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8th grade social studies workbooks under $5
Life Skills, BUYING A CAR, Personal Finance,
Buying a CarLife SkillsThis packet is a self-guided lesson. It is easy for students to follow and great for emergency lesson plans. The material focuses on teaching students the basics to of buying a car. It is not a math-based lesson, but instead a practical-knowledge based lesson. Where this lesson will give students the knowledge to make a wise consumer choice and to avoid common scams. This lesson is in Google Doc Format and PDF format.Objectives: Students will be able to:• Identify what sho
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7th - 12th, Adult Education
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Atlantic Slave Trade - Life on the Slave Ships (Source Analysis with Key)
Atlantic Slave Trade - Life on the Slave Ships (Source Analysis with Key) - This 17 page Atlantic Slave Trade package includes engaging and informative sources (visual and text) related to what life was like for the slaves aboard the slave ships during the Atlantic Slave Trade. The sources truly capture the realities of the living conditions for the slaves that made the dangerous journey across the Atlantic (Middle Passage) during the Atlantic Slave Trade.
The source makes use of excerpts from
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7th - 12th
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Country Research Project: Google
Need a fun project for researching a country ? Need a creative Distance learning activity?Country Research Project is designed for success in middle school or high school. This activity includes a wide range of topics for students to research such as, government, economy, traditional dance, population, traditional clothing, cuisine, current event, and more! These comprehensive activities provide rigorous instruction allowing students to research and understand the country of their or the teacher
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4th - 12th
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Economics, FEDERAL RESERVE, MONETARY POLICY, Money Supply, Economics
The Federal Reserve SystemThis learning package concentrates on why the Federal Reserve was created, the purpose of Fed, its three key duties, the money supply, and monetary policy. The information has been simplified, condensed, and stays focused on the essentials.Objectives: Students will be able to:• Explain why the Fed was created and its main purpose.• Describe the structure of the Federal Reserve.• Identify the Fed’s three key functions.• Define Monetary Policy.• Explain the main purpose w
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7th - 12th, Adult Education
Create a Podcast - Project-Based Podcasting (Current Events)
Create a Podcast - Project-Based Podcasting (Current Events)Ever wanted to start a class podcast? In this printable workbook, students create an episode on a current event. It could be a current event in your school, community, or the world. The workbook takes students through:Generating IdeasPlanningWriting a ScriptInterviewsEditing and PublishingAssessmentStudents can do this project on their phones, computers, or iPads. I generally give them a week or two to create, and then we have a list
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7th - 12th
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The Persian Gulf War, Operation Desert Storm, Hussein (Text, Maps, Questions)
The Persian Gulf War, Operation Desert Storm (Text, Maps & Questions)Thank you for considering this fully editable product. Prepare to be surprised and delighted! This product contains fascinating informational text exploring the Persian Gulf War, also commonly called Operation Desert Storm. This product also has excellent maps (unique and original), quotes and pictures to aid in your students’ ability to learn about this epic war in American, world and Iraqi history. Please check out the pr
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6th - 11th, Staff
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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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Vietnam War from CNN’s The Sixties Video Guide/Link PDF + Google Apps Version
The Vietnam War: from CNN’s The Sixties, Video Guide & Video Link covers the birth of the Vietnam conflict up to the resignation of Lyndon B. Johnson. Worksheet has 18 questions covering the 42 minute video. It includes a second copy that contains two video links for distance learning and absent students. An answer key is provided.* The second half of this documentary on Vietnam can be found here: Peace with Honor - Vietnam: from CNN’s The SeventiesSave Money! For this product, primary sour
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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COMPANION WORKBOOK for Interactive Notebook World Cultures and Geography
This workbook was created as a companion to the interactive notebook that I created to comply with the TEKS (Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills) for 6th grade social studies.
You can use the half-page activities in this workbook as practices, warm-ups/bell-ringers, or short quizzes. Each exercise comes with an answer key.
I tried to provide a variety of activities (a total of 32) that you can use in correlation with your world cultures and geography interactive notebook.
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Five Th
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3rd - 12th
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History of St Patricks Day Differentiated Reading [Editable]
Are you searching for a secondary option for St. Patrick’s Day? This is a non-fiction reading passage with two levels for middle school or high school that includes close reading, annotation and making claims. This resource focuses on reinforcing literacy skills using a historical topic.This product includes:Reading passage Close Reading FrameworkAnnotation GuideComprehension QuestionsMaking and Supporting a Claim PromptAnswer keySimilar Products:If you like this product, you may also be interes
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8th - 10th
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Also included in: History of Holidays Series Evidence-based Passages Growing Bundle
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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★ The Renaissance and Reformation (1350-1600) ★ Unit w/Slides and Guided Notes
Are you looking for a interesting way to introduce your students to the Renaissance and Reformation? In this easy prep lesson, your students will learn about the Italian city-states and the culture that developed in Europe surrounding Humanism and the Renaissance. They will also learn about Protestantism and the Catholic Reformation.This purchase includes Google Slides Presentations and Guided Notes for each section. The download is a PDF with links included to make copies of your own documents
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7th - 12th
Also included in: ★ GROWING BUNDLE ★ All Social Studies Lessons (30% Discount)
End of The Year: Digital History Project (Google)
Need a fun project for researching History Topics Learned this year? Need a creative Distance learning activity?End of The Year: Digital History Project is designed for success in middle school or high school. This activity includes a wide range of topics for students to research such as, topics they have learned throughout the school year! OR a Essential Questions such as " What is the most influential protest?" OR " If you could bring back one historial figure who would it be?" These comprehen
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4th - 12th
Enlightenment Thinkers/Philosophers - Research Project (Hobbes, Locke, etc.)
Enlightenment Thinkers/Philosophers - Research Project - A research project for the Age of Enlightenment with a focus on the influential thinkers and philosophers of the Enlightenment. The project and other documents focus on student-centered, inquiry learning with the students required to think critically when completing the tasks. The package includes a research project with two different version for differentiation, two PowerPoint's that cover the Age of Enlightenment and review the major t
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7th - 12th
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Geography Junkies Nine Week Bell Ringer--United States
**A new Asia and Africa version of the Geography Junkies Nine Weeks Bell Ringer is live!**
Do your students need to know their place in the world? Even if you're not teaching geography, you can teach geography! There are only so many times you can hear "Africa" as the answer to "name a country in South America?" before you know something needs to be done.
This is a nine-week, one question per day, geography unit. It focuses on basic components (continents, oceans, US state locations, and ba
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4th - 10th
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Minerals - Properties and Identifcation Lab / Activity
Minerals - Reference Sheets and More for working on a mineral unit! This pack includes reference sheets about how to identify minerals, two handy charts to help students identify luster and figure out a mineral's hardness, a mineral review activity, two-page graphic organizer for minerals, and a mineral chart if you were to do a lab activity. Answer keys are included for the review activity and graphic organizers.
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7th - 10th
Also included in: Rocks and Minerals - Types of Rocks, Rock Cycle, Minerals and More!
World War I Crossword Puzzle Review (WWI)
World War I Crossword Puzzle Review (WW1) includes - 20 Terms and 20 clues plus optional word bank. This is a perfect activity for reviewing before a test, as homework or for substitute plans. This includes two puzzles, one with a word bank and one without. Save some money by grabbing this amazing product, along with the entire World War I unit including PowerPoints, worksheets, lesson plans, review and assessment. Get World War I Unit Bundled.Word Bank• war of attrition• armistice• stalemate• r
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7th - 12th, Adult Education
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Mini-guide for Middlers: The Golden Goblet Workbook
This is a two-week literature guide for the book titled The Golden Goblet, by Eloise Jarvis McGraw. In this book, which is set in ancient Egypt, a boy named Ranofer dreams of becoming a goldsmith. After the death of his father, Ranofer's goal is thwarted by his evil half-brother. This guide contains:vocabulary words and exercisesdiscussion questionsreading activities: characterization, metaphor, idioms, comparison and contrast, alliteration, effect and cause, simile, antonyms, prediction, ti
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6th - 9th
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Women of the Renaissance Workbook Women’s History
This is a no-prep workbook about contributions of women to the Renaissance both in terms of art & the humanist movement. It includes a nonfiction reading passage, primary source analysis, and a research project. This would be perfect for any unit on the Renaissance. It would also be a great resource for Women's history month!This product includes:Reading passage Questions which check for understanding, build vocabulary and work on the skill of comparing and contrastingPrimary source analysis
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8th - 11th
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★ Age of Exploration (1500-1800) ★ Unit w/Slides, Guided Notes, and Test
Are you looking for an effective, ready-to-use unit that you can use in your classroom? Look no further! This lesson will save valuable time that can be used to help your students grow and learn. This unit is ready to go as soon as you purchase. Spend your time doing what you love without all the extra prep time!This purchase includes Google Slides Presentations and Guided Notes for each section. Both the Google Slides Presentations and the Guided Notes are completely customizable and can be sha
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7th - 12th
Also included in: ★ GROWING BUNDLE ★ All Social Studies Lessons (30% Discount)
Confederation Stations - Canadian Confederation Station Activity
Confederation Stations - Canadian Confederation Station ActivityAre you looking for a fun and engaging way to teach confederation? With these Confederation stations students learn about Canada's confederation through 8 different learning stations. Each station has a station poster and task cards, and students take their workbooks to each stations. Students are able to rotate through these stations independently, and I usually just walk around check in. Topics covered include political pressur
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7th - 11th
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Climate Change Activists Reading Package and PBL Inquiry
This is an engaging, evidence-based non-fiction reading passage about climate change and climate change activists for upper middle school or high school students that focuses on comprehension, making/supporting claims, data analysis, and project-based learning. It would be a great resource for Earth Day and any conversations about climate change, sustainability, citizenship & activism, ecology, pollution, and even the Industrial Revolution! It's available in both digital and printable format
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8th - 11th
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Analyze the Bill of Rights and Other Amendments Critical Thinking Assignment
Are you looking for a way to introduce a discussion about the U.S. Constitution and the Bill of Rights into your planning? Looking for a way to teach "Constitution Day" in your Social Studies curriculum? This assignment will do the trick.
Students are introduced to some basic facts about the Bill of Rights in the first page of the assignment. The remaining pages ask students to read, analyze, and explain each of the ten amendments in the Bill of Rights.
They must also imagine a nation with
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5th - 8th
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Civil War Timeline Common Core Aligned and Google Apps Version
Civil War Timeline takes your students back to the beginning and the end of the American Civil War. Students analyze the timeline and complete a twenty question common core aligned worksheet. This assesses students on the history of the the period, as well as timeline analysis. It can be used in class or as homework as it’s a completely stand alone assignment. Key is included.** Also includes Google Apps version of the worksheet for distance learningSave money! For this timeline, PowerPoint lect
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7th - 12th, Adult Education
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