made it a weekly homework assignment. So, if students didn't have a chance to work on it in class, they could work on it at home. Each week, the class would have a different historic icon. And students would have the option of picking between 4 activities, all related to the letters of t
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Grades:
4th - 12th
Novel Study Supplements for Night by Elie Wiesel
A support to the amazing novel Night by Elie Wiesel. Includes a Smart Notebook file with questions and as attachments in the file are attached a Word formatted version of the questions, a .PDF format of the questions for easy printing and a .KMZ Google Earth file of locations in the novel, an Anticipation Guide activity, a Faith Discussions question sheet, and a Night RAFT project assignment.
Grades:
7th - 12th
Current Event Worksheet
This worksheet can be used with a variety of current event sources and can be modified for various age groups. I use it with my 5th graders often and they really enjoy it! We use it to analyze current event articles to see if they are good for researching.
Grades:
2nd - 10th
2016 Presidential Election Electoral College Homework
This simple homework is great for kids learning about the election and role of the electoral college. Students will take the paper home on the night of the election and color in the states they think each candidate will win. Tomorrow, as a class you will color in the actual election results map to compare their predictions with what actually happened. This is a fun, visual way for students to understand how the popular vote and population effect the Electoral College. Coloring the map will w
Grades:
2nd - 9th
The Freedom Riders. Introductory and Close Read Activities
This is not intended to be an activity for an entire class period.Students are given a brief overview of the Freedom Riders and then are asked to work through the 5Ws (Who, What, Where, When, and Why) after having done a close read of the passages within the PowerPoint.In addition I have included five enrichment questions, which are primarily DOK 2 and DOK 3 questions, that can be used for a deeper understanding of the material.Total Close Read Slides: 3 (Asking for main idea, supporting evidenc
Grades:
9th - 12th
The Bay of Pigs. Introductory and Close Read Activity
This is not intended to be an activity for an entire class period.Students are given a brief overview of the Bay of Pigs invasion and then are asked to work through the 5Ws (Who, What, Where, When, and Why) after having done a close read of the passages within the PowerPoint.In addition I have included five enrichment questions, which are primarily DOK 2 and DOK 3 questions, that can be used for a deeper understanding of the material.Total Close Read Slides: 2 (Asking for main idea, supporting e
Grades:
9th - 12th
President Johnson's Great Society. Introductory and Close Read Activity
This is not intended to be an activity for an entire class period.Students are given a brief overview of the Great Society and then are asked to work through the 5Ws (Who, What, Where, When, and Why) after having done a close read of the passages within the PowerPoint.In addition I have included five enrichment questions, which are primarily DOK 2 and DOK 3 questions, that can be used for a deeper understanding of the material.Total Close Read Slides: 2 (Asking for main idea, supporting evidence
Grades:
9th - 12th
Cuban Missile Crisis. Introductory and Close Read Activity
This is not intended to be an activity for an entire class period.Students are given a brief overview of the Cuban Missile Crisis and then are asked to work through the 5Ws (Who, What, Where, When, and Why) after having done a close read of the passages within the PowerPoint.In addition I have included five enrichment questions, which are primarily DOK 2 and DOK 3 questions, that can be used for a deeper understanding of the material.Total Close Read Slides: 2 (Asking for main idea, supporting e
Grades:
9th - 12th
The Truman Doctrine. Introductory and Close Read Activity
This is not intended to be an activity for an entire class period.Students are given a brief overview of the Truman Doctrine and then are asked to work through the 5Ws (Who, What, Where, When, and Why) after having done a close read of the passages within the PowerPoint.In addition I have included five enrichment questions, which are primarily DOK 2 and DOK 3 questions, that can be used for a deeper understanding of the material.Total Close Read Slides: 2 (Asking for main idea, supporting eviden
Grades:
9th - 12th
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