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Ukraine and Russia - what is happening?

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I wrote this to explain three reasons why Russia is invading Ukraine: a historical, economic, and political perspective. Hopefully this helps students understand what is happening while giving them a little history along the way. There are maps,

Subjects:

European History, World History, Russian

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschool

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Worksheets, Handouts, Independent Work Packet

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Israel Palestine Conflict Activity

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This activity has 29 roles, some students are Palestinians, some are Israelis, and some are United Nations peacekeepers. Their characters have all experienced different versions of the conflict, some are more pacifist and some are more hawkish. The

Subjects:

World History

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6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

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Participation in Government Curriculum

By Social Studies Critical Thinking

This curriculum is 46 assignments that try to engage students in how government connects to their lives. Any of them can be purchased individually, but this bundle is the best deal, as each resource only costs $1.63 each!Week 1: The first 4

Subjects:

Civics, Government, U.S. History

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschool

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Handouts, Assessment, Independent Work Packet

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CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.2, CCRA.R.3, CCRA.R.4, CCRA.R.5, CCRA.R.6, CCRA.W.1, CCRA.W.2, CCRA.W.3, CCRA.W.4, CCRA.W.5...

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Law and Justice Curriculum

By Social Studies Critical Thinking

This curriculum takes students through basic understandings of law, the social contract, the public and private sector, and then has them look at crimes and government organizations to prevent crimes, ways to influence government, ancient legal

Subjects:

Civics, Government, Criminal Justice - Law

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6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschool

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Activities, Handouts, Assessment

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14th Amendment and the Equal Protections Clause

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This handout has students learn about the 14th Amendment's equal protections clause and then read about and analyze several seminal Supreme Court decisions about the clause including Plessy v. Ferguson and Brown v. Board of Education. They also

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Civics, Government, U.S. History

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6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschool

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Worksheets, Handouts, Independent Work Packet

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CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.2, CCRA.R.3, CCRA.R.4, CCRA.R.5, CCRA.R.6, CCRA.W.1, CCRA.W.2, CCRA.W.4, CCRA.W.5, CCRA.W.6

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European History (Ancient Greece to the Fall of the USSR)

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This bundle takes students through European History from Ancient Greece and Rome up to the fall of the Soviet Union, using worksheets, activities, simulations, and projects.

Subjects:

European History, World History

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschool

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Activities, Handouts, Assessment

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Supremacy & Commerce Clauses, & 10th Amendment (Distance Learning and COVID-19)

By Social Studies Critical Thinking

This handout helps students understand the 10th Amendment to the Constitution, the Supremacy Clause, the Commerce Clause, and seminal Supreme Court cases related to these. It includes a final question about COVID-19 in relation to Federal and state

Subjects:

Civics, Government, U.S. History

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschool

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Worksheets, Handouts, Independent Work Packet

CCSS:

CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.2, CCRA.R.3, CCRA.R.4, CCRA.R.5, CCRA.R.6, CCRA.W.1, CCRA.W.2, CCRA.W.4, CCRA.W.5, CCRA.W.6

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Gunpowder Empires (Ottoman, Safavid Persia, Mughal) Activity

By Social Studies Critical Thinking

This activity has students in groups of 3. Each handout is the same up to where it describes students' roles. It first describes how the fall of the Mongol Empire led to the rise in 3 "gunpowder empires" in the Middle East and South Asia: Ottomans,

Subjects:

World History, Middle Eastern Studies

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6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschool

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Activities

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World History: Paleolithic/Prehistoric to the end of the Middle Ages

By Social Studies Critical Thinking

The following handouts, worksheets, activities, projects, and assessments can be used in a regular school class, review class, or summer school class that covers major civilizations in world history while having students practice their writing and

Subjects:

World History

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschool

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Activities, Handouts, Independent Work Packet

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8th Amendment Handout (Distance Learning and COVID-19)

By Social Studies Critical Thinking

This handout has students analyze the 8th Amendment and several Supreme Court cases about the various clauses (excessive bail, excessive fines, and cruel and unusual punishment), the death penalty, and prison conditions. It includes a final question

Subjects:

Civics, Government, U.S. History

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschool

Types:

Worksheets, Handouts, Independent Work Packet

CCSS:

CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.2, CCRA.R.3, CCRA.R.4, CCRA.R.5, CCRA.R.6, CCRA.W.1, CCRA.W.2, CCRA.W.4, CCRA.W.5, CCRA.W.6

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Proxy Wars during the Cold War - Korea, Vietnam, Afghanistan

By Social Studies Critical Thinking

This handout explores three of the proxy wars the U.S. engaged in during the Cold War: Korea, Vietnam, and Afghanistan, and asks students analysis questions after each one.

Subjects:

U.S. History, World History

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschool

Types:

Worksheets, Handouts

CCSS:

CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.2, CCRA.R.3, CCRA.R.4, CCRA.R.5, CCRA.R.6, CCRA.W.1, CCRA.W.2, CCRA.W.4, CCRA.W.5, CCRA.W.6

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Ming Dynasty and Zheng He Treasure Fleet Activity

By Social Studies Critical Thinking

This activity has students brainstorm solutions to five problems that plagued Ming China after the expulsion of the Mongols within the context of the Zheng He treasure fleet expeditions. These expeditions were successful, but also very expensive.

Subjects:

World History, Chinese, Asian Studies

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschool

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Activities, Handouts

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Genocide and Human Rights Violations Unit

By Social Studies Critical Thinking

This bundle has several resources to help students analyze and reflect on their ethics and morals, then how to best influence government, and then analyze various genocides and human rights violations throughout history.

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World History

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6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschool

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Activities, Handouts, Independent Work Packet

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$14.99

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Absolute Monarchs Bundle

By Social Studies Critical Thinking

This bundle includes several handouts and activities about absolute monarchs, including:Emperor Shi Huangdi (Qin Dynasty in China)Mansa Musa (Mali Empire)Askia Muhammad (Songhai Empire)Emperor Zhu Di (Ming Dynasty in China)Suleiman the Magnificent

Subjects:

World History

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschool

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Activities, Handouts

$29.15

$16.99

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Islamic History and Societies

By Social Studies Critical Thinking

This bundle takes students through the history of Islam and Islamic societies.

Subjects:

Middle Eastern Studies, Religion

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschool

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Worksheets, Activities, Handouts

$48.08

$24.99

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Rwandan Genocide Handout

By Social Studies Critical Thinking

This handout takes students through the imperialist history of Rwanda up to the genocide. There are several primary and secondary source documents used to help students analyze what happened, including a link to a clip from Hotel Rwanda.

Subjects:

World History, African History

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschool

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Worksheets, Handouts

$1.99

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Spread of Christianity in Roman Empire Activity

By Social Studies Critical Thinking

This activity has students in groups of 4 (you can also do a group or two of 3 with odd numbers of students). Printing out this file will give you 4, two-page handouts. Each handout is labeled Role 1, Role 2, Role 3, and Role 4. The role-play works

Subjects:

Ancient History, Middle Eastern Studies, Religion

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschool

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Activities

$2.99

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Types of Insurance Worksheet (Distance Learning)

By Social Studies Critical Thinking

This handout/worksheet is all about how insurance works, showing students the basics of premiums, coverage, and deductibles. Then, it shows students all the different types of insurance and asks them some analysis questions about which policyholders

Subjects:

Finance, Business, Economics

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschool

Types:

Worksheets, Handouts, Independent Work Packet

CCSS:

CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.2, CCRA.R.3, CCRA.R.4, CCRA.R.5, CCRA.R.6, CCRA.W.1, CCRA.W.2, CCRA.W.4, CCRA.W.5, CCRA.W.6

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Family or Personal History Assignment

By Social Studies Critical Thinking

This assignment should take you and your students 2-3 weeks. The purpose is for students to practice analyzing how the past connects to the present, but where their own history or their family's history is the content. This word document includes

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Social Studies - History

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschool

Types:

Research, Projects, Independent Work Packet

$14.99

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United States (U.S.) History Review and Summer School Packet

By Social Studies Critical Thinking

This bundle takes students through major events and eras in U.S. History and has some targeted assignments for specific people, places, and events. Perfect for a summer school class where students need to make up a credit they didn't earn. The

Subjects:

U.S. History

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschool

Types:

Worksheets, Handouts, Independent Work Packet

$55.12

$29.99

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

I have been a social studies and English Language Arts teacher in inner-city public high schools in the Bronx, Brooklyn, and Manhattan for 18 years. My students are usually behind in their reading and writing levels, English Language Learners, students with disabilities, and/or disenfranchised youth from low income and minority backgrounds. Many of my lessons are geared towards engaging these students with history through role playing and simulation activities based on what actually happened in history and also using as many primary sources as possible. Please feel free to e-mail me at feinberg.adam@gmail.com if you have any questions or comments, as I am always trying to learn and grow based on my interactions with other educators.

MY TEACHING STYLE

Project-based Inquiry Common Core aligned Argumentative speaking and writing

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MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

Undergraduate Degree from New York University in Secondary Social Studies Education Graduate Degree from the City College of New York in Secondary Social Studies Education One year Common Core Literacy Standardsa Training from Teachers College at Columbia University

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Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschool, Staff

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English Language Arts, Balanced Literacy, Creative Writing, Specialty, Math, Algebra, Applied Math, Arithmetic, Science, Archaeology, Biology, Earth Sciences, Social Studies, Ancient History, Civics, Elections - Voting, Government, Native Americans, U.S. History, European History, World History, Middle Ages, World Languages, French, Japanese, Chinese, Russian, Career and Technical Education, Health, British History, Geography, Other (Social Studies), Religion, Business, Psychology, Economics , General Science, Criminal Justice - Law, Short Stories, Writing, Asian Studies, Writing-Essays, Holidays/Seasonal, Black History Month, Test Preparation, Women's History Month, African History, Hispanic Heritage Month, Latino and Hispanic Studies, Social Emotional Learning