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7th grade social studies homework for Google Apps
Roaring Twenties Reading Worksheet Activity for the 20s in US History
This Roaring 20s reading activity and worksheet covers many of the dramatic changes and conflicts that arose during this decade in US History. The 1-page reading explains many of the major events of the 1920s in America, including: The Red ScareSacco & Vanzetti trialQuotas and the National Origins ActsThe KKK and terrorismProhibitionThe Scopes trial...and more. The reading is informative, but written at a level middle and high school students can understand. Following the reading is a set o
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7th - 11th
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Comparing Economic Systems Worksheet: Capitalism Vs. Communism
This simple worksheet on communism and capitalism provides the definition of each with a graphic and then has students explain the differences, benefits, and similarities of them. This is an excellent homework activity for students to complete on their own prior to teaching this Cold War Timeline Lesson.Great for younger, special education, or ELL students because it attempts to make complex issues simple to understand.Both an answer key and editable Google Doc version of the resource are now in
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4th - 8th
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Back to School History Activity: Get to Know You with Historical Thinking Skills
Back to School ice-breakers and first day or first week activities are an excellent way to set the tone for your history class: on-level history or APUSH, AP Euro or AP World. Get to know your students digitally or in person AND teach historical thinking skills in an accessible, engaging way! Students will reflect on and share change & continuity, comparison, causation & periodization... about their own lives. This no-prep, ready-to-post or print resource will engage your students in his
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7th - 12th
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Also included in: APUSH Semester 1 Bundle: 4 Complete Digital Units for AP US History
Gallery Walk Stations Activity: Gilded Age Immigration & Growth of Cities
This Gallery Walk Stations Activity on Gilded Age Immigration & Growth of Cities is designed for in-class & distance learning for your US History or APUSH class. Includes primary and secondary sources, photos, political cartoons, charts, and targeted discussion questions. Fully editable Google Slides format assignments can be assigned digitally or completed in class. Check out the PREVIEW to see the assignment in more detail. Includes: NEW IMMIGRANTS VS. OLD IMMIGRANTSURBAN SLUMSELLIS IS
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7th - 11th
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French Revolution Causes of the French Revolution Info Text + GoogleApps Version
Causes of the French Revolution Informational Text takes students back to 1789 France. Students learn the reasons behind the French Revolution. From the extravagant spending of King Louis XVI to the poor harvests that led to near starvation. A short pie chart analysis of the estate system shows the inequality of the three estates followed by a brief summary of the events leading up to revolution. This is a one page document accompanied by 10 questions on the reverse side and a key. This short r
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7th - 12th, Adult Education
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World War 2 Timeline Activity (WWII) + Google Apps Version for Distance Learning
World War 2 Timeline takes your students to Europe from 1935 to 1946. Students analyze the timeline and complete a twenty question common core aligned worksheet. This assesses students on the history of the World War 2 as well as timeline analysis. An optional QR coded timeline is also included for more student engagement. It can be used in class or as homework as it’s a completely stand alone assignment. Key is included.Also included a Google Apps version of worksheet for distance learningSave
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7th - 12th, Adult Education
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World History End of Year Project: Yearbook - Fun Project - digital or print
High School students love yearbooks as a cap to their own school year, so what better way to revisit themes of your class? This fully digital Yearbook Project can be posted and completed on Google Classroom! Great for the end of the year, end of the Semester, or even end of a Unit (with minor modifications) A printable version has been added too!STUDENTS WILL CREATE A YEARBOOK TO REMINISCE ABOUT ALL THE GOOD TIMES (& BAD TIMES) OF WORLD HISTORY: Be creative & have fun, but also show what
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7th - 12th
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100 Geography Bell Ringers World Geography Bellwork
Are you looking for a way to get students engaged and focused right when they come into class each day? These 100 World Geography Bellringers will reinforce map skills, introduce geographic locations, and review various countries landforms. The questions are also designed to provoke student thought and encourage class discussions.This resource includes 100 Google Slides, directions for implementation, and two worksheet options for students to utilize. There is a print and digital option and the
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7th - 10th
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Also included in: World Geography Worksheets Activities Bundle
Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples' Day Digital Lesson
For a PAPER BASED version, click hereThis is a digital presentation about Columbus Day and Indigenous Peoples' Day. This topic is very controversial right now and the presentation I created is from an unbiased point of view.The slides teach students a brief history of both days and WHY people choose to celebrate either holiday.The slideshow contains 1 cover page, 8 slides with information, and 2 slides for student work (compare and contrast / comprehension questions).AUDIO BUTTONS are included.*
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1st - 8th
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Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief Reading Questions
For the novel Percy Jackson and The Lightning Thief, The Lightning Thief Chapter Questions supplies homework, facilitate guided reading groups, or stimulate reading analysis for each chapter. The document has 22 assignments - one for each chapter of the book - and each assignment includes 7-8 questions aligned to CCSS ELA skills. The Lightning Thief Chapter Questions - Snapshot of Included Resources:22 Literary Analysis Assignments7-8 Questions per AssignmentVisualization Section22 Mini-Quizzes
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4th - 7th
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Also included in: Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief Novel Study
FDR's First Fireside Chat Analysis
This fantastic Fireside Chat Analysis worksheet includes an excerpt of President Franklin D. Roosevelt's first famous radio address along with analysis questions.Rather than have my students struggle through the long actual radio address, this shortened version gets to the core of what FDR was talking about. After reading the excerpt of FDR's address, there are 6 critical thinking questions for students to answer. An answer key for these is included for your convenience.An editable Google Doc o
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7th - 11th
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No Prep Sub Plans For Any Geography Class
These No Prep Emergency Sub Plans will work at any time during the year for any middle school or high school Geography class. You may keep a copy of the activities in your sub folder or store them on your Google Drive so you will not have to worry about sub plans when the day suddenly rolls around. This resource includes multiple assignments that are easy to implement, self-explanatory, and perfect for students to work on independently or with a partner when you are gone. Answer keys are include
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7th - 10th
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Also included in: World Geography Worksheets Activities Bundle
Reformation Activity: Comparing the Beliefs of Catholics and Protestants
This Protestant Reformation worksheet includes a one page reading that compares the basic beliefs of Roman Catholics and Protestants in terms of purgatory, communion, salvation etc. Students then complete a conversation between a Protestant monk and Roman Catholic in which the two discuss their beliefs.This is an excellent activity for students to understand the basic differences for what many students today see as all Christians. I use this activity while covering the Protestant Reformation and
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5th - 10th
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Niccolo Machiavelli's, The Prince Primary Source Activity + Google Apps Version
Niccolo Machiavelli’s The Prince Primary Source Worksheet teaches students Machiavelli’s rules on being a Renaissance leader. Excerpts from his infamous book focus on whether it is better to be loved or feared, and a prince’s expertise on war. This can be used in class or as homework as it’s a completely stand alone assignment. It also makes good substitute plans.** Includes Google Apps version of worksheet for distance learningSave some money by getting this with the entire unit including Po
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6th - 12th, Adult Education
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Patriot vs. Loyalist: Comparing & Contrasting Views + Google Apps Version
Patriot vs. Loyalist: Comparing and Contrasting Views of the American Revolution, teaches students about the the differing views of the American colonists and the motives behind their loyalties. Second half of lesson consists of five biographies, where students have to use what they have learned to describe where each the colonists’ loyalties lie. This can be used in class or as homework as it’s a completely stand alone assignment. This is also perfect for substitute teacher plans, and of course
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7th - 12th, Adult Education
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Marbury v. Madison & Judicial Review Analysis + Distance Learning Version
Marbury v. Madison & Judicial Review Analysis takes students back to the landmark decision that established Judicial Review. From background of the case, and the Midnight Judges to its decision, and even criticism from Thomas Jefferson. Students meet all the key players, John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, John Marshall, and William Marbury. This can be used in class or as homework as it’s a completely stand alone assignment. This is also perfect for substitute teacher plans, and of
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7th - 12th, Adult Education
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Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief Nonfiction Close Readings
The Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief Nonfiction Readings will help students develop and apply literary skills while reading informational texts that build background knowledge about Ancient Greece. The Common Core aligned questions will see students engage in text dependent analysis. Moreover, the close readings correspond with the contents of the Percy Jackson narrative, which will allow you to supplement your instruction of a novel study. Percy Jackson Lightning Thief Nonfiction Readings
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4th - 7th
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Also included in: Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief Novel Study
Birth of the Renaissance Informational Text (Italian Renais) + Distance Learning
Birth of the Renaissance Informational Text takes students to Italy in the early 1300s. Students learn the reasons for the Renaissance's birth in Italy. Text includes information about the art and perspective, the Medicis, humanism and humanities. This is a one page document accompanied by 13 questions on the reverse side and a key. This short reading can be used in class or as homework as it’s a completely stand alone assignment. Excellent for sub plans too.** Includes Google Classroom versi
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7th - 12th, Adult Education
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1960s & 1970s Era of Activism Timeline - Era of Social Change Timeline + GDocs
1960s & 1970s Era of Activism Timeline takes your students back to the tumultuous period of the 1960s and 70s, the period of social change. Students analyze the timeline and complete a twenty question common core aligned worksheet. This assesses students on the history of the the period, as well as timeline analysis. An optional QR coded timeline is also included for more student engagement. It can be used in class or as homework as it’s a completely stand alone assignment. Key is included.S
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7th - 12th, Adult Education
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John Dillinger Fingerprints Forensics Case Legends and Lore PRINT and DIGITAL
Forensics & DISTANCE LEARNING In this Cross Curricular Active Reading Legends & Lore article the focus is on Fingerprints. History, English & Science collide as students study the infamous gangster John Dillinger and his attempts to alter his fingerprints. This is the perfect addition to your fingerprint unit! The Legends & Lore Series can be used in a variety of ways: * Attention Grabbing Introduction to the Unit * Supplement to Forensic Topics * Enrichment & Ext
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7th - 12th
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Also included in: Forensic Science The ENTIRE WISEflamingo Forensics Product Line
The Bubonic Plague - The Black Death - History, Epidemics, Ring Around the Rosie
The Bubonic Plague... the Black Death... Students always love discussing this topic. Here is a fascinating way to cover the history surrounding this terrible epidemic that struck Europe in the 1500s! ✺Your purchase includes a three page handout that discusses the outbreak of the bubonic plague, other world epidemics, and the possible origins of the nursery rhyme “Ring Around the Rosie.” ➤There is a 25 question worksheet that goes with the handout. There is also a 12 question worksheet that goes
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7th - 11th
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Also included in: The Geography of Europe ❘ Europe Geography Worksheet Bundle
La Fecha Spanish Date Months of the Year Activities Spanish Worksheets Practice
This is a money-saving bundle of 10 resources for Spanish date / la fecha. SAVE 25%! Please read the descriptions below and download the preview for a closer look of each resouce.⭐ Spanish Date La Fecha Practice Partner Activity with Celebrity BirthdaysThis is a communicative information gap partner activity to practice the Spanish date / La Fecha using Celebrity Birthdays. This activity allows students to practice saying and understanding the date in an engaging way using celebrity birthdays.Th
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6th - 11th
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Tobacco & Slavery in the Colonies Primary Source Worksheet + Google Apps
Tobacco and Slavery in the Colonies Worksheet teaches students about the rise and effects of tobacco and slavery in the colonies through primary source document analysis. Students first review an engraving of a plantation from the 1700s, then move on to a chart showing population growth of Africans, and finally read two reviews of tobacco from the 1600s. This can be used as homework as it’s a completely stand alone assignment** Also includes Google Apps version of the worksheet for distance lea
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7th - 12th, Adult Education
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The Impossible Movie Guide Worksheet and Handout
This worksheet is an excellent resource to utilize when showing the powerful film The Impossible. It includes 20 multiple choice questions that go in order of the film, 14 multiple choice questions over a reading passage that discusses the tsunami and the family the film is based on, and 5 discussion/analysis short answer questions. Answer key included. Related Products☀ History Movie Big Bundle☀ U.S. History Movie Bundle - Perfect for a History Through Film Course☀ World Geography Movie Bundle☀
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7th - 12th
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Also included in: World Geography Movie Bundle
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