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Social studies Common Core SL.6.1 resources
National Parks Research Activities End of Year Project Includes Yellowstone
This Visit a National Park research project will have your students so engaged, they won't want the activity to end! In this unit, students have the opportunity to plan a trip to a National Park, create a road map, write a research article, and so much more! What better way to have students use real-life math, reading, and writing skills than with this fun U.S. National Parks Activity? Now includes nonfiction reading passages and other bonus reading activities!Click HERE to SAVE 25% with the PB
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3rd - 6th
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Plan a Road Trip Activities Real World Math Project Travel Brochure Vacation
This real world writing and math Plan a Road Trip project will have your students so engaged, they won't want the activity to end! In this unit, students the have opportunity to plan a trip and persuade others to visit their chosen destination! Now includes a bonus vacation journal and road trip activities!Click HERE to SAVE 25% with the PBL Activities Bundle for the Year!Click the PREVIEW above to see everything included.All of the hard work is done for you. Simply print the NO PREP pages, and
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The Bill of Rights Practice Activity | US Amendments in Cartoons | Google
This fun “Which Amendment?” activity challenges your students to figure out which amendment is violated in 15 cartoon scenarios by referencing the Bill of Rights. The silly connections engage your classes while they explore their basic rights as Americans! My students always love this activity. There are 2 versions so you can easily differentiate learning in your classroom. One gives short descriptions of each amendment to use as reference while the other includes the actual text from the Bill o
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4th - 9th
Number the Stars Novel Study | Distance Learning | Google Classroom™
This is a complete and engaging novel study for the book Number the Stars by Lois Lowry. This print and go book study is great to use in your classroom when teaching across the curriculum during a World War II unit! It is divided into 3 sections as follows: Chapters 1 - 6, 7 - 12, 13 - End. This unit includes the following:★ Title page for students★ Meet the Author★ Prediction page★ Character notes – 12 main/minor characters (3 optional longer note pages included for 6 of the main characters)★ C
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4th - 7th
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Sleeping in Class Activity: Stages of Sleep, Psychology, & The Enchanted City
Is your psychology class ready to learn about sleep by actually sleeping? What if I told you that one of my best lessons is an activity that allows my students to fall asleep in class. Guess what? It's true! Although sleeping appears to be disengaging, this lesson is quite the opposite. It has become a student favorite as they are completely engaged and will never forget their sleeping activity in psychology class! This Enchanted City: Sleeping Activity is a must use lesson for all psychology
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Cultural Diffusion and Globalization 5-E Lesson | McDonalds in India | Google
This student-favorite lesson explores cultural diffusion and its effects on our world. The activities are engaging for students & the guided, 5-E format is easy for you to use! Begin with a fun “Name It” warm-up activity. Explore how culture is shared and adapted globally, then introduce key vocabulary. Fill-in notes accompany the lesson. A photo analysis activity challenges your class to compare McDonalds in India to the United States. Finally, a reading comprehension activity investigates
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6th - 12th
What is Culture? 5-E Intro Lesson | FUN Cultural Traits Activity | Google
This fun, intro lesson challenges your class to explore what culture means and ways cultures vary worldwide. The activities are engaging for students & the guided, 5-E format is easy for you to use! Begin with a fun “What in the World?” warm-up activity featuring Manu Martian, an alien who has crash-landed and is utterly confused. Examine culture and cultural traits through his observations of Earthlings, then introduce key vocabulary and concepts. Fill-in notes accompany the lesson. Next, s
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5th - 12th
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WHY STUDY HISTORY | Back to School Activity | First Day of School Discussion
Why do we study history anyway? This back to school activity is a must have for any history or social studies class! Start the first day of school (or the first lesson of any history class) with “WHY” because students always want to know why? Why am I learning about history? Why do we have to study this stuff anyway? When am I ever going to use this in life? Isn’t history about a "bunch of old dead people" and things that have already happened? **Major necessary upgrades have been made to ma
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Also included in: American History U.S. History Bundle: Beginnings through the 1850's
Silk Road Trade Routes FUN Game Activity | Cultural Diffusion and Geography
Play a FUN “Travels on the Silk Road” game that students LOVE! They must identify goods & ideas spread on the trade routes while competing to amass the greatest fortune along the way! Print & interactive, digital versions of the materials are included. Made for traditional in-class learning or digital 1:1 classrooms. Everything you need is included!Includes:Explain Slides: Game DirectionsFill-in Scorecard & ChartGame Task CardsGame BoardAnswer KeyTeacher Reference GuideVocabulary:Sil
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5th - 12th
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Classify the Five Themes of Geography 5E Lesson | 5 Theme WalkAround | Microsoft
This lesson challenges students to identify, classify & explain the 5 themes of geography using real-world examples. The activities are engaging for students & the guided, 5-E format is easy for you to use! Begin with a fun “Picture It” warm-up activity. Then, introduce each of the five themes & practice applying the concepts. Fill-in notes & practice activities accompany the lesson. A “GSI: Geography Scene Investigation” challenges students to classify 16 colorful images by them
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4th - 10th
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Types of Governments 6E Intro Unit BUNDLE | FUN Government Resources | Microsoft
This Intro to Types of Governments Unit Bundle has everything needed to keep your classes engaged! The guided lessons are FUN for students & the 6-E teaching model is easy for you to use. The materials focus on identifying types of limited & unlimited governments and comparing & contrasting political systems. Each resource includes a Teacher Reference Guide to help you easily plan. Your purchase has print & digital, interactive versions of the materials. Made for in-class learnin
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5th - 12th
Intro to Economy FUN 5-E Unit BUNDLE | Free Market Economics | Microsoft
Build or enrich your curriculum with this engaging Intro to Economy BUNDLE! The guided lessons are FUN for students & the 5-E teaching model is EASY for you to use! Each resource includes a Teacher Guide to ensure success in your classroom! Print & interactive, digital versions of the materials are included. Made for traditional in-class learning or digital 1:1 classrooms. Everything you need is included!Includes Microsoft Resources: Digital & Print5 Guided 5-E PowerPoint Lessons4 Fi
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5th - 12th
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Compare Types of Economic Systems 5-E Lesson | Intro to Economies | Microsoft
This lesson defines & explains the types of economic systems in place around the world. The activities are engaging for students & the guided, 5-E format is easy for you to use! Begin with a fun, “4 Pics, 1 Word” warm-up activity, then introduce key vocabulary. Students complete a fill-in chart comparing the 4 main types of economic systems - Traditional, Market, Command, Mixed. Check for understanding with a “Show What You Know” practice activity, “Big Ideas” summary & exit ticket q
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6th - 12th
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Ancient Mesopotamia Invention Debate for PDF and Google Drive | Achievements
This Mesopotamia Madness Invention Debate Activity is the most engaging way to teach about Ancient Mesopotamia inventions! This resource will not only highlight many of the great accomplishments and legacy of the inventions of Mesopotamia, but it will also excite your students, due to the use of March Madness-style brackets. Furthermore, this interactive activity gives your students the chance to debate the importance of each invention and evaluate the ways that these early inventions have shape
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6th - 9th
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America The Story of Us Worksheets, Questions, Viewing Guide | All 12 Episodes
America The Story of Us, by the History Channel, is one of the best video series to show for any American or US History class. Teachers love the quality content, and students enjoy the engaging visuals! Certainly considered a classic by now, this series has 12 episodes ranging from the early setters of Jamestown, all the way through September 11th and the new millennium. This bundle contains questions for all 12 episodes of the series. By purchasing the bundle you save a whopping 50%! That's o
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5th - 12th
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Types of Maps 5-E Lesson and WalkAround | Geography Skills Practice | Google
This engaging 5-E lesson covers parts of a map, types of maps, and reading maps The activities are engaging for students & the guided, 5-E format is easy for you to use! Begin with a fun “Create a Map” warm-up activity to help them visualize the big ideas. Then, introduce vocabulary & practice applying the concepts with a “Name that Map” activity. Fill-in notes accompany the lesson. Next, a “GSI: Geography Scene Investigation” challenges students to identify types of maps, then examine t
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4th - 8th
Declaration of Independence Unit
Declaration of Independence Unit
Do you want to bring the Declaration of Independence to life for your students? This is the perfect unit for you! My students enjoyed the activities in this unit and I was thrilled to see their love for history grow! This unit will help you take the Declaration of Independence off the textbook page and make it much more relevant to your students.
Contents of this unit:
* What is the Declaration of Independence? - Reading Comprehension
* Who was Thomas Jeffe
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4th - 6th
Also included in: Declaration of Independence Bundle
Roles of the President | A Day in the Life of the Executive Branch | White House
What does the President of the United States do anyway? Throughout the day, the President wears many hats and is responsible for many different roles within the Executive Branch. This engaging mini-lesson is an excellent way for students to comprehend all roles played by the President. "Roles of the President" is an engaging resource for any unit that studies the President or the Executive Branch. The 7 roles studied include: Chief Executive, Chief Diplomat, Commander in Chief, Party Chief, Ec
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6th - 9th
Also included in: PRESIDENTS BUNDLE: Civics, Executive & Presidential Resources
Five Themes of Geography BUNDLE | FUN 5 Theme Lessons and Activities | Microsoft
An entertaining BUNDLE of unique resources that introduce the 5 Themes of Geography - Location, Place, Region, Movement, Human-Environment Interactions. The guided lessons are FUN for students & the 7-E teaching model is easy for you to use! Each activity includes a Teacher Reference Guide to ensure success & engagement in your classroom! The bundle has print & interactive, digital versions of the materials. Made for traditional in-class learning or digital 1:1 classrooms. Everythin
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4th - 9th
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The Arrival by Shaun Tan -- 100+ Page Unit and Teacher's Guide GATE
Yes, we can teach reading, writing, speaking and listening, and critical thinking skills using this amazing graphic novel which has no “words!” It’s a journey about who we are, where we have come from, and the humanity we share. It’s about hope and love and understanding. At times powerful, at times breathtakingly beautiful . . . Shaun Tan’s The Arrival should be on every bookshelf in every classroom.This 100+ page teaching guide and unit has been developed over the past three years in my adv
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5th - 12th
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Human Environment Interactions 5-E Unit BUNDLE | Geography Resources | Microsoft
An engaging BUNDLE of Human-Environment Interactions resources exploring how geography affects our world. The guided lessons are FUN for students & the 6-E teaching model is easy for you to use! Each activity includes a Teacher Reference Guide to ensure success & engagement in your classroom! The bundle has print & interactive, digital versions of the materials. Made for traditional in-class learning or digital 1:1 classrooms. Everything you need is included! Includes Microsoft Resou
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4th - 9th
Political Parties | Campaign Simulation Running for President
This presidential election simulation is an excellent way for students to comprehend all aspects of political parties and the campaigns needed to elect a presidential candidate - "Let's Get The Party Started!" The teacher will divide class into groups of 4 to 5 students per group. Each group will develop their own political party and choose a presidential candidate to represent their party. Using the included criteria, allow students a few class periods, or portions of class periods, to create
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5th - 12th
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Intro to Cultures FUN 5-E Unit BUNDLE | Cultural Traits | Microsoft Resources
An engaging Intro to Culture BUNDLE to build or enrich your curriculum! The guided lessons are FUN for students & the 5-E teaching model is EASY for you to use! Each resource includes a Teacher Guide to ensure success in your classroom! The activities can be adapted to any culture to use throughout the year. Print & interactive, digital versions of the materials are included. Made for traditional in-class learning or digital 1:1 classrooms. Everything you need is included Includes Micros
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3rd - 10th
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Middle Ages and Medieval Europe Unit Bundle | Activities, Projects, Notes, Test
This Middle Ages Unit Activity Bundle is a great way to supplement your textbook or curriculum materials about the Middle Ages and Medieval Europe! This Middle Ages Unit Bundle contains the following resources:Middle Ages Word WallMiddle Ages Vocabulary Activities for Google DriveMedieval Europe and Middle Ages SlideshowMiddle Ages Bell RingersMedieval Times Road Trip for Google DriveMiddle Ages Invention Debate ActivityFeudalism Slideshow and Activity for Google DriveKnighthood Simulation: Beco
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6th - 9th
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Importance of learning social studies
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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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