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Preview of MLA 9th Edition, MLA in-text citations & works cited, PDF & Google Drive

MLA 9th Edition, MLA in-text citations & works cited, PDF & Google Drive

Created by
Laura Randazzo
With the release of the MLA 9th Edition Handbook, the Modern Language Association updated and refined the rules for proper citations. Are you teaching the correct, most up-to-date version of in-text citations and works cited page formatting? With this 47-slide MLA overview lecture and package of helpful student handouts, your students will know exactly how to approach their citations for your class, standardized testing, and future college courses.Begin with the Prezi-based lecture (also downloa
Preview of Ultimate Cultural Heritage Month Bundle | Google Slides | Person Per Day

Ultimate Cultural Heritage Month Bundle | Google Slides | Person Per Day

Hello and welcome to Celebrating Cultural Heritage Month Bundle! This resource comes with Hispanic Heritage Month, Black History Month, Women's History Month, and AAPI Month to celebrate for many months of cultural celebrations! This resource is designed to be used in person OR digitally.1. You can use this resource during morning class meeting to fit in relevant and diverse content. I share screen during our class meetings, and we discuss the slides/view the videos together2. This is a comple
Preview of Disability Awareness & Acceptance 15 POSTERS | Neurodiversity Affirming

Disability Awareness & Acceptance 15 POSTERS | Neurodiversity Affirming

Help spread disability acceptance and awareness with this set of posters meant for high schoolers and/or teachers! These posters will print clearly up to 3x the size of standard paper, and can be hung around the school, hung in a classroom, used for a disability event, used for training, used for disability awareness month, etc.! 15 high-quality posters included, created by and in collaboration with those in the disability community.Looking for the Elementary /Middle School version? Click here!
Preview of Civil Rights Leaders Activity: Civil Rights Activists Biographies Activity

Civil Rights Leaders Activity: Civil Rights Activists Biographies Activity

Civil Rights Heroes Activity is perfect activity to add to your Civil Rights Movement Unit. In this activity, students summarize and present to the class the achievements and the historical significance of 11 civil rights activists during the Civil Rights era. Biographies of each leader is provided along with instructions, and a full size portrait of each. No outside sources are needed for this assignment. Everything is included. Works great with stations!Biographies include: Dr. Martin Luther K
Preview of MLA Works Cited Poster (9th Edition)

MLA Works Cited Poster (9th Edition)

Created by
The Cheat Sheet
Blow up these posters and keep them on your classroom walls to remind your students about proper MLA use! These three posters will come in handy for a quick reference and they will make your classroom look beautiful. Key visuals are an important part of making your classroom a comfortable and fun learning environment.The posters include the following information (according to MLA 9th edition):Works Cited citation format for a number of different source typesWorks Cited page formatEssay formatThi
Preview of HBCU Bingo Game w/ 50 Historically Black College & University & 30 Bingo Cards

HBCU Bingo Game w/ 50 Historically Black College & University & 30 Bingo Cards

This HBCU Bingo Game is a twist on a bingo game to help educate on historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs). This HBCU bingo game activity is a great AVID activity or AVID project and helps to build college and career readiness on HBCUs. This bingo game features 50 HBCUs with informational text and facts on the Historically Black College & University & 30 bingo cards to accommodate large classes. 50 HBCU Fact cards are included which provide one or more key facts on each H
Preview of BUNDLE LGBTQ Bulletin Board for Pride Month - Timeline and Flags

BUNDLE LGBTQ Bulletin Board for Pride Month - Timeline and Flags

Looking for a simple and powerful way to celebrate diversity in your classroom? Do you want to engage your students and motivate them to learn? Then download my BUNDLE LGBTQ Bulletin Board for Pride Month - Timeline and Flags! These posters are perfect for celebrating the diversity in your classroom community. The various flags and historical timeline of global events allow students to deepen their understanding of the LGBTQ community. The historical events resource comes in full-color and low-i
Preview of APA Citation Guide Booklet and Practice Exercises (Bibliography)

APA Citation Guide Booklet and Practice Exercises (Bibliography)

In this zip file are two resources: APA Citation Booklet: This booklet gives students an explanation for the necessity of citing sources, an explanation and image of a formatted References page, an explanation and example of parenthetical citations, and nine different types of sources to cite, each with a template and an example. APA Citation Handout: This 4 page worksheet lists information in a randomized order for 6 of the sources explained in the booklet. Students are asked to put the infor
Preview of Lunch Detention Reflection ISS In School Suspension Middle High School

Lunch Detention Reflection ISS In School Suspension Middle High School

Created by
History Zone Now
Content✅25 Prompts! Wide variety of questions✅Holds students accountable ✅Reflects on their behavior ✅Blank sheet included Sincerely,History ZoneCheck out my other resources to save time! :)⭐How to get TPT credit to use on future purchases:• Please login-go to My Purchases page 24 hrs later. Click the Provide Feedback button. Each time you review History Zone, TPT gives you feedback credits to lower the cost of future purchases!Be the FIRST to know about new discounts, freebies, resources and le
Preview of Emergency Sub Plans High School English - Emergency Sub Plans Social Studies

Emergency Sub Plans High School English - Emergency Sub Plans Social Studies

Created by
Angie Kratzer
Looking for emergency sub plans for high school English or history? What about middle school ELA or middle school social studies? Whether you're a substitute teacher, a teacher covering classes, or someone looking for end-of-year activities, this eight-resource bundle will come to the rescue. TED Talks, a Netflix documentary, detailed media literacy lessons, and a fascinating article about a Titanic survivor will do more than fill the time; they'll provide rigor in a set of high-interest activit
Preview of Parent Newsletters Bundle | AP Psychology *Editable

Parent Newsletters Bundle | AP Psychology *Editable

Created by
Loosli Learning
At the beginning of each unit I email out a parent newsletter to both parents/guardians and my administrator. It is a great way to professionally communicate about what we are learning in class and how parents can support their students. It is also a great way to show evidence of parental involvement for your evaluation. These newsletters were created with information from the 2019 college board redesign. You will need a free Canva account to edit this newsletter that I created. You can customiz
Preview of Fakebook / Facebook template

Fakebook / Facebook template

Created by
Justin Ford
This is a PDF template document that 'very closely' resembles the website Facebook. This 3-page document includes a Homepage, Photo page, and Info page much like those on Facebook. Because so many students use Facebook, this activity is HIGHLY MOTIVATING and meets the needs of a diverse student population. This template is visual, reduces writing, can be used to require high and low-level thinking, relates to students, is great for informal assessment, and can be used across the curriculum.
Preview of African American Black History & Present Athletes All Sports  | 36 Posters

African American Black History & Present Athletes All Sports | 36 Posters

This Black History resource is dedicated to the athletes that have represented the black/ African American community in the past and present through many eras. This resource includes some of the many inspirational leaders in the African American community. It is perfect for black history discussions, bulletin boards and assigning writing activities.36 African/ Black history athlete posters that include: *All major sports represented including basketball, football, soccer, baseball, lacrosse, UFC
Preview of Anchor Charts in Secondary Social Studies Online Professional Development

Anchor Charts in Secondary Social Studies Online Professional Development

Have you heard about anchor charts but you are unsure how to implement them in secondary Social Studies? Are anchor charts a tool you find valuable but you are looking for more ideas? Check out my online professional development course created specifically for secondary Social Studies teachers! This online professional development course will explore the many different ways anchor charts can benefit you in secondary social studies. We will examine:•The purpose of anchor charts. •How anchor chart
Preview of Marco Polo: A Reader's Theater Script(Explorer)

Marco Polo: A Reader's Theater Script(Explorer)

Created by
Gail Hennessey
Use this informative Reader's Theater Script to learn about Marco Polo. Marco Polo helped to start the Age of Discovery with his book on his adventures to China. The fun/informative play uses the format of Marco Polo being a guest on a talk show and the studio audience asks questions about his life. Great for a Friday biography, for a unit of study on the Age of Discovery or a unit of study on China.Part of my Ms. Bie Ografee's Talk Show SeriesYou may also find the following resources of inte
Preview of Child Social Skill Screening Tool, First Edition (2-18 years old)

Child Social Skill Screening Tool, First Edition (2-18 years old)

Due to difficulty of identifying social skills and the need for social skill training for an individual. An analysis of eight assessment tools were used to create a social skill screening tool for children. Furthermore, this project was used to (1) analyze and identify commonality of social skill targets for children (ages 2-18) through the use of a variety of assessment tools, (2) create a user friendly social skill screening tool, and (3) develop a user friendly interpretation of results. Thus
Preview of Dice Drawing: Roll-an-Artist, end of the year, sub plans

Dice Drawing: Roll-an-Artist, end of the year, sub plans

Use the interactive Roll-an-Artist worksheets to help your students to learn about artists and their style! Simply print the desired page/s and hand one to each student. Students will roll a die and draw the corresponding item onto a blank sheet of paper. These drawings are a great activity for students to brainstorm ideas for a future project OR perfect for early finishers, OR end of the year, OR sub plans, etc.Included in the packet: -Title page - Table of Contents - Student Objective - Rule
Preview of William Shakespeare: A Reader's Theater Script

William Shakespeare: A Reader's Theater Script

Created by
Gail Hennessey
Considered to be the greatest writer of the English language, learn about William Shakespeare with this fun/informative play. Shakespeare introduced about 3000 words to the English language . It is said that next to the Bible, his works are the most quoted! Great for Language Arts, study on the Renaissance or on a Friday or day before a holiday when you'd like to introduce your students to famous people with a biography activity.The fun/informative play uses the format of Shakespeare being a gu
Preview of LGBTQ History and Pride Month Activity WEBQUEST

LGBTQ History and Pride Month Activity WEBQUEST

Do you want to support students in learning about their LGBTQ peers? Do you want an inclusive classroom that supports diversity? Then download this no prep LGBTQ History and Pride Month Activity WebQuest! This comprehensive research project allows students to learn about the LGBTQ+ community's history, people, and more! This WebQuest is perfect for Pride Month, LGBTQ+ History Month, small groups or individuals, substitute plans, homework, extra credit, and more!You'll receive this activity in pr
Preview of Social Studies Online Professional Development Course

Social Studies Online Professional Development Course

Learn how to use a variety of strategies to support differentiated instruction in Social Studies. Check out my online professional development course created specifically for secondary Social Studies teachers! Are you a novice teacher looking for solid instructional ideas to teach Social Studies for the first time? This course is for you! Are you a master teacher who needs to brush up on new strategies? This course will fit your needs as well! This online professional development course will ex
Preview of Forensics Introduction to Physical Evidence Activity Collection BUNDLE

Forensics Introduction to Physical Evidence Activity Collection BUNDLE

Created by
WISEflamingo
FORENSIC SCIENCE: All your favorite Introduction to Physical Evidence Activities in one bundle! Kick-off your unit while teaching about types of physical evidence, deductive reasoning, classification of evidence, and famous cases. Everything you need to start your forensics unit off right, in one collection! Perfect for the new teacher of forensics, or someone looking to spice up their unit. Distance Learning resources included with a variety of activities to suit your needs. This collection is
Preview of Native American Heritage Month Indigenous Bulletin Board Poster

Native American Heritage Month Indigenous Bulletin Board Poster

Do you struggle to find the perfect poster for your classroom? Do you want to engage and motivate your students to learn? Then download this Native American Heritage Month Indigenous People Bulletin Board Poster! This inspirational quote is perfect for your door, whiteboard, or bulletin board.➟ Quote included: ”Humans merely share the earth. We can only protect the land, not own it.” ~Chief Seattle, Duwamish➟ To Print: Print on regular 8.5 X 11 paper. No prep!➟ Resources included in this purchas
Preview of Michelangelo: A Reader's Theater Script(Renaissance)

Michelangelo: A Reader's Theater Script(Renaissance)

Created by
Gail Hennessey
Learn about Michelangelo, one of the world's greatest sculptor and painter, with this reader's theater script! Included are 7 questioners, comprehension questions, a Did You Know? section, a teachers page with extension activities, links and the key. Part of my Ms. Bie Ografee's Talk Show Series.Studying the Renaissance, perhaps these resources would also be of interest.1. Renaissance, A Webquest2.Renaissance, A Secret Message Review ActivityReview activity on the Renaissance3. Studying the Ren
Preview of Vikings! Leif Erikkson and Eric the Red(Reader's Theater Script)

Vikings! Leif Erikkson and Eric the Red(Reader's Theater Script)

Created by
Gail Hennessey
Leif Eriksson Day is October 9th. * There are different spellings for his name.Studying the Vikings? Looking for a Reader's Theater Script in Social Studies? Check out this script on the Vikings and Leif Ericsson and his father, Erik the Red.Part of my Ms. Bie Ografee Talk Show Series of plays, Leif Ericsson and his father, Eric the Red are guests on Ms. Bie Ografee's Talk Show. They share information about their lives and the Vikings. There is a Did You Know? section of fun facts, reading compr
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Importance of learning social studies

Social studies offers valuable insights into history, geography, and much more. Social studies captivates students by providing them with perspectives from the past, present, and future, allowing them to understand history and navigate current events. It enables them to appreciate how previous generations have shaped their present reality. In essence, social studies opens their eyes to the vastness of life beyond their immediate surroundings.

Benefits of learning social studies

Learning social studies offers many benefits to students in terms of helping them develop a holistic understanding of the world. Namely, it helps them:

  • 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

By teaching social studies, teachers can help students develop critical thinking skills, foster civic engagement, and promote social awareness and responsibility.

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On TPT, social studies resources come in various formats, from worksheets to interactive notebooks to units. They can be used to enhance learning, assess a student’s mastery of social studies concepts, or to reteach a tricky topic. With plenty of TPT resources at your fingertips, teaching and learning social studies will be so much easier.

Discover printable and digital social studies resources

If you’re a teacher or parent looking for printable or digital social studies resources, TPT has an extensive array of instructional materials for every learning need, topic, or grade level. Whether you’re teaching students about America’s democratic process, the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., how to read maps, or World War II, we’ve got you covered.

Social studies resources on TPT offer informative lessons, engaging texts, intriguing facts, interactive puzzles, and enjoyable trivia games. These grade-specific resources ensure that all students can access age-appropriate materials that stimulate their minds and enhance their creative thinking abilities.

For instance, first graders can explore worksheets on senses and emotions, followed by a coloring page featuring Harriet Tubman. Older students can test their knowledge with quizzes on statistics and capital cities, then delve into the history of the Underground Railroad through an informational sheet or enjoy a word search focused on civil rights leaders. With such a wide variety of subjects and topics covered, our social studies pages provide endless opportunities for students to explore the world in captivating ways.

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There are many different types of history resources sold by Sellers on TPT. Some popular social studies lessons include U.S. history, world history, ancient history, geography, civics, and government.

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