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Communism vs. Capitalism: Simulation Game

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A fun activity for students, designed to make several points about how communist and capitalist systems work differently. Students will enjoy the process of learning the essential differences between the way that communism and capitalism work in

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Social Studies - History, World History, Economics

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

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Napoleon Bonaparte: Hero or Tyrant Critical Thinking Activity

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Napoleon Bonaparte is one of the most complex figures in world history. Viewed by some as a tyrant and others as a hero, historians still struggle with the correct historiographic interpretation of the French Emperor. This activity encourages

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Social Studies - History, European History, World History

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

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Causes of the Civil War Digital Break Out DBQ Activity

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Who killed the United States? Break In To History Activity In a Breakout room, people are locked in a room, and need to solve a set of riddles/clues in order to discover the key to leave the room. Since we can't lock students into classrooms in

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U.S. History

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

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Causes of the American Revolution Digital Break Out DBQ Activity

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American Revolution Break In To History Activity In a Breakout room, people are locked in a room, and need to solve a set of riddles/clues in order to discover the key to leave the room. Since we can't lock students into classrooms in America, we

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U.S. History, World History

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The Latin American Revolutions--Informational Text Worksheet

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2 Pages of Text perfect for assigning as homework. These homework worksheets intentionally summarize material so as to fit on one sheet (front and back) with three quick comprehension questions and a writing prompt which can be used as a teacher

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Social Studies - History, World History, Informational Text

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The Nuremberg Laws--Holocaust Interdisciplinary Activity

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A frequently neglected topic of the Holocaust and World War 2 with massive implications for our modern world: How did Hitler marginalize the Jews prior to the Holocaust? Check out the preview file for what you will receive in this activity. This

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European History, World History, Reading Strategies

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

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Constitution of the United States and its Amendments Digital Break Out Activity

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Constitution of the USA Break In To History ActivityIn a Breakout room, people are locked in a room, and need to solve a set of riddles/clues in order to discover the key to leave the room. Since we can't lock students into classrooms in America,

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Civics, Government, U.S. History

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Leaders and Battles of the Civil War Digital Break Out DBQ Activity

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Leaders and Battles of the American Civil War Break In To History Activity In a Breakout room, people are locked in a room, and need to solve a set of riddles/clues in order to discover the key to leave the room. Since we can't lock students into

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U.S. History

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World War 1 Digital Break Out DBQ Activity

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World War 1 Break In To History ActivityIn a Breakout room, people are locked in a room, and need to solve a set of riddles/clues in order to discover the key to leave the room. Since we can't lock students into classrooms in America, we Break IN

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U.S. History, European History, World History

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

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The End of the Civil War--Informational Text Worksheet

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Informational Text worksheet perfect to use as a textbook replacement. Each worksheet includes 2 pages of text with pictures to support the key concepts of the text. Also includes 3 comprehension questions and a creative writing prompt which also

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U.S. History, Informational Text

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Industrial Revolution Digital Break Out DBQ Activity

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The Industrial Revolution Break In To History Activity In a Breakout room, people are locked in a room, and need to solve a set of riddles/clues in order to discover the key to leave the room. Since we can't lock students into classrooms in

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U.S. History, European History, World History

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

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Age of Exploration Digital Break Out DBQ Activity

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Age of Exploration Break In To History ActivityIn a Breakout room, people are locked in a room, and need to solve a set of riddles/clues in order to discover the key to leave the room. Since we can't lock students into classrooms in America, we

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Social Studies - History, World History

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

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Westward Expansion-Manifest Destiny Break In Activity

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Westward Expansion Break In to History ActivityIn a Breakout room, people are locked in a room, and need to solve a set of riddles/clues in order to discover the key to leave the room. Since we can't lock students into classrooms in America, we

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U.S. History

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

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Unit Resource Bundle: Age of Revolutions

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Unit Resource Bundle: Age of RevolutionsThis unit is a part of the Understanding Who We Were World History Course. This bundle includes many resources that are provided in my store at a discounted price! Every unit includes a professional

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Social Studies - History, World History

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

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Events of the Cold War Digital Break Out DBQ Activity

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Events of the Cold War Break In to History ActivityIn a Breakout room, people are locked in a room, and need to solve a set of riddles/clues in order to discover the key to leave the room. Since we can't lock students into classrooms in America, we

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Social Studies - History, U.S. History, World History

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Governments of the Modern World Anchor Charts and Close Reading Stategies

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Governments of the Modern World Teach the fundamentals of modern governments and the way each government functions. Covers the following governments: Absolute Monarchy, Communism, Democracy, Dictatorship, Fascism, Parliamentary System, Republic,

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Government, World History, Reading Strategies

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5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th

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World History Course: Renaissance to Modern World History

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An entire course bundle for World History teachers. The download is broken down into 13 units organized around the Understanding Who We Were Textbook! This bundle will have more than everything you need to teach an entire year of Social Studies

Subjects:

World History

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7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th

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Scientific Revolution & Enlightenment Guided Graphic Interactive Notes

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Are you tired of having your kids copy every word off of every slide of the entire PowerPoint? I thought I was going to have an aneurysm if one more student asked me one more time to "go back" because they hadn't copied the last line. That's why I

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, World History, Other (Social Studies - History)

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6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th

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PowerPoint Presentations, Handouts, Scaffolded Notes

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Historical Figures Argumentative Research Paper

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Historical Figures Argumentative Research Paper A complete research paper packet. This packet includes approximately 10 days worth of materials. Here is what you will get: *List of potential figures (31 in total) who have changed world history.

Subjects:

World History, Writing-Essays

Grades:

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

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Research, Graphic Organizers

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Genetic Engineering: Selective Breeding Simulation Activity

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This activity is designed to put students in the role of a farmer, responsible for the selective breeding of a flock of sheep in order to get the entire flock to display a desired trait. Students will naturally explore the role that dominant and

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Science, Biology

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

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Activities, Games

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7th Grade World History (7 years) 8th Grade US History (1 year) 8th Grade Science (1 year) 7th Grade Science (2 years)

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Understanding by Design Project Based Learning STEM

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ETS Excellence Award for Social Studies--Content Knowledge Google for Education Certified + Chrome + Chromebooks

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Grove City College (BA--History) Wheeling Jesuit University (Teaching Certification) Liberty University (MA Education Teaching History)

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