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Deities of Hinduism DBQ - Common Core

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World War One Classroom Simulation - Simulate the start of WWI in class!

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UPDATE August 2023: The product is now a zip folder and a raw Word Doc conversation of the PDF has been included. This will allow you to edit any of the materials, though the formating may need to be worked with a bit.This is a simulation of the

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, European History, World History

Grades:

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

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Activities, Simulations

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Fairy Tale Mock Trial Unit: 3 Little Pigs, Red Riding Hood, Peter and the Wolf

By The Teaching Thompsons

Project Explanation: This assignment is a quarter-long project that incorporates reading, writing, civics, critical thinking, and real world experience. Students take three beloved fairy tales and put the characters to the test. The Wolf

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Civics, Writing-Essays

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th

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Research, Projects, Thematic Unit Plans

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World Religion Close Readings, Poster Instructions, and Gallery Walk Activity

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Teacher Instructions This mini-unit activity will give students an opportunity to learn more about one major world religion. Students will start out by defining a few key terms that will better help them understand these religions that they will

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, Geography, Religion

Grades:

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

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Research, Worksheets, Cultural Activities

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Longitude, Latitude, and Cardinal Directions PowerPoint and Worksheets

By The Teaching Thompsons

NOTE: This product is in a .zip folder. Contained in the folder is a PowerPoint presentation and two worksheets in PDF format. The PowerPoint presentation is 9 slides long. It starts out with a warm up question asking students to consider what

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, Geography

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

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PowerPoint Presentations, Worksheets, Homework

CCSS:

RH.6-8.7

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Five Themes of Geography Close Reading Pack

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This collection includes five close readings, one for each of the Five Themes of Geography. These readings work great as homework, supplemental material, and resources for jigsaw and fishbowl activities. The five readings include the

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Social Studies - History, Geography, Close Reading

Grades:

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

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Worksheets, Homework

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5 Close Reading Pack Comparing Mesopotamia and Ancient Egypt

By The Teaching Thompsons

This close reading pack includes 5 close readings that each compare Mesopotamia and Ancient Egypt from different perspectives: -Women's Rights -Importance of Rivers -Religion -Pyramids vs. Ziggurats -Hammurabi vs Tut These all provide a great

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Social Studies - History, Ancient History

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th

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Worksheets, Homework

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12 Angry Men Reader's Theater Simulation and Film Guide

By The Teaching Thompsons

The purpose of this Reader’s Theater is to offer students an introduction to the film “12 Angry Men” by engaging in a simulation of the trial that the jurors deliberate in the film. Students will hear a reading of the trial, then will have an

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Social Studies - History

Grades:

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

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Activities, Simulations

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Handwriting Licensing Program - Cursive writing practice book

By The Teaching Thompsons

The below description is for our entire Handwriting Licensing Program; which includes three practice books. This listing is ONLY for the cursive writing practice book. If you would like to see our bundle with all the practice books, take a look

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English Language Arts, Writing, Handwriting

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th

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Workbooks, Activities, Assessment

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Spelling Bananagrams

By The Teaching Thompsons

Have your kids play the great fun game of Bananagrams without having to buy the expensive game. Just simply make it yourself! This game is great to send home for parents to work on spelling with their kids, add kinesthetic/manipulation learning to

Subjects:

Spelling, Other (ELA), Phonics

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, Homeschool

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Activities, Games, Centers

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Julius Caesar Murder Mystery Web Quest

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This activity puts students into the shoes of a detective trying to solve a historical murder. Through close reading of provided information, navigating to specific websites, and analyzing evidence provided students will work together to come up

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, Ancient History, European History

Grades:

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

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Webquests

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Famous People Wax Museum - Interactive Biography Museum Project

By The Teaching Thompsons

This is an amazing fun project that allows students to really show off their creativity and celebrate what they have learned throughout the year about their famous person. I do this project in 4th quarter and it has become a fun fourth grade

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Social Studies - History, Oral Communication

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

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Research, Projects

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Hindu DBQ Bundle - Deities and Paths of Salvation - Common Core

By The Teaching Thompsons

This pack includes two DBQs that are available for sale individually as well; Deities of Hinduism and Hinduism Paths of Salvation. Deities of Hinduism is a Document Based Question centered around the symbolism associated with the main Gods of

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, Geography, Asian Studies

Grades:

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

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Worksheets, Activities, DBQs

CCSS:

RH.6-8.1, RH.6-8.2, RH.6-8.4

$3.00

Digital Download PDF (0.84 MB)

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Handwriting Licensing Program - Print and Cursive practice books for students!

By The Teaching Thompsons

This program is used to help students improve their print writing and create a fun way to do cursive. This program begins with the print book. Once a student finishes the print book, they turn it in to be graded. I circle with a colored pen what

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing, Handwriting

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th

Types:

Workbooks, Activities, Assessment

$3.99

Digital Download PDF (12.74 MB)

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Julius Caesar Murder Trial: A Readers Theater and Article Writing Activity

By The Teaching Thompsons

This activity includes a reader's theater script for students to act out a short trial of Marcus Brutus for the murder of Julius Caesar. Students will fill out a notetaking worksheet during this reader's theater and then use those notes to compose a

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Social Studies - History, World History

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th

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Worksheets, Scripts

$2.99

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History of Valentine's Day Close Reading/Summary Writing-8th Grade

By The Teaching Thompsons

Often times in secondary grades it can be hard to justify taking the time in class to celebrate the holidays. This classroom activity allows you to share a bit of the Valentine Day season with your students while still having them engage in a

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Social Studies - History, Holidays/Seasonal

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Worksheets, Activities

$1.00

Digital Download PDF (0.46 MB)

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Railroad expansion mini-unit: Settlers and Miners in Colorado

By The Teaching Thompsons

This is a collection of materials to take students through a week of activities as they learn about railroad expansion through Colorado.Included is a PowerPoint presentation with included note-taking worksheet.A gallery walk of primary and secondary

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, U.S. History

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, DBQs

$3.99

Digital Download PDF (11.45 MB)

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Crash Course US History Episode 2 Worksheet Pack

By The Teaching Thompsons

The following worksheets are to be used in connection with the Crash Course US History episode #2: When is Thanksgiving? Colonizing America. I do not own the rights to any of the Crash Course material. You will instead need to have access to the

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, U.S. History

Grades:

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

Types:

Worksheets, Video Files

$1.50

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World Population DBQ, Document Based Question

By The Teaching Thompsons

This Document Based Question is looking at world population. Students will look at documents that show some positive and negative aspects of a continuingly growing population. Through analyzing documents, students will gather the information and

Subjects:

Social Studies - History

Grades:

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

Types:

DBQs

$1.50

Digital Download PDF (0.19 MB)

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Close Reading Comparing and Contrasting Egyptian Pyramids with Ziggurats

By The Teaching Thompsons

This is a close reading that allows students to compare and contrast Ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia by looking at the purpose of their greatest structures, the pyramids and the ziggurats. This reading can be used in general teaching of Mesopotamia

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, Ancient History

Grades:

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

Types:

Worksheets, Handouts

$1.50

Digital Download PDF (0.21 MB)

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Railroad Expansion Mini-Unit: Native Americans and the Expanding Railway

By The Teaching Thompsons

This is a collection of materials to take students through a week of activities as they learn about railroad expansion through Colorado and its impact on Native American populations.Included is a PowerPoint presentation with included note-taking

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, U.S. History

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Activities, DBQs

$3.99

Digital Download PDF (27.26 MB)

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Shannon - 4th grade elementary school teacher. Ryan - 7th grade social studies teacher.

MY TEACHING STYLE

Fun, dynamic lessons and activities to engage all students in learning. We both enjoy developing lesson ideas together that are going to help our students achieve their best. Through developing real relationships of trust with our students we know that we will be able to help them the best ways we know how.

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

Nothing relevant at this time.

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

Ryan graduated with a Bachelors of Science in Social Studies Education in 2013 From Brigham Young University-Idaho. Shannon graduated with a Bachelors of Science in Elementary Education in 2012 from the University of Northern Colorado.

ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

We have a beautiful daughter, Emma, and her trusty companion, a Portuguese Water Dog named Bernard.