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Free high school social studies lessons
Ancient Greece Lesson: Athens vs. Sparta (Brains vs. Brawn)
The slight differences between classical Athens and Sparta are magnified in this lesson because it provides for good issue-based discussion. In reality Athens and Sparta were both fairly militaristic, and at other times both were fairly democratic. Contrary to the way they are commonly portrayed, Athens had a powerful army and navy, and Sparta had an Assembly of elected members. But as we deal with discussing the early development of civilizations, it is useful to portray Sparta as simplistic
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6th - 12th
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Black History Month Google Slides
EDITABLEyou can add anyone else to the list that you wish to discuss in your classA list of just a few important figures in black history
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PreK - 12th
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Science Interactive Notebook Journal Front Cover Printable Freebie
Create a consistent, yet creative front cover to your interactive notebooks, textbooks, and much more! One sheet has four directions to cut and give to students so print now and see how organized their notebooks will become!ALL UNIT BUNDLES below include the following: warm-ups, lessons, differentiated notes (editable), teacher pacing guide, slide presentations (editable), formative and summative assessments (editable), projects with directions and rubrics, review activities and more!EARTH &
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2nd - 12th
Government - Civics - BILL OF RIGHTS - AMENDMENTS - CONSTITUTION -
Bill of RightsAmendments to the ConstitutionCivics & Government Lesson is on Google Docs and a PDFEffective and easy to implement. Can be utilized as a self-guided lesson, an instructional guided lesson, or used as an emergency lesson. The lesson and materials are easy to follow and comprehended. The information and key concepts have been simplified to enhance learning. Objectives: Students will be able to: • Explain why the Bill of Rights were added to the Constitution.• Define the Consti
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7th - 12th, Adult Education
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World Map Coloring Page Continents and Oceans
Use this fun, free coloring page to help students learn their continents and oceans! Students will be directed to color and label the three primary oceans (Atlantic, Indian, Pacific) and the six primary continents (Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, North America, South America).
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1st - 9th
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Freebie Lesson Plan Template: Sub Friendly & EDITABLE
This clear and simple lesson plan template is perfect for every classroom! Not only is it substitute-friendly, it can be adapted for any lesson, grade level, subject, or standard. With space for Common Core Standards, Learning Objectives, and Differentiation, this minimalist template provides clarity and efficiency when preparing for your lessons. Included Files:PowerPoint, PDF, Microsoft Word DocumentEdit, print, and enjoy!========================================================================
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PreK - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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The Cold War In a Nutshell; Berlin Wall, Iron Curtain, Space Race, Brinksmanship
The Cold War in a Nutshell: From the creation of the USSR to Boris Yeltsin, this 5-page student packet clearly defines each facet of the rivalry between East and West. Topics included:Lenin and Stalinthe 15 Soviet Republicsdefinitions of communism and capitalism the nuclear arms raceChinathe Iron CurtainNATOthe Warsaw Pactthe Brezhnev Doctrinethe Berlin Wallthe Korean Warthe Vietnam Warthe Space Racethe Hungarian Revolutionthe Cuban Missile CrisisGorbachevPerestroika and Glasnostthe collapse of
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9th - 12th
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Declaration of Independence Break Up Letter
Free break up letter text and how I use it to trick my class and engage them in the Declaration of Independence. A letter is found on the floor written by hand. The teacher reads it to the class without naming names. The next day it is revealed that this is actually a letter from the American Colonies sent to King George.OTHER FREEBIES* VOCABULARY GRAPHIC ORGANIZER* NO BS HISTORY CLASSROOM POSTERSCIVICS RESOURCES* CITIZEN GAME QUIZ/GAME* POLITICAL HERITAGE QUIZ/GAMECOOL CLASSROOM EXPECTATIONS
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5th - 12th
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Google Maps FREEBIE Lesson Plan | Unit Preview | Technology Lesson | Tech Lesson
FREE Google Maps Technology Lesson! Student tutorials provided! (Grades 3-12) In this lesson, you and your students will explore the Earth using Google Maps, Street View, Time-Travel, and go on an Address Hunt using specific addresses, coordinates, and landmarks! You will even find a school that is in the shape of the Millennium Falcon from Star Wars! This lesson is made for use with:PCMacChromebookAll resources are organized for assigning through Google Classroom! (Although Google Classroom is
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3rd - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Also included in: Middle and High School STEM and Technology Curriculum
Mapping Skills Lesson Plan Guide for World Geography, Back To School
Mapping Skills Unit Lesson Planning, Mapping Skills Lesson Plan Guide, World Geography Lesson Planning Guide, Mapping Skills Pacing GuideThese lesson plan guides provide links to activities that support each component of the lesson cycle. The is also a pacing guide for the unit and course. There is an overview breakdown of how to plan a lesson and a lesson plan template to help get you organized. Also part of in WORLD GEOGRAPHY MEGA BUNDLE & MAPPING SKILLS BUNDLE. World Geography Lesson Pl
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6th - 12th
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Introduction to Sociology First Day Activity - Urinal Game Social Norms
Spark intrigue in your students from the start with this silly yet serious, shocking yet curiosity-inducing activity that explores the taboo subject of public restroom etiquette. With this lesson, you will introduce them to all sorts of sociological concepts likesociology norms & sanctionsinstitutionsgenderculturesocialization This makes it the perfect Day 1 activity!Greatness is stepping back to look for the strange in the familiar. Our behavior is constantly influenced by strong social nor
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
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Women's History Month - Daily Fact Cards
I use these as Daily facts during our Morning Meeting in March. After we read the fact as a class, I display it on the bulletin board for others to learn.
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PreK - 12th
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La historia de mi vida: A Project & Icebreaker for Heritage Speakers Class
A three-day community-building project & icebreaker your students will love! Students will use artistic expression to draw their life story and use their drawing to share about themselves to a small group of peers.See this blog post for more information on how to use this resourceIncluded in this product:Project instructions (Spanish version)Project instructions (English version)Student examplesTeacher lesson planrubric (Spanish version)rubric (English version)Format: PDFLanguage: Spanish &a
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8th - 12th
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FREE Socratic Seminar Instructions for High School Discussions, Fishbowl & More!
A Socratic seminar is a formal classroom discussion in which the leader asks open-ended questions about a specific text. This FREE resource provides instructions for 4 different types of Socratic seminars: Whole Class, Fishbowl, Socratic Circles, and Philosophical Chairs. Looking to go deeper? Teach a 2-Week Socratic Seminar Discussion Skills Unit!Need texts? Check out this Socratic Seminar 10-Pack of discussion texts paired with questions! Each text can be found separately in my store: Love an
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7th - 12th
Ancient Egypt Unit Plan and Lesson Overview
If you are looking to see an example of how we structure our Ancient Egypt unit, you are in the right place! This free resource shares what we do during our Ancient Egypt unit, approximately how long we spend on each activity or topic, and how the activities all fit together.This resource can give you an idea about how we teach Ancient Egypt and help you decide what to include in your unit. Feel free to use this plan as an outline for what to include in your Ancient Egypt unit or use the editabl
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6th - 9th
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Also included in: Ancient Egypt Unit Bundle | Activities, Projects, Notes, Timeline, Test
Ancient Rome Timeline Worksheet - NO PREP
Directions for students to create a timeline based on Ancient Rome, emphasizing the changes from a monarchy to a republic to an empire. Includes a student handout (worksheet) for students to complete and a teacher answer key. The student handout has content about Ancient Rome included on it. The handout can be used without any preparation. This handout gives students directions to create and correctly label a timeline based on Ancient Rome from 800 BC to 1400 AD. Then students are asked qu
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6th - 10th
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Ancient Greece Unit Plan and Lesson Overview
If you are looking to see an example of how we structure our Ancient Greece unit, you are in the right place! This free resource shares what we do during our Ancient Greece unit, approximately how long we spend on each activity or topic, and how the activities all fit together.This resource can give you an idea about how we teach Ancient Greece and help you decide what to include in your unit. Feel free to use this plan as an outline for what to include in your Ancient Greece unit or use the edi
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6th - 9th
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Economics: So You Want to Be an Entrepreneur?
This is a fun lesson to teach children about the exciting life of Entrepreneurship. It also describes the main ways entrepreneurs make money. There are exercises and a main class project that will encourage young minds to unleash their inner Entrepreneur.
This mini-course can be used as a stand alone lesson or as a supplement to an Economic or Business Curriculum. It can also be used with the following Lessons:
Economics for Fun and Profit
How Money Works
How People Make Money
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3rd - 12th
XYZ Affair - A Student-Centered Detective Adventure!
NEW! UPDATED & TRANSFORMED! John Adams's XYZ Affair comes to life! Are you ready to immerse your students in an engaging and interactive learning experience? Benefits: Critical Thinking Skills: Foster critical thinking as students navigate through witness statements and decipher the cryptic clues laid out before them. The XYZ affair becomes a platform for honing analytical skills, enabling students to evaluate information and make informed decisions.Collaborative Exploration: Encourage te
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5th - 9th
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Also included in: John Adams Mini Bundle
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Careers in Forensics: Digital Assignment Grid for Distance Learning [Forensics]
Do you need Distance Learning Resources for your Forensics Science course? This ★FREE★ CAREERS IN FORENSICS-Digital Assignment Grid is a no-prep option for your digital classroom and online needs. All of my assignment grids include 6 ready-to-go assignments that require NO PRIOR KNOWLEDGE and are perfect for digital learning platforms. I have included instructional videos that walks you step-by-step through the process of assigning this resource to your students via Google Classroom. What's In
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6th - 12th
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Also included in: FORENSICS CURRICULUM- ENTIRE YEAR COURSE BUNDLE (FORENSIC SCIENCE)
Constellations, Greek Myths, and Activities for Kids
The packet includes two separate packets that will help you teach astronomy, astrology, and the constellations (based on Greek myths) to kids. Etymology piece explains the difference between astronomy and astrology. Worksheets include review questions as they go along and read. Students can read about their own astrological sign and find similarities and differences about themselves. Star Gazer project included - kids need a Pringles can to make this.Lesson plan is detailed (see preview)
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2nd - 10th
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The Factory System
NOW WITH LINKS TO A GOOGLE CLASSROOM PRODUCT FOR CLASSROOM SUBMISSIONS!This one page reading plus one page of questions summarizes the development of the Factory System in Britain and how it revolutionized production at the expense of the workers during the Industrial Revolution. It is designed for middle school or high school students. The reading is visually appealing and broken into chunks. It can be used for classwork, homework, research or as a platform for projects. Questions are content b
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6th - 12th
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Ancient Mesopotamia Unit Plan and Lesson Overview
If you are looking to see an example of how we structure our Mesopotamia unit, you are in the right place! This free resource shares what we do during our Mesopotamia unit, approximately how long we spend on each activity or topic, and how the activities all fit together.This resource can give you an idea about how we teach Mesopotamia and help you decide what to include in your unit. Feel free to use this plan as an outline for what to include in your Mesopotamia unit or use the editable planni
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6th - 9th
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Climate Change Using NASA Imagery
Students will explore and understand the impact of climate change on our world in this quick and easy activity. This activity uses real world data and easy to understand imagery.
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9th - 12th
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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.
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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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