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6th grade social studies videos under $5
Remember the Titans (2000): Complete Movie Guide
This 24-question movie guide will help your students get the most out of this powerful movie. This movie guide comes with an answer key. Ready to print and ready to use! Enjoy!Movie overview: "Set in Alexandria, Virginia, in 1971, the fact-based story begins with the integration of black and white students at T. C. Williams High School. This effort to improve race relations is most keenly felt on the school's football team, the Titans, and bigoted tempers flare when a black head coach (Washingto
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6th - 12th
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Ruby Bridges (1998): Complete Movie Guide
Ruby Bridges is a 1998 made-for-television movie, written by Toni Ann Johnson and based on the true story of Ruby Bridges, the first black student to attend integrated schools in New Orleans, Louisiana, in 1960.This movie guide will help your students get the most out of this powerful movie. The guide includes essential vocabulary, iconic images, and a character map.This movie guide comes with an answer key for all the sections. Ready to print and ready to use! Enjoy!For higher grade levels, you
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5th - 9th
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National Treasure I (2004): Complete Movie Guide
A treasure hunter is in hot pursuit of a mythical treasure that has been passed down for centuries, while his employer turned enemy is onto the same path that he's on. The story gives students a chance to view historical landmarks like Independence Hall, the Library of Congress, and the Liberty Bell. This movie guide will help keep your students focused during the movie. This movie guide comes with a completed teacher key and some reflection questions for students. Teacher created and student ap
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6th - 10th
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Juneteenth | Activities + Video
Juneteenth is a date to commemorate the freedom for which we must fight every day in our country.This resource can be used both physically and digitally.It includes:- Cover page.- How to do page.p1:- Introduction.- What is Juneteenth?p2:- Look up the meanings.- What is the significance of Juneteenth?- What do you know about this day?p3:- The Emancipation Proclamation.- Juneteenth and Slavery in Texas.p4:- What Really Happened at Roswell.p5:- Timeline.p6:- The date.- Write a short review about Ab
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4th - 9th
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Apollo 13 Movie worksheet
This assignment includes 40 questions to be answered by students while enjoying the movie. This assignment helps keep students engaged and paying attention. Key included.
Apollo 13 is a 1995 American historical docudrama film directed by Ron Howard. The film stars Tom Hanks, Kevin Bacon, Bill Paxton, Gary Sinise, and Ed Harris. The screenplay by William Broyles, Jr., and Al Reinert, that dramatizes the aborted 1970 Apollo 13 lunar mission, is an adaptation of the book Lost Moon: The Perilous
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Jesse Owens - Race movie questions
Race is a 2016 biographical sports drama film about African American athlete Jesse Owens, who won a record-breaking four gold medals at the 1936 Berlin Olympic Games.Directed by Stephen Hopkins and written by Joe Shrapnel and Anna Waterhouse, the film stars Stephan James as Owens, and co-stars Jason Sudeikis, Jeremy Irons, William Hurt and Carice van Houten.
This worksheet contains 35 questions and additional information about the potential U.S. boycott of the 1936 Summer Olympics. A free Powe
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Topographic Maps PowerPoint & Worksheet: FULLY LOADED!
This Topographic Map slide show brings the adventure to your students! Have fun while learning about how to read topographic maps, contour lines, and relief maps. Unlike any animated presentation you have seen before, this visually appealing display will make topographic maps much easier for students of a variety of ages to understand. It emphasizes how to read these types of maps whenever students encounter them in the future. This is also a perfect instructional tool for "distance learning."In
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4th - 8th
Also included in: Science PowerPoint Bundle: FULLY LOADED
Pocahontas Video Review: Compare and Contrast Disney v Reality
In this assignment students watch the Disney version of Pocahontas and compare with Disney's version to what really happened. There is a timeline of Pocahontas, a map, and events of what happened in her life. After the video students must write about the comparison of the video and what really happened in her life. The rubric that goes along with the writing is based off of IVOC writing grading. This works well with Upper Elementary, Middle and lower high school.
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4th - 10th
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United States & Canada Guided Notes & PowerPoints, World Geography Guided Notes
United States and Canada Guided Notes and PowerPoints in Print & Digital (Video Notes for Flipped Classroom Included) covers physical geography of the United States & Canada, Cultural Geography of the United States & Canada, History of the United States & Canada, Facts about the United States & Canada. World Geography Guided Notes, Interactive Notebook, Note Taking, PowerPoints, Anticipatory Guides US and Canada Guided NotesThese interactive guided notes and PowerPoints are
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5th - 11th
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Also included in: Geography United States and Canada BUNDLE (World Geography Bundle)
Cinco de Mayo Activities + Readings + Video | May 5 Activities
May 5 is a great opportunity to celebrate the culture and virtues of the Mexican people. This resource tries to find the true message of this day. It can be used both physically and digitally. It includes: - Cover page. - How to do page. p1: - The fifth of May. - What is the importance of May 5? p2: - Video "The Battle of Puebla". - Answer the questions. p3: - Synthesize the story of the Battle of Puebla. - Why do you think the Battle of Puebla was important? p4: - When is the Independence of M
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5th - 11th
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Also included in: Cinco de Mayo | May 5 | English + Spanish
Native American Heritage Month Activities + Debate + Videos
Native American Heritage Month is a very important month in our country. In a world where the inclusion of different cultures is essential, our duty as teachers is to teach our students tolerance and respect. That is why I created this non-discriminatory material, with the intention that each of our students become aware to make this a better world. It can be used both physically and digitally. It includes: p1: - Text "The History of Hispanic Heritage Month". p2: - Reading comprehension questio
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4th - 12th
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Also included in: November Bundle | Halloween, Day of the Dead, Thanksgiving and more...
World War 2 on the Homefront PowerPoint
This is a great World War 2 PowerPoint lesson on what life was like on the Homefront in the United States during WW2. It includes dozens of fantastic images both in color and black & white and easy-to-follow notes for students. Fantastic for visual learners, each slide features simple text about key information based on state and Common Core Standards as well as large captivating pictures. Topics covered include: RationingWar bondsPropagandaThe War Production BoardJapanese internmentThe Zoot
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5th - 10th
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Also included in: US History Part 2 PowerPoint and Guided Notes Bundle
Hispanic Heritage Month | Activities + Videos + Song
The Hispanic Heritage Month represents a really important celebration in our country. The contributions of this great culture must be recognized inside and outside the classroom, therefore, this month I invite you all to celebrate multiculturalism in the United States !!! This resource can be used both physically and digitally. It includes: - Cover page. - How to do page. p1: - Introduction. p2: - Who are Hispanics? p3: - Answer the questions. p4-5: - Hispanic Identity. p6: - Classify. p7-9: -
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6th - 12th
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Also included in: Hispanic Heritage Month | English + Spanish | Activities + Videos + Song
Five Themes of Geography, Structure of Earth Guided Notes, PowerPoints, Video
World Geography Guided Notes | Five Themes of Geography, Structure of Earth, Guided Notes and PowerPoints Geography with Video to upload for flipped classroom or distance learning covers Five Themes, Spheres, Inside the Earth, Landforms and Waterways, Earth & Sun Relationships, Weather and ClimateWorld Geography Guided Notes, Interactive Notebook, Note Taking, PowerPoints, Anticipatory GuidesThese interactive guided notes and PowerPoints are great for the teacher input section of the lesso
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5th - 11th
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All The Presidents Men - Movie questions, terms, explanations and key
All the President's Men is a 1976 American political thriller film directed by Alan J. Pakula. The screenplay by William Goldman is based on the 1974 non-fiction book of the same name by Carl Bernstein and Bob Woodward, the two journalists investigating the Watergate scandal for The Washington Post. The film starred Robert Redford and Dustin Hoffman as Woodward and Bernstein, respectively; it was produced by Walter Coblenz for Redford's Wildwood Enterprises
This assignment contains video questi
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Civil Rights- Our Friend Martin Video Review
This is for a 26 question video review for the cartoon "My Friend Martin" about Martin Luther king Jr. The video has voices from celebrities, such as John Travolta, Whoopi Goldberg, and many others!
I use this for my Middle School students, though it is a cartoon, they seem to like it. This will work great for elementary students as well.
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3rd - 8th
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Native American Heritage Month | Activities + Video + Debate | For Kids
November is a month when inclusion should be more than ever a part of our classroom. With this resource you can bring Native American Heritage Month into your classes.It can be used both physically and digitally.It includes:- Cover page.- How to do page.p1-2:- Introduction.p3:- Answer the questions.p4:- History of Native American Heritage Month.p5:- Make a timeline.- Question of personal expression.p6-7:- State celebrations.p8:- Crossword.p9:- Indigenous heritage.p10:- Find a Native American leg
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2nd - 7th
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Also included in: Native American Heritage Month | For All Ages | English + Spanish
This is America Charlie Brown (1988): The Birth of The Constitution
The 'Peanuts' gang is present at the drafting of the Constitution.They hear all about the debates that went during forming of the United States Constitution. Very kid-friendly video! These movie questions will help your students learn about the formation of the U.S. Constitution. I have included a graphic overview of the three branches of government for the students to reference. This product comes with a completed teacher key. Ready to print and ready to use! Enjoy!You can find the video here:
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3rd - 8th
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Day of the Dead | Día de los Muertos Activities + Video
If there is a celebration that represents Mexican culture, that is the Day of the Dead. These activities include everything our students need to know about this day. It can be used both physically and digitally.It includes:p1:- Microtexts"The day of the Dead""When was this tradition born?""What is commemorated in its different days""Why does death have this connotation in Mexico"p2:- Find the meaning of unknown words.- Reading comprehension questions.- Match as appropriate.- Compare with our cul
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4th - 10th
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Also included in: Halloween + Day of the Dead (Día de los muertos)
Cinco de Mayo Activities + Readings + Video | May 5 Activities | Spanish
May 5 is a great opportunity to celebrate the culture and virtues of the Mexican people. This resource tries to find the true message of this day.It can be used both physically and digitally.It includes:- Cover page.- How to do page.p1:- The fifth of May.- What is the importance of May 5?p2:- Video "The Battle of Puebla".- Answer the questions.p3:- Synthesize the story of the Battle of Puebla.- Why do you think the Battle of Puebla was important?p4:- When is the Independence of Mexico celebrated
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5th - 11th
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Also included in: Cinco de Mayo | May 5 | English + Spanish
Killing Lincoln - Video guide
This video worksheet contains over 50 questions and is good activity to keep students engaged while watching at home or in class.
Killing Lincoln is an American television film inspired by the 2011 novel of the same name by Bill O'Reilly. The two-hour political docudrama was originally broadcast on National Geographic Channel on February 17, 2013. Narrated and hosted by American actor Tom Hanks, the film stars Billy Campbell as United States President Abraham Lincoln and Jesse Johnson as John
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Memorial Day Distance Learning | Activities + Video
Memorial Day is coming, so I created this beautiful resource. Memorial Day is one of the most important days in our country, that is why we must take advantage of the opportunity to bring our students closer to our history.This resource can be used both physically and digitallyIt includes:- Cover page.- How to do page.p1:- Questions on the subject.p2;3:- Text "Memorial Day. History and Traditions".- Answer the questions about the text.p4:- Make a timeline.p5:- Name the traditions that appear in
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3rd - 12th
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Angel Island and Immigration Video Worksheet/Webquest
This video worksheet allows students learn about immigration to Angel Island. The video clip is only 8 minutes long, but it is packed full of information that will keep your students engaged.This video worksheet works great as a “Do Now Activity” or as a complement to any lecture or lesson plan on immigration to America. The worksheet guides students through the importance of Angel Island and problems faced by immigrants at Angel Island. The video is great for visual learners and helps break up
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4th - 12th
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Also included in: Ellis Island and Angel Island Immigration Lesson Plan Collection
Engineering an Empire Early Americas Bundle - The Aztecs and Mayas
This two video guide bundle includes two of the most exciting and interesting episodes of the History Channel's popular Engineering an Empire video series (individual episodes are available on YouTube, or DVD and can be purchased from the History Channel or Amazon.com). The narrative question format is designed to engage the students throughout the videos, and focuses on historical, social and cultural aspects of the splendid Maya and Aztec empires. They allow for followup discussion. Includ
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6th - 12th
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