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High school social studies thematic unit plans for Google Apps
APUSH Period 4 Full Unit Scrapbook Project Based Learning - Digital + Print
Whether you are a new APUSH teacher or a veteran looking to shake things up, this unit project will get your students thinking critically and creatively about history. Mix up your AP United States History class with this 10 part Unit-Long Project covering all Key Concepts from the College Board Course Description. This unit is designed to supplement all the major APUSH Textbooks. Includes links to online sources for researching each topic. This Unit Project gives students a creative and personal
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9th - 12th
Also included in: APUSH Semester 1 Bundle: 4 Complete Digital Units for AP US History
Children of Blood and Bone Novel Study
This product is a comprehensive set of instructional materials for teaching Children of Blood and Bone by Tomi Adeyemi. With over 140+ Common Core aligned materials, students will develop their literacy skills while deeply engaging with the novel. Plus, the literary analysis resources, critical consciousness activities and discussions, fiction close readings, West Africa and Yoruba historical and cultural readings and activities, extension projects, vocabulary, assessments, and essays all provid
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8th - 12th
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The Secret Path - Full Unit
This unit has been built with PEARDECK but it is not necessary to use the extension to be able to use the unit (just an added bonus). The resource will stand alone without the application. There are 124 slides with questions, activites, videos, and learning goals and connected links to be used with each song/video from Gord Downie's The Secret Path. **FYI the lesson for Shin-Chi's Canoe is not included in the full unit as it is prior learning to The Secret Path - you can buy the lesson here**
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5th - 9th
Introduction to World Geography Unit Bundle
This bundle is an excellent resource for a complete Introduction to Geography Unit. It includes both digital and print resources and addresses both physical and human geography. There are multiple activities and worksheets, along with Google Slides Presentations, guided notes, reviews, and tests. ☀This Unit Bundle Includes the following Instructional/Assessment Resources☀• The Basics of Human Geography Presentation, Guided Notes, & Test• The Basics of World Geography: Presentation, Guided No
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7th - 10th
The United States Constitution and the Bill of Rights American History Unit
The Constitution and the Bill of Rights Social Studies Unit, which works for both print and Google Drive™, investigates and helps gain an understanding of the United States Constitution and the Bill of Rights. This will work fro grades fifth-high school.This download contains both a printable format as well as a Google Drive™ compatible format and includes:Cover sheet in both color and black and white.Links to helpful online resources.Informational Slideshow Presentation to use for instruction.G
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8th - 11th
US History Semester Two Ultimate Thematic Course Bundle - Print & Digital
Ready to revolutionize the way you teach US History!? Wanting to go deeper than rote memorization? Desiring to spend more time developing an understanding of US History for your students rather than cramming in every detail?Ever since I first learned about teaching history by theme rather than straight chronology, I was hooked. When students are free to explore one theme or topic of US History across decades they can make connections and understand history on a much deeper level. They can track
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10th - 12th
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Greek Mythology Unit - Greek Gods Reading Activities - Digital Print Bundle
Greek Mythology Unit - Greek Gods Reading Activities - Digital Print Bundle: Transport your students back to the world of Ancient Greece with this ready-to-use Greek Mythology Reading Unit in digital and print format. The unit comes with absolutely everything you need to teach students about the most important Greek Gods and Goddesses in ancient Greek mythology. With engaging, easy-to-understand readings on 15 Greek gods, corresponding reading comprehension quizzes, activities, and a final creat
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7th - 10th
Chop it Up: A Look at Food Justice Unit
Unit Essential Questions:1. How can food be used as a tool for both oppression and liberation?2. How does our neighborhood influence the choices we make about our health?3. What is the relationship between privilege, poverty, and consumption?4. How can we, as students, become involved in the food justice movement?5. How does the history of systemic racism in America create food insecurity?6. How do issues of land access impact food access both historically and presently?What's included?A hyperd
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9th - 12th
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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10th - 12th, Higher Education
World History Curriculum (No prep for the entire year)
This product is a complete world history curriculum designed for an entire year of teaching that focuses on the following topics: Paleolithic/Neolithic Age, Neolithic Revolution, Ancient Mesopotamia, Ancient Egypt, Ancient India, Ancient China, Confucianism, Buddhism, Hinduism, Zoroastrianism, Christianity, Judaism, Islam, Ancient Greece, Roman Republic/Empire, Medieval Europe, the Byzantine Empire, The Islamic Caliphates, the Crusades, The Silk Road, Indian Ocean Trade, Trans Saharan Trade, The
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6th - 10th
Founding Documents Introductory Unit Bundle for US History (Distance Learning!)
The Articles of Confederation, the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, the Bill of Rights- so important for students to learn, yet it can be shall we say dry material to teach. It can be difficult to get students to buy in, take ownership of their learning, and understand the connections between these founding documents. This unit bundle is designed to flip the switch from lecturing or talking about the documents, to students fully engaging with the documents to understand their relev
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10th - 12th
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PBL ELA & History Choose Your Own Story - Adventure Writing
This NO PREP project based learning experience is a great way for students to deeply engage with historical content while working through the writing process. This pbl is an excellent way to introduce and immerse students in multiple subjects right at the beginning of the year! This can be modified for any grade level 4-12. I personally have done this project with 4th graders, blending California history, Earth science and ELA as well as with 7th graders creating interactive adventure novels se
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3rd - 10th
US History Westward Expansion and Manifest Destiny Thematic Unit
This thematic unit for United States expansion and Manifest Destiny is designed around the overarching essential question, "Has U.S. expansion always been beneficial?" This unit seeks to focus students on one theme over the six-week unit to better understand how history has been shaped by the expansion of the United States. This unit begins by examining expansion events throughout U.S. history (Northwest Ordinance, Louisiana Territory, Mexican Cession, Oregon Country, Texas Annexation, Alaska, H
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7th - 10th
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
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9th - 12th
US American History Thematic Unit | Does Innovation Make the World Better?
This thematic unit for United States or American History is designed around the overarching essential question, "Does Innovation Make the World Better?" This guided unit seeks to focus students on one theme over the five-week unit to better understand how innovation has shaped US history throughout different eras. This unit begins by examining innovation in the 1700s, 1800s, 1900s, and today, at each step focusing students on the overarching theme. Throughout the unit, students examine the in
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6th - 10th
Advanced Spanish 4, Pre-AP Spanish FULL Course & Curriculum
¡Hola Profe!I developed this curriculum for the school district alongside other AP Spanish teachers as a course to introduce themes, vocabulary and skill-based assessment to our students. All thematic units align with the AP Spanish Language and Culture course. You will find the class is structured often as work they try at home and then, in class, we bring their work to life and practice. The minimalist goal this year is to bombard them with usable language input and then getting them to use
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
History of Social Justice Movements & Protest Music | Comprehensive Unit
Studying the protest music of the past or present can be a powerful and engaging teaching tool for students, whether the goal is to better understand a historical time period, analyze the power of lyrics and poetry, understand forces of social change, or respond to current issues. This resource includes an editable Curriculum Map, multiple Google Slides presentations on The History of Protest Music and Social Justice Movements, and student assignments. Essential Questions (or Guiding Questions)
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10th - 12th
Movements for Equality Thematic Unit Bundle for US History - Print & Digital
Have you been looking for a meaningful way to teach your students about the diverse and rich movements for equality in US History? Do you want your students to go deeper into the content, learning about each movement and also comparing them? Do you want your students use a variety of primary sources that feature voices from people who led or were involved with these movements?Then this Thematic Movements for Equality Unit Bundle is for you! In this awesome approach to teaching US History, studen
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10th - 12th
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US HISTORY ENTIRE COURSE BUNDLE
This bundle includes every activity, presentation, and course assessment you need to teach High school US History. This is easily the Best Value to get all of the products that are used to teach US History standards. This course was designed to cover the Georgia Standards of Excellence and prepare students for the Georgia Milestones End of Course test for US History. It is customizable for any additions or changes you would like to make.Course Design:Each Unit starts with a high quality multiple
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9th - 12th
The Vacation Budget Project: LOTS of Real World Skills (PDF + Google doc)
The Vacation Budget Project asks your students to plan a trip to the city of their choice anywhere in the world for one week. Starting from how they will get there to where they will stay and how much they will spend when they are there, the Vacation Budget Project introduces students to vacation planning, money management, travel research, budgeting, critical thinking, problem solving, and even percentages. It is a very well-rounded project that contains an abundance of real world skills, all
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7th - 11th
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Heritage Speaker Materials- Year 1 and 2 curriculum
This bundle has enough material to teach at least one year of heritage class but could be extended to teach year 2 since it includes curriculum to teach 3 novels. In this curriculum outline you will find essential learning targets, specific lesson plans and topics divided by all the Spanish speaking countries. You will find many free lessons, links to poems, short stories, ted talks, documentaries, short films among other things. This curriculum is designed to include only authentic resources. A
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6th - 12th
Immigration & Migration Thematic Unit Bundle for US History (Distance Learning!)
With my students, I've found there's so much misunderstanding surrounding the topic of immigration. This unit is designed to dispel rumors and misinformation about immigration, focusing on the 20th century to today. Students delve deep into the patterns of immigration in US history, critically analyze the struggles of immigrants today, and compare them with the struggles of immigrants of the past. Students tackle complex topics such as xenophobia and exclusion. They get the opportunity to learn
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10th - 12th
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Nonfiction Unit Growing Bundle - High School ELA - CCSS Aligned
This Nonfiction Unit growing bundle is perfect for use with your high school ELA students and includes all of the products which target the Common Core ELA Nonfiction Standard: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.9-10.9 Analyze seminal U.S. documents of historical and literary significance (e.g., Washington's Farewell Address, the Gettysburg Address, Roosevelt's Four Freedoms speech, King's "Letter from Birmingham Jail"), including how they address related themes and concepts. What's included in this Nonficti
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8th - 10th
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Reform Movements of the 1800s Bundle
Your students will be engaged when interacting with this Reform Movement Bundle! This bundle of student-centered, teacher-friendly activities is an engaging way to get your students to focus on social studies content. ✅ Reform Movements of the 1800s Exit TicketsThis set of Reform Movement exit tickets will take the stress out of creating assessments for your students. You can also use them as different classroom activities such as partner work or spiraling in review throughout the year. The pap
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7th - 9th
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- 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
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