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6th grade social studies research on sale
Types of Government Wanted Posters: A fun way to learn about political systems
This lesson is a fun way to teach your students about different political systems around the world throughout history and in modern times. Students can work independently or in small groups to research four different kinds of political leadership: dictatorship, monarchy, theocracy, and democracy.They need to complete independent research to find information about the following topics:Rise to power: How does this type of leader get chosen (are there fair elections, do they take power by force, or
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4th - 9th
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Mississippi Mound Builders Web Quest
A fun way for students to research Mississippi Mound Builders. This webquest asks questions relating to the Middle Woodland and Mississippian periods as well as the various burial and ceremonial mounds located in the State of Mississippi. Students will search a four page webpage in order to answer the 31 questions. An answer key is provided.
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4th - 8th
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Also included in: Mississippi Studies Bundle
Dinosaur Fossil Find! (Explore and Create: 6 Types of Fossil Formation)
***Now revised to include a NEW supplemental pack and my dinosaur-themed Bloom's Taxonomy posters! This 114 page best-seller is sure to be a favorite in your classroom!***
This resource is an excellent accompaniment to a study of dinosaurs, archaeology, paleontology, prehistory, etc. In "Dinosaur Fossil Find," information is provided for each of 6 types of fossil formation. Ideas for creating classroom models and photos of each are also included, as are extra classroom goodies in the appen
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K - 6th
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Interview a Veteran for Veterans Day, Memorial Day, DISTANCE LEARNING
Want your students to understand the importance of showing our veterans the appreciation and respect that they so greatly deserve? Interviewing a veteran about his/her experiences in military service is one of the best ways to cultivate within our students this sense of appreciation and respect for our veterans. Included in this interview form are twenty questions, as well as a page of helpful tips to consider when conducting an interview with a veteran.Your students may use this interview for
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3rd - 8th
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Mississippi Studies Bundle
Are you looking for activities for your Mississippi Studies class? Bundle and save with this collection of 10 Mississippi resources. Included are: Famous Mississippian Choice Board, Great Mississippi River Flood of 1927 Webquest, Hurricane Katrina Webquest, Mississippi Disasters: Katrina/Great Flood Venn Diagram, Mississippi Fun Facts Internet Activity, Mississippi Mound Builders Webquest, Mississippi Native Bird Research, Mississippi River Webquest, Mississippi Research Project, and the Deep Wa
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4th - 9th
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January Lessons - New Years Day - History - Geography - Traditions
This bundle includes - Behind the Scenes: Key Players in the Times Square New Year's Eve CelebrationHot Chocolate History & Tasting JourneyNew Year's Eve Traditions Around the WorldNew Year's Resolutions: Setting Goals for a Fresh StartNew Year Crafts for Your ClassroomNew Year’s Eve and Time ZonesNew Year’s Resolutions - A HistoryTime Travel Across Tomorrow Island and Yesterday IslandToday in History - January (every day in January)
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5th - 8th
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Article: Addiction, Sleep, Video Games, and Social Media | Sub Plan | No Prep
Our articles cover a range of fascinating topics that will capture your students' attention and spark their curiosity. This article is carefully researched and written to be accessible and engaging for students in 8th grade and beyond. With a reading length of 20 minutes, they are perfect for in-class reading or homework assignments.We also provide data tables and statistics that your students can use to create graphs and visualizations, helping them develop important skills in data analysis and
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6th - 12th
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Mysterious Fossils Come To Life
Virtual Paleontology lesson. This is a non-fiction lesson plan of real fossils that were found 50 years ago. I have made a puzzle for students to put it together. As they find the ancient fossils they will have to look at them comparing them to clues that they will find to answer critical thinking questions. Student's will put all the clues together by looking, comparing, reading, matching, answering, and studying. The real fossil's will start to come to life and will tell them a story about wha
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5th - 9th, Staff
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NGSS:
MS-LS4-1
, MS-LS4-2
FLIPBOOKS SET : José M. Hernández - Latino & Hispanic Heritage
This Flip books Set is to supplement your biography lessons, research reports, and unit studies into the important, interesting, and famous figures of history and the modern age! Great activity to add to your lessons or do as a project.José Moreno Hernández is an American engineer and former NASA astronaut. Hernández became the first hispanic in space when assigned to the crew of Space Shuttle mission STS-128. He also served as chief of the Materials and Processes branch of Johnson Space Center.
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K - 8th
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FLIPBOOKS Bundle : Flip book - Sandra Day O'Connor
Sandra Day O'Connor was the first woman appointed to the U.S. Supreme Court. She was appointed by President Ronald Reagan in 1981 and served for 24 years.
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*3 PDF FILES - 3 Flipbooks
* Varieties to fit different levels
* Clean layout and fonts
<< TYPE 1 >>
* for older or more advanced students
* for projects with more research
* side cascading style
PAGES:
1. BIRTH - When and where was she born?
Where did she grow up?
2. EDUCATION - Where did she go to school? Wha
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1st - 8th
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Texas History Explorers Flipbook: Pineda, Cabeza de Vaca, Coronado, and La Salle
This captivating Texas History Age of Contact and Exploration flipbook takes students on a voyage of discovery, offering a comprehensive understanding of the explorers who left their indelible mark on the history of Texas. In this activity, students will explore the pioneering spirit of Pineda, step into the extraordinary life of Cabeza de Vaca, join the expedition of Coronado, and get lost in the history of La Salle. On each page, students will examine which country the explorer represented, th
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4th - 8th
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Also included in: Texas History Age of Contact and Spanish Missions Lessons
Country Research Project | Report Writing Unit | Geography & English Tasks
Your students can complete this excellent PROJECT-BASED LEARNING activity on CULTURES and COUNTRIES AROUND THE WORLD at home or school, drawing upon a deep pool of RESEARCH and NONFICTION writing skills as they peel back the layers of a COUNTRY of their choice.This completely EDITABLE collection of resources will walk your student through five engaging activities about a COUNTRY OF THEIR CHOICE to master research and information writing skills alongside highly creative and fun literacy tasks.NO
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3rd - 6th
9 Leadership Styles -- Research & Reflection
The purpose of this unit is for students to deconstruct 9 styles of leadership in an effort to discover what type of leader they hope to become. Located at the top of each worksheet are links for students to explore -- by clicking these links, students will have access to a slideshow (which includes relevant clips from film, television, and academia) and multiple informational articles. Finally, students will complete the charts to describe and reflect on the information presented.
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6th - 9th
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Missing Nimama Lessons - MMIWG2S
Supporting Indigenous Resources for Inclusive Learning for Elementary and High School Students Comprehension reading strategies used in this unit are: prediction, meaning, connection, visualization, question, and infer.Included in this unit are articles, videos, and links to the Highway of Tears, where students can examine and formulate questions to drive further inquiry.**Follow my blog, Infusing Indigenous Literature, to see how I integrate Indigenous literature in my curriculum throughout the
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5th - 12th, Higher Education
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Emergency Lesson/Sub Plans - The Evil Eye Close Read and Superstition Research
These handouts will take students through a Close Read of an informational article about the Evil Eye and provide an extension research activity for further learning about superstitions from around the world. This 2-3 day lesson is what I keep tucked aside in an Emergency Lesson Plan folder, but I have also used it with younger students, reluctant readers, and Fundamentals classes. I would suggest to begin the lesson by asking students about superstitions they are already familiar with. Lead the
Grades:
6th - 8th
Also included in: English 8 - Entire Year: Activities, Projects, Rubrics, Exams, Homework
Fact or Fiction: Pocahontas
Looking for a comprehensive lesson plan to teach your students about Pocahontas? Look no further than this Pocahontas history and media bundle! This bundle includes a webquest that challenges students to investigate the true history of Pocahontas, a fact or fiction movie guide for students to use during the film, a brief research assignment, and an activity where students consider how Pocahontas could be portrayed more historically accurate in film. By using this bundle, you can help your studen
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5th - 10th
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AAPI Heritage Month Biography Research Reports, Writing Pennant Bulletin Board
Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with these captivating writing activities and engaging biography report banners! This comprehensive resource features 77 pages of iconic figures such as Anna May Wong, Bruce Lee, Kamala Harris, and more, all meticulously designed to enhance student learning and classroom displays.Each page is thoughtfully crafted to serve as both an informational organizer and a stunning addition to your bulletin boards or hallway exhibits. With simple
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3rd - 7th
FLIPBOOKS Bundle : William Shakespeare - Flip book
William Shakespeare was an English poet, playwright, and actor. He wrote about 38 plays, 154 sonnets, two long narrative poems, and his writing is regarded as some of the greatest in the English language. Examples of his work include Hamlet, Romeo and Juliet, and Othello. His play company erected the Globe Theatre in London.
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*3 PDF FILES - 3 Flipbooks
* Varieties to fit different levels
* Clean layout and fonts
<< TYPE 1 >>
* for older or more advanced students
* for pr
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1st - 8th
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Profiles of Key Figures of the American Revolutionary War
Utilize this set of 18 profiles covering important people of the American Revolution. Students will need to research, write a brief biography, and illustrate a picture of their figure in action during the American Revolutionary War. These activities are a part of a larger resource set that you can purchase HERE.Figures include:George WashingtonThomas JeffersonAbigail AdamsMarquis de LaFayetteAlexander HamiltonJohn Paul JonesBenedict ArnoldJames ArmisteadFriedrich von Steuben... and MORE!Learning
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5th - 11th
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Country Research Passport
Create a Passport for your students to travel to the country they are researching! Following the CultureGrams headings, students will learn all about the country of their choice. Make a bifold booklet to look like a passport and enjoy your trip!
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4th - 8th
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American Presidents Day Biography Research Reports Pennant Bulletin Board
Elevate your Presidents Day and year-round social studies curriculum with our comprehensive American Presidents Writing Activities bundle! This resource offers engaging biography report templates, pennant banners, and informative posters covering all 45 U.S. Presidents from George Washington to Donald Trump.Perfect for integrating social studies and ELA instruction, each president's biography report template is designed for easy research organization and writing. Simply print, glue, and let your
Grades:
3rd - 6th
FLIPBOOKS Bundle : Laura Ingalls Wilder - flip book
Laura Ingalls Wilder was an American writer known for the beloved Little House on the Prairie series of children's novels based on her childhood in a settler family.
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*3 PDF FILES - 3 Flipbooks
* Varieties to fit different levels
* Clean layout and fonts
<< TYPE 1 >>
* for older or more advanced students
* for projects with more research
* side cascading style
PAGES:
1. BIRTH - When and where was she born?
Where did she grow up? When did she die?
2. EDUCATION - Where
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1st - 8th
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Black History Month _ One Pager Research Mini-Project
Black History Month - One Pager Mini-Project#1 - Two-page / three-column list of African-American and Black Historical Figures, Scientists, Musicians, Politicians, Civil Rights Leaders, etc. *Should be enough for each student to have a different person*#2 - Research outline / Question list for their assigned person #3 - One Pager / Mini-Project sheet for students to complete once done researching #4 - Gallery Walk worksheet for once all Mini-Projects are displayed in the hallway or classroom - S
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5th - 8th
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Native American Heritage Month Bundle 2
The Native American Activities bundle offers a rich array of resources to enhance understanding and appreciation of Native American culture and history. Here's how you can effectively use this bundle:1. **Notable Posters and Quotes Mindfulness Coloring Posters:** - Decorate your classroom with these posters to create an immersive environment during Native American Heritage Month. Encourage discussions about the notable figures and their contributions.2. **Understanding Totems Activity:** - E
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PreK - 9th
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