Halloween social studies Common Core RST.6-8.1 resources

Sleeping in Class Activity: Stages of Sleep, Psychology, & The Enchanted City

Created by

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

Subjects:

Biology, Health, Psychology

Grades:

Not Grade Specific

Types:

Activities, Lesson

CCSS:

RI.6.7

, RI.11-12.7

, SL.6.1

, SL.6.1c

, SL.6.2

...

Also included in: Give Me Everything Growing Bundle! • 30% Off Every Resource From Mister Harms!

Ancient Mesopotamia Gods & Myths Bundle: In-Person, Online, or Distance Learn

Created by

The Ancient Institute

You can download this as a:1. PDF/Print activityor2. A ready-to-go TPT Easel Activity. You can assign Easel lessons through Google Classroom or you can copy a link to it and paste it into any learning management system you use with your students. However, for the time being, students will need to log in with a Google email account in order to access the assignment. You can use TPT Easel for free with this resource. Click here for info on how to use TPT Easel for free.Students will adore these

Subjects:

Ancient History, Social Studies - History, World History

Grades:

4th - 10th

Types:

Lesson

CCSS:

RL.4.1

, RL.4.2

, RL.4.3

, RL.4.4

, RL.4.6

...

Interactive Reading Notebook Fiction and Nonfiction Mega Bundle

Created by

Tracee Orman

Interactive Reading Notebook Fiction and Nonfiction Mega Bundle (Grades 5-12) A YEAR'S WORTH of activities: over 220 Common-Core aligned interactive reading foldable activities for secondary students. You do not have to use the Common Core State Standards to utilize this bundle! This download includes the following products:Interactive Notebook Reading Literature Bundle for ANY Novel or StoryInteractive Reading Notebook for Nonfiction Informational TextsInteractive Notebook Mini Books: Bundle of

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Social Studies - History, Tools for Common Core

Grades:

6th - 12th

Types:

Activities, Printables, Interactive Notebooks

CCSS:

RL.6.1

, RL.6.2

, RL.6.3

, RL.6.5

, RL.6.6

...

CURRENT EVENTS: News Article Summary, Main Idea, Reading Comprehension | NEWSELA

Created by

Mister Harms

This Current Events Summary is an excellent tool for students to get involved with the news and the current events of the week. A simple writing format helps students find, summarize, and write opinions about current news stories and events. I find this activity to be a practical filler for various social studies courses. What's Included:Teacher directions with ideas for implementation and useSimple student directions: Find, Highlight, Summarize, Importance, OpinionGuided student writing temp

Subjects:

Civics, Government, Other (Social Studies - History)

Grades:

Not Grade Specific

Types:

Worksheets, Lesson

CCSS:

RI.4.1

, RI.4.2

, RI.4.3

, RI.4.4

, RI.4.10

...

Also included in: Current Events Bundle | News Viewing Guides | CNN10, World from A to Z, & More

Scientific Revolution Discovery Centers Activity

Created by

Michele Luck's Social Studies

Teaching the Scientific Revolution? This activity will save you time and stress as you cover the content and address the standards in your classes!Students can investigate the beginning and major contributions of the Scientific Revolution with this Discovery Centers activity on the significant scientists of the period. This interactive resource allows students to either work in table groups or to visit placard centers set up around the room on 7 different advancements during the Scientific Rev

Subjects:

European History, Science, World History

Grades:

6th - 11th, Higher Education

Types:

CCSS:

...

Also included in: Modern World History Interactive Lessons Bundle Walking Tours & More

Interactive Reading Notebook Nonfiction Activities Common Core Aligned

Created by

Tracee Orman

105 Common Core-aligned interactive nonfiction reading notebook foldable activities for secondary students (grades 6-12). These can be used with ANY nonfiction text (passages not included). This IS included in my Interactive Reading Notebook Mega Bundle. Students will practice numerous skills, including: making inferences (inferring); summarizing the text; determining the central ideas; analyzing primary and secondary sources; analyzing the development of ideas; analyzing the relationship betwee

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Social Studies - History, Tools for Common Core

Grades:

5th - 12th

Types:

Activities, Interactive Notebooks

CCSS:

RI.6.1

, RI.6.2

, RI.6.3

, RI.6.4

, RI.6.5

...

Also included in: Interactive Reading Notebook Fiction and Nonfiction Mega Bundle

Topographic Mapping Lesson with Worksheet, Power Point, and Map Reading Activity

Created by

Laurel Education

This lesson goes over how topographical maps are constructed, what their symbols mean, and what we use these maps for. The worksheet follows along with the power point presentation to keep students engaged. The map reading activity gives a students a simple topographic map that they have to answer questions by interpreting the map. This lesson is designed for late elementary through intermediate grades. Key Terms Include: - topography - contour lines - contour intervals - index contours - scal

Subjects:

Earth Sciences, Engineering, Geography

Grades:

4th - 8th

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Lesson

CCSS:

, RI.5.7

...

Nonfiction Reading Passages Bundle for Science, Social Studies, and ELA

Created by

UtahRoots

Use these brief illustrated non-fiction reading passages to address ELA reading standards in science and social studies classes, and to provide students with practice making inferences from reading. They are perfect for bell work or for those ‘ragged times’ when you need a quick independent activity related to a topic you are teaching. They can also easily be incorporated into low-prep lessons for substitute teachers, and can be used for “quick finishers” or as homework.They were written for sc

Subjects:

Reading, Science, Social Studies - History

Grades:

6th - 9th

Types:

CCSS:

US HISTORY -1980s America - visual, textual, engaging 50-slide PPT

Created by

Greg's Goods - Lesson Pieces - Making Learning Fun

THIS RESOURCE IS A MUST-HAVE TO HELP STUDENTS ANALYZE AND SUMMARIZE 1980s AMERICA. STUDENTS FOLLOW ALONG WITH A GRAPHIC ORGANIZER AS THEY READ INFORMATIONAL SLIDES AND CLICK ON RELEVANT LINKS TO HIGHLIGHT THE TOP TEN THEMES OF THE DECADE.This download includes both the PowerPoint AND the graphic organizer handout (in both PDF and MS WORD format)ONE OF 12 UNITS in the "DECADES SERIES"(1890s, 1900-1910, 1910s, 1920s, 1930s, 1940s, 1950s, 1960s, 1970s, 1980s, 1990s, 2000s)This series of PowerPoint

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, U.S. History

Grades:

8th - 12th

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Activities

CCSS:

...

Also included in: High School U.S. History SUMMER SCHOOL BUNDLE: PPTs, handouts & much, much more

Wind Erosion Worksheets Lab and Dust Bowl Article and Activities

Created by

NothingScaresMe

This cross-curricular STEAM activity bundle includes real-life examples of erosion for students to examine. They can read and write about the causes and effects of wind erosion and weathering that caused the dust bowl in the 1930's. This no-prep product is perfect for teaching students about history and science in an engaging and hands-on lab activity! Contains over 9 pages of science, reading, and writing activities plus teaching suggestions. Includes:hands-on wind erosion lab with reflection q

Subjects:

Earth Sciences, Social Studies - History, Writing

Grades:

4th - 9th

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Laboratory

CCSS:

RST.6-8.1

, WHST.6-8.1

, WHST.6-8.2

NGSS:

MS-ESS3-2

, MS-ESS3-3

, 4-ESS2-1

Also included in: Global and Local Wind Patterns Hands On Activities and Worksheet Bundle

Reading Organizers & Activities BUNDLE Grades 6, 7, 8

Created by

Tracee Orman

Common Core Organizers & Activities BUNDLE for Grades 6, 7, 8 This bundle contains the following individual products (in their entirety): READING: Common Core Reading (Literature and Informational Texts) Activities and Graphic Organizers for Any Text Grades 6, 7, 8 *Newly Updated with 50 additional pages!* Common Core Standards Reading Graphic Organizers for History/Social Studies (RH) Grades 6-12 (These are excellent for any informational and nonfiction texts or research projects!) Co

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Social Studies - History, Writing

Grades:

6th - 8th

Types:

Activities, Graphic Organizers

CCSS:

RI.8.8

, L.8.1

, L.8.4

, L.8.6

, CCRA.R.1

...

FORENSIC ANTHROPOLOGY Finding Anastasia Romanov LEGENDS & LORE SERIES

Created by

WISEflamingo

PRINT & DIGITAL This Cross-Curricular Active Readingarticle focuses on the FORENSIC ANTHROPOLOGY & IDENTIFICATION OF HUMAN REMAINS used in uncovering what happened to Anastasia Romanov after the execution of her family in 1918. History & Science collide as students are introduced to how science can be used to solve a century-old case. This resource will be the perfect addition to your forensic anthropology unit or a Body, Bugs & Bones unit, or a unit on the Russian Revolution.Re

Subjects:

Biology, Forensics, Social Studies - History

Grades:

8th - 12th

Types:

Worksheets, Homework

CCSS:

RI.8.1

, RI.8.2

, RI.8.4

, RH.6-8.2

, RST.6-8.1

...

Also included in: Forensic Course The ENTIRE WISEflamingo Forensics Product Line

Animal Behavior No Prep Lesson w/ Power Point, Worksheet and "Would you Rather?"

Created by

Laurel Education

This lesson covers the different types of behaviors that animals can have such as response, instinct, and learned behaviors. This lesson is designed for late elementary through middle school grades. Key Terms Include: -behavior -stimulus -stimuli -instinct -imprinting -conditioning -trial-and-error learning -insight learning Both the presentation and the worksheet can be found within the zip file. Feedback is always appreciated. Common Core Explanations CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RST.6-8.1- While co

Subjects:

Biology, General Science, Psychology

Grades:

4th - 9th, Higher Education

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Worksheets, Lesson

CCSS:

, RI.5.7

...

Complete Essential Facts for VA SOL Civics & Economics

Created by

The Scholarly Compass

This product includes EVERYTHING students must know for the Virginia Standards of Learning (SOL) Test. Essential Facts are the most EFFECTIVE study tool for students preparing for their standardized testing. I know this from experience and in the past 5 years I have personally improved my schools Civics and Economics test scores by a substantial margin. I used this strategy with the lowest performing group of students in my school and our SOL pass rate improved from 75% to 96%. Last year I had a

Subjects:

Civics, Economics , Social Studies - History

Grades:

4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education

Types:

Study Guides, Activities

CCSS:

...

BINGO: US Presidents (100+ printable boards, caller's sheets, and markers)

Created by

SuperSheets

PRINT AND PLAY!Print as many unique game boards as you want (up to 100).Print and cut as many markers as you'd like, or use pieces of paper, supplies, dobbers, markers, or chips.Use the provided questions sheet to play multiple unique games. Ask one question, or ask many to help your students along.This set will play multiple unique games! It contains 100 bingo boards and over 400 questions (over 10 each per president) to ask your students.Play short, long, or unique games.A rule guide is provid

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, U.S. History, World History

Grades:

4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education

Types:

Activities, Printables, Games

CCSS:

RL.4.1

, RL.4.2

, RL.7.1

, RL.7.2

, RI.3.1

...

The Stroop Effect: A Fun and Engaging Nervous System Lab Guide for Middle School

Created by

The STEAM Queen

Looking for an engaging and low-prep activity for the last days of school or Fun Friday? This activity will have your students laughing as they learn about the science of conflicting information firsthand! Our Lab Guide for Testing the Stroop Effect is a must-have resource for science teachers working with middle school and upper elementary students on the scientific method...But what is the Stroop Effect, you might ask? Simply put, it's a phenomenon that occurs when the brain has difficulty p

Subjects:

General Science, Psychology, Science

Grades:

5th - 8th

Types:

Worksheets, Activities

CCSS:

RST.6-8.1

, RST.6-8.3

NGSS:

MS-LS1-8

Also included in: Nervous System Lab Bundle for Middle School: Response to Stimuli & Stroop Effect

Child Development: Ethics/Genetics Testing Informational Article Analysis

Created by

Engaging Language Arts and Psychology

Polished, graphic, 2-page 2014 PDF! Focuses on student reading and critical analysis of a hot Child Development / Psychology topic: genetics testing -- especially pre-natal genetics testing. From the preview, you may note details on the Human Genome Project as well as relevant dates in the last twenty+ years indicating advancements and legal determinations in regard to such genetic testing. The PDF invites students to work as a whole class as well as an invvitation to partner work, diagramming t

Subjects:

Biology, Other (Science), Psychology

Grades:

8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education

Types:

Activities, Assessment

CCSS:

...

Air Pressure and Winds Webquest (Atmosphere and Earth Science)

Created by

Forward-Thinking Curriculum

The Air Pressure and Winds Webquest comes with a worksheet and an answer key. Each clickable link in the webquest points to information that your students need to complete the worksheet. Besides sharing the webquest with students and printing the worksheets, no other prep is needed to conduct this weather science lesson on air pressure and winds. How to use this resource:1.) Share the PDF webquest file with clickable links to student computers. 2.) Print the accompanying worksheets. 3.) That’s

Subjects:

Earth Sciences, Geography, Physics

Grades:

8th - 12th

Types:

CCSS:

...

Also included in: Earth & Space Science: 20 Webquests for Geology, Meteorology, Astronomy, More

Tornadoes, Thunderstorms, and Hurricanes Webquest (Atmosphere and Earth Science)

Created by

Forward-Thinking Curriculum

The Tornadoes, Thunderstorms, and Hurricanes Webquest comes with a worksheet and an answer key. Each clickable link in the webquest points to information that your students need to complete the worksheet. Besides sharing the webquest with students and printing the worksheets, no other prep is needed to conduct this earth science lesson on tornadoes, thunderstorms, and hurricanes. How to use this resource:1.) Share the PDF webquest file with clickable links to student computers. 2.) Print the ac

Subjects:

Earth Sciences, Geography, Physical Science

Grades:

8th - 12th

Types:

CCSS:

...

Also included in: Earth & Space Science: 20 Webquests for Geology, Meteorology, Astronomy, More

American Museum of Natural History Scavenger Hunt

Created by

Marisa Shuman

Going on a field trip to the American Museum of Natural History in New York City? Use this scavenger hunt with students in High School (possibly Middle School). The hunt is separated by floor and has areas for students to identify the starting and ending times and meet up location. Highlight the cells on the right on a computer or smart device to see the answers to each clue (they are written in white text).

Subjects:

Earth Sciences, Social Emotional Learning, World History

Grades:

8th - 12th

Types:

Activities, Games

CCSS:

RST.6-8.1

NGSS:

MS-LS4-1

Design Your Own Halloween Experiment NGSS Activity

Created by

Teaching Muse

Incorporate Halloween and NGSS standard 3-5 EST 1-3 into your science curriculum using this fun activity that is loaded with choices for you and your students. This activity aligns with NGSS by allowing students to design and create their own Halloween inspired science experiment. In addition to resources to guide your students in this activity, there are also 3 pre made Halloween lesson plans to use with your students in cooperative groups or as a demonstration. Students will: Develop a questio

Subjects:

General Science, Halloween, Science

Grades:

3rd - 5th

Types:

CCSS:

...

NGSS:

3-5-ETS1-3

Natural Disasters Brochure (Guided Genius Hour Project)

Created by

Common Core and Coffee

Exploring Natural Disasters is an important element in various subjects - social studies, science, and NOW writing! This brochure assignment allows students to explore a natural disaster from either the United States or around the world and learn about the impact such events can have on the human population. For this project students are required to: 1) Research 2) Take self-guided notes 3) Organize sources 4) Produce a finished brochure as a final product Included in this product you will

Subjects:

Earth Sciences, Geography, Writing

Grades:

3rd - 8th

Types:

Research, Projects, Activities

CCSS:

W.3.2

, W.3.7

, W.3.8

, W.3.10

, W.4.2

...

Earth's Topography No Prep Lesson with Power Point, Worksheet and Vocabulary

Created by

Laurel Education

This lesson goes over the different types of topography that are found around the globe. It includes explaining the different types of land forms such as mountains, plains, and plateaus. The worksheet follows along with the power point presentation to keep students engaged. This lesson is designed for late elementary through intermediate grades. Key Terms Include: - topography - elevation - relief - land forms - plains - coastal plains - interior plains - mountains - plateaus - land form regio

Subjects:

Earth Sciences, Geography, Other (Science)

Grades:

4th - 8th

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Lesson

CCSS:

, RI.5.7

...

US States & Territories: 55 Reading Comprehensions w/ Questions & Answer Key

Created by

SuperSheets

One reading comprehension for every state and territory! That's 55 reading comprehensions!Each state and region has a rich history and offer something unique to the country. How did the state form? How did it become part of the country? What significant events happened there? What's unique about it? These passages answer these questions and can help teach your students about the importance of each US state and the history behind it. Additionally, you'll find information about heritage, traditio

Subjects:

Geography, Reading, U.S. History

Grades:

4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education

Types:

Worksheets, Homework, Printables

CCSS:

RL.4.2

, RL.7.1

, RL.7.2

, RI.3.1

, RI.3.2