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United States Geography Unit: Informational Texts, Maps, & Activities US Regions
U.S. Geography Integrated Unit for Upper ElementaryThis integrated unit of study focuses on United States geography and related skills. It includes 8 lessons and activities, including informational texts and a summative test. These reading passages can be used for close reading and reading comprehension, as well as social studies content.Everything needed to teach the material is included - just add pencils and crayons! Lessons included are:1. Latitude & Longitude2. Relative & Absolute
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4th - 6th
California Missions Overview Informational Reading & Activities
Most information on the California Missions is too detailed, difficult or overwhelming for 4th graders. Our Mission Overview Text is engaging for kids and works as a companion for individual mission projects. This flexible but comprehensive unit works for shorter time frames and includes all necessary background information, a writing assignment based on the text, and a visual arts component suitable for classroom display.Topics covered: Purpose of California missions, construction and locations
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3rd - 7th
The Jesse Tree Christmas Advent Project
The Jesse Tree is a chronological Bible story Christmas advent of the scriptural events that occurred before Jesus's birth. There are many ways to participate in this countdown, and I've taken some creative liberty to design a simple version for younger kids. Traditionally this project is done as a Christmas advent, starting on December 1st--but these printable felties are versatile enough to use as a colorful addition to a history timeline, as a family night game of Bible-themed memory or go fi
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PreK - 6th
Colonial America & the 13 Colonies Unit: Informational Texts, Maps, & Activities
Colonial America Integrated Unit for Upper ElementaryThis integrated unit of study focuses on Colonial America, including Colonial Regions. The unit includes a reading skill lesson (Main Idea), as well as a timeline activity. It includes 8 lessons and activities, including informational texts. A summative test is also included. Everything needed to teach the material is included - just add pencils and crayons! Lessons included are:1. Main Idea2. Timeline3. Early European Colonies in North A
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4th - 6th
Learning Cursive: Handwriting Practice Workbook for Teens
It's never been easier for middle school and high school teens to learn cursive. Learning Cursive: Handwriting Practice Workbook for Teens, provides extensive focus on cursive letter and sentence formation. This cursive handwriting workbook for teens contains more than 20,000 cursive tracing units. It includes a cursive alphabet chart with guided stroke/directional arrows; a paper position guide detailing appropriate writing posture; uppercase and lowercase cursive letter tracing and freehand c
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Art History Lesson: Greek Vases
Greek Vases is the third in our Art Exploration through Time Series. Students love exploring and creating with patterns. This lesson is perfect for connecting geometric shapes and patterns through Art! Simple art materials are used for this project, such as black Sharpie markers and orange/brown watercolor paints. This is a terrific project to build your young artist’s confidence and work on some basic drawing skills.This lesson is great for ages 7-12 but any age student with a little guidance w
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2nd - 6th
Art History Lesson: Cave Art Paintings
Students love creating cave art paintings! Lots of art materials are used for this project. I like to have my students create these projects at the beginning of the year to build their confidence and work on some basic drawing skills. This lesson is great for ages 8--12 but any age student will love creating these cave paintings.The 22 page pdf includes:Step by step full-color photo tutorialsBackground information about cave artVocabulary words and learning objectivesSupplies needed for projectH
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4th - 6th
TRANSCONTINENTAL RAILROAD - Reading Passages & Enrichment Activities
This product contains 8 one-page reading passages covering The Transcontinental Railroad Workers, Life on the Job, Central Pacific Railroad, Union Pacific Railroad, Promontory Summit, Dangers of the Job and more. Perfect for SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS, enrichment learning, homeschool or co-ops!The building of the Transcontinental Railroad was a significant event in American history. In 1863, workers on the Central Pacific Railroad and Union Pacific Railroad began work on what most would consider to be
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4th - 6th
Also included in: WILD WEST LIFE BUNDLE #2 - Reading Passages & Activities
U.S. Government & Civics Unit Informational Texts, Activities, & Assessment
U.S. Government & Civics Integrated Unit for Upper ElementaryThis integrated unit of study focuses on the United States Government and Civics. The unit includes a reading skill lesson (Summarizing.) It includes 8 lessons and activities, including informational texts. A summative test is also included in the unit. Everything needed to teach the material is included - just add pencils! Lessons included are:1. Summarizing2. Civic Duties & Responsibilities3. Articles of Confederation4. C
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4th - 6th
California Ranchos Unit Informational Reading Activities Writing Art Project
This California Ranchos Era no-prep unit will give your students an excellent overview of the Mexican Rancho period. Written in a student-friendly and entertaining manner, history will come alive! Student text is included along with 28 text-dependent questions, a writing project and a fun directed drawing art project anyone can do!Topics covered: land grantsdisenos, vaqueroshaciendasfiestas reatas Native Americans during this time periodCalifornia Bank Notesfandangosthe end of the era and more!N
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4th - 6th
Also included in: California Ranchos Informational Reading and Activities & 2 Games Bundle
Drawing Lesson: Two-Point Perspective! How to Draw Castles! Middle School Art
Two-Point PerspectiveDrawings! Castles with Texture!Teach Two-Point Perspective with this engaging "Medieval Castles" art lesson!Your student's imaginations will become enchanted with this castle drawing activity! This middle school or high school art lesson also teaches value shading and how to draw implied visual textures and drawing 3-dimensional objects! This product is jammed-packed with more than enough resources to help you to help your students to conquer Two-Point Perspective techniques
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6th - 12th, Adult Education
American Revolution & Revolutionary War Unit: Informational Texts & Activities
American Revolution Integrated Unit for Upper ElementaryThis integrated unit of study focuses on the American Revolution (Author's Purpose), as well as a timeline activity. It includes 8 lessons and activities, including informational texts. A summative test is also included in the unit. Everything needed to teach the material is included - just add pencils! Lessons included are:1. Author’s Purpose2. Timeline3. French & Indian War4. Britain Taxes the Colonies5. The Revolution Begins6. Eff
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4th - 6th
Medieval Stained Glass Craft and Activity
An activity to enhance your Medieval History unit by exploring stained glass windows by creating something very similar. With four possible window designs, your student can use a plastic transparency sheet to create their own "stained glass window". Also included in this packet is a Stained Glass History page, the outside window edging and a detailed lesson plan to guide you through the activity. You can learn more about how we used this activity in our blog, Medieval Stained Glass Craft.
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4th - 6th
Also included in: Ancient World History BUNDLE
ROANOKE AND JAMESTOWN SETTLERS Reading Passages and Comprehension Questions
12 reading passages cover the Lost Colony of Roanoke, Jamestown Settlement, Life as a Settler, the Starving Time, Patience and Deliverance, John Rolfe and Tobacco Crops, Pocahontas, Servitude and Slavery, and more. Comprehension questions are true or false; multiple choice and open ended, and include both literal and inferential questions. Use for Social Studies (History) and Language Arts (Reading Comprehension). This product is great for substitute teachers or for a quick charter school s
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5th - 7th
Cursive Handwriting Practice Copybook for Teens
Teaching cursive handwriting to middle school and high school teens has never been easier. The Cursive Handwriting Practice Copybook for Teens, provides extensive focus on cursive letter and sentence formation. This cursive handwriting workbook for teens contains more than 20,000 cursive tracing units. It includes a cursive alphabet chart with guided stroke/directional arrows; a paper position guide detailing appropriate writing posture; uppercase and lowercase cursive letter tracing and freehan
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6th - 12th
Art History Lesson: Egyptian Mummy Cases
Egyptian Mummy Cases is the second in our Art Exploration through Time Series. Have you ever seen all the patterns and details on a Mummy Case? What are some of the unique items Ancient Egypt is known for? Come and explore Ancient Egypt and create a beautiful mummy case in the process of learning. This lesson is perfect for reinforcing symmetrical designs and patterns. Simple art materials are used for this project, including colored pencils and black Sharpie markers. This project will build cre
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2nd - 8th
Native Americans Unit: Informational Texts, Maps, & Activities
Native Americans Integrated Unit for Upper ElementaryThis integrated unit of study focuses on Native American culture regions. The unit includes a reading skill lesson (Compare and Contrast), as well as a timeline activity. It includes 8 lessons and activities, including informational texts. The unit also includes a summative test. Everything needed to teach the material is included - just add pencils and crayons! Lessons included are:1. Compare & Contrast2. Timeline3. The First North Ame
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4th - 6th
3-D Sculpture Lesson Recycled Art: Cardboard Abstract Shape Face! Middle School
3-D Recycled Art Sculpture Lesson! Cardboard & Paint! Middle School & High School!⭐Looking for a new and easy Middle school or high school sculpture lesson for your 3-D Art Unit?! Try this student-tested art lesson (8th graders loved it!) inspired by the art of Kimmy Cantrell! ⭐This product includes plenty of design resources to easily guide your students through the Design Process.This product will help you to easily introduce your students to the Abstract mask-style faces created by t
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6th - 9th, Adult Education
Age of Exploration & Explorers Unit: Informational Texts, Maps, & Activities
Explorers & Exploration Integrated Unit for Upper ElementaryThis integrated unit of study focuses on the European Exploration of the Americas. The unit includes a reading skill lesson (Cause and Effect), as well as a timeline activity. It includes 8 lessons and activities, including informational texts. The unit also includes a summative test. Everything needed to teach the material is included - just add pencils and crayons! Lessons included are:1. Cause & Effect2. Timeline3. Trade w
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4th - 6th
California State Study Notebooking Pages
California State Study Notebooking Pages includes 143 notebooking pages in all. You will find both primary and basic-line options. Some pages include maps and/or illustration boxes. These notebooking pages are designed so your student can create a personalized notebook of California through research and study. Please Note: This is not a curriculum - it's an aid to use alongside your choice of resources.Here’s what’s included:• Cover pages (2 page options)• Basic Facts Page• Where’s Californi
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3rd - 6th
Types of Government - Unlimited vs. Limited Government with ELL & Google Slides™
Teach your students the difference between limited and unlimited governments with multiple activities. Human rights will also be examined in this resource. Your students will start this activity with vocabulary development using Word Wall terms, a vocabulary activity and a game on Boom Learning™. They will then answer questions with a preview assignment comparing visuals from two different types of government. They will then read, discuss questions, and take Doodle Notes on the different type
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5th - 7th
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Also included in: GEOGRAPHY ACTIVITIES BUNDLE
Cesar Chavez Day Power Point Presentation
Power Point Presentation, Cesar Chavez Day, Civil Rights, Human Rights, Pesticides, Fair Wages, Farms, Migrant Farmworkers, Mexican Americans, Chicano Studies, Ethnic Studies, Heroes, Social Justice, Multicultural Education, Holidays and Celebrations, Birthday, California, Arizona, Politics, US Government, Farm Workers, United Farmworkers Union, Latino, Dolores Huerta, Robert Kennedy, Spanish Language, Cultural studies
26 Slide Power Point Presentation on the Legacy of Cesar Chavez. This prese
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2nd - 12th
COWBOYS & THE CATTLE DRIVE - Reading Passages and Classroom Activities
9 reading passages covering Cowboys in the 1800s, the Cattle Drive, Branding, the Chuckwagon and Food, Hazards on the Trail, the End of the Cattle Drive, and more. This product includes reading passages, activities, review game, worksheet and teachers' key. This product is perfect for SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS, enrichment learning, homeschoolers or co-ops! Cowboys have been depicted in movies and television for decades – portraying their lives as non-stop adventures in the Wild West. However, the
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4th - 7th
Also included in: WILD WEST LIFE BUNDLE #2 - Reading Passages & Activities
Around the World Adventures: Geography, Math and Maps Games
This pack contains games and activities for teaching geography, humanities and social studies, and mathematics skills. What's Included:This pack includes 4 games with lots of variations:Around the World AdventuresUsing Grid References and Directions for LocationGuess Where?Using Questions about Social, Cultural, Economic and Geographic Features for LocationTreasure QuestUsing Grid References and DirectionsMultiply and ConquerMultiplication, Area and PerimeterTopics/Skills Include:* Map Skills* C
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Grades:
1st - 8th
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