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6th grade social studies lesson videos
Civil War: The Battle of Gettysburg in 4 Minutes Video Worksheet
This video worksheet allows students learn about the Battle of Gettysburg. The video clip is only four minutes long, but it is packed full of information that will keep your students engaged.This video worksheet works great as a “Do Now Activity” or as a complement to any lecture or lesson plan on the Civil War. The worksheet helps students understand the importance of Gettysburg. The video is great for visual learners and helps breaks up class time so students are more focused throughout the en
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Also included in: Gettysburg: Civil War Lesson Plan Collection Bundle
Cuneiform Bundle: Activities on the Invention of Writing in Mesopotamia
Note: This is the Print/PDF version. We also have a Google Apps/Distance Learning version available by clicking here.This 23-page product is a set of activities for your students to learn about the invention of writing in ancient Mesopotamia. All websites for the online activities and video are provided. Your students will love learning using the internet and watching the cartoon video!This lesson is aligned with standards for history/social sciences at the state and national levels.Included:
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4th - 10th
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Neolithic Agricultural Revolution Bundle: Print Version
Note: This is the Print/PDF version. We also have a Google Apps version, designed specifically for distance learning, available by clicking here.This 14-page bundle is perfect for a unit on Prehistory, the Paleolithic & Neolithic Ages (the Old & New Stone Ages), or ancient Mesopotamia. Your students will enjoy the video featuring live scenes, and you'll be satisfied knowing that the content is excellent and that students will be paying attention because of the corresponding video questi
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4th - 10th
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Three Branches of Government Escape Room | The Escape Classroom
**SEE THE PREVIEW AND FIND OUT FOR YOURSELF WHY WE ARE THE ORIGINAL AND THE #1 ESCAPE ROOM MATERIAL USED BY THOUSANDS OF TEACHERS AND SCHOOLS**INCLUDES: 1) Escape Room Activity2) Handout Material3) Lesson Plan On Subject 4) Power Point Presentation5) Promotional Videos 6) How-To Video7) Count Downs 8) Test *The interactive nature of our videos set us apart from all other curriculum sources. Students LOVE our Super Villains, and well beg you for more. When was the last time your students begged y
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6th - 12th
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Peanuts & the Constitutional Convention
How was the U.S. Constitution born? Students will watch and learn about the Constitutional Convention from Charles Schultz's Peanuts Gang!Included in this resource:• Title page • Chronological Guided Video Questions corresponding with "This Is America, Charlie Brown: Birth of the Constitution" (25 minutes)• Interactive notebook notes pages ★★ Note: The video clip is not bundled with this lesson. It is not mine to sell! Please email me at asocialstudieslife@gmail.com if you cannot find the vide
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6th - 8th
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Also included in: Articles of Confederation UNIT BUNDLE with BONUS Activities
Map Skills Escape Room | The Escape Classroom
**SEE THE PREVIEW AND FIND OUT FOR YOURSELF WHY WE ARE THE ORIGINAL AND THE #1 ESCAPE ROOM MATERIAL USED BY THOUSANDS OF TEACHERS AND SCHOOLS**INCLUDES: 1) Escape Room Activity2) Handout Material3) Lesson Plan On Subject 4) Power Point Presentation5) Promotional Videos - *Students love our Super Villains* 6) How-To Video - *Walks you step-by-step through the Escape*7) Count Downs - *These Count Downs are nothing short of Awesome Sauce*8) Test **The interactive nature of our videos set us apart f
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6th - 12th
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Berlin Wall and East Germany’s Border in 10 Minutes Cold War Video Worksheet
This video worksheet allows students learn about creation and impact of the Berlin Wall during the Cold War. The video clip is only ten minutes long, but it is packed full of information that will keep your students engaged.This video worksheet works great as a “Do Now Activity” or as a complement to any lecture or lesson plan on the Cold War. The worksheet helps students understand why the Berlin Wall was built. The video is great for visual learners and helps break up class time so students ar
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5th - 12th
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Constitution Escape Room (6th - 8th Grade) | The Escape Classroom
**SEE THE PREVIEW AND FIND OUT FOR YOURSELF WHY WE ARE THE ORIGINAL AND THE #1 ESCAPE ROOM MATERIAL USED BY THOUSANDS OF TEACHERS AND SCHOOLS**INCLUDES: 1) Escape Room Activity (online connection required)2) Handout Material3) Lesson Plan On Subject 4) Power Point Presentation5) Promotional Videos 6) How-To Video7) Count Downs 8) Test **The interactive nature of our videos set us apart from all other curriculum sources. Students LOVE our Super Villains, and will beg you for more. When was the la
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6th - 8th
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Vietnam War - Media Impact Lesson and Activities
Are you looking for a way to incorporate the Vietnam War into your classroom? Are you looking to keep the activity engaging and interesting? This activity brings the media of the Vietnam War era to life for the students. Students will be analyzing primary sources photographs, videos and music to see the events of the 1960s and 1970s. They also will analyze the impact the war had upon the American Homefront long after the war had concluded. The lesson concludes with a closing activity. I have use
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6th - 12th
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Also included in: Asian History Bundle
History of the National Parks and National Park Service
Google Slide Presentation-17 slides on the National Park System and National Park ServiceIncluded Topics:Need for the National ParksHistory of the National ParksCreation of the National Park ServiceCompare and Contrast of National Parks, Monuments, and ForestsMap of most visited National ParksProfiles of 2 of the most famous National ParksExplanation of the Continental Divide and WatershedAlso included are embedded links to videos discussing:The Creation of the National Park ServiceThe Buffalos
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4th - 12th
Hindu Gods & Goddesses: Cartoon Videos & Project: In-Person, Online, or Distance
You can download this as a:1. PDF/Print activityor2. A ready-to-go TPT Easel Activity. You can assign Easel lessons through Google Classroom or you can copy a link to it and paste it into any learning management system you use with your students. However, for the time being, students will need to log in with a Google email account in order to access the assignment. You can use TPT Easel for free with this resource. Click here for info on how to use TPT Easel for free.Your students will love t
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4th - 10th
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Civil War: Gettysburg Address in 4 Minutes Video Worksheet
This video worksheet allows students learn about the Gettysburg Address. The video clip is only four minutes long, but it is packed full of information that will keep your students engaged.This video worksheet works great as a “Do Now Activity” or as a complement to any lecture or lesson plan on the Civil War. The worksheet helps students understand the importance of the Battle of Gettysburg and the Gettysburg Address. The video is great for visual learners and helps breaks up class time so stud
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4th - 12th
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Also included in: Gettysburg: Civil War Lesson Plan Collection Bundle
13 Colonies Escape Room | The Escape Classroom
**SEE THE PREVIEW AND FIND OUT FOR YOURSELF WHY WE ARE THE ORIGINAL AND THE #1 ESCAPE ROOM MATERIAL USED BY THOUSANDS OF TEACHERS AND SCHOOLS**INCLUDES: 1) Escape Room Activity2) Handout Material3) Lesson Plan On Subject 4) Power Point Presentation5) Promotional Videos 6) How-To Video7) Count Downs 8) Test **The interactive nature of our videos set us apart from all other curriculum sources. Students LOVE our Super Villains, and will beg you for more. When was the last time your students begged
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3rd - 8th
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Persian Wars: Bundle for Ancient Greece: In-Person, Online, or Distance Learning
You can download this as a:1. PDF/Print activityor2. A ready-to-go TPT Easel Activity. You can assign Easel lessons through Google Classroom or you can copy a link to it and paste it into any learning management system you use with your students. However, for the time being, students will need to log in with a Google email account in order to access the assignment. You can use TPT Easel for free with this resource. Click here for info on how to use TPT Easel for free.This 13-page product is a
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4th - 10th
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Mongols: Genghis Khan in 6 Minutes Video Worksheet
This video worksheet allows students to learn about Genghis Khan and the Mongols. The worksheet helps students understand the impact Genghis Khan had in shaping the world. The video is great for visual learners and helps break up class time so students are more focused throughout the entire period. My students love these short engaging videos and have a better understanding of world history. This activity is very easy to use. All you have to do is hand out the worksheet to the students and play
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6th - 12th
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Also included in: Mongols and Mongol Empire Lesson Plan
Ancient Asia Short Video Worksheet Collection Bundle
These 16 great video worksheets help cover the history of Asia from ancient times to the 1600s. My students enjoy and are engaged by these simple to use four minute video worksheets. Most importantly, they helped increase student knowledge and understanding of history and culture.Each video worksheet works great as a “Do Now Activity” or as a complement to any lecture or lesson plan on Asia. Each worksheet guides students through problems, inventions, or ideas that originate from Asia. The video
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4th - 12th
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Vietnam War Video Webquest
This is a simple and easy to use lesson plan. Have your students watch the YouTube video and answer the questions. The video is from the great BBC/Military Channel series called 20th Century Battlefields. (Vietnam) Watch the video for yourself at: Watch the video for yourself at: Click here to view the video.If the YouTube link changes type in "20th Century Battlefield Vietnam"This video focuses on the battles of Khe Sahn and Tet. The video also does an excellent job explaining strengths and wea
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6th - 12th
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American Revolution: Battle of Yorktown Video Webquest
This is a simple and easy to use lesson plan. Have your students watch a wonderful free video on the Battle of Yorktown from the following website:Click here to view the website.This video focuses on the problems the Continental Army overcame in trapping the British at Yorktown. The video does a great job of explaining the importance of the Yorktown Campaign. Students will find the video interesting and engaging. From my perspective this is the best student friendly documentary about the Battle
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5th - 12th
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Oregon Trail Escape Room | The Escape Classroom
**SEE THE PREVIEW AND FIND OUT FOR YOURSELF WHY WE ARE THE ORIGINAL AND THE #1 ESCAPE ROOM MATERIAL USED BY THOUSANDS OF TEACHERS AND SCHOOLS**INCLUDES: 1) Escape Room Activity2) Handout Material3) Lesson Plan On Subject 4) Power Point Presentation5) Promotional Videos 6) How-To Video7) Count Downs 8) Test **The interactive nature of our videos set us apart from all other curriculum sources. Students LOVE our Super Villains, and will beg you for more. When was the last time your students begged
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4th - 6th
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Ancient Greece: Music and Culture in 4 Minutes Video Worksheet
This video worksheet allows students to learn about music in Ancient Greece. The worksheet helps students better understand the culture and history of Ancient Greece. The video is great for visual learners and helps break up class time so students are more focused throughout the entire period. My students love these short engaging videos and have a better understanding of world history. This activity is very easy to use. All you have to do is hand out the worksheet to the students and play the
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4th - 12th
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Also included in: Ancient Greece in Four Minutes Video Worksheet Collection
Complete 4 Minute American Revolution Video Worksheet Collection
These great video worksheets cover key events of the American Revolution. My students enjoy and are engaged by these simple to use four minute video worksheets. Most importantly, they helped increase student knowledge and understanding of the American Revolution.Each video worksheet works great as a “Do Now Activity” or as a complement to any lecture or lesson plan on the American Revolution. Each worksheet guides students through problems faced by American Revolution soldiers or through a key e
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5th - 12th
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Bill of Rights Escape Room (Middle & High School) | The Escape Classroom
**SEE THE PREVIEW AND FIND OUT FOR YOURSELF WHY WE ARE THE ORIGINAL AND THE #1 ESCAPE ROOM MATERIAL USED BY THOUSANDS OF TEACHERS AND SCHOOLS**INCLUDES: 1) Escape Room Activity2) Handout Material3) Lesson Plan On Subject 4) Power Point Presentation5) Promotional Videos 6) How-To Video7) Count Downs 8) Test **The interactive nature of our videos set us apart from all other curriculum sources. Students LOVE our Super Villains, and will beg you for more. When was the last time your students begged
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6th - 12th
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Ancient Greece: Athenian Democracy in 4 Minutes Video Worksheet
This video worksheet allows students to learn about democracy in the city-state of Athens. The worksheet helps students better understand Athenian democracy in Ancient Greece. The video is great for visual learners and helps break up class time so students are more focused throughout the entire period. My students love these short engaging videos and have a better understanding of world history. This activity is very easy to use. All you have to do is hand out the worksheet to the students and
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5th - 12th
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Also included in: Ancient Greece in Four Minutes Video Worksheet Collection
Civil War: Battle of Shiloh Video Webquest
This is a simple and easy to use lesson plan. Have your students watch a great 18 minute video on the Battle of Shiloh and answer the questions. The video is from a series by the Civil War Trust Organization.Click here to view the video.This video focuses on the major events of the 1862 campaign in the Western Theater and the climactic Battle of Shiloh. Students will find the video interesting and engaging. From my perspective this is the best and most student friendly documentary about the Batt
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5th - 12th
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