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8th grade social studies scaffolded notes for Microsoft Word
Zinn's A Young People's History of the United States Chapter Assignments
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
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5th - 12th, Higher Education
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How A Bill Becomes A Law - HABBAL - CLOZED notes/ graphic organizer
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.
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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
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5th - 8th
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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
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6th - 12th
Free Solo (Documentary) Guided Questions
25 Guided Questions to the 2018 Best Documentary of the Year, Free Solo - Free Solo is available to rent or purchase on Amazon Prime. Please fast forward between 7:15-7:35 as there is a harsh curse word. There are other occasional curse words throughout the movie, but they are not directed toward anyone. The film is rated "PG." This is an excellent alternative assignment for any Social Studies/PE course and can span over 2 60 minute class periods, if you pause, periodically, for discussion.
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8th - 12th
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Westward Expansion Unit Resource Bundle - US History Moving West
This Westward Expansion BUNDLE is great for any middle school/early high school American History teacher! Use the resources in this Westward Expansion Bundle to supplement your current curriculum! Easy way to infuse new reading comprehension activities, primary source analysis, and projects into your classroom! Answer keys included - class notes, done! Product descriptions below! Thanks for your support! For more time-saving resources, check out my store!PRODUCTS IN THIS BUNDLE:1. Westward Expa
Grades:
7th - 9th
Latin America Geography Packet
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
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6th - 11th
World Medieval History | Yearlong Course 6 Complete Units | Middle School
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
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6th - 8th
Interactive Journal for Night by Elie Wiesel
I use this interactive journal as the backbone of my thematic unit of Experiencing War and Genocide where we read and analyze the memoir Night, by Elie Wiesel. This item is a foldable, printable booklet, and part of a 2-PIECE BUNDLE that includes the completed answer key in 8.5x11 sized paper (KEY Interactive Journal for Night by Elie Wiesel found here)Students engage with this journal each class for the entire unit. I launch the unit by transforming my classroom into a Holocaust Museum and Memo
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8th - 11th
On The Way To School - Documentary Companion Notes - Classroom Activity
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
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1st - 8th
Instant Curriculum (Just Add Teacher): Civics and Economics
Click HERE to follow Just Add Teacher for more resources and updates!Did you just find out you were teaching Civics and Economics and it's three days before the semester?!? Well, don't panic.... This curriculum is PERFECT for any new teacher or a teacher that just got tossed this curriculum a few days before the semester begins (as commonly happens). There is NO need for a text book.... I no longer use them myself. EVERYTHING you need is here. This curriculum is uniquely designed for HISTORY tea
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8th - 12th
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
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5th - 10th
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
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6th - 10th
Also included in: Introduction to Primary & Secondary Sources 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
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5th - 10th
Social Media & Pop Culture Project - student investigation of cultural influence
In this interactive unit, students will work participate in a two-week (depending on class length) investigation where they will evaluate the influence of social media, fashion, and other cultural norms within their life. First, students will spend about two days in their own investigation, where they will evaluate their own habits: phones, social media, ear buds, fashion, politics & then they will observe their surrounding world to see the habits of those people surrounding them. Next, they
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in: Updated AP Language & Composition Bundle - Units 1-6
KEY Interactive Journal for Night by Elie Wiesel
This is the key for the interactive journal that I use as the backbone of my thematic unit of Experiencing War and Genocide where we read and analyze the memoir Night, by Elie Wiesel. This item is the completed answer key part of a 2-PIECE BUNDLE that includes foldable, printable interactive booklet (Interactive Journal for Night by Elie Wiesel found here). Students engage with this journal each class for the entire unit. I launch the unit by transforming my classroom into a Holocaust Museum and
Grades:
8th - 11th
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
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5th - 10th
Art History Timeline
This product is a detailed outline of art history styles and movements from Prehistoric to present day. The outline matches the textbook, "The Visual Experience" but can be adapted to any text.
The years are general and are not meant to be exact. This outline is great for beginning art classes and can be used as a reference for other history courses.
Student Directions: "The history of art is immense, the earliest cave paintings pre-date writing by almost 27,000 years! If you're interested in
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7th - 12th
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
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5th - 10th
Crash Course World History Video Outlines COMPLETE SET #1-42
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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
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
America: History of Our Nation Chapter 7 & 8 Guided Reading Questions
This reading guide is structured in the Cornell note-taking framework. It contains questions that align to each reading section of Prentice Hall's textbook, "America: History of Our Nation." Each sections asks students to build background knowledge before reading by identifying and defining key vocabulary terms. The reading guide also utilizes "Reciprocal Reading" strategies by asking students to make predictions before they read a section, answer clarifying questions as they read, and answer
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8th - 11th
Also included in: America: A History of Our Nation [Prentice Hall] Full Course Bundle
Missouri Compromise, Texas Annexation, Wilmot Proviso, Compromise of 1850
This activity looks at the conflict and compromise over the expansion of slavery. Readers cover the Missouri Compromise, Texas Annexation, Wilmot Proviso, and the Compromise of 1850. Jigsaw and grouping directions included.
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8th - 12th
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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
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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
Grades:
5th - 10th
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