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Common Core WHST.6-8.1 pdfs
Declaration of Independence Activity: The Big Break Up Letter & Texting Activity
The Declaration of Independence was really just a big "break-up" letter written by the colonists to the King of Great Britain. This historical document was written to convince the world of the King's abuses and to let everyone know that the colonies no longer wanted to be in a relationship with Great Britain. While studying the Declaration of Independence, students will use this assignment as a reinforcement to understand just what Jefferson wrote in this historical document. The lesson start
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5th - 9th
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Also included in: American History U.S. History Bundle: Beginnings through the 1850's
Legislative Branch Activity: Classroom Simulation on How a Bill Becomes a Law
Make civics practical and exciting for students using this Social Studies simulation that allows students to experience the Legislative Branch! Students will participate in writing bills for their school, community, or state while learning the various stages within the lawmaking process. All voices are heard as students become members of Congress, participate in committees, debate on the floor, and watch their President sign the bills that survive the entire process. Not only do students love
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6th - 12th
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CNN 10 Worksheets: Current Events News Summary, Graphic Organizer, Video Project
CNN 10 (CNN Student News) is the perfect avenue for students to stay informed on current events. This PDF and GOOGLE DRIVE set of graphic organizer worksheets are an excellent way to analyze and summarize the current events of the day using CNN10. These various templates will help students of all ages stay engaged while watching CNN 10. A simple writing format helps students recognize, summarize, and write opinions about the major headlines of the day. I find this resource to be extremely prac
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Unbroken Complete Study Unit
Captivate your students with the incredible story of Louie Zamperini in Unbroken. This complete unit will engage your class right from the start with interactive activities, thought-provoking discussions, and even fun creative assignments! You and your students will LOVE this deep dive into the world of Louie and World War II!With this teacher time-saving unit, students will go beyond basic comprehension questions and learn and practice ELA content and skills! This Unbroken Unit is divided into
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8th - 10th
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WHY STUDY HISTORY | Back to School Activity | First Day of School Discussion
Why do we study history anyway? This back to school activity is a must have for any history or social studies class! Start the first day of school (or the first lesson of any history class) with “WHY” because students always want to know why? Why am I learning about history? Why do we have to study this stuff anyway? When am I ever going to use this in life? Isn’t history about a "bunch of old dead people" and things that have already happened? **Major necessary upgrades have been made to ma
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Also included in: American History U.S. History Bundle: Beginnings through the 1850's
WWII Propaganda Posters Activities and Project Print & Digital
Examine over a dozen famous WWII home front propaganda posters for the devices used, culminating learning with students creating posters of their own to address a current school problem.Let your principal decide whose poster has the winning message to transform your school’s culture!This plug-and-play PBL activity kit comes as a printable PDF and digital in Google Slides!Greatness is spotting persuasive devices at work and knowing how to use them for good. World War II was the U.S.’s greatest f
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8th - 11th
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Also included in: US History Activity and Project Kits Bundle Print & Digital
Lewis and Clark Expedition Activity | Primary Sources DBQ | Printable & Digital
Use Lewis and Clark's authentic journal entries to teach students about the famous expedition! Your students will evaluate the success of Lewis and Clark's journey by analyzing primary sources, recording evidence, and answering a document based question. Everything you need for a comprehensive lesson on the Lewis and Clark expedition is included! Printable PDF and Google Drive versions are included.**This resource is part of the printable and digital Lewis and Clark Unit Bundle. It includes 5 N
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5th - 8th
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Also included in: Lewis and Clark Expedition Unit Bundle | Printable & Digital Activities
CURRENT EVENTS: News Article Summary, Main Idea, Reading Comprehension | NEWSELA
This Current Events Summary is an excellent tool for students to get involved with the news and the current events of the week. A simple writing format helps students find, summarize, and write opinions about current news stories and events. I find this activity to be a practical filler for various social studies courses. What's Included:Teacher directions with ideas for implementation and useSimple student directions: Find, Highlight, Summarize, Importance, OpinionGuided student writing temp
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The Epic of Gilgamesh Common Core Writing and Literacy Primary Source Activity
Step into the rich world of Ancient Mesopotamia with this student-centered and Common Core-aligned activity. Your students will embark on a captivating journey as they explore the timeless Epic of Gilgamesh, gaining profound insights into the beliefs and society of this ancient civilization.Here's how the Epic of Gilgamesh adventure unfolds: Historical Context: Begin by delving into a brief history of the Epic of Gilgamesh and encounter an excerpt from the actual tale. This introduction sets th
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6th - 8th
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Human Environment Interactions 5-E Unit BUNDLE | Geography Resources | Microsoft
An engaging BUNDLE of Human-Environment Interactions resources exploring how geography affects our world. The guided lessons are FUN for students & the 6-E teaching model is easy for you to use! Each activity includes a Teacher Reference Guide to ensure success & engagement in your classroom! The bundle has print & interactive, digital versions of the materials. Made for traditional in-class learning or digital 1:1 classrooms. Everything you need is included! Includes Microsoft Resou
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4th - 9th
Hamilton VS Jefferson Opposition Grudge Match Common Core Activity
Will it be a political party knock out? Students decide who wins based on seven rounds of political policy issues debated by the Federalists and Republicans in early American history. Students identify the political party that best represents their own opinions. This activity is common core because students analyze and interpret quotes from both Hamilton and Jefferson. A fun critical thinking activity that fits perfectly in a New Nation or Early American Politic Unit.This activity can also be us
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8th - 12th
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Political Parties | Campaign Simulation Running for President
This presidential election simulation is an excellent way for students to comprehend all aspects of political parties and the campaigns needed to elect a presidential candidate - "Let's Get The Party Started!" The teacher will divide class into groups of 4 to 5 students per group. Each group will develop their own political party and choose a presidential candidate to represent their party. Using the included criteria, allow students a few class periods, or portions of class periods, to create
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5th - 12th
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Reconstruction Full Unit Bundle Engaging Student Centered Activities
Through this engaging series of lessons, students will analyze whether African Americans really attained freedom through the Reconstruction Era. ☆☆☆ Engaging, student-centered, and make for the middle school mind! ☆☆☆Reconstruction Begins - This lesson provides a clear overview of the major plans related to Reconstruction. Students will compare Lincoln and Johnson's plans, along with Republican Reconstruction and Radical Reconstruction.Freedom Achieved? - Evaluating the Success of Reconstruction
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6th - 9th
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Best Science CER Rubric Ever! Editable Claim Evidence and Reasoning Activity
Are you looking for an easy to use CER rubric and CER handout? CER writing can be challenging for students and this clear and easy to understand resource will help you effectively teach, model, and implement Claim Evidence Reasoning writing in your science classroom. Please click the PREVIEW to see what is included in this ready to use resource.CER or Claim Evidence Reasoning writing can be used for practice, labs, or assessment. Included in this resource:Editable CER rubric - Google DocOne page
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5th - 9th
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Ancient Egypt Reading: How did Egyptians Build Pyramids? Claim & Evidence CER
Are you ready to have your students embark on a fascinating journey back in time to uncover the age-old riddle of how the Ancient Egyptians constructed the majestic Pyramids of Giza? Look no further, as our "Histories Mysteries: How Did Ancient Egypt Build Pyramids?" is here to take your students on an awe-inspiring historical exploration! Unearth the Secrets of the Pyramids: In this immersive Ancient Egypt Claim, Evidence, Reasoning (CER) unit lesson, your students will become history detective
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5th - 8th
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History Crime Scene Investigation: CSI Hamilton Duel At Dawn
Hamilton was so much more than just an amazing play on Broadway.
Want a great way for students to engage in a group activity while they examine eyewitness testimony, artifacts, primary sources, and solve a historical mystery? Download The Hamilton Duel at Dawn CSI!
This exciting activity can be used to challenge individual students or to encourage collaboration in groups of up to five people. Students form CSI teams and examine real evidence from the duel between Vice President Aaron Burr an
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7th - 12th
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Teaching STEM | Computer Science, Coding, Data, Robotics, Digital Technologies
Teach STEM, COMPUTER SCIENCE, CODING, DATA, ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE, ROBOTICS and CRITICAL THINKING with supreme CONFIDENCE in 2024. Discover proven teaching strategies, lesson plans, ideas and resources that provide a wealth of information on this innovative and engaging curriculum area. Kevin Cummins (MA, Education & Technology Melbourne), an accomplished educator with over a decade of experience coaching STEM and Digital Technologies, provides a step-by-step guide to teaching the follo
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1st - 10th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-3
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Voting Rights Election Day Political Parties Unit - Mock Election Activities
Explore voting rights, voting behavior, and turnout, this election's candidates, and political party platforms, culminating in a mock election, with this inquiry-driven, primary source-based unit that asks, “Is voting a responsibility, a right, or a privilege?” Designed specifically to be used in any year- Presidential, mid-term, or any odd-year election! Check out the Preview for a detailed look at this compelling unit!This unit comes in two formats: print PDF and digital Google files.Greatness
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9th - 12th
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Also included in: Civics and Government Inquiry Full Course Curriculum for High School
Writing Our World™ Premium Curriculum: Grades 6th-8th
Are you looking to help your students with dyslexia unlock their writing potential? Do your students…• have a lot of ideas, but struggle to get them on the page?• tend to write in run-on sentences?• become overwhelmed with longer writing assignments?• produce disorganized pieces of writing? • write short, unelaborated paragraphs?• resist writing altogether? Cultivate confident writing and critical thinking skills in your students with Writing Our World™.Through this curriculum, students will lea
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6th - 8th
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Transcontinental Railroad Activity | Primary Sources DBQ | Printable & Digital
A comprehensive resource for getting your students up, moving, and thinking critically about the transcontinental railroad! Students begin the lesson by working with the vocabulary necessary for understanding the six transcontinental railroad primary source documents. Next, students rotate through the learning stations answering guided questions for each document. Ultimately, students will answer the document-based question according to their findings. A pre-writing organizer and rubric are in
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6th - 8th
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The One and Only Ivan Novel Study Unit - Printable and Digital for Google Slides
Your students will GO APE over this unique book report project. Activities for the project-based classroom. Mix-and-Match Templates allow you to create a novel unit that is tailored to your students' needs. Both PRINT and DIGITAL versions.PRINTABLE: 69 ready-to-go templates focus on a wide range of topics related to The One and Only Ivan by Katharine Applegate—story elements, themes, symbolism, characters, parts of a book, research topics, vocabulary, and more. Challenge students to use higher-l
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3rd - 6th
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Also included in: The One and Only Ivan Mega-Bundle (4 Posters and Complete Novel Unit)
The Middle East Region BUNDLE | North Africa and SW Asia Resources | Microsoft
This intro to the Middle East BUNDLE explores the geography, cultures, history, and modern issues of the North Africa & Southwest Asia region. The activities are engaging for students & the guided lesson format is easy for you to use! Build or enrich your curriculum with a variety of FUN materials both you & your students will LOVE! Print & interactive, digital versions of the materials are included. Made for traditional in-class learning or digital 1:1 classrooms. Everything you
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6th - 12th
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P.E.E.L. paragraphs literacy writing mat scaffold in history (PEEL)
This powerpoint contains a writing scaffold to help students frame their paragraphs using PEEL. Most students are familiar with PEE in their paragraphs but the L is what makes students show their understanding to a higher level.The first slide is a writing mat with the sentence starters. This can been laminated and given to students to use with their written work, in particular for essays. It could also be photocopied and stuck into the students books for regular reference. My classes have bot
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5th - 11th
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US Civil War Simulation Activity, Tour of Duty
US Civil War simulation activity: Tour of DutyHistory can be difficult for students to understand and experience. Simulations help students put themselves in the past, learning about history in an authentically engaging way. Students love simulations because they don't know what the final outcome will be. It's an exciting learning experience!Want to try a FREE simulation? You can download my free World War 2 Battle of Iwo Jima simulation to get a closer look!This minimal prep simulation puts stu
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6th - 10th
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