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10th grade social studies microsofts for Montessori

Preview of Biography Notes of Authors in English Literature

Biography Notes of Authors in English Literature

Created by
Jillian Linares
This resource provides notes on authors from English literature over the last 300+ years, including the Enlightenment, Romantic, Realist, Transcendental, Victorian, Existentialist, Naturalist, and Modernist eras, as well as the Bloomsbury Group and the Beat Generation. Notes are helpful for students to preview many historical figures and make a choice on who they will write a biography about. Students who select different people can teach their peers when writing is shared.
Preview of End of Unit/Quarter/Semester Reflection + Art Piece

End of Unit/Quarter/Semester Reflection + Art Piece

This short assignment can be used at the end of a unit/quarter/trimester and gives students an opportunity to reflect, be creative, and keep track of missing work. The tasks for students include: 1. Identify and complete missing work2. Create an art piece inspired by something we have studied 3. Reflect on their own work AND give feedback to the teacherI use this over 2-3 days so that students who have missing work can complete it with my support, while other students work independently on their
Preview of BIPOC Figures in Historical English Literature

BIPOC Figures in Historical English Literature

Created by
Jillian Linares
This resource explores Black, Indigenious, People of Color (BIPOC) people who have made on impact on English Literature in the last 300+ years. This resource provides notes on BIPOC historical figures from the Enlightenment, Romantic, Realist, Transcendental, Victorian, Existentialist, Naturalist, and Modernist eras, as well as the Bloomsbury Group and the Beat Generation.The limited access to BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) authors in historical English literature can be attribut
Preview of How to Write a Formal Letter to an Influential Person

How to Write a Formal Letter to an Influential Person

This writing project is perfect for reluctant writers. In this writing project students will be able to write a formal business style letter to any living person that has had a positive influence on them. This could be a celebrity or someone they know personally. The letter are intended to be mailed out by the teacher, using the school's address as the return address and the teacher's name as the primary contact. A website with celebrity fan mail addresses is provided along with a step by st
Preview of Social Emotional Learning  - Personal Exploration - Lukasa (Anthropology)

Social Emotional Learning - Personal Exploration - Lukasa (Anthropology)

In this self exploration SEL (social emotional learning) project, students think about key events in their own history as they apply it to build a piece of art mimicking an African Lukasa. Students will develop a memory board that represents them by researching African tribal customs and applying these to a visual representation of their own history.What you will learn:BASIC information about the Luba tribe in the D.R.C.Become acquainted with dynamic and oral methods of preserving historyIncre
Preview of Step by Step Geocaching Template for Students

Step by Step Geocaching Template for Students

I recently wrote and received a grant to purchase Garmin eTex 10 GPS units for my Geography Club at my elementary school. This product is a template that I created with step by step instructions that shows students how to key in and use a GPS device to locate geocaches. Once you have the GPS coordinates of a hidden cache, you can type them into this template. Then your students can begin this global scavenger hunt. I have attached four different sheet with groups A, B, C, and D. You can cre
Preview of Writing Good Research Questions

Writing Good Research Questions

This engaging PowerPoint guides students through the art of formulating a clear and focused research question. From understanding the significance of a well-defined question to practical tips on narrowing down topics, this presentation equips students with essential skills for effective research. Perfect for honing critical thinking and academic writing abilities.
Preview of Montessori Conversation Cards: Faces of the World

Montessori Conversation Cards: Faces of the World

Faces of the World Cards. Montessori conversation cards. 192 individual country cards, with a face of a person from that country. Cards are to be cut individually and laminated for durability. This Montessori activity encourages the child to have a discussion with the directress about the various pictures, representing a specific theme.
Preview of African Countries - Let's learn to name them!

African Countries - Let's learn to name them!

A fun, motivating way for learners to engage!***Montessori friendly!***‘Countries of the world – Africa,’ presents as an interactive, self-correcting PowerPoint, encouraging students to locate and name the countries that make up Africa. The presentation may be used by individuals or groups as a teaching or self-evaluative tool. Please enjoy a fun way to learn and engaging the senses! ---Copyright CLEE 2020. Images not for resale or redistribution. Resale and redistribution of this PowerPoint an
Preview of Westward Expansion Map Review with Play Doh!

Westward Expansion Map Review with Play Doh!

This is one of my students' favorite lessons all year! I just hand out a blank map of the United States and give each student a tub of Play Doh. You can buy a large set of Play Doh tubs on the internet for cheaper than you think and just save them for next year!The document included is for my directions so I can remember what prompts to give. Have the students use their memory, a textbook, or the internet to make sure that they are covering the correct land at each point in American History.
Preview of Color Psychology - Group Activity

Color Psychology - Group Activity

This product features a Color Psychology packet, including a one-page definition of what Color Psychology is and how it affects one's mood, as well as 9 different pages of Color Descriptions and subsequent Group Discussion Questions. Suitable for Differentiated Instruction or breaking the class into Small Groups for the purpose of exploring how color affects one's mood. Perfect for Psychology classes or reviewing a literary text that features Color Symbolism.
Preview of US History Book List

US History Book List

Created by
Pepper and Pine
Book list consists of biographies, picture books, historical fiction, games, original sources, history books, series, graphic novels, audio CDs, activity books, literary response workbooks, historical replica artifacts and pretend play toys for grades KG to 11th grade. Includes BONUS list of classics and novels with an American History theme suitable for junior high and high school. LINKS to all products included in document for easy search and identification. Over 20 pages of resources list
Preview of AFRICAN BUFFALO - Interactive PowerPoint presentation including video snippets

AFRICAN BUFFALO - Interactive PowerPoint presentation including video snippets

Buffalo - Interactive PowerPoint presentation including 4 video snippetsThis individual AFRICAN ANIMAL slide show is part of a set that can be used:as an introduction to an African animal studyas the basis for research paper informationto enhance reading skillsfor reading comprehensionto encourage discussionto increase general knowledgeto develop vocabularyto develop logical thinkingto build up on existing knowledgeto stimulate curiosity, and a love for learningto summarize facts, reinforcing wh
Preview of Paleozoic Era 3 part cards
Preview of Indigenous Tribe: The Lumbee People of North Carolina 3-Part Cards

Indigenous Tribe: The Lumbee People of North Carolina 3-Part Cards

The Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina 3-Part Cards. Cards depict the history of the Lumbee tribe. 20 cards in total. One card tells The history behind the 3-part card.
Preview of Pre Civil War PPT

Pre Civil War PPT

This is a cumulative overview that covers rising issues preluding the Civil War. It will cover social, economic and political changes. The main issue covered is slavery and how expansion on the U.S. affected what states were free or slave.
Preview of History Day Presentations - Greek Mythology

History Day Presentations - Greek Mythology

This is the unit project for a "History Day" presentation. Students study in-depth a character from Greek mythology. This is a description page along with rubrics for the individual parts of the presentation. The projects included in the unit include: -Character Analysis Essay -Venn Diagram -Parody writing -Family Tree -"Who Am I" Speech -Rubrics
Preview of Multiple Intelligences North and South American Geography

Multiple Intelligences North and South American Geography

Created by
Matthew Esposito
If you teach geography or geography units you are probably looking for more than the standard memorization and filling in blank maps. This project allows the students CHOICE in selecting two projects of their own in a learning style they are most comfortable with. Comes complete with instructions, over 30 choices of projects to choose from (as well as an option to build their own).
Preview of Timeline of Pandemics: 3 Part Cards

Timeline of Pandemics: 3 Part Cards

Created by
Melissa Rosely
Do you want children in your class to learn about pandemics? This is a resource for you! These are 3 part cards that can be used on a timeline or just to match together. The purpose of these is to provide children with background knowledge and also promote further independent research.
Preview of 20th Century America PPT

20th Century America PPT

This Power Point is a brief overview of the turn of the century, including the Women's Suffrage Movement, WWI and WWII.
Preview of Brown vs. Board Opinion Worksheet

Brown vs. Board Opinion Worksheet

Students will first read through a synopsis of the court case of Brown vs. Board. Then they will use this sheet to give their opinion on the court case and its outcome. This is prompting students to understand and value their personal education.
Preview of Current Events Guide

Current Events Guide

The following is a guide for students to learn how to write a Current Event for a history, civics or politics class. Students will make connections from a viable news source and compare it to a historical or political event learned in the classroom.
Preview of Film Project on Roman Society

Film Project on Roman Society

This is a guideline for a group project on Roman Society. Students will access a website for background information and use the guide sheet to make their group video.
Preview of Cross-curricular reading: Upton Sinclair's The Jungle

Cross-curricular reading: Upton Sinclair's The Jungle

Students read two passages from Sinclair's book about the meat-packing industry and respond to a three-level reading guide (true/false) and open-ended questions about conditions for the workers and food integrity. Response formats could be timed writing, seminar or group discussions (including conference calls), further research. This resource is not really suited to summative assessment but excellent for formative assessment.Suitable for distance learning/assessmentThis reading does not fit t
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Importance of learning social studies

Social studies offers valuable insights into history, geography, and much more. Social studies captivates students by providing them with perspectives from the past, present, and future, allowing them to understand history and navigate current events. It enables them to appreciate how previous generations have shaped their present reality. In essence, social studies opens their eyes to the vastness of life beyond their immediate surroundings.

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Learning social studies offers many benefits to students in terms of helping them develop a holistic understanding of the world. Namely, it helps them:

  • 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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