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7th grade social studies resources for Google Apps and for GATE
Digital Research Project Seven Natural Wonders of the World
Looking for a distance learning or 100% digital project? This is an independent digital research project in Google Slides that is perfect for distance learning.Students will independently research and present information about the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. You can easily assign one, some, or all of the natural wonders for this project. Simply delete any unwanted slides prior to sharing or assigning the project. You can also make this project appropriate for multiple grade levels by s
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2nd - 8th
2023 Year in Review Current Events Trivia with Answer Key Quiz Bowl
This resource consists of 23 questions having to do with current events that occurred during 2023. This would be a great way to review the year at the end of 2023 or the beginning of the new year, 2024!This could be done as a homework assignment, where students research the answers, or as a team builder or icebreaker just for fun to see what everyone knows collectively, especially on the return from winter break. Appropriate and fun for staff events, academic challenge teams or quiz bowl! Answer
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7th - 10th
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The Book Thief Historical Context Pre-reading Hyperdoc - Google Slides
Before students read The Book Thief, it is important to spend a few days building background on World War II in Germany. This hyperdoc will guide teaching and student thinking by allowing students to explore key information and themes regarding the war in Europe, specifically in Germany where The Book Thief takes place.Small group and/or whole class discussions will be necessary when dealing with sensitive topics about war and racism, while students learn about the historical context
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5th - 10th
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Creative Wheel Enrichment Activity
:: How to Use ::Creative Wheels can be used in ANY subject! You can have students complete a book character study, biography, book study, Social Studies topic, Science topic… the possibilities are endless!RESOURCE INCLUDES:+ Creative Wheel PDF+ Creative Wheel Google Slide+ Creative Wheel Digital or Printout options+ Editable Rubric + Sample pictures from my class projects and a list of ideas on how to use!
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PreK - 12th
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Also included in: Enrichment Activity Growing Bundle
Project Based Learning | Design Process | Life Skills Travel Planning
This PROJECT-BASED LEARNING resource is a great way to have students use real-life reading and writing skills as they plan their own overseas vacations.This bundle includes BOTH a printable and digital option. Choose either version or go with a hybrid PROJECT-BASED LEARNING option!By purchasing this bundle, you are saving 30% off the total price of the individual resources!PRINT & GO or CLICK & SHAREThis BUNDLE includes the following resources:Plan an Overseas Vacation - Digital VersionP
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4th - 7th
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Number the Stars Visual Novel Study with Comprehension Q & A's for Google
No Prep Unit! View before, during or after each chapter for students to gain a deeper understanding the novel, Number the Stars.· A chapter-by-chapter, page-by-page Visual Novel Study slide show that gives students all the scaffolding they need to read the novel successfully.· Historical, Cultural and Literary Focus· Targeted Vocabulary· Relevant Literary devices· Comprehension questions and answers for each chapter· Engaging Visuals encourage interaction with the text· Linked Index and Answer K
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5th - 8th
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Source Analysis (OPCVL) Reference Guide
IB aligned reference guide that gives students the tools/language to use for evaluating sources. It includes:A comprehensive list of types of sources (i.e. memoirs, documentaries, podcasts,etc...) with descriptions of their values and limitations. One pagers that define Origin, Purpose, Content and categorize their values and limitations A “Handy Dandy One Pager” with sentence starters to help students write their analysis of a source.All in a ready to print packet! I.B. (International Baccala
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Digital Character Change Project - Instagram Template Editable Google Slides
Google Slides editable templates for students to add profile pictures, photos, posts, emojis, change colors, hashtags, likes and "friend" commentsEngaging and current social-media project for students promotes inferential, analytical and creative thinkingUse for students to analyze and show change over time with historical figures, book characters, geographical places, organizations, etc.To ensure deep thinking, students plan Instagram posts using (optional) thinking maps to record evidence that
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4th - 8th
Topographical Salt Dough Map of the United States
It's ready for Distance Learning! This is a turn-key project. Assign it to your students and let the parents work with them. They can present it with pictures or video. The format is Google Slides, so you can alter it any way you see fit. There is a list of features that students must label. From mountains to bodies of water, basins to rivers, the goal is to get them familiar with the landscape of the United States. I am using this as a GATE enrichment project. But, it can be used with a
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4th - 12th
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Peace Machine- Post Bomb/Manhattan Project activity
Teamwork, planning, decoding, research, and communication are skills needed to be successful in this race to create a peace machine. Simulation game takes 1-2 periods. easy to prepare- uses classroom materials, a few timers, cheerios, rope, and lots of excitement!
Grades:
5th - 8th
Veterans Day | November Morning Work | November Activities
Are you looking for an engaging resource that will provide students with the background knowledge they need to understand and reflect on the meaning of VETERANS DAY?Students use close reading strategies to understand Veterans Day history and the meaning behind POPPIES. This resource includes a printable AND digital version to use with Google Classroom™.Veterans Day is one of the proudest days for every patriotic American. Veterans Day is the day Americans honor their soldiers who fought for thei
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5th - 8th
Project Based Learning | Life Skills | Travel Planning | Google Slides PBL
Students will love this DIGITAL travel planning project PBL with real-world applications.In this unit, made for GOOGLE Classroom, students will have the opportunity to plan a trip and persuade others to join along and make memories with them!This is an easy, enriching, and PAPERLESS End of the Year Project.The DIGITAL slides are structured as a more independent activity and do not require much guidance. What's the challenge? Students must find and research a foreign city to travel to.The excitin
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4th - 7th
Also included in: Project Based Learning | Design Process | Life Skills Travel Planning
United Nations Digital Notebook: Understanding the United Nations
Introduce your students to the United Nations with this engaging, inquiry-based digital notebook! This digital notebook is a great resource to teach your students about the United Nations’ past accomplishments and current goals. Students will learn about the UN by engaging with and thinking critically about a variety of resources, including both videos and text-based resources. Through the activities in this digital notebook, your students will: engage in an inquiry of what the UN does through a
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Grades:
5th - 10th
"I Must Betray You" by Ruta Sepetys: Resource Set
Getting ready to read I Must Betray You? You need this set! It includes a set of lecture notes to cover background knowledge on the USSR (slightly silly at times and overgeneralized), an anticipation guide to spark discussion before reading, discussion questions, and research questions for presentations on related topics. It also includes a teacher guide with some content warnings for you to be prepared for what's coming. This set will help you dig deeper into this thrilling, jaw-dropping novel
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7th - 9th
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Create a Map Cartography Project
This project ties it all together when it comes to map making! If you're looking for your students to take on the role of a cartographer, then this is the product for you! Students must read the fictitious diary entry of a sailor and use his words and sketches to create a map for the rest of the world. I use this activity as a summative assessment for our unit on early explorers, however, it works perfectly for other subjects like geography, math, and social studies.You can assign this as an i
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5th - 7th
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Critical Literacy Skills BOOKMARKS Book Club Novel Study Middle High School
Introduce critical literacy to your middle school or high classroom with these printable bookmarks. Students participate in meaningful and interesting reflections based on diversity, equality, inclusion, and justice. These can be used for individual thinking or as interactive, fun, and engaging activities! Use them year after year - great when you have a few minutes to spare or as the main focus of a lesson. I've already done the hard work of formulating thought-provoking questions, but you can
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7th - 12th, Adult Education
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Also included in: Critical Literacy Skills Book Club Novel Study Middle School High School
World Geography Trivia Middle School Teambuilding Academic Team Quiz Bowl
✅ 20 Mind-Boggling Questions: This trivia worksheet features 20 unique and intriguing questions about world geography that will challenge and inspire students in grades 6 and beyond.✅ Answer Key Included: You'll find a comprehensive answer key to effortlessly check the answers and provide quick feedback.✅ Versatile and Educational: Use this worksheet for classroom activities, as part of a quiz bowl or academic team, or to foster team-building skills with an advisory or club. The possibilities ar
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6th - 8th
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U.S. History Trivia Middle School Teambuilding Academic Team Quiz Bowl
✅ 20 Mind-Boggling Questions: This trivia worksheet features 20 unique and intriguing questions about U.S. history that will challenge and inspire students in grades 6 and beyond.✅ Answer Key Included: You'll find a comprehensive answer key to effortlessly check the answers and provide quick feedback.✅ Versatile and Educational: Use this worksheet for classroom activities, as part of a quiz bowl or academic team, or to foster team-building skills with an advisory or club. The possibilities are e
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6th - 8th
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Famous Americans Trivia Middle School Teambuilding Academic Team Quiz Bowl
✅ 20 Mind-Boggling Questions: This trivia worksheet features 20 unique and intriguing questions about famous Americans that will challenge and inspire students in grades 6 and beyond.✅ Answer Key Included: You'll find a comprehensive answer key to effortlessly check the answers and provide quick feedback.✅ Versatile and Educational: Use this worksheet for classroom activities, as part of a quiz bowl or academic team, or to foster team-building skills with an advisory or club. The possibilities a
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6th - 8th
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Ancient Greece - FULL UNIT
History, architecture, gods, goddesses, myths, monsters, art, Olympics, and more in this unit about Ancient Greece! For more awesome, free resources, visit the Gifted Guide website.
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3rd - 7th
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World History Trivia Middle School Teambuilding Academic Team Quiz Bowl
✅ 20 Mind-Boggling Questions: This trivia worksheet features 20 unique and intriguing questions about world history that will challenge and inspire students in grades 6 and beyond.✅ Answer Key Included: You'll find a comprehensive answer key to effortlessly check the answers and provide quick feedback.✅ Versatile and Educational: Use this worksheet for classroom activities, as part of a quiz bowl or academic team, or to foster team-building skills with an advisory or club. The possibilities are
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6th - 8th
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Social Reform movements of 1800s: Gate annotations and Frame
What this lesson includes: - Digital version and paper handout that you can print! - Photo analysis: students match the correct reform movement with the photo, and explain one observation from each picture.- 4 slides of condensed reading on the temperance, workers, education, and women's movement of the 1800's. - Annotation guide on each page, where students are highlighting the text that corresponds with particular gate icons. - Gate frame: students will use their annotations to write a little
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6th - 11th
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Government Trivia Middle School Teambuilding Academic Team Quiz Bowl
✅ 20 Mind-Boggling Questions: This trivia worksheet features 20 unique and intriguing questions about government that will challenge and inspire students in grades 6 and beyond.✅ Answer Key Included: You'll find a comprehensive answer key to effortlessly check the answers and provide quick feedback.✅ Versatile and Educational: Use this worksheet for classroom activities, as part of a quiz bowl or academic team, or to foster team-building skills with an advisory or club. The possibilities are end
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6th - 8th
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Flood Stories: Comparing Epic of Gilgamesh and Noah's Ark
In this lesson students will do a close reading, annotation, and use a Double Bubble Thinking Map for comparing and contrasting the two stories to answer the question, "What can flood stories reveal about values in ancient cultures?" Give half the class excerpts from the Gilgamesh story and the other half excerpt from the Bible story. Students will work with a partner. The end of the lesson is an optional writing assignment or formative assessment. There is an optional extension great for GATE
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6th - 8th
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