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Art Detectives: Mystery of the Stolen Mona Lisa
Follow the clues of the stolen Mona Lisa and see if you can determine who the real culprit was. Students will examine the top suspects in the greatest art theft in history and write about who they think took the painting.This lesson has been carefully researched for historical accuracy. The facts, suspects, and evidence are true and have been simplified so students can learn about a real crime as well as art history. Photos of the real suspects, criminal, and crime scene will bring this historic
Grades:
5th - 12th
Ancient Athens, Greece: Architecture, the Olympics, & Democracy
Athena, Aphrodite, Ares, Hades, Poseidon, and Zeus too, Oh, we call on you to help us learn about the things of Greece that are ancient and old. Athena, give us wisdom to learn about the great architecture of Greece and the Olympics too! We must not forget about democracy, on which the U.S government was founded upon. We can't wait to play a game to review and to get ready for our own Olympics and Greek Festivals too!
Enjoy this interactive unit of fun with one 20 paged student interactive te
Grades:
2nd - 4th
USA Citizenship Test
Need a relevant activity for teaching Government or Contemporary Issues? This is a 40 question test compiled with need-to-know knowledge for the actual US Citizenship test. Use this multiple-choice activity as an introduction for Government class to see if your students would even qualify to be American citizens! Or, use it to show how difficult it is for foreigners to become citizens in your Contemporary Issues class. Fun and eye-opening for students as they experience a real-life activity! C
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Grades:
8th - 12th
Native American Project Based Choice Board for 4th and 5th grades!
NATIVE AMERICAN PROJECT BASED LEARNING CHOICE BOARD! Students will differentiate on their own and demonstrate active learning when they utilize this engaging choice board to compliment any Native American unit of study! Each project is given a point value and students will select activities that will help them reach this goal while at the same time showcasing their knowledge on this social studies topic in a variety of creative ways. All 9 activities are high interest, multi-modality projects
Grades:
3rd - 6th
Grade 3 Social Studies Bundle: Indigenous People Groups: Goverance: NEW BC
Best-selling BUNDLE for Grade 3 Social Studies aligning with BC's NEW Curriculum. Governance of Canada, Oral Tradition: Story Telling, Early First Nations History of the First Peoples on this land and Indigenous People Groups of the World.These 4 products are included:First Nations in Early Canada: 6 People Groupslearn about the 6 different groups of early First Nations People in Canada according to their geographic location and dependence upon the landenvironment influenced food, home, communit
Grades:
3rd
NATIVE AMERICANS: Discovering the Iroquois Confederacy Activity Pack
Introduce the cultural history of one of the world’s oldest democracies with the FIVE cross-curricular activities and colorful photo poster in the IROQUOIS CONFEDERACY ACTIVITY PACK. Cross-Curricular Activities Included:Democracy boosts critical thinking skills as students compare the characteristics of the Iroquois Confederacy and the Great Law of Peace with the United States and its Constitution.Mapping the Iroquois Nations is a mapping activity that focuses on the homelands of the six Iroquo
Grades:
2nd - 5th
Also included in: NATIVE AMERICAN NATIONS ACTIVITY PACK BUNDLE
Passport To Family Heritage Project
Focusing on cultural awareness? Studying immigration? Looking for a research project that connects to students' lives? Well, then this Passport to Family Heritage Project has exactly what you need. This project will help students discover their family's journey to America, research facts about their family's native country, and explore their family's heritage.
This 15 page product includes the following items:
1. Project Cover Page
2. Student "Passport" Information Page
3. My Family Portrait Pa
Grades:
1st - 5th
Under the Same Moon Viewing Guide & Questions - La Misma Luna - Immigration
INCLUDED:
1. Three pages of questions in chronological order of the movie - 30 questions in all - designed to keep students engaged throughout the movie.
2. Two half-page reflection and discussion questions for after the movie.
3. Answer key for all 30 questions.
MOVIE SYNOPSIS:
"Under the Same Moon" is a powerful movie about Hispanic immigration in the U.S. told from the perspective of a young Mexican boy names Carlitos. Carlitos searches for his mother, who left him in Mexico to work in L
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Grades:
7th - 12th
5th Grade Math Project | Math Around the World | 5th Grade Decimals & Fractions
5th Grade Math Project! Project based learning! Differentiated math enrichment project! Learn about geography and countries around the world while solving math problems aligned to the standards! Great for distance learning! Digital version included compatible with Google Drive!Math Around the World is a great way to keep your students engaged as they practice and apply their fifth-grade math skills and strategies! This project is a great end-of-the-year cumulative project! It also works well as
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Grades:
5th - 6th
Hieroglyphic Printable Worksheet Set of Three
Use these three Pun-tastic joke pages to engage students in the decoding of Ancient Egyptian Hieroglyphics.
Pages each consist of a full Hieroglyphic alphabet guide, the lead of a joke written in English, and then the punchline written in well spaced, easy to read Egyptian Hieroglyphics. Above each Hieroglyphic character involved in the punchline is a line for writing the English character represented.
These sheets are great if students need a filler activity/extra credit sheet to complete a
Grades:
3rd - 9th
In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson by Bette Bao Lord/CCSS Novel Study
This is a close reading guide to the book In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson. In Bette Bao Lord's beautiful story of immigration and assimilation, Shirley Temple Wong must learn to make friends and find her way in a country that, at first, does not make much sense to her. Once she finds the perfect role model, life gets a little easier.As close reading is such an important part of the Common Core, students need to be taught to be analytic as they read texts. This unit includes close rea
Grades:
3rd - 7th
Heidelberg House Collage Art Lesson
Young students will be fascinated by seeing some of the brightly decorated Heidelberg Houses in inner-city Detroit created by artist, Tyree Guyton. Students will make their own house collage using wood shapes, paint, and other easy-to-find materials. Step-by-step instructions make this lesson simple for students to understand and easy for the teacher to prepare for. This is also a great lesson for Black History Month!Additional elementary art lessons geared for kindergarten through second grade
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PreK - 2nd
White House Virtual Field Trip (Google Earth Exploration)
Take your students on a virtual tour to the White House. Using a combination of Google Earth™ 360-degree views, informational text, video, and visuals, your students will learn about the history and significance of the White House from multiple perspectives.This virtual field trip covers::: geographic location of the White House:: the significance of the White House:: White House Grounds:: White House construction :: Protests at the White House (Silent Sentinels):: North Lawn:: South Lawn:: Cere
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5th - 7th
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Also included in: U.S. Government Virtual Field Trip Bundle (Google Earth Exploration)
Depth and Complexity Frames for Every Month of the Year | Print-and-Go
This set of Depth and Complexity frames offers one frame for each month of the year. If you are looking for a quality print and go activity for your students, this is the perfect resource for you. There are twelve Depth & Complexity frames tied to holidays and month themes (such as Black History Month). They've got great graphics and strong, high-level thinking questions. There's even a rubric you can use to evaluate your students' completed frames.No need to be a Depth and Complexity expert
Grades:
4th - 10th
Independence Hall Virtual Field Trip (Google Earth Exploration)
Take your students on a virtual tour of Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell in Philadelphia. Using a combination of Google Earth™ 360-degree views, informational text, video, and visuals, your students will learn about the significance and history of Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell from multiple perspectives.This virtual field trip covers::: geographic location Philadelphia:: Independence Hall construction:: Significant events occurring at Independence Hall:: Assembly Room:: Long Galle
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5th - 7th
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Also included in: U.S. Government Virtual Field Trip Bundle (Google Earth Exploration)
Mark Twain Author Study, Biography, Reading Response Activities and Projects
NO PREP! Thorough author study on famous author and philosopher Mark Twain (Samuel Clemens). Complete biography, follow-up reading response questions, and enrichment projects. Excellent thought provoking reading activities, including analyzing the author's infamous quotes.Digital Option AvailableSamuel Langhorne Clemens ,better known by his pen name Mark Twain, was an American author and humorist. He wrote The Adventures of Tom Sawyer (1876) and its sequel, Adventures of Huckleberry Finn (1885
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Grades:
5th - 8th
AFRICA Continent Study: Paper Bag Book & Close Read Passages
This product is a great resource for a unit on Africa! Includes close reading passages on Africa and a paper bag book with pages on geography, culture, wildlife, and more! Students will use text evidence from the passages to complete the pages. Directions for book assembly included!
Paper Bag Book Pages:
-Cover Page
-World Map
-Continent Map
-Countries
-Music
-Food
-Sports
-Language
-Plants
-Animals
-Resources
-Clothing
-What I Love About Africa
Close Read Articles:
Africa: Geography and Cultu
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Grades:
K - 6th
The Role of the President: Understanding the President's Job
The President has a big job! This resource will help your students under the complex role and many responsibilities of our US President. This resource includes:Printable Posters:Print the posters or use as a slide show to break the role of our President into 7 main parts. Each role and responsibility is described in a separate poster. Both a full color and save ink version are included.:: What is a President?:: 7 Jobs for One President List :: Chief of State :: Chief Executive :: Chief Diplomat:
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Grades:
3rd - 5th
"Happiest" Country Social Studies Research and Math Project for Middle School
Math and Social Studies Project Using Critical Thinking and Higher Order Thinking SkillsEnrichment Social Studies and Math ProjectDuring this project, students read and discuss a New York Times Articles that discuss the results of a Quality of Life Survey from around the world.Then students brainstorm and research quality of life indicators in 10 countries of their choice and then rank those 10 countries from happiest to least happy. Students will think critically about factors that would impact
Grades:
5th - 8th
Holidays/ Christmas Around the World Distance Learning PowerPoint & Activities
This product is perfect for virtual lessons or can be completed in the classroom. Whether you are doing Christmas Around the World or Holidays Around the World these interactive lessons will thrill and excite your children. Go on a trip around the world to different countries to learn how they celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, and Kwanza in the month of December. These PowerPoint presentations include video clips to make them fun and engaging. Classroom management is built into the presentation s
Grades:
PreK - 2nd
Grimms Fairy Tale One Act Play & Unit | The Brave Little Tailor With Large Cast!
Talk about funny! This fifteen minute comical play (moderate or large cast depending on your needs) is suitable whether studying fantasy and fairy tales, the German culture or in a drama class. Students strengthen their reading (fluency), speaking (diction) and listening skills (restating) while learning to work cooperatively. The central themes include fate, ingenuity and cleverness. Based on the Grimms fairy tale by the same name, students will have an opportunity to: learn about "the director
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5th - 8th
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Preamble to the United States Constitution Handout or Poster: 2 Designs
Preamble Handout: Help students learn the Preamble to the U.S. Constitution. The large, easy to read font is great for all ages and can also work as a sign for a bulletin board or whiteboard. Making a class constitution? Review the Constitution's Preamble first! I always teach my students the preamble in a song or rap at the beginning of the school year. Try it out!❤ Click HERE to view 750+ resources by Happy Teacher Happy Students ❤ **************************************************************
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Grades:
1st - 5th
Year 6 History Project | Year 6 Australian Curriculum | HASS
This engaging project has Year 6 students using inquiry skills to research in HASS, Australian federation, life in 20th century Australia and an Iconic figure. Now suitable for home and distance learning with Google slides option. It has been designed to tie assessment with the Australian Curriculum Year 6, although it could meet Year 5 standards or for any class completing research on Australia.This resource includes: Printable student outline for projectSome key websites to help students start
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Grades:
5th - 6th
Also included in: Year 6 HASS Australian Curriculum Bundle | Year 6 HASS
All About the World Bundle {7 Continent Study}
✈️7 Continent Bundle✈️Each continent has reading comprehension passages for most of the standards, whole group practice games, interactive notebook opportunities, and projects! The comprehension passages are color code versions. No multiple choice or writing. It is based on finding text evidence to support the answer to the given passages. There are over 300 pages to work with. Give students relevant and useful learning opportunities that get them out of text books. Here are the contents for eac
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Grades:
3rd
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