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High school social studies thematic unit plans for Easel
Rocky IV (1985): A Cold War Study Activity & Complete Movie Guide
This product's purpose is twofold: 1) introduce students to the propaganda and beliefs Americans held during the Cold War, 2) to provide a viewing guide with Cold War connections for Rocky IV. The movie “Rocky IV” was made in 1985 during a period of the Cold War when tensions were boiling between the United States and the Soviet Union (USSR). The film pits the world-boxing champion Rocky Balboa (an American) against the Russian, Ivan Drago (supported by the Soviet Union). The movie reflects Cold
Grades:
8th - 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
Greek Mythology Unit | Ancient Greece Activities | 6th-10th Grades
Help your students see Greek myths in a whole new light with this Greek Mythology Unit. This complete 6-week curriculum introduces the structure and purpose of myths in society, highlighting the similarities of mythology to the modern day. This helps students identify the enduring patterns and motifs in mythology that represent human experiences and behavior even today, thousands of years later. ● Encourages learning while having fun: Developed to create a truly immersive learning experience, th
Grades:
6th - 10th, 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
Gender & Sexual Orientation Unit - Roles, Stereotypes, LGBTQ+ - Sociology & more
Tap into student interest! A comprehensive thematic unit on Gender and Sexual Orientation with discussions and activities that students get into. This unit helps you address topics that can be sensitive with a respectful approach. LOW PREP (print and go) — includes lesson plans, slides with activities, PDF handouts, and an editable assessment. Infuse these compelling lessons into multiple courses such as Sociology, Ethnic Studies, Health, or English. High School resource that could be used in 8t
Grades:
9th - 12th
Privilege & Oppression Unit - Slides, Activities, Handouts - High School Lessons
This comprehensive unit on Privilege and Oppression explains timely content in a step-by-step manner that helps students understand complex concepts. The materials are LOW PREP (print and go). They include plans, slides with engaging activities, PDF worksheets, and assessments. This is a High School resource that can be used for digital learning. These versatile lessons can be used in multiple courses such as English, History, Sociology, Ethnic Studies, Government, and Economics.Concepts address
Grades:
9th - 12th
Jacob's Rescue Literature Unit
This unit is for the book Jacob's Rescue: A Holocaust Story. This unit is a great resource to add to your History unit on the Holocaust or just used in a literature circle.Included in this unit:* List of Resources Holocaust Museum informationArticlesVideos* Vocabulary lists by chapter and definitions* Character Traits and Map*Chapter Comprehension pages w/answer key* Summary Poster Activity*Problem-Solution Mini-Poster and worksheet
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Grades:
5th - 10th
Race, Racism & Anti-Racism Unit - Lesson Plans, Slides & Handouts - High School
Address complex critical issues! This race and anti-racism unit will help you tackle important topics with thoughtfulness and respect. Infuse these relevant lessons into courses such as History or English, and electives such as Sociology. High School resource that could be used with advanced 8th graders and work for digital learning. LOW PREP (print and go) — includes lesson plans, slides with activities, PDF handouts, plus formative and summative assessments. The lesson plans include suggestion
Grades:
9th - 12th
Identifying Implicit Bias & Danger of a Single Story Unit - High School Lessons
This relevant unit on Implicit Bias and the Danger of a Single Story explains timely content in a step-by-step manner that helps students comprehend complex concepts. The materials are LOW PREP (print and go). They include plans, slides with engaging activities, PDF worksheets, and assessments. This is a High School resource that can be used for digital learning. These flexible lessons can enhance multiple courses such as English, History, Sociology, and Ethnic Studies.The resource explores thes
Grades:
9th - 12th
Social Class & Social Stratification Unit - High School Sociology, Economics +
Address the elusive “class” in race, class, and gender! This comprehensive thematic unit on Social Class and Social Stratification provides lessons that are organized in a step-by-step manner that helps students comprehend complex concepts. LOW PREP (print and go) — includes plans, slides with activities, PDF worksheets, and assessments. High School resource that could be used in 8th grade and work for digital learning. Infuse these lessons into multiple courses such as Economics, Sociology, Eth
Grades:
9th - 12th
H.S. Ancient World History/Athens vs. Sparta Webquest
In need of a comprehensive in-depth interactive webquest activity on ancient Athens and Sparta to supplement your coverage on ancient Greece? This unit has what you're looking for and more. The unit begins with a cover page that includes engaging visuals, an essential question and relative content standards. Pages one through eight provide a student handout that contains text-based and beyond-text based inquiries that allow students to deeply explore the differences and similarities of ancient A
Grades:
9th - 12th
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Also included in: HS SS Ancient Greece, Rome and Aksum Web Activities Bundle
Politics of Mental Health
Structured questions to initiate active elf reflection of brainstorming notes and thoughts to be compiled and submitted in a comprehensive essay. Essays will be based on reflection from individual student's personal thought processes, incorporating supporting evidence for their final essay's constructive reasoning with examples of information from the required resources and materials assigned and linked in the instruction portion of the assignment. Final essays will focus on writing about
Grades:
11th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
High School Reading Comprehension Fiction & Nonfiction Passages & Printables
The mystery of Stonehenge has long held people in its' grasp. Now, it can capture your students' attention too! This unit contains a mini lesson on learning how to read fiction and non-fiction with one printable for assessment. It also contains the original 12 page short story, In the Shadow of the Stones, with 5 printables assessing story comprehension and analysis and one printable comparing the fiction story to the non-fiction passages. There are seven non-fiction passages which include asses
Grades:
8th - 9th
Resistance to Hate, from Stereotypes to Genocide, through Awareness and Allyship
Powerful and timely — this versatile unit provides a foundation for understanding social justice by analyzing the escalation of intolerance. These super-engaging lessons take your students on an eye-opening journey that begins with stereotypes, continues through prejudice, bigotry and discrimination, then addresses scapegoating, hate crimes and genocide. The lessons are organized in a step-by-step manner that enables students to comprehend interconnected and increasingly complex concepts. The un
Grades:
9th - 12th
Genocide Past and Present In Person or Virtual Learning
This multi-day mini-unit is meant to cover the topic of genocide in a World History classroom. Students will learn how it is defined by the United Nations, where it has happened, and where it is happening today. Students are challenged to determine if reported incidences of genocide meet the United Nations definition of genocide, as they critically investigate evidence. It includes two maps and a political cartoon with analysis questionsa reading passage which includes the UN definition of genoc
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Grades:
9th - 12th
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Reframing U.S History With New(er) Narratives
This unit is a combination of three stand alone lessons about times in US history in which people exerted power who were often deemed unable to do so. The three lessons are sandwiched between a theoretical framing of power and final project. There are also a few more ideas for activities and people to research. The time periods are: Enslavement, Civil War, and 1970s / Disability Rights, Topics and vocabulary to be addressed are: gender, enslavement, disability, power, agency, My hope for you is
Grades:
7th - 10th
Thinking Like a Historian Unit
Thinking like a historian unit is a Texas TEKS-aligned unit that has all you could need to begin the unit. Including links to boom cards, printed and digital notes, PowerPoint lessons, and easel assessments. History for the 8th grade must begin with this essential unit that will help introduce students to key concepts and understand primary and secondary sources as well as bias. US History in the 8th grade can be a challenge, especially for learners with different needs. This unit is created wit
Grades:
8th - 11th
Is The American Dream Possible? Unit
This 2 week research unit has students research to determine if "The American Dream" is possible.The assignment is to synthesize at least three to five sources and your own observations to defend OR challenge provides access to the American Dream. This question requires you to integrate a variety of sources (3–5) into a coherent, well-written argumentative essay OR create an outline and participate in a debate against another student.Upon your purchase you can request the following GForm's:The A
Grades:
6th - 12th
Civics: The Federal Bureaucracy
This PowerPoint will give you and your students a great understanding of what the federal bureaucracy is and how it works!This unit comes with key, underlined vocabulary words that you can use to quiz or test your students knowledge.Additionally, pictures are included to enhance your students' learning experience.This unit should adequately meet most (or all) U.S. state education standards.If you enjoyed this content, please leave a review and follow us for more content updates in the future!Top
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in: Full Civics Semester Resource Bundle!
Lawrence of Arabia Word Search Puzzle - Lawrence Thomas Edward Word Search
Lawrence of Arabia Word Search Puzzle - Lawrence, Thomas Edward Word SearchNote : This material is part of a bundle about Lawrence of Arabia which will be developed throughout the course of the school year. It is suitable for 6th Grade - 12th Grade, College & University students.The story behind this product : T.E. Lawrence, in full Thomas Edward Lawrence, byname Lawrence of Arabia, also called (from 1927) T.E. Shaw is a British archaeological scholar, military strategist, and author best kn
Grades:
6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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