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High school social studies thematic unit plans $5-10
Grocery Store Life Skills Unit for Special Ed - Integrated Reading Comprehension
Make teaching about the grocery store fun with these engaging, hands-on, and visually supported activities! This set includes resources to help you integrate reading, writing, and vocabulary into your life skills lessons. Materials are already leveled and include visual supports to help you easily differentiate and meet the needs of your students without extra work.***HUGE savings by buying the Life Skills Unit BUNDLE***WHO IS IT FOR?Students who need hands-on practiceClassrooms with students on
Grades:
PreK - 12th
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Also included in: Life Skills Unit BUNDLE (Special Education & Autism Resource)
1st Amendment Lessons/Unit- Civil Liberties
This resource includes 3-4 days of engaging lessons that comprehensively cover the five freedoms of 1st amendment. Perfect for any civil liberties unit!Included in the product: - Gallery Walk Activity: Interactive anticipatory set that will engage students and teach them to think critically about some 1st amendment controversies. - 29-slide Power Point/Google Slides presentation that will cover important content of all 5 freedoms. The presentation includes unit content, landmark Supreme Court ca
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Grades:
9th - 12th
Also included in: Civil Rights and Civil Liberties Unit BUNDLE: AP® U.S. Government
Patriot Day September 11th Bulletin Board Set - 9/11 - SEPTEMBER B.B.
Remember September 11th, 2001 with this patriotic bulletin board set. The set is designed for a square bulletin board, but can be adapted for a rectangular bulletin board. To adapt the design for a rectangular board, have students write thank you letters to first responders in the community using the "Thank you Hero" letter templates included in this product. Then display copies of the student letters to the right of the skyline silhouette. The download will include the following:- "We remembe
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Grades:
4th - 12th
Also included in: Monthly Bulletin Boards for a Year BUNDLE
Dracula Reading Comprehension Passage and Questions Print & Digital
Use this Informational Text Nonfiction reading comprehension unit comparing Bram Stoker’s Count Dracula and Vlad Dracula III (Vlad the Impaler) with even your most reluctant readers. Use the Reading Activities and Critical Thinking Questions to prepare your students for high stakes tests. Why should the young ones have all the fun?Choose to print out the reading and activities using the .pdf file or go paperless with the Google Slides version. Instructions for using Google Slides in your cla
Grades:
6th - 9th
True Crime Writing in the United States Unit (AP Language)
This unit looks at American history and culture through the lens of true crime narratives. The assignments and activities trace the roots of this genre of non-fiction from Puritan accounts of executions to 19th Century murder ballads to modern day serial killer stories while analyzing the changing intellectual landscape of the last 300 years. This unit asks student to explore questions of class, gender, race, and morality in relation to criminal behavior. As an AP Language unit, students practic
Grades:
9th - 12th, Adult Education
Architecture Unit Bundle
A complete unit with all four of my architecture products: ♦ American Architectural Styles Powerpoint♦ American Architectural Styles Guidebook ♦ Architectural Scavenger Hunt♦ Design Your Own Home
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Grades:
6th - 12th
Black History Month
This Black History Month unit introduces your students to the accomplishments of 28 different African Americans through "biography briefs". They make a fabulous Black History Month bulletin board display and are the perfect place to begin class discussions and/or student research. There are 28 cards included- one for each day in February!
This packet is designed to give your students an overview of the impact that African Americans have made in the areas of politics, civil rights, music, spor
Grades:
K - 10th
Also included in: Black History Month Biography BUNDLE
Social Studies Adapted Books: Presidents and Leaders
Simple Social Studies: Presidents and Leaders: An Adapted Comprehension Book Bundle These simple social studies units on important presidents and leaders in United States History are great to introduce special education or children with Autism to social studies! Each page contains a matching component and each story has 2-4 comprehension questions that follow!WHO'S INCLUDED?- George Washington- Abe Lincoln- Ben Franklin- Thomas Jefferson- Franklin D. RooseveltGRAB THE SEASONAL ADAPTED BOOK BUNDL
Grades:
PreK - 12th
Also included in: Simple Adapted Book Bundle for Special Education
Economics Budget Project and LFS Unit
This project was created for my high school students in my resource room. My former students explained that they felt unprepared for life out in the "real world" because no one really told them what it would be like to be out on their own, and because of that they struggled a lot at first. So I created this project for my future junior and senior students to help them really get a grasp of what it might be like after graduation. Especially those whose parents will not help finance their futures,
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Grades:
6th - 12th, Adult Education
Spanish Bundle – Spanish-speaking Countries and Capitals
Spanish Bundle – Spanish-speaking Countries and CapitalsA bundle of Spanish worksheets and classroom decoration about the 21 Spanish-speaking countries and their capital cities. This contains all 6 of our Spanish-speaking countries products bundled together at a convenient price.This bundle covers the National Spanish Examination Specifications for Vocabulary - Spanish Level 1 Topic:Names of 21 Spanish-speaking countries and their capitals.The countries that appear (in Spanish) are: Argentina, B
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Grades:
6th - 12th, Adult Education
Roman Empire - COMPLETE UNIT PLANS with PBL, ANSWER KEY, & PowerPoints!
Teach the Roman Empire using this 29-page unit (with answer key) including student worksheet packet and an integrated Project-Based-Learning unit! Included are:
a pacing guide for the entire unit,
student note sheet packet (worksheets covering Roman contributions, rise and fall of the empire, Byzantine Empire, and the Roman Catholic & Eastern Orthodox Churches),
Study Guide and Test,
5 PowerPoint presentations to go along with ceratin worksheets/activities, and
an engaging PBL unit inviting
Grades:
6th - 10th
Change-maker Research Project
This activity is a research project for students to research change-makers in both the past and present. It can be used in conjunction with a unit on change and changing for the better to help people. It could also be used as a stand alone, as a project in conjunction with social issues book clubs, and much more. This bundle includes:Teacher instructions/overview (includes notes, modification ideas, alternative assessment ideas, font list, etc.) (PDF)Change-maker assignment sheet (PDF and editab
Grades:
6th - 9th
Veterans Day Speech Therapy Printable Pack
Veterans Day speech and language therapy packet that should work for most of your caseload.⭐Articulation, Syntax, Semantics, Auditory Processing, Comprehension, Questions and so much more are covered in this differentiated Veterans Day Pack.⭐Learn fun facts about the Armed Forces while having fun and meeting your student's goals and objectives.⭐Pages can be printed in color but I print them on the printer at school and they come out nicely in greyscale. ⭐Games can be printed in color and then la
Grades:
K - 12th, Not Grade Specific
Also included in: Veterans Day Speech Therapy Bundle
Anzac Day Unit - 10 WWI History Lessons
Anzac Day is a public holiday in Australia where we commemorate those that fought for us at war, primarily in WWI. This unit includes 10 lessons and is primarily ICT based, where students will develop their research, summarising and writing skills as they learn about some of the key events and conditions of being involved in WWI.This unit includes:*Unit planner (2wks or 10 lessons)*An Immersion or Introductory Lesson*Mapping Task*Timeline Task*Exploring Soldiers’ Profiles*WWI Book Profile page t
Grades:
6th - 10th
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West African Kingdoms Ghana, Mali, Songhai - NO PREP Lesson Bundle!
WEST AFRICAN EMPIRES: Ghana, Mali, SonghaiWorld History Lesson - No Prep Needed!2 Full Period Lessons with PowerPoint PresentationsLesson 1: Geography and Early People Do Now 'what do you know'Map of Africa fill in Notes, T-ChartStation/Groupwork/Gallery Walk on Early African SocietyBantu Migrations, Religion, Role of Women, Chiefdoms, Bananas & Iron, Political Organization, Slavery Lesson 2: Growth of Empires Do Now reading on Camel Caravans Reading Passage with Guiding Questions and Primar
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Grades:
7th - 10th
Heritage Spanish Mini-Unit: El Apagón (Bad Bunny and Puerto Rico)
As one of the most popular Latino artists today, Bad Bunny is undoubtedly an icon of this generation. More than just a reggaetón mastermind, Benito Martínez Ocasio is also known for his controversial lyrics, outspoken activism for the LGBT+ community, and advocacy work for and in Puerto Rico. This 11-day unit introduces students to three inter-connected topics: Bad Bunny, artist and activist, the historic and contemporary government of Puerto Rico, and the current energy crisis plaguing the isla
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Grades:
10th - 12th, Higher Education
Sustainability Grade 8 Health Unit
This unit is aligned with Saskatchewan curriculum outcome USC 8.6 but can be used with a variety of Canadian and United States curriculum. Lessons included:Lesson 1: What is Sustainability?Lesson 2: Climate Change and its EffectsLesson 3: Environmental PracticesLesson 4: EconomicsLesson 5: Economics and ConsumerismLesson 6: Social Pillar of SustainabilityLesson 7: First Nation's TeachingsLesson 8: Final ReflectionThe unit includes practical printables, full lessons plans, creative assignments wi
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Grades:
6th - 9th
Also included in: Grade 8 Health Unit Bundle #1
U.S. History: An Era of Reform - Second Great Awakening, Reform, Women's Rights
U.S. HISTORY: An Era of Reform (mid 1800s)Two full no prep lessons with PowerPoint presentations -- Second Great Awakening & Reform Movements: Image analysis, reading comprehension, and fill-in notes on the Second Great Awakening. Flowchart highlighting the effects of the Second Great Awakening with readings and graphic organizers on new religious groups and new reform movements (education, prisons/mentally ill, temperance).Women’s Rights Movement: letter by Abigail Adams followed by fill-in
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Grades:
7th - 11th
Also included in: U.S. History BUNDLE! The New Nation: Washington - Jackson
The Alchemist by Paul Coelho Unit Plan: A Journey in Discovery
Unit to help students relate literature and their lives. Students will study The Alchemist while engaging in thought provoking discussions and assignments.Contains the Common Core Standards for ELA and Literacy (some may not be updated)
Grades:
10th - 12th
Executive Branch Unit Bundle (Government)
The Executive Branch Unit Bundle. This bundle includes detailed Cornell Style Lecture Notes, Activities, Simulations, Group Work Activities, a Unit Test / Exam, a PowerPoint and more. Unit Plan / Overview Included.This Bundle is the basis for my unit lessons covering The Executive Branch. All Bundles from High Altitude History save you an additional 30% off the retail price!
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Grades:
9th - 11th
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Black History Month Science & Reading Comprehension - Scientists & Inventors
Celebrate Black History Month! Discover the amazing contributions of African American scientists and inventors with this engaging and collaborative hexagonal thinking activity! Take a deeper look into the lives, contributions, and character traits of diverse scientists and inventors. This is the perfect Black History Month project for secondary science classes! Also... great for Black History Month Bulletin Boards and Science Sub Plans. Product Highlights:Hexagonal Worksheet Templates: Students
Grades:
8th - 12th
Identity & Intersectionality- Intro to Ethnic Studies- 4 day bundle
Identity & Intersectionality- Intro to Ethnic StudiesThis lesson was designed to be either a 4 day assignment, or it can be broken up and added to lessons throughout the year. I love these lessons because it helps students become acquainted with perspectives they will need to begin their journey into Ethnic Studies. This lesson is so rewarding and the benefits of it include getting students:In the mindset to think criticallyEngage with one anotherQuestion Empathy DevelopmentExposure to diver
Grades:
9th - 12th
ENTIRE Unit 03: The American Revolution (6 Complete Lessons & PowerPoints)
Challenge your students to analyze key components of the American Revolution from the French & Indian War through theimpacts of the Revolutionary War. In this Inquiry-Based Unit, students explore central questions using key primary and secondary sources. These sources can easily be modified for your class!STANDARDS: This unit aligns with APUSH Learning Objectives 3B-FRIGOR: While I use this unit with my APUSH class, I also use it with my standard 11th grade U.S. History Class by modifying an
Grades:
9th - 12th
Gunpowder Empires Common Core Digital Lesson
This comprehensive and interactive lesson multimedia by EdTunes compares and contrasts the social, political, economic, and cross-cultural characteristics of the Ottoman, Mughal, and Safavid Empires. The lesson discusses the origins and eventual collapse of the Muslim Empires, and highlights the important rulers and key events of each.
THE PACKAGE INCLUDES:
•A comprehensive and interactive Common Core Aligned lesson. (lesson objectives, standards strands, section focus questions, and section r
Grades:
9th - 12th, Higher Education
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