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6th grade social studies scaffolded notes for Microsoft Word

Preview of Zinn's A Young People's History of the United States Chapter Assignments

Zinn's A Young People's History of the United States Chapter Assignments

Created by
Sam Eaton
This packet is designed to accompany Howard Zinn's A Young People's History of the United States. This version of the famous People's History is more accessible to younger students and gives a great background on working class and progressive history. This packet breaks down the book by chapter, excluding chapters 22 - 28 (that many classes will not get to). Each chapter has either a note-taking guide (major vocabulary and themes to help students take notes with purpose) or questions about the c
Preview of How A Bill Becomes A Law - HABBAL - CLOZED notes/ graphic organizer

How A Bill Becomes A Law - HABBAL - CLOZED notes/ graphic organizer

Created by
Randy Tease
Understanding the process of How A Bill Becomes A Law (HABBAL) is a complicated process that is confusing to many students, especially at the federal level. This product serves as both a graphic organizer and/or clozed notes that will make this concept more clear for students. This product comes with both a 'blank' version for students and a complted version for students.
Preview of Stamp Act Introduction Web Quest

Stamp Act Introduction Web Quest

I created this Web Quest to introduce my students to the Stamp Act. The Web Quest includes 1 video link with questions, 2 websites with questions, a link to an online quiz that follows one of the websites, and an optional essay that can be completed using the information found in the Web Quest. This could be a great stand alone lesson or as an introduction to the Revolutionary War. My students really enjoyed the web quest and better understood the feelings of the colonists and reasons for their
Preview of The Real Story of the First Thanksgiving

The Real Story of the First Thanksgiving

Why did the Pilgrims celebrate the first thanksgiving? Teach your students to question history's "official narrative" with this interactive text! This original text dives into the history and context of the first thanksgiving by focusing on the relationship between Pilgrims and the indigenous people of the Wampanoag Confederation, led by Tisquantum (Squanto). Interspersed with the text are maps, graphics, and critical comprehension questions to support deep analysis.☺ Reading Level: 8th gradeRec
Preview of Latin America Geography Packet

Latin America Geography Packet

Created by
Hall's Hall Pass
This packet is a combination of informational text that includes charts, maps, and visuals to assist students in the process of making inferences, answering short-answer comprehension questions and multiple choice questions. It focuses on the standard that addresses how location, climate, and natural resources affect where people live and how they trade in Latin America. Information focuses on Cuba, Venezuela, Brazil, and Mexico. It concludes with a constructed response question that ask stude
Preview of World Medieval History | Yearlong Course 6 Complete Units | Middle School

World Medieval History | Yearlong Course 6 Complete Units | Middle School

Created by
Rethink History
Complete yearlong course for Middle School students including Google Drive folders for 6 units: Rome, China, Japan, Islamic Empire, West African Kingdoms, American Civilizations (Aztecs, Mayans and Incas). This course is designed for the 7th grade history standards in the state of California, though its content is appropriate for older students and other courses. Includes 57 student activities such as readings, primary and secondary source inquiries, writing materials for history essays, and uni
Preview of On The Way To School - Documentary Companion Notes - Classroom Activity

On The Way To School - Documentary Companion Notes - Classroom Activity

Created by
Merkzone
Included are 3 versions of specially designed notes you could use for your classroom to accompany the fantastic documentary directed by Pascal Plisson - "On The Way To School" The film features 4 young school children ages 11-13 with uniquely long, challenging, and dangerous travels to school. The documentary is a great way to either start the year, rejuvinate student motivation, boost the value of education, and connect students with different cultures. I have shared this film for several years
Preview of The Road to Eldorado Movie Guide

The Road to Eldorado Movie Guide

Created by
Leslie Auman
This document is a movie guide to accompany the Disney film, The Road to Eldorado. The questions link back to material learned about the ancient Latin American civilizations, asking students to make connections between the movie and what was learned. ◼◼◼◼◼◼◼◼◼◼◼◼◼◼◼◼◼◼◼◼ Keep up with me outside of TpT! ◾ Learn business tips and gain inspiration and motivation for running your TpT store like the boss that you are by reading my blog posts! ◾ Never miss a beat with what’s going on in my world b
Preview of Geography of Africa Crash Course Unit Bundle

Geography of Africa Crash Course Unit Bundle

My fellow educators of the world, With over 20 years of experience in education, I've honed the art of crafting my classroom notes for both junior high and high school students. I understand the hours of dedication it takes to create engaging and informative notes—time often spent outside the classroom. My goal has been to alleviate this pressure for teachers who are either starting their journey or simply swamped with responsibilities. Let's remove the stress of note creation, giving you back p
Preview of Colonists & Native American Interaction - Primary Source Analysis

Colonists & Native American Interaction - Primary Source Analysis

This text set allows students to craft their own narratives about how early American Colonists and Native Americans interacted. Text set includes includes: ☺ 2 secondary sources (American history textbook excerpts) ☺ 6 primary sources - - - • excerpts from colonists' journals - - - • a speech - - - • 1 piece of artwork ☺ Graphic organizers with each source that support students' interpretation of the text and determine whether the source is primary or secondary. **Use this in units on Americ
Preview of Native Americans People of the Northwest Coast Video Notes wAnswer Key

Native Americans People of the Northwest Coast Video Notes wAnswer Key

Created by
Judith Watkins
These video notes, on the Pacific Northwest Native Americans, includes a cloze note taking sheet with 37 fill in the blank statements and an answer key. The video can be found on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=beKxz_2UtMA. I have my students watch the video as the fill in the blanks. After the video I review the answers and discuss whole class. The students then use the notes as a study guide. The video is approximately 28 minutes long. I have left the document in word so that you may
Preview of Geography of Mexico and its Neighbors Unit Bundle

Geography of Mexico and its Neighbors Unit Bundle

My fellow educators of the world, With over two decades of experience teaching both junior high and high school students, I've dedicated countless hours to refining classroom materials that not only inform but also engage our students. It's a labor of love that often extends well beyond the confines of the school day. Recognizing the immense time and effort this process demands, I've developed a collection of resources designed specifically to support both new and busy teachers. These materials
Preview of Geography Essentials Three-Unit Bundle

Geography Essentials Three-Unit Bundle

My fellow educators of the world, As a seasoned teacher with over 20 years of experience across junior high and high school levels, I've dedicated countless hours outside the classroom to perfecting the educational materials I use. I understand deeply that creating informative and engaging notes demands a significant investment of time—a luxury not every teacher has. Recognizing this challenge, I've developed a resource aimed at alleviating the stress of note preparation for both new and busy ed
Preview of Geography of the Middle East Unit Bundle

Geography of the Middle East Unit Bundle

My fellow educators of the world, With over two decades of teaching experience at both junior high and high school levels, I've dedicated years to refining classroom materials to engage and inform. I understand firsthand the sheer effort required to craft notes that resonate with students. This labor of love, often extending beyond school hours, can be overwhelming. Recognizing the challenge, I've tailored a solution for educators, whether you're just starting or juggling a busy schedule. My goa
Preview of Crash Course World History Video Outlines COMPLETE SET #1-42

Crash Course World History Video Outlines COMPLETE SET #1-42

***BUY THE COMPLETE SET AND SAVE OVER 40% FROM ORIGINAL OUTLINES*** Crash Course World History, produced by John Greene, is an excellent video series on YouTube that provides a student friendly history of the entire world (from nomads to modern) in 42 videos. Each video is 10-12 minutes, exploring important movements, people, trends, and eras. This product provides outlines of ALL FORTY TWO videos with a heading/subheading structure to help students take notes as they watch. It also indicates t
Preview of Crash Course US History

Crash Course US History

STILL GROWING BUNDLE[Get a great price now & access to amazing resources in the near future]My students love Crash Course! In fifteen minutes, John Green is able to summarize and condense large sections of US History. These worksheets will keep students accountable, aid in processing, and help examine and analyze the major points John Green explains. Great for flipped classrooms, reviews, homework, extra fifteen minutes in class, extra credit, etc.Includes:- Student Worksheet- Teacher Answer
Preview of World Regional Geography Full-Year Bundle

World Regional Geography Full-Year Bundle

My fellow educators of the world, With over two decades of teaching experience, I've dedicated my career to refining the art of creating informative and engaging classroom notes. I understand the painstaking effort it takes to craft these resources—effort that often extends well beyond school hours. Recognizing the challenges that new or time-pressed teachers face, I've designed a solution to alleviate the stress of note preparation. This allows you to focus on what truly matters: inspiring your
Preview of Ellis Island Interactive Webquest Research Writing Project

Ellis Island Interactive Webquest Research Writing Project

This webquest takes students on an interactive tour of Ellis Island. The first 3 pages of the webquest includes guiding focus questions for students to answer as they tour all the rooms of the main building of Ellis Island. Students will view photographs, listen to oral histories, and analyze data. A reflective essay is also included at the conclusion of the essay which allows students to use integrate and cite evidence from the webquest.
Preview of Ancient Greece Unit Bundle - Notes, Activities, Assessments, Answer Keys

Ancient Greece Unit Bundle - Notes, Activities, Assessments, Answer Keys

This comprehensive bundle is perfect to teach your middle school Ancient Greece Unit while fostering skill development and engagement! This bundle provides a variety of resources including map skills, several reading comprehension activities, guided notes worksheets with corresponding PowerPoints to display, projects, review sheet, quiz, and test! ***Please click the links below to read in-depth descriptions on all resources included in this bundle! This BUNDLE includes:1) Ancient Greece: Geogra
Preview of Citing Evidence! Using Says, Means, Matters to Cite Quoted Text + RACE Strategy

Citing Evidence! Using Says, Means, Matters to Cite Quoted Text + RACE Strategy

What a great tool to help guide students toward citing evidence correctly! Use Says, Means, Matters to cite authors, evidence, quoted text, and more. Includes examples for modeling and concludes with a summary paragraph using the RACE Strategy. This file is a Word Doc, but can be easily modified to Google Programs.- Distance Learning Activity
Preview of Geography of Canada Unit Bundle

Geography of Canada Unit Bundle

My fellow educators of the world, With over 20 years of teaching experience across junior high and high school, I've dedicated countless hours to refining classroom materials that are both engaging and informative. I understand the immense effort it takes to create quality notes—effort that often extends well beyond school hours. Recognizing the challenges faced by both new and busy teachers, I've developed a resource designed to alleviate the stress of lesson planning, allowing you to focus on
Preview of Introduction to the American Revolution

Introduction to the American Revolution

Created by
Ashley Gould
Great resource to use for ESL and/or Inclusion History Classes! Includes:vocabulary practice, cloze reading, primary source analysis, embedded questions for discussion and critical thinking. Engage students with content and support language acquisition!
Preview of Early River Valley Civilizations Bundle Package

Early River Valley Civilizations Bundle Package

My fellow educators of the world, Throughout my teaching career of over twenty years, I've dedicated myself to the craft of developing educational materials that are both informative for our students and engaging to their curious minds. This journey has illuminated the significant time and effort required to create such resources—time that often extends well beyond the confines of the school day.Understanding the challenges that we, as educators, face—whether stepping into the classroom for the
Preview of The Hero's Journey - TED ED Video Guided Notes

The Hero's Journey - TED ED Video Guided Notes

Created by
Cheyanne Geiger
This is a guided note sheet for the TED ED video titled "What makes a hero? - Matthew Winkler" (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hhk4N9A0oCA). Use this to help your student understand the steps of the hero's journey!
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