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Patriotic Agamographs | Original, Unique Memorial Day Craft Activity
This patriotic agamograph set is a fun and unique activity to integrate art into your classroom. They complement your Memorial Day, Veteran's Day, Remembrance Day, September 11th, 4th of July, or any other patriotic celebrations. My original agamographs are often copied but never equalled! For patriotic holidays like Memorial Day, Independence Day, and Veterans Day, I have created an image of the American flag that morphs into soldiers. I have also included designs for September 11th, where the
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3rd - 8th
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Memorial Day Activity | Patriotic Soldier Classroom Collaborative Poster
Memorial Day Classroom Collaborative Poster from Art with Jenny K. I promise that your kids won’t soon forget this project! This activity is so much fun because, in the end, you will have a very large (approx. 28” x 35”) poster to display in your classroom, hallway, or front entryway, to honor our soldiers on Memorial Day, Armed Forces Day, and/or Veterans Day. Along the way, students will work together as a group to create this beautiful tribute.The size of the poster varies based on printer se
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1st - 8th
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I Am Poem: I Am From Poem Template, Example Poem & Grading Rubric (Bio Poem)
Use these I Am Poem Template (I Am From Poem Templates) with Guided Template, Writing Paper, Example Poem & Grading Rubric during a Poetry unit or during discussion in a Social Studies or Culture class. This may also be called a Bio Poem or Biography Poem and is perfect at any time of the year to get to your students even better.I Am Poem - I Am From Poem includes:- Example ‘I Am From’ Poem- Poem Template with Directions- Final Poem Page with ‘I Am” prompts- Final Poem Page with blank line
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2nd - 12th
Patriotic Coloring Pages w/ Designs for Memorial Day (and Other Occasions!)
American Symbols Patriotic Coloring Pages: This set of my interactive coloring sheets (with writing prompts) includes American patriotic symbols appropriate for:September 11thPatriot DayConstitution Day Memorial DayPresidents' DayVeterans' DayFlag Day4th of July...and any American history unit. Students add bold patterns to different Patriotic American symbols and then color their designs to produce a Pop Art-styled artwork. These coloring pages are fun, easy, and unique. It's a sure winner with
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K - 8th
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Unscramble The Mystery Masterpiece | Fun Art History Activity & Great Sub Plan
Unscramble The Mystery Masterpieces. This is a great art history activity! In these unscramble grid activities, students are presented with a scrambled image of a famous masterpiece. Then each student works to unscramble the grid pieces to produce the final “unscrambled” masterpiece. These one-page mystery masterpieces can be…ColoredIncluded in interactive notebooksPaired with a research reportDisplayed on a bulletin board… or used in any other way imaginable! They are great for… Morning workEar
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2nd - 8th
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Map Skills Mapping - Design Your Own Amusement Park
Review the basics of mapping with this fun and engaging activity! Using map skills learned in class, students must design a map of their own amusement park and include mapping elements such as scale, a legend, symbols, and more! They must also write about and explain their "best" or most amazing ride. This activity has always been one of my students' favorite projects! It's a fun and unique way to wrap up a mapping unit or a fun project for social studies!I encourage the students to pick a them
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6th - 9th
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United States Map Quiz & Worksheet, USA Map Test w/ Practice Sheet, US Map Quiz
United States Map Test: Easy-to-read US Map Quiz and Practice Sheet will help students learn to correctly identify and locate all 50 states. This product also includes a labeled USA Map in full & half-page design and blank USA map for practice. Learning how to correctly identify all 50 states on a map of the United States is a critical skill for students of all ages.US Map Quiz (US Map Test) is ready to print-and-go to test knowledge of the USA Map and 50 states. This map of the United State
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2nd - 8th
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Civil War Activity | Battle Stations | Printable & Digital | Google Classroom
Get your students up, moving, and learning about several different Civil War battles with this NO PREP printable and digital activity! A perfect lesson for introducing or reviewing the decisive battles of the Civil War. Eight different battles are featured including Fort Sumter, Bull Run, Shiloh, Antietam, Gettysburg, Vicksburg, Sherman's March to the Sea, and the Surrender at Appomattox Court House. Printable PDF and Google Drive versions are included. **This resource is part of the printable
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5th - 8th
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Also included in: Civil War Activities and Worksheets Printable and Digital Unit Bundle
13 Colonies Map and Activities | Printable & Digital
Focus on climate, geography, and the economies of the early American colonies using this informational text, comprehension worksheet, map activity, and assessment! Students will gain a better understanding of how climate and geography played a role in shaping each colonial economy. A printable PDF version and digital version is included! **This resource is part of the no-prep 13 Colonies Unit Bundle. It includes FIVE printable and digital resources at a 30% discount price! A FREE 13 Colonies wo
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5th - 8th
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Also included in: 13 Colonies Unit | Colonial America | Colonization | Map & Activities
Middle Ages Coat of Arms Activity - Back to School or Medieval Unit Activity
Bring some creativity into a Middle Ages Unit! Have students create their own Coat of Arms based on their hobbies, personality, family, etc. Includes a detailed assignment sheet with some common heraldic symbols/colors and their traditional meanings. A fun heraldry study for students during a medieval unit.A great way to start a Middle Ages / Medieval Unit or as a "get to know you" activity for Back to School!Includes:- Detailed assignment sheet with a list of traditional symbols & their
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6th - 9th
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Also included in: Middle Ages Activities - Projects and Activities for Medieval Times
World War 1 Propaganda Analysis Activity
This lesson on WW1 Propaganda has students utilizing higher-level thinking skills to analyze 15 primary source propaganda posters. Everything you need is included for the lesson plan, including a worksheet, 15 full color propaganda posters, and an answer key.The worksheet explains the 5 main objectives of wartime propaganda and has students come up with their own personal definition of propaganda. They then determine the goal of each poster based on the objectives. This provides a framework for
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7th - 12th
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CREDIT CARDS - Debt - Finance - Life Skills- Economics
Credit CardsThe Disadvantages and Advantages of Credit Cards Credit card debt has become a serious problem in America. These learning materials focus on teaching students valuable and practical knowledge about credit cards. OBJECTIVES: Students will be able to:· Define credit card and credit lines.· Explain how a credit card is obtained.· Identify why credit cards can be dangerous.· Identify the common fees and costs of credit cards.· Explain how you can avoid credit card debt.· Identify some p
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6th - 12th, Adult Education
Bill of Rights Reference Poster / Anchor Chart
Use this Reference Poster when you are teaching about the Bill of Rights! It lists all 10 amendments on 1 page.
You can blow this up to poster size, have students put in their folders or notebooks, etc.
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4th - 8th
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MAIN Causes of World War I (WWI) Stations Activity (PDF and Google Docs Formats)
This NO PREP stations activity presents descriptions of the causes of WWI with visually appealing photos, political cartoons, maps, graphs, etc. The resource is available in both PDF and Google Docs formats! This activity will help to increase student growth using an engaging and effective method!Each station of this NO PREP activity contains a description of one of the causes of WWI. After completing this lesson, students will understand how tensions in Europe led to widespread and rapid warf
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5th - 10th
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Also included in: World War I (WWI) Stations Activity BUNDLE (PDF and Google Docs Formats)
Nazi Propaganda Analysis from the Holocaust & WWII - Print & Digital
In this lesson, students will analyze propaganda posters used by Nazi Germany during World War II and the Holocaust to spread and preserve the basic ideas of Nazism and to dehumanize “inferior" groups. This lesson can be printed, used digitally, or a combination of the two. All resources are Google Drive resources (Docs, Slides, Forms, etc.). The ten images can be printed for your students, hung around your classroom, and students can do a gallery walk. You can also have students view the images
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7th - 10th
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Also included in: Holocaust Resource Bundle for ELA, History - Print & Digital
Civil War Reconstruction Color by Number, Reading Passage and Text Marking
This Civil War Reconstruction Color by Number and Text Marking activity is the perfect way to bring life to the topic! Students read a non-fiction passage and search for answers while marking evidence from the text. Perfect reading comprehension activity.Topics include: Civil War Reconstruction, Civil War amendments, Lincoln and Grant.Students complete a “before reading” anticipation guide, read about Civil War Reconstruction, answers questions, mark the text for evidence, color the picture acco
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4th - 8th
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CREDIT, CREDIT SCORES AND RATINGS , Economics, Life Skills, Personal Finance
CreditThe Importance of Your Credit ScoreAn easy to implement and an effective lesson. This complete learning package will teach students how lenders determine credit risk, how a person’s credit score/rating is determined, explain the role of credit bureaus, the importance and benefits of good credit, and how to read a credit report. Essential and practical topics for our students.Included:1. Detailed Lesson Plan2. PowerPoint Presentation3. Credit; The Importance of Your Credit Score: Reading w
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7th - 12th, Adult Education
Financial Literacy Reading Comprehension Worksheet Bundle Center Activities
This Financial Literacy Bundle is great for many classes! It will give students all overall surface knowledge of many types of financial literacy. Many of my students have heard some of these terms, but have no idea what they actually are! INCLUDES:*Types of Expenses- 15 Comprehension Questions*What is Credit?- 10 Matching Questions*Applying for Credit- 12 Comprehension Questions*Checking Accounts- 7 Comprehension Questions*How to Write a Check- Practice Check Writing *Saving Money- 10 Matchi
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5th - 8th
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Bill of Rights One-Pager - Creative Project for Civics & American History!
Looking for a creative project for your Bill of Rights unit? This Bill of Rights One-Pager Project has students demonstrate their comprehension of the first ten Amendments to the United States Constitution by describing and illustrating each in an attractive One-Pager art project. Students can draw by hand, paste in pictures, use quotes, word art, or newspaper headlines — the sky's the limit! This imaginative One-Pager lets students get creative and have fun — all while showing off how much the
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5th - 11th
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Western Expansion and Manifest Destiny Doodle Notes and Digital Guided Notes
Engage your students with these doodle notes about Manifest Destiny and the expansion of the United States between 1783 - 1853. These graphic doodle notes summarize the expansion of the United States from the Treaty of Paris of 1783 through the Gadsden Purchase in 1853. What's included with the printed Doodle Notes:*Teacher directions and a list of the videos included in the PowerPoint (4 pages)*Blank doodle notes for students to fill in and color as you cover the information on the handouts. (1
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8th - 11th
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September 11 - Patriot Day Reading Passage
Help students to understand the significance of September 11 with this informative close reading passage. The two page passage describes the events leading up to the September 11 attacks, describes the day of the events, the aftermath of the attacks on Americans, and the memorials of the heroes lost that day. A map of the Middle East and a map of the impacted areas on the east coast are also featured.Students will complete 10 multiple choice, text dependent questions after reading. Important rea
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5th - 8th
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Preamble Stretch Book | Constitution Day Activity | Preamble Meaning
Wow your students on Constitution Day or any time of the year with this unique stretch book about the Preamble! Students will think about and illustrate the meaning of each section of the Preamble. Two versions of the book are included. For a more in-depth study, students write their own interpretations for the words in the Preamble. If time is limited, a second version is included which has the meaning already printed and ready to illustrate.Stretch books are made by folding three paper squares
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4th - 12th
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Also included in: Constitution Stretch Book Bundle: Preamble & Bill of Rights
American Revolution Doodle Notes and Digital Guided Notes
These doodle notes about the American Revolution (Revolutionary War or War for Independence) are a student favorite. They summarize the events that led to the revolution, Tories v. Patriots, 2nd Continental Congress, advantages and disadvantages of the British and Americans, important British and American leaders, important battles, and the Treaty of Paris 1783. What's included with the printed Doodle Notes:*Teacher directions and a list of the videos included in the PowerPoint (4 pages)*Blank d
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6th - 11th
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Lewis and Clark Expedition Map Activity & Task Cards | Print & Digital
This engaging Lewis and Clark map activity is an excellent supplement for your Westward Expansion unit! The printable and digital map lesson provides students with a great visual for learning about the Lewis and Clark Expedition. Printable and digital task cards are also included for students to put events of the expedition in chronological order. **This resource is part of the printable and digital Lewis and Clark Unit Bundle. It includes 5 NO PREP Lewis and Clark resources at a 30% discount p
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5th - 8th
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Also included in: Lewis and Clark Expedition Unit Bundle | Printable & Digital Activities
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- Learn about the achievements, challenges, perspectives, traditions, and customs of different societies
- Evaluate information, analyze evidence, and make informed judgments about complex social, economic, and political issues
- Become active, responsible, and engaged citizens
- Comprehend global issues such as human rights, environmental sustainability, and economic disparities
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