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Social studies Common Core RST.9-10.9 resources
Stock Market Game: An Online Activity, & Simulation | Teach Students Investing
Studying the stock market can be difficult, yet life-changing if studied properly! For years I have wanted to help students grasp a comfortable understanding of the stock market. Through semesters of tweaking and formulating, I have come up with this resource that students and teachers alike can approve of! Students will enter an online game, watch their stock returns, write reflection papers, draft summaries of their investment companies, chart returns, and create a reflection of their entire
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9th - 12th
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Economics Resources: A Bundle of Engaging Resources On Money, Economy, & More
This bundle includes a variety of 9 economic resources from my store that you can add to your various economic units. With a total of 9 fantastic resources on economics, you will be saving 25% by getting this bundled version instead of purchasing the resources individually! That's like getting a few products for FREE! Products included are seen above! Enjoy!Thank You!Thanks so much for stopping by! It's great to meet you! I hope this resource adds value to your classroom. If you have time, I'd
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Reading Organizers & Activities BUNDLE Grades 9-12
Common Core Aligned Organizers and Activities BUNDLE for Grades 9-12: Essential graphic organizers, forms, rubrics, and checklists to use with any high school text.
This bundle contains the following individual products (in their entirety):
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Common Core Standards Graphic Organizers for Reading Grades 11-12 (Updated!)
Common Core Standards Graphic Organizers for ELA Reading Grades 9-10 *Newly Updated Jan. 2014 - 50 organizers added!*
Common Core Standards Reading Graphic Organizers f
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9th - 12th
Psychology Pack: Dream Theories, Journaling & Analysis (Critical Thinking)
This is a complete packet to fully invite students to not only learn about the historical perspectives and theories on dreaming, but to record their own dreams and synthesize that knowledge and application by writing a critical thinking response to their dream(s). This 12-page PDF includes dream theories from antiquity, Freud's psychoanalytic theory on dreaming (with discussion of the id, ego, and superego), as well as Carl Jung's perspective on dreams, grown out of and developed from his one-ti
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Introduction to Bering Land Bridge - Theories of Migrating to the Americas
Introducing our new Introduction to the Bering Land Bridge Theory, Migration, Geography and Ice Age product! With this curriculum, your students will gain an in-depth understanding of the Bering land bridge and its impact on human and animal migration. The curriculum includes three pages of informational text, a color by number page to help students visualize the geography of the Bering land bridge, and a note page with answers. The curriculum is designed to be accessible to both high school and
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6th - 12th
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Also included in: Hominin Evolution | Human Evolution Complete Lesson GROWING BUNDLE!
Psychology: Split Brain Theory ~ Informational Text Critical Thinking Activity
This is a polished, graphic, new, single page 2013 PDF for critical thinking analysis of a 1998 article in Scientific American on the arguments and science behind left vs. right brain or brain lateralization. The question set could be addressed individually by students, in small collaborative groups, or as a whole group Q and A discussion to inspire problem-solving and critical thinking on a timely, hot topic in contemporary Psych/brain studies.
I have found this to be a highly thought-provokin
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Psychology: Personality Theory PPT ~ Psychoanalysis, Behaviorism, Humanism
Introductory PowerPoint for a Personality unit in Psychology course. Highly detailed, graphic and accurate 49-slide 2013 presentation and introduction to the following seven theories on personality development: Freudian Psychoanalytic theory; Behaviorism; Humanism; Trait Theory; BioPsychological theory; Evolutionary Psychology theory; Type Theory.
With this extensive 49-slide, at least 2 full class periods presentation, you get:
a.) Learning Targets
b.) Highly detailed, accurate information p
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Psychology PPT: Motivation Theories, Including Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs
This is a newly revised, polished and graphic MS 2013 11-slide presentation for students to further understand how motivation works in psychological terms. Here, you'll present information in detail about human emotions -- cross-culturally, too, and Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs, which shifted Psychology's focus on motivation in a unique way.
Students will invited to apply their understanding of motivation theories as they reflect upon their own intentions and self-actualization, as the PPT culm
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Forgotten Scientist Project: Researching Scientists from Underrepresented Groups
This multi-step, multi-day project begins with looking at stereotypical scientists. Then, students research scientists from underrepresented groups and create two artifacts to show their understanding of their research. As part of their research they will consider source validity. Finally, it ends with a discussion of what scientists really look like in comparison to stereotypes we see. Teacher Google Slideshow with student directions + rubrics included.
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7th - 12th
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Psychology: Conflict, Stress & Coping ~ Engaging, Analytic PPT Slide Deck
This is a detailed set of notes on dealing with Conflict, Stress, Coping, including discussion of Internal Locus of Control as well as an engaging student self-analysis of stress levels to open up a conversation and processing methods to address conflict and stress in a healthy manner. This can be presented in a unit on Learning, Personality, and or a Conflict and Stress unit in Psychology I/II or AP Psych.
This newly revised PowerPoint includes graphics, color, and specialized details, along
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Your Brain Series, PBS Nova Viewing Guides
Both episodes from PBS Nova's Your Brain series. Episode 1: Perception Deception, Episode 2: Who's in Control?Viewing guides are fill-in-the-blank, followed by reflective short answers that can be used to generate a T-P-S activity or a group discussion following the video. Both PBS episodes are available for free on YouTube.
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9th - 12th
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Environmental Science Curriculum Flint Water Crisis WebQuest
✋️Hey high school educators! Are you on the hunt for a resource that truly engages your students while delving into the complexities of environmental science?Discover how our Google Form Inquiry-Based WebQuest on the Flint Water Crisis seamlessly integrates with units on Environmental Science, Water Quality and Pollution, Renewable Energy, Public Health, and Government Policies, offering a comprehensive and engaging approach to exploring pressing environmental issues in your classroom.This inter
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9th - 12th
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HS-LS2-7
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Your Brain: Who's in Control? PBS Nova Viewing Guide
Fill-in-the-blank and short answer viewing guide for PBS Nova video Your Brain: Who's in Control? Product comes with a two page worksheet, modified copy with word bank, and an answer key. The questions follow the video in order and can be used as a lesson plan for a sub, part of a psych/soc lesson, or as part of an anatomy and physiology/biology class.
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9th - 12th
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Also included in: Your Brain Series, PBS Nova Viewing Guides
Hagia Sophia: Istanbul's Mystery, PBS NOVA Viewing Guide
This fill-in-the-blank viewing guide follows the PBS NOVA episode, Hagia Sophia: Istanbul's Mystery available on PBS and YouTube. Included is a regular worksheet, a modified copy with word bank, and a complete answer key. This is a great resource for a world history class, a physics class, an introduction to architecture course, or other science and social studies classes. This can be used as a stand alone activity, and it's perfect for a substitute teacher day!
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9th - 12th
Your Brain: Perception Deception, PBS Nova Viewing Guide
Fill-in-the-blank and short answer viewing guide for PBS Nova video Your Brain: Perception Deception. Product comes with a standard two-sided worksheet, a modified copy with a word bank, and an answer key. The viewing guide follows the video in order, and the short answer questions on page two can be used as the base for a class discussion or a T-P-S activity. This product is great for psychology, anatomy and physiology, biology, and sociology classes, as well as life science classes!
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9th - 12th
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Also included in: Your Brain Series, PBS Nova Viewing Guides
Conflicting Viewpoints Graphic Organizer
This organizer prompts students to compare information that answers a research question. This document prompts students to think about author purpose and credentials as well as included and omitted information from two different sources.
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7th - 12th
Genius Hour Project for Secondary English
If you want to start incorporating passion projects in your classroom, try out this unit! Students brain storm a topic, create a proposal, receive approval, meet weekly with groups and teacher supervisor, and then present their findings to the class. This unit builds skills students will use in the workplace as adults while keeping engagement high. Included in your purchase are:Student Brainstorming SheetProposal Proposal RubricGroup member feedback reflectionTeacher feedback reflectionMilestone
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8th - 10th
Ice Age Footprints Viewing Guide, PBS Nova
Fill-in-the-blank viewing guide for PBS Nova episode Ice Age Footprints. Product comes complete with a standard copy, modified copy with word bank, and an answer key. This is a great resource for social studies and science classes, as an introduction to North American history, physical or earth science, or as a substitute teacher lesson plan.
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8th - 12th
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AWARE Glimpse of Consciousness PBS Viewing Guide
Fill-in-the-blank and short answer viewing guide for PBS AWARE Glimpse of Consciousness documentary. Product comes with a two page worksheet, modified copy with word bank, and an answer key. The questions follow the video in order and can be used as a lesson plan for a sub, part of a psychology or sociology lesson, or as part of an anatomy and physiology/biology class. This can be the foundation for a group discussion or Socratic seminar on consciousness from a psychological, biological, anatomi
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
Ancient Earth: Humans, PBS NOVA Viewing Guide
Fill-in-the-blank and short answer worksheet that follows the Ancient Earth: Humans PBS NOVA. This resource follows the video in order and is a great resource for world history, Earth science, geography, life science, and biology classes. This can be used as a stand alone lesson, or as part of a larger unit pertaining to ancient Earth, evolution, ecology, environmental studies, or early life on Earth. Included is a regular copy of the viewing guide, a modified copy with a word bank, and a comple
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9th - 12th
Also included in: Ancient Earth Series, PBS NOVA Viewing Guide Bundle
Ancient Earth: Life Rising, PBS NOVA Viewing Guide
Fill-in-the-blank and short answer worksheet that follows the Ancient Earth: Life Rising PBS NOVA. This resource follows the video in order and is a great resource for world history, Earth science, geography, life science, and biology classes. This can be used as a stand alone lesson, or as part of a larger unit pertaining to ancient Earth, evolution, or early life on Earth. Included is a regular copy of the viewing guide, a modified copy with a word bank, and a completed answer key.
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9th - 12th
Also included in: Ancient Earth Series, PBS NOVA Viewing Guide Bundle
Rebuilding Notre Dame, PBS NOVA Viewing Guide
Fill-in-the-blank and short answer viewing guide for PBS NOVA's episode Rebuilding Notre Dame. This resource follows the video in order and is a great resource for world history, human geography, European history, and physics classes. This can be used as a stand alone lesson, or as part of a larger unit pertaining to France in the Middle Ages or the physics of architecture throughout time. Included is a regular copy of the viewing guide, a modified copy with a word bank, and a completed answer k
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9th - 12th
Ancient Earth: Inferno, PBS NOVA Viewing Guide
Fill-in-the-blank and short answer worksheet that follows the Ancient Earth: Inferno PBS NOVA. This resource follows the video in order and is a great resource for world history, Earth science, geography, life science, and biology classes. This can be used as a stand alone lesson, or as part of a larger unit pertaining to ancient Earth, evolution, ecology, environmental studies, or early life on Earth. Included is a regular copy of the viewing guide, a modified copy with a word bank, and a compl
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9th - 12th
Also included in: Ancient Earth Series, PBS NOVA Viewing Guide Bundle
Ancient Earth: Frozen, PBS NOVA Viewing Guide
Fill-in-the-blank and short answer worksheet that follows the Ancient Earth: Frozen PBS NOVA. This resource follows the video in order and is a great resource for world history, Earth science, geography, and biology classes. This can be used as a stand alone lesson, or as part of a larger unit pertaining to ancient Earth, evolution, or early life on Earth. Included is a regular copy of the viewing guide, a modified copy with a word bank, and a completed answer key.
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9th - 12th
Also included in: Ancient Earth Series, PBS NOVA Viewing Guide Bundle
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Importance of learning social studies
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- 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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