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50 States and Capitals: Maps, Tests, Activities, Google Classroom & Google Forms
Help your students know all 50 states and capitals of the United States with this huge, MEGA-Pack of resources! This product is available in printable PDF, Google Classroom, and Google Forms. A crossword puzzle, word search, test blanks, word banks, and so many more options are also included in this MEGA-Pack! You will even get a mini-research project template for students to research their favorite state, as well as a creative writing template. Whether it be for a civics unit, history class, cl
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4th - 12th
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N.Y. U.S. HISTORY REGENTS REVIEW All Units: Total Prep: SEQs, M.C., Civic Essays
Preparing students for the New York State Regents has always been an important -- and stressful -- part of the job. Now that there is a new test in town for U.S. history students -- it’s back to the drawing board!THIS RESOURCE HAS BEEN UPDATED in 2024 TO INCLUDE AN EDITABLE DIGITAL VERSION OF ALL PARTS!THIS 145-PAGE MEGA REVIEW WILL GET THE JOB DONE!The material gives students practice that is JUST LIKE the Actual Regents to build their familiarity and confidence with the test structure.Include
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8th - 11th
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World War 2 Study Guide Unit Packet: Map, Timeline, People, & Battles of WW2
This thorough packet on World War 2 is a perfect unit guide to help students understand all of the key concepts, people, and events they need to know for this unit. With a Google Doc version included, it's great for Distance Learning through Google Classroom! The 9-page independent work packet includes engaging pages on all facets of World War II, as well as standards-based Essential Questions to guide your unit! It's perfect for either World or US History. It starts off with a short introductor
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7th - 10th
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Complete New York Global History Regents Review: Editable (2019-Present Exam)
The only Global Regents Prep resource you'll ever need! Preparing students for the Global NYS Regents has always been an important -- and stressful -- part of the job. This comprehensive review will be an invaluable resource for preparing your students in June AND material to use all year long! Help your kiddos pass as well as impress admin with your success rate! THIS 139-PAGE MEGA REVIEW WILL GET THE JOB DONE -- AND NOW IT'S EDITABLE! The material gives students practice materials that are JUS
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9th - 11th
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AP Psychology | Review Packet for the AP Exam
I spent countless hours creating one review packet with everything the students will need to know to prepare for the AP Psychology Exam! The packet will guide your students in achieving a passing score and will save you a lot of time! All you have to do is print and distribute it to your students! Review Packet Includes: Test Day ChecklistOverview of Exam FormatPerformance Check (Measure Strength & Weaknesses of Units) Ap Exam Score BreakdownRecommended Review ResourcesImportant Terms &
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9th - 12th
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Reconstruction Era Study Guide Unit Packet: Map, Timeline, & Activities
This thorough packet on the Reconstruction Era is a perfect unit guide to help students understand all of the key concepts, people, and events they need to know for this unit in US History. The 9-page independent work packet includes engaging pages on all facets of Reconstruction as well as standards-based Essential Questions to guide your unit! With a Google Doc version included, it's great for Distance Learning through Google Classroom!It starts off with a short introductory reading on the Rec
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7th - 10th
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Andrew Jackson Era Study Guide and Unit Packet
This thorough packet on the Age of Jackson era in US History is a perfect unit guide to help students understand all of the key concepts, people, and events they need to know for the unit. With a Google Doc version included, it's great for Distance Learning through Google Classroom!The 9-page independent work packet includes engaging pages on all facets of Early American History as well as standards-based Essential Questions to guide your unit! It starts off with a short introductory reading on
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7th - 10th
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Supply and Demand | Understanding Economics Activity, Notes, and Worksheets
Throughout my years of teaching economics, I have tried to find the best format to teach supply and demand in such a way that students truly understand. Comprehending economic concepts such as price, quantity, equilibrium price, and how they all work together can be difficult to learn and teach. I have now put together a comprehensive set of notes and reinforcement worksheets for you to help students understand this important economic concept. You will find this resource to be big in content ye
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8th - 12th
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7 Principles of the Constitution Visual Guide
Are your kids struggling to understand the 7 principles of the Constitution? I have made this handout with each principle, where it is found in Constitution, and visual aid. It is for introduction of the topic, Celebrating Freedom week, supplement to your existing study guides or test review.
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5th - 12th
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Civil War Study Guide and Unit Packet: Battles Map, Timeline, & Activities
This thorough packet on the Civil War is a perfect unit guide to help students understand all of the key concepts, people, and events they need to know for the unit. With a Google Doc version included, it's great for Distance Learning through Google Classroom! The 9-page independent work packet includes engaging pages on all facets of the Civil War as well as standards-based Essential Questions to guide your unit! It starts off with a short introductory reading and the essential questions follow
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7th - 10th
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Mini-guide for Middlers: The Bronze Bow Workbook
This is a two-week literature study for the book titled The Bronze Bow, by Elizabeth George Speare. It is set in the time of Jesus: Daniel changes after his encounters with Jesus. A number of The Bronze Bow books are available on loan from Internet Archive. The loan period is one hour, but they are able to be checked out repeatedly (pending availability). A link for one of the books: The Bronze Bow on Internet Archive The mini-guide for The Bronze Bow includes*: vocabulary words and exercise
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6th - 9th
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Industrial Revolution Study Guide Activity Packet: Timeline, Map, & People
This thorough packet on the Industrial Revolution is a perfect unit guide to help students understand all of the key concepts, people, and events they need to know about this era in World History! The 9-page independent work packet includes engaging pages on all every aspect of the Industrial Revolution for your World History classroom. There's also standards-based Essential Questions to guide your whole unit! It starts off with a short overview reading on the Industrial Revolution, followed by
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7th - 10th
Also included in:Â World History 2 Study Guide and Unit Packet Bundle
Modern America Study Guide and Unit Packet: Map, Timeline, Reading, People
This thorough packet on Modern America is a perfect unit guide to help students understand all of the key concepts, people, and events they need to know about this eventful era in US History! The 9-page independent work packet includes engaging pages on all the major issues in America from Watergate through to the present day. There's also standards-based Essential Questions to guide your whole unit! It starts off with a short introductory reading on events in Modern America, followed by the sta
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7th - 10th
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Age of Exploration Study Guide Unit Packet: Explorers Map, Timeline, Activities
This thorough packet on the Age of Discovery & Exploration is a perfect unit guide to help students understand all of the key concepts, people, and events they need to know about this important era in World History.The 9-page independent work packet includes engaging pages on all every aspect of the Reformation for your World History classroom. There's also standards-based Essential Questions to guide your whole unit! It starts off with a short overview reading on this era in history, follow
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7th - 10th
Also included in:Â World History 2 Study Guide and Unit Packet Bundle
American Government Interactive Note-taking Activities Bundle
**This product is now completely editable so you can use it with your students in a paperless classroom or as part of a distance learning program. Please see our Terms of Use inside of the product upon purchase. This American Government bundle contains everything that you need to complete your United States Government/Civics interactive notebooks. It also includes over 100 additional extension activities to encourage student discussion and reflection. If you would like to see a detailed list of
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9th - 12th
Mini-Guide for Middlers: The Hiding Place Workbook
This is a two-week literature study for the book titled The Hiding Place, by Corrie ten Book. The Hiding Place relates the true story of a woman who lived her faith -- despite tremendous costs. The mini-guide contains ten sections that include:vocabulary words and exercisesdiscussion questionsreading activities: idiom, suspense, viewpoints, alliteration, metaphor, personification, critical thinking, theme, compare/contrastlife applications/Biblerelated activitiesweb linksa crossword puzzlean an
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6th - 12th
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Cold War Packet & Study Guide Worksheets, Map, Activities
This thorough Cold War packet on the is a perfect unit guide to help students understand all of the key concepts, people, and events they need to know for this unit in US History. With an editable Google Doc version included, it's easy to assign in Google Classroom!The 9-page independent work packet includes engaging pages on all facets of the Cold War as well as standards-based Essential Questions to guide your unit! It starts off with a short introductory reading on the Cold War in American Hi
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7th - 10th
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Gilded Age Study Guide & Unit Packet: Worksheets, Timeline, & Robber Barons
This thorough packet on the Gilded Age is a perfect unit guide to help students understand all of the key concepts, people, and events they need to know for this unit. With an editable Google Doc version included, it's perfect for guiding your entire unit plan.The 9-page independent work packet includes engaging pages on all facets of the Gilded Age in American History, as well as standards-based Essential Questions to guide your unit! It starts off with a short introductory reading on the Gilde
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7th - 10th
World War 1 Study Guide and Unit Packet: Battles Map, Timeline, & Activities
This thorough packet on World War 1 is a perfect unit guide to help students understand all of the key concepts, people, battles, and events they need to know! The 9-page independent work packet includes engaging pages on all every aspect of World War 1 from a US History perspective. There's also standards-based Essential Questions to guide your whole unit! It starts off with a short introductory reading on World War 1, followed by the standards-based essential questions, then pages dedicated to
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7th - 10th
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APUSH Period 4 (1800-1848) Major Events Timeline + Analysis
Looking to help your students with major terms and chronology to better prepare for the AP Exam? Look no further than these timelines organized by CB time periods!Completely aligned with the College Board Advanced Placement AP US History exam and Key Concepts these timelines are a great independent review or reading activity for students that require no prep from you!!This timeline packet is specifically aligned to AMSCO's United States History (Chapters 7-11), but works with any APUSH textbook
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9th - 12th
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Also included in:Â APUSH Periods 1-5 Major Events Timeline Bundle
Constitution and Constitutional Convention Study Guide and Unit Packet
This thorough packet on the Constitutional Convention is a perfect unit guide to help students understand all of the key concepts, people, and events they need to know for the unit! The 9-page Constitution independent work packet includes engaging pages on all every aspect of a US History unit on the Constitutional Convention as well as standards-based Essential Questions to guide your unit! It starts off with a short introductory reading on the Constitutional Convention, followed by the standar
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7th - 10th
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Two Roads by Joseph Bruchac Native American Heritage Novel Guide
Two Roads by Joseph Bruchac Novel Guide Native American History, great for teaching about the Great Depression, the Bonus Army, The Cherokee Rose, Indian schools and the U.S. history. This novel guide includes: Lesson objectivesPre, during, and post reading activities Chapter by chapter questionsAnswer KeyEssay questionsJournaling questionsBackground/historical information Extension resources Character analysisNovel theme activityCharacter traitsKWL ChartVocabulary activities This resource is gr
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6th - 9th
World History II Cheat Sheets Set SOLs 2 - 16
This set combines all the "cheat sheets" that I have designed as a study tool for the Virginia World History II End of Course test. This study guide covers SOLs 2 - 16, which is everything except for the first 1 standards on geography. Major topics include: Renaissance, Reformation, Exploration, Global Trade, Age of Absolutism, Enlightenment, French Revolution, Nationalism, Industrial Revolution, World War I, World War II, Cold War, Independence Movements, Contemporary Era and World Religions.
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7th - 11th
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Civil Rights Movement Study Guide and Unit Packet
This thorough packet on the Civil Rights Movement is a perfect unit guide to help students understand all of the key concepts, people, and events they need to know for the unit. With a Google Doc version included, it's great for Distance Learning through Google Classroom! The 9-page independent work packet includes engaging pages on all facets of the Civil Rights Movement as well as standards-based Essential Questions to guide your unit! It starts off with a short introductory reading and the es
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7th - 10th
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