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8th grade social studies homework for Microsoft Word
Cuban Missile Crisis - Simulation
Students are placed in the shoes of President John F. Kennedy on October 16th of 1962. The students will be presented with information about the Cuban Missile Crisis. The advisors have presented you with 5 different options of potential actions to take against the Soviet Union and/or Cuba. Students must weigh the pros and cons of each action and decide what action appears to be the best. Students will then research options to see what option President Kennedy actually took. A series of refl
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6th - 12th
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WWII Mapping Activity: Europe & Pacific Theaters
The WWII Map Activity Worksheet includes both the Europe and Pacific Theaters. This WWII Map Activity includes explicit instructions on how to complete the maps as well as questions based on the map along with knowledge based questions about WWII.Students will label and color different aspects of WWII such as; cities, seas, major battles, shade areas for the Axis and Allies. This mapping activity includes 19 questions (10 on Europe Map & 9 on Pacific Map) that test's students' map and critic
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6th - 12th
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Bill of Rights Scenarios
This is a great activity for a unit on the Bill of Rights and/or the U.S. Constitution. In this activity/ assignments students are assigned to read 12 different scenarios. After reading each scenario they are to figure out if the individual in the scenario had their Constitutional rights violated or not. All scenarios deal with the first 10 amendments. This product comes complete with an answer key. This product WILL generate interesting debate and in-class discussion. Product could also
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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America The Story of Us: WWII (Episode 10) - Video Guide
Video study guide for Episode 10: WWII of America The Story of Us. Video guide comes complete with answer key. Questsion follow the film in the same order.Episode 10: WWIIIt is 1939, and while war breaks out in Europe, America remains mired in a 10-year Depression. The Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor brings America into another world war, changing the nation from an isolationist continent to a global player--and ensuring economic prosperity once more. America launches a war effort, and as alwa
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7th - 12th
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The "Other" Amendment Scenarios: Constitutional Amendments 11-27
This is a great activity for a unit on the U.S. Constitution. In this activity/ assignments students are assigned to read 18 different scenarios. After reading each scenario they are to figure out if the individual/group in the scenario had their Constitutional rights violated or not. All scenarios deal with the Constitutional Amendments 11-27.
This product comes complete with an answer key.
This product WILL generate interesting debate and in-class discussion.
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7th - 12th
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Articles of Confederation Worksheet - description and comparison to Constitution
Articles of Confederation Worksheet - description and comparison to Constitution
one page description of Articles of Confederation and back is a worksheet with discussion questions and a chart to compare the Articles to the US Constitution
Also includes info on John Hanson - first US president
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8th - 12th
America The Story of Us: Boom (Episode 8) Video Guide
Video study guide for Episode 8: Boom of America The Story of Us. Movie guide comes complete with answer key. Questions follow the film in same order.Episode 8: BoomIn 1910 in California, a column of oil nearly 200 feet high explodes out of a derrick and sets off a chain of events that will turn America into a superpower. Oil production doubles overnight and prices plummet from $2 to 3 cents a barrel. Quick to capitalize on this abundant cheap fuel is Henry Ford, a maverick entrepreneur who vows
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7th - 12th
Central America and the Caribbean Mapping Activity
This product is a mapping activity on the region of Central America and the Caribbean. Students will label and color 26 different countries and territories as well as draw and label major physical features. When students have completed the map they will then answer 10 questions based on their map.This product also contains a blackline political maps of the region. I typically make the map a 11x17 making it easier for students to label countries and physical features.This is a rigorous map projec
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6th - 12th
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Also included in: Geography Mapping Activities BUNDLE
The Silk Road DBQ Activity
The Silk Road DBQ product is a Document Based Question activity designed so students can answer the question: Explain how the Silk Road facilitated the spread of trade and promoted cultural diffusion.There are 4 different documents for students to analyze and 7 questions to answer based on those documents so students can understand what they are looking at prior to answering the final essay question.I developed this product on Texas Standards: 4J.4J Readiness Standard and reads: WH.4J Analyze ho
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6th - 12th
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Cuneiform and the Code of Hammurabi (Double Worksheet!)
This is an exciting double-worksheet for your students to complete while studying ancient Mesopotamia. The first section of the sheet has students write their names in Cuneiform and then a secret message to another friend in class. The friend then has to decode the message.The second part has students read excerpts from the Code of Hammurabi and then answer critical thinking questions about the Code.These can be split up or given as one assignment!************************************************
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4th - 12th
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Latin America Mapping Activity
This product is a mapping activity on the region of Latin America. Students will label and color 24 different Latin American Nations as well as draw and label major physical features. When students have completed the map they will then answer 9 questions based on their map.This product also contains a blackline political map of Latin America. I typically make the map a 11x17 making it easier for students to label countries and physical features.This is a rigorous map project that makes the stude
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6th - 12th
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Also included in: Geography Mapping Activities BUNDLE
D-Day Primary & Secondary Source Assignment
A great five (5) page worksheet about the invasion of Normandy. The assignment combines one (1) detailed and lengthy Primary source and Secondary Source information with 10 questions students need to answer. The answer key is provided.
You can also find this assignment, along with 8 other activities and projects, PowerPoint notes, and tests, in my World War II Unit Package
The Historian, Primary Secondary Source, World History grade 10, worksheets, World War II, WWII, Adolf Hitler, Atl
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8th - 11th
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Trade Off & Opportunity Cost Practice Worksheet *WITH KEY!
My most popular item, now with an answer key!This worksheet gives 10 relevant, real-life examples for students to identify the trade offs and opportunity cost of each choice. Customizable for your needs. Perfect practice or review activity!
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8th - 12th
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Executive Branch Worksheet Packet
Every worksheet you need to teach the executive branch is right here. This comes with a sheet providing background information about the executive branch, its powers, and the qualifications to be the President. It also contains 7 worksheets to assist student learning and assess their comprehension. Included is:-A sheet of background information about the executive branch-A worksheet with a variety of questions (fill-in-the-blank,true/false, and short answer) based on the information sheet-A grap
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5th - 10th
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Ancient River Valley Civilizations Mapping Activity Worksheet
This mapping activity is on the Ancient River Valley Civilizations. Ancient River Valley Civilizations Mapping Activity includes explicit instructions on how to complete the map as well as questions based on the map along with knowledge based questions Ancient River Valley Civilizations.Students will label and color different aspects of Ancient River Valley Civilizations such as; cities, seas, important physical features and shade the area for each of the four main River Civilizations. This map
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6th - 12th
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Also included in: Historical Mapping Activities BUNDLE
Hitler Youth & Indoctrination Primary and Secondary Source Assignment
Hitler Youth & Indoctrination Sourcework Worksheet with Key – A great four (4) page worksheet about how German children were indoctrinated by Nazi ideology through organizations within the Hitler Youth. The assignment combines nine (9) Primary sources and Secondary Source information with 10 questions students need to answer. The answer key is provided.You can also find this assignment along with 7 other activities and projects, PowerPoint notes, and tests, in my Totalitarianism & Holoca
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8th - 11th
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Legislative Branch Worksheets
Every worksheet you need to teach the legislative branch is right here. This comes with a sheet providing background information about the legislative branch, its powers, and the qualifications to be a member of the house or senate. It also contains 7 worksheets to assist student learning and assess their comprehension. Included is: -A sheet of background information about the legislative branch -A worksheet with a variety of questions (fill-in-the-blank, true/false, and short answer) b
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5th - 10th
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Complete US History Curriculum Early America to 1970's Bundle GOOGLE DRIVE LINK
Teaching US History and don't have many resources? My US History curriculum bundle is everything I teach first and second semester. All tests are included, and all videos for the PPT’s/keynotes on Early America to the 1970s. You will have access to my GOOGLE DRIVE LINK. As a bonus, I will add student workbooks for both 8th and 11th grade.US History - Colonial Heritage - A New Nation - Civil War - Reconstruction - The Progressive Era - World War I - 1920's Harlem Renaissance - 1930's Great Depres
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8th - 11th
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Reign of Terror Primary & Secondary Source Assignment
Reign of Terror Sourcework Worksheet with Key - A great worksheet that combines 10 Primary sources and Secondary Source information with 12 questions students need to answer.
You can also find this activity along with 6 other activities and projects, PowerPoint notes, and tests, in my French Revolution Unit Package
The Historian, World History Lesson Plans, World History grade 10, lesson plans, worksheets, French Revolution, Reign of Terror, King Louis XVI, Robespierre, Guillotin
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7th - 10th
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Black Death Primary & Secondary Source Assignment
Black Death Sourcework Worksheet - A great worksheet that combines Primary and Secondary Source information with 15 questions students need to answer.
If you like this, please check out my Medieval Unit Package
The Historian, World History grade 10, Primary Source, Secondary Source, worksheets, medieval history, Black Death, Bubonic Plague, 10th grade history, activities, middle ages, High school history
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7th - 10th
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Neolithic (Agricultural) Revolution Cause and Effect Activity
The primary goal for the student is to understand the impacts of the Agricultural Revolution on the development of civilizations and human life. To achieve this goal students will identify the causes of the Agricultural (Neolithic) Revolution and the effects that resulted. Next the students will examine two effects in closer detail. Then they will demonstrate their learning by composing a paragraph answering the essential question: “How did the events of the Agricultural Revolution impact devel
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6th - 12th
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Info Reading Text - September 11th Attacks (no prep)
An informational text article and vocabulary activity about the 9/11 attacks. Topics covered in the article include; the attacks on the Twin Towers, the Pentagon, Flight 93, the war on terror, and death tolls. Includes a vocab definition and word search activity. The article is appropriate for middle and high school ages. The information is from the History Channel's website, the questions are mine. Can also be used as a web quest using the history.com website. MS Word doc for easy editing.
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7th - 12th
U.S. Government Resources - Power Points, Guided Notes, HW, Tests, & Projects
UPDATE 8/1/2021 - I have converted the PowerPoints included in this bundle to google slides as well with all of the video included. You will get both with this package. This is a great deal of the materials that I use for my U.S. Government and U.S. Government Honors classes. This probably will not carry you for an entire school year, but it's close. Some of the things that I do in my class I do not have rights to (textbook worksheets, etc.) and I’m in no position to share. I also teach financi
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8th - 12th, Adult Education
Constitutional Amendments 11/27 Assessment Test Quiz Worksheet Review
Constitutional Amendments 11/27 Assessment Test Quiz - Students must fill in the blanks with information found in each amendment. Copy of Constitution would make it an open book assessment. Can also be used as a review or worksheet
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8th - 10th
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