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Elementary world history laboratories for staff and administrators
Islamic Empire Trade Routes Map Activity for Social Studies and History
The Islamic Empire is arguably one of the most prominent and influential times of history in the Middle East. As we study the Islamic culture and the rise of the empire, we notice that geography has a huge role in many different aspects.This product gives students the opportunity to practice map and math skills as they try to figure out the best trade route to take from Mecca to Cordoba, Spain. Their goal is to spend the least amount of money possible. The provided maps have all the city locatio
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5th - 12th
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Also included in: Social Studies and History Large Bundle of 20 Activities and Worksheets
50 Social Studies Labs - Geography History Cultural Studies Economics Government
PREVIEW AVAILABLE!LIKE WHAT YOU SEE? CHECK OUT OTHER STEM RESOURCES IN MY SHOP!FROM THE CREATOR OF 50 STEM LABS & 50 MORE STEM LABS comes this collection of 50 Social Studies Activities for kids. Recommended for grades K to 6 and up! Each one has a snappy title, a brief set of instructions, recommended materials list, and space for notes. These are very adjustable for your classroom, home, or homeschool needs. Do projects for concepts like: Geography, Cultural Studies, Economics, History, G
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K - 8th
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Mummification Inquiry Learning- Apples
Are you looking for a fun way to introduce the mummification process with your students? How about an activity that is cross-curricular? This one meets both! In this Inquiry Learning Activity, students will be mummifying apples. This experiment can take up to 15 days, so please plan accordingly. Included is a Teacher Guide with supplies needed to purchase, and how to set up experiment, as well as a 13 slide google slide show for students to track the progress of their mummies, including hypothes
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Grades:
5th - 9th
Also included in: Ancient Egypt Unit Bundle
5th Grade Louisiana Social Studies Standards Posters
Post your Louisiana Social Studies Standards each day with this set of standards posters. 53 page PDFAll standards from the 5th Grade Louisiana 2022 Social Studies Standards are present in this set.
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5th
All About the Egyptian Mummy - Science Lab, Writing, and a Design Challenge
The process of mummification is something kids are really interested in and this lab gives them the chance to see this process in just 14 days using easy to find and cheap materials. Students can also read all about mummification and write their own steps for the process. We add pictures in the boxes, too! The Steps of Mummification charts works best if it is enlarged and copied onto 11 x 17 sheets of paper. This is a great lab to do while you are working on an Egypt unit or as part of a dis
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Grades:
4th - 6th
Free Speech or Hate Speech? Can University Presidents Discern the Difference?
Free Speech or Hate Speech? Can University Presidents Discern the Difference?Can University presidents in the United States uphold the 1st Amendment of the U.S. Constitution to permit free speech on campus AND simultaneously prevent hate speech, harassment and bullying of minority groups? To what extent do University presidents and academic institutions have a duty to uphold free speech and the right to protest articulated in the U.S. Constitution? Should the safety of students, faculty and staf
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4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
History Activities for Google Slides Mega-Bundle- Distance Learning
This digital Social Studies resource bundle contains 29 interactive Google Slides presentations with over 600 pages of content for middle grade students studying History! The bundles in this product cover American History, Mesoamerica, Early Civilizations, and World History.The presentations are interactive for students by including quick-write questions, think-pair-share prompts, and checkpoints as formative assessments. There are also extended response prompts, vocabulary review activities, an
Grades:
5th - 8th
Women's History Month Research Project & Biography Brochures
Celebrate Women's History Month by studying influential women from past and present. With this amazing set students will be given guided research sheets to use as they read about a specific influential woman. They can then take their research to write their own report or they can use it to complete a fun biography brochure on their individual. 27 amazing women are included in this set.Students will research facts about their birth, death (if that pertains), where they have lived, their family, e
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Grades:
3rd - 6th
Also included in: Women's History Month Activity Bundle (#1)
Ancient Greece Anticipation Guide
This anticipation guide has true and false questions for students to answer BEFORE they learn about Ancient Greece. The other side of the page has the same questions for them to answer AFTER they learn about Greece. This is a great tool for students to self asses their learning. The information on this guide is from the VA SOLs.
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Grades:
3rd - 5th
History Fair Certificate
Printable History Fair Certificate made to fit standard 8 1/2 in. x 11 in. paper. Included in digital download is the file for a full size certificate, full size certificate with blank space to attach 4in. x 3 in. photo of project, and a small certificate with two per page.
Grades:
PreK - 12th
The Scientific Method - Pirate Eye Patches Experiment
The purpose of this activity is to allow students to think critically to answer a seemingly simple question. In this case, do pirate eye patches actually have a purpose? The myth claims that pirates would wear eye patches to have one eye constantly night-vision ready in the event of a night battle, or going inside the ship during the day. The students will need to use the scientific method to determine a way to answer that question. They will also need to design a test to empirically show th
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5th - 7th
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Mindset Matters - Success Secrets from a World Traveler
Mindset Matters - Success Secrets from a World TravelerDiscover the survival and success secrets of a world traveler who has circled the globe 9 times, touched all 203 nations and lived to tell about it. Learn the social emotional skills, winning mindset and core beliefs of a Red Cross goodwill ambassador and proven leader who knows how to connect with and communicate to humanity from every walk of life, culture, ethnicity, religion and background to make friends and find a way to happily work t
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Australian History - Before Industrial Revolution to Settlement in Australia
These History 5 power points (creaded as whole) have been created through the use of Storyboard. They include a storyboard of visual and written historical accounts of life before the Industrial Revolution in England, right up until the beginning of settlement of Australia. Over the years, teaching this Australian history unit, I have found that my students found it difficult to invisage what life was like for people all those years ago. The visual stimulus has transformed the knowledge and un
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4th - 7th
The "Golden Rule" From Around the World! What Do You Notice? from Spike Lit
Religions and cultures, whether world-wide, ancient, or modern, seem to share a meaningful and timeless belief. Can your students see what it is?
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5th - 11th, Staff
CARTAS DINOSAURIOS
Cartas de dinosaurios en castellano con información interesante. Perfectas para hacer clasificaciones y relaciones con dinosaurios de juguete. Compara y descubre el nombre de todos ellos. Dispone de 26 cartas.
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PreK - 3rd
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Archaeology Lab
In this social studies lab, students get to truly explore the field of archaeology!The teacher needs to provide a number of items buried in tubs of dirt or sand. Students use toothbrushes to uncover these items. They then "think like a historian" by analyzing the purpose and symbolic meaning of the items.Past items I have used include:Broken ceramic animalsHalloween decoration skelletonsPicture frames with old photosOut-dated electronicsReally anything at all can be used for this lab. I like
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5th - 10th
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5th Grade Social Studies Unit 3; Case Study of Western Hemisphere Culture
I wrote this unit following the NYS CCLS and the Social Studies Scope and Sequence.
Grades:
5th
Archaeologist for a day activity
Fun activity that introduces students to how archaeologists figure out things about the past from found items and artifacts. Usually used with a unit on Ancient people and archaeology. Requires some minimal "prep work" that includes making 4-5 trash bags made of "artifacts". Once created these bags can be reused for each class period or from one year to another.
Grades:
5th - 9th
POLISH HERITAGE: A HISTORY TRIVIA QUIZ W/BONUS QUESTION/ ANSWER KEY
Can you guess the famous Polish or Polish American when given a clue? See how many you get correct! The staff can have fun with this too! Thanks for visiting!
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5th - 10th, Adult Education, Staff
Ancient Egyptian Mummies in Action!
What's the best way to learn about Ancient Egyptian civilizations and mummification? The best way to learn is by doing!!
***CCS are included.
~Mummify a Chicken Leg
~Decorate the Mummy
~Create a Sarcophagus
~Write about the significance of mummification
This project includes a materials list, instructions for completion, student pages and instructions, a writing piece, and a rubric.
*****photos included
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5th - 8th
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Scientific Method - One Pager Experiment
Students form a hypothesis for an easy experiment and complete the Scientific Method One Pager as before/during/after they complete their experiment. I even use this to teach the Scientific Revolution for 7th grade World Geography! I also sell other Scientific Method related products:
Scientific Method – 6 Steps Worksheet:
http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Scientific-Method-6-Steps-Worksheet
Scientific Method Simple Steps – PowerPoint:
http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Scie
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5th - 8th
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Ancient India Charades
Amp up your Ancient India unit with this engaging game that will have your students up and moving! Why play charades? Charades is a fun activity that allows students to practice academic and social skills, allows a a movement break, and a chance to make observations and inferences. Students love acting out the cards, and they really enjoy guessing what other students are acting out! This activity is great for middle school students!Included:PDF with 16 cards + 4 blank cards that you can customiz
Grades:
5th - 8th
Also included in: Ancient Civilizations Charades | Bundle
GEOGRAPHY/MATH/ECONOMICS: WORLD CURRENCY QUIZ/ CONTEST
Staff, Administrators, Teachers: Why not have a geography bee this year? We often have spelling bees, however; a geography bee would stimulate interest in the currency and nations of the world. Geography is an important subject, as well. It can be exciting to hold a contest, too. This can be used as a quiz, or take home quiz. Knowledge of the world is important, as technology grows. This is a good start in economics, too, for knowledge of world currency systems, which crosses over in math.! Pe
Grades:
5th - 12th, Adult Education, Staff
COIN CONVENTION: GRADES 4-8, SOCIAL STUDIES/ ART
Principals, Lead Teachers, Social Studies & Art Teachers: This is a fun event to hold for your school! Hold a simulated coin convention for grades 4-8. Students create their own clay coin using ideas from the traits/ information on circulated coins. They must make up or create the details on their coin. They make up a nation, currency, year, profile, etc. They can insert a motto, as well. They will need a stylus or sharp pointed pen to write or inscribe in the clay. If student is unable to
Grades:
4th - 8th, Staff
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