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8th grade End of Year social studies independent work packets
Differentiated Fun ELA Activities : Color by Number Figurative Language & more
These color by number puzzles are a great way to differentiate and reinforce ELA skills: Parts of Speech, Point of View, Literary Terms, Figurative Language, and Sentence Types. These fun activities can be used as review stations, test prep, homework, or substitute lesson plans. Each skill comes with two puzzles—one original puzzle and one challenge puzzle. The original puzzle has 45 spaces to color and fewer questions. The challenge puzzle has 65 spaces to color and more questions, as well as m
Grades:
5th - 8th
Also included in: ELA Color by Number Activities Bundle | Figurative Language & more!
NATIONAL PARK Research Projects | USA American Landmarks Report Activities
This bundle of 30 national park brochure projects is a fantastic way for your students to explore a huge variety of landscapes across North America. Each no-prep activity can be completed in a few different ways. You can provide your students with the information to fill out their brochures, or have them find the information through Internet research. If your students are inexperienced with Internet research, guide them through the process by projecting a search that you lead. NPS.gov and Britta
Grades:
3rd - 8th
Algebra 1 Review Packet - End of Year Math Summer Packet
Algebra 1 Summer Math Packet ~ Summer Prep Packet for Incoming Algebra 2 or Geometry Students Looking for a good way to review Algebra I concepts with your students? This math review packet covers most of the major topics taught in algebra 1!This versatile resource is perfect for an end of the year or end of course review before an Algebra I final exam! It can also be used as a summer math packet for students who have just completed an Algebra course or as an August/September back to school re
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8th - 11th
The Bill of Rights Practice Activity | US Amendments in Cartoons | Google
This fun “Which Amendment?” activity challenges your students to figure out which amendment is violated in 15 cartoon scenarios by referencing the Bill of Rights. The silly connections engage your classes while they explore their basic rights as Americans! My students always love this activity. There are 2 versions so you can easily differentiate learning in your classroom. One gives short descriptions of each amendment to use as reference while the other includes the actual text from the Bill o
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4th - 9th
Math Review Packets BUNDLE - 3rd Grade through Algebra I - End of Year Math
Summer Math PacketsLooking for a good way to review math concepts with your students? These math review packets cover many of the major topics taught in upper elementary and middle school math (3rd grade, 4th grade, 5th grade, 6th grade, 7th grade, 8th grade (Pre-Algebra), & Algebra I)!Each packet contains around 100 questions for the students to solve, as well as detailed descriptions and worked-out examples for each of the various topics covered in the packet. Answer keys are also provided
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3rd - 9th
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
Map and Globe Skills Worksheets (6th, 7th, 8th Grades)
Your students will love reviewing map and globe skills with this engaging, no prep worksheet packet! It's great to use during the back-to-school weeks. Plus, it’s so easy to use that you can even leave it for sub plans or homework packets!Resource Includes: 12 worksheets & answer keysCardinal and intermediate directionslatitude and longitudegrid maps: reading & creatingphysical maps: reading & drawing conclusionsgraphic scales: to determine distancesmap keys: to acquire informationAn
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5th - 8th
Geography of North America Map Practice Activities | USA Canada Mexico | Google
End the cycle of bored students copying from books to label maps! Your classes think critically with these digital, interactive, geography activities. First, students answer questions about North America by analyzing various physical & political maps of the region. Then, a drag & drop challenge assesses their learning of the locations. This resource also includes a printable worksheet that takes labeling maps to the next level! They create a map of the United States, Canada, and Mexico u
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5th - 12th
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Geography of Europe Map Practice Activities | Print and Digital | Google
End the cycle of bored students copying from books to label maps! Your classes think critically with these digital, interactive, geography activities. First, students answer questions about Europe by analyzing various physical & political maps of the region. Then, a drag & drop challenge assesses their learning of the locations. This resource also includes a printable worksheet that takes labeling maps to the next level! They create a map using only absolute & relative location clues
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5th - 12th
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Geography of Africa Map Practice Activities | Print and Digital | Google
End the cycle of bored students copying from books to label maps! Your classes think critically with these digital, interactive, geography activities. First, students answer questions about Africa by analyzing various physical & political maps of the region. Then, a drag & drop challenge assesses their learning of the locations. This resource also includes a printable worksheet that takes labeling maps to the next level! They create a map using only absolute & relative location clues
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5th - 12th
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After State Testing | Maze | Word Search | Puzzles & Games | Activities Packet
Looking for fun activities for the last days or week of school before summer break? Do you need some fun, after state testing activities to keep your early finishers engaged? This bundle features an entire packet of fun, independent work like puzzles, games, and SEL-centered drawing and coloring activities.This Mega Puzzle Activity Pack keeps upper elementary, middle school, and even high school students on task and motivated when the only thing they can think about is summer break!It'll keep yo
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4th - 12th
World War II: Map Coloring & Labeling Activities- Europe & Pacific Theaters!
This World War II Map Activity includes two map activities that include blank maps, student direction sheets, follow-up map tasks, and completed sample maps to use as reference. One map activity focuses on Axis Expansion in EUROPE and one on Axis Expansion in ASIA (The Pacific). They can be used with many different age groups, learning styles, and independently- great addition to your WWII unit!**Note: These maps focus on the peak of Axis power/control during WWII. Please see the completed ma
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5th - 10th
Also included in: US History / American History BIG BUNDLE of Resources! NO-PREP!
Summer Math Worksheets - Review of 7th Grade for Rising 8th Graders
Hey teachers and parents! Are you ready to make sure your students and children end the school year strong and keep their math skills sharp over the summer? We have just the thing - an amazing summer math packet for 7th graders going to 8th grade! It's the perfect tool to review all the 7th-grade math topics while enjoying the sunny days. This no-prep packet is easy to use and will keep your kids' minds active and engaged during the summer break. Let's make summer math review a breeze and keep t
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7th - 8th
7th Grade Math Review Packet | End of Year Review | Fun Worksheets
Engaging activities for your 7th grade math students to review or to prep your 8th grade math students. These eleven 7th grade end of rhe year math activities includes various topics such as: integers, solving equations, proportional relationships, triangles, circles, and probability. Your students will love these fun activities at the end of the year or over summer break. 11 Fun Activities Covering the Following Topics: Adding and subtracting integersMultiplying and dividing integersMultiplying
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7th - 8th
Also included in: 7th Grade Math Curriculum and Activities Bundle CCSS
Optical Illusions! 10 Step-by-Step Handouts- Middle School Drawing Packet
OP Art kids love to draw! Step-by-Step 10 Optical Illusion Art Design Packet! Easy Emergency Sub Plan Lesson! Suitable for grades 5-12! Middle School Student-tested favorite art project with printable worksheets and handouts! Can be used as an online virtual art lesson too!Op Art is an easy drawing lesson for beginners that introduces art students to One-Point Perspective Drawing! A step-by-step art activity to start a 2-D Drawing Unit! 10 OP Art designs for students to choose from!The instruc
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5th - 12th, Adult Education
Pearl Harbor Primary Source Analysis Compare 3 Points of View
Students will read and analyze 3 accounts of the events at Pearl Harbor from the point of view of an American soldier, a Japanese bomber, and the White House by answering 25 questions including comparing and contrasting them. Two questions have students connect the material to today. They will also analyze images and propaganda posters (prompts provided), create two propaganda posters for different points of view, and complete 2 extension tasks (a dialogue exchange and a word cloud). The answ
Grades:
8th - 11th
Also included in: World War 2 Bundle
Stone Age Reading Comprehension Bundle Early Humans Civilizations History
This reading comprehension bundle has 7 articles and comprehension questions related to the Stone Age (products listed below). I've included a color and black and white version of each product, as well as a key. These could be used for homework, classwork, fast-finishers, groups, etc. The ZIP file of each product has 3 versions of PDF files: 1) Article and Questions in Color and Black and white and Key 2) Color Student Version 3) BW Student Version. These are NOT editable files. Check out the
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5th - 8th
Creating Canada 1850-1890 Workbook (Grade 8 Ontario History)
This workbook covers the Grade 8 Creating Canada, 1850-1890 unit in the Ontario History curriculum. In this workbook, students will explore a comprehensive overview of Canada's history prior to 1850, delving into the geographical landscape, early populations, political developments, and the formation of the nation. The workbook covers topics such as political deadlock, representation, the road to Confederation, the evolution of Canada's government structure, and significant events in Canadian hi
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8th
Also included in: MEGA BUNDLE: Grade 8 Ontario History and Geography Full Units
End of the Year | After State Testing | Puzzle Activities | Word Search | Maze
Looking for fun activities for the last days of school before summer break? Need some fun activities to keep your early finishers engaged and on task after testing when the only thing they can think about is summer break? This End of Year NO PREP Puzzle Activity Pack keeps upper elementary, middle school, and even high school students on task and motivated. Included in the Resource:8 Mazes - all on the difficult side with solutions4 Challenging Word Searches -each with 48 words with answer keys
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3rd - 12th
Mesoamerica Reading Comprehension Bundle Aztec Inca Maya Civilizations
This reading comprehension bundle provides several reading passages and questions about the Aztecs, Mayans, and Incas. A color and black and white version are included for all passages, as well as a key. A test on all three civilizations is also included. INCLUDES:MAYAS:-Government-Daily Life-ReligionAZTECS:-Daily Life-Religion-Aztec Warriors-Tenochtitlan-Spanish ConquestINCAS:-Daily Life-Government-Religion-Society-Cuzco-Machu Picchu-Spanish Conquest*If you don't already, Follow Me!
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5th - 8th
8th Grade Math Review Packet Activites | End of Year Review | Fun Worksheets
Engaging activities for your 8th grade math students to review or to prep your 9th grade math students. This 8th grade math review includes various topics such as: exponents, slope, solving equations with variables on both sides, systems of equations, transformations, Pythagorean theorem and more. Your students will love these fun activities to review at the end of the year or over summer break. 10 Fun Activities Covering the Following Topics: Rational and irrational numbersSimplifying powersSo
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8th - 9th
Also included in: 8th Grade Math Curriculum and Activities Bundle CCSS
Medieval or Feudal Japan Bundle : Unit Lesson Plans & Activities Digital & Print
With over 320 pages divided into 8 easy-to-follow subfolders, you’ll have all of the Medieval Japan lesson plans, activities, reading passages, guided notes with worksheets, & assessments you’ll need to teach like a superhero! This awesome Medieval History activities bundle is printable and student-centered. Students will explore and review the big idea six key concepts (GRAPES). Plus, all of our curriculum units have embedded student accountability with assessments at each step, so progress
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5th - 8th
Viking Ship Interactive Distance Learning Geoexplorers Reading Project Vikings
Explore the world with my Geoexplorers projects! This project focuses on the Viking ships of Norway and Scandinavia. Have your students read the included story about Vikings and answer questions related to the text. A second page using the vocabulary will help the students find the meaning of new words. Once the reading lesson is complete, your students get to build their own Viking ship! This lesson can be used independently, or to enrich a unit already being taught. The page of directions can
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3rd - 8th
Grade 7/8 History & Geography Workbooks (Ontario Curriculum)
This BUNDLE contains FOUR History and FOUR Geography workbooks for Grade 7/8 students. Each workbook meets the Ontario Curriculum expectations for an ENTIRE Grade 7/8 Geography/History unit.All Grade 7/8 Social Studies units are included:Grade 7: (Current 2018 Social Studies curriculum)New France and British North AmericaConflict and Challenges in Canada 1800-1850Physical Patterns in a Changing WorldNatural Resources Around the WorldGrade 8: (Current 2018 Social Studies curriculum)Creating Canad
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7th - 8th
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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.
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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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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.
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