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Other (social studies) Common Core RI.7.6 resources
The First Thanksgiving Myth vs. Fact and the Native American Point of View
There have been many myths associated with the first Thanksgiving. Have your students learn about the true story of Thanksgiving and then reassess our understanding of the holiday from the Native American point of view.With this lesson, students first brainstorm what they think they know about the first Thanksgiving, and the traditions they've seen associated with the Thanksgiving celebration. Then, students will read about the true story of Thanksgiving, and assess the myths vs the facts. On th
Grades:
5th - 8th
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7th Grade Texas History YEAR-LONG CURRICULUM Bundle: TEKS-aligned & Google Apps!
The amazing 7th Grade Texas History YEAR-LONG CURRICULUM BUNDLE is PERFECT for those teaching 7th grade social studies (Texas History) in Texas!! Each one of the 12 units included with this incredible year-long curriculum bundle has been comprehensively designed and curated to specifically follow the most recent 7th Grade Social Studies TEKS standards and guidelines -AND- come 100% COMPLETELY READY to use for BOTH in-person classroom learning (via PDF & PowerPoint/PPT) and online digital lea
Grades:
7th
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Article of the Week Templates
Looking for a way to incorporate nonfiction into your classroom? Article of the Week is the perfect way to expose students to a variety of nonfiction articles and promote critical thinking!
Article of the Week is the brainchild of the talented Kelly Gallagher. Middle and high school students closely read, analyze, and then write about a current event article each week. Article of the Week is a brilliant way to. . .
âś” Incorporate nonfiction into your classroom
âś” Get students intellige
Grades:
6th - 12th
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Create a Propaganda Poster Project
Use this project after a lesson on propaganda to check students’ understanding of propaganda techniques.
Assign each student a subject for their propaganda posters. I put the subject ideas in a hat and have the students draw.
Suggestions for subjects are given.
Students choose a propaganda technique, write a slogan, preplan a poster, then draw a final poster.
Students write a paragraph to explain why they chose the propaganda technique.
A grading rubric is included.
CCSS: RI 2, 3, 4, 6, 7
Grades:
7th - 8th
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History and Literacy Task Cards: BC/BCE, AD/CE; Timelines; Sources; Perspectives
Build content-area reading and writing skills with the History and Literacy task card series! Created with Common Core ELA and content-area ELA standards in mind, the tasks assigned in this activity require students to identify key ideas and details as well as understand the craft and structure of readings. Students also integrate knowledge and ideas as they analyze texts. In addition, students practice creating examples of narrative, expository, persuasive, and descriptive writing in response t
Grades:
4th - 8th
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7th Grade TEKS Social Studies: Texas History | Units 1 to 6 | VALUE Bundle!
7th Grade TEKS Social Studies: Texas History Units 1 to 6 VALUE BUNDLE is PERFECT for those teaching their 7th grade social studies students all about Texas History! These amazing resources come COMPLETELY READY for BOTH in-person and online digital classroom learning (via Google Apps)! These incredible resources were designed specifically for the 7th Grade Social Studies TEKS Standards and will save you **HOURS** of your time!BE SURE TO CLICK ON THE PRODUCT PREVIEW TO GET AN EVEN BETTER IDEA OF
Grades:
7th
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The Radium Girls (Young Reader Edition) Chapter Questions & Answer Key
80+ PAGES OF QUESTIONS and ANSWERS! This great resource provides a building foundation for young readers utilizing Kate Moore's book, The Radium Girls. In total, nearly 200 chapter context questions/critical thinking questions and teacher answer key will help guide discussion as you read this inspiring tale of standing up to corporations for what is right. Let us save you valuable time so you can focus on the important things in your unit! Discussion will be a breeze with our chapter by chapter
Grades:
7th - 10th
Debating Christopher Columbus' Legacy
This activity is meant to help students strengthen their reading and analytical skills. Students are asked to read two essays about the legacy of Christopher Columbus. The first essay is from the indigenous perspective and the second is from the opposing point of view. After reading both essays, students will answer 4 multiple choice questions and 3 open-ended questions. This activity can be used to prepare students for state tests. In addition, this can be used as a pre-assessment or formative
Grades:
7th - 12th
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The Gettysburg Address: Multiple Accounts of the Same Event Webquest and Writing
*UPDATED MAY 2022CCSS.RI.5.6, CCSS.W.5.2.A-EThis is a webquest activity that has students analyze six different accounts of the Gettysburg Address, and find similarities and differences among the accounts. The accounts of this event are in a variety of formats, from multiple sources (videos, articles, etc.).Students will determine whether each document is a firsthand or secondhand account, the author's purpose, and analyze for important details/information.In addition to supporting the common co
Grades:
5th - 8th
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Reading Skills Worksheet: The Fall of the Inca Empire
This worksheet is meant to help students strengthen their reading skills while learning about the fall of the Inca Empire. After reading and analyzing the text, students will test their understanding with 5 multiple choice questions and 5 open-ended questions. This is a great way for students to prepare for the type of passages and questions they will encounter in state tests. This worksheet can also be used to conduct a pre-assessment or formative assessment. Teachers can also use this activit
Grades:
7th - 12th
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Overview of a News Literacy Unit
This is a unit I developed especially for middle school students in cooperation with the Stony Brook University News Literacy program. It helps students to be stronger consumers of news by teaching them how to analyze the news that is all around them every day.
The unit includes possible teaching points for fifteen lessons, divided into three sections, or "bends."
This unit does not include activities or new resources, as those should be developed by you, the classroom teacher, in order to en
Grades:
6th - 8th
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Refugee: A Literature Study
This comprehensive literature study will get your students excited and talking about a real world issue! The study combines Alan Gratz's Refugee with informational texts, videos and photographs designed to help students better comprehend the novel and to expand their understanding of humanity. Through the integration of both types of texts, students will develop a deeper understanding of the novel and the struggles faced by refugees throughout history. They will also critique Gratz's ability to
Grades:
5th - 7th
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Desertification
Package includes:
1. Slide presentation (14 slides)
2. Visuals and prompts.
3. 2 assignments, 1 summative
4. Worksheets, assignment handouts and rubrics
Intro:
This unit gives students the opportunity to inquire into a current social, political or economic issue. Desertification is one such issue – an economic and environmental phenomenon that transforms arable land into desert, dislocating populations and eroding the environment’s capacity to support life. As a metaphor, it emphasizes the
Grades:
7th - 9th
Sodbusters Invade the Great Plains
Includes: article on sodbusters and life in the Great Plains, and short answer question, and graphic organizer.
Grades:
7th - 12th
Father's Day Webquest
This is a web search designed to give students factual information about Father's Day as they use the internet. During the search they use a variety of strategies and skills that will prepare them to do research. They learn the background and history of Father's Day as they get ideas for ways they can observe this special day.I added an Easel version of this webquest. I made the links active within Easel and provided answer boxes. You can assign it from Google classroom or from Easel. Some of th
Grades:
4th - 7th
Think Like a Historian
Want to get your students to start THINKING like historians? Break it down with this resource!
Grades:
7th - 9th
Reading Passage: Daniel Boone
This reading passage not only tells the story of Daniel Boone's life but discusses how we make historical figures into mythical heroes. What narrative are we trying to tell when we do this? This reading passage includes a reading passage, vocabulary, comprehension questions, a sequencing activity and discussion questions.Easy to use with distance learning
Grades:
6th - 8th
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