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11th grade social studies activboard activities
French Reading Comprehension Bundle on Francophone Places and DOM-TOM
Explore the Francophone world with this bundle of French reading comprehension articles for low intermediate to advanced Core French or French Immersion students. This bundle contains articles on the French overseas territories of Guadeloupe, Réunion, Martinique, Guyane française and the country of Mauritius. Your students will learn about where Reunion is located, basic facts about the territory (capital, area, official language), the geography, climate, the people, and agriculture and economy.
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9th - 11th
Interactive Calendar Books -Autism-Circle Time Morning Meeting
I use interactive calendar books for my students to complete independently at their desks as we are doing calendar each morning. It comes with interactive pieces for students to match - I have my higher level students use a dry erase marker and write each answer in the given space. Simply laminate and cut the pages, bind and add velcro!Enjoy!
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PreK - 12th
Bridge of Spies Movie Guide & Key
This guide has 42 questions that are in chronological order throughout the movie so students can easily follow along and pull information from the film at the same time. For the teacher I have an answer key attached with the answers highlighted and marked in red so you can easily see them.
The file will be a zipped folder to provide you with both a DOCX. file which you can edit as you like and an all ready to print PDF file.
Grades:
9th - 12th
The Characteristics of Civilization
The Traits/Characteristics of CivilizationThe main goal of this lesson is to have students describe and apply the various traits of civilizationYou get a 15 Slide PowerPoint with:Do NowClass Notes, Graphics, and Charts2 Video Links2 Assessment QuestionsActivity InstructionsConclusion QuestionFor the Activities there are 4 different options based around 2 different resourcesResource 1: 625-word reading on the Characteristics of Civilization Resource 2: 170-word chart on the Characteristics of Civ
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6th - 11th
Also included in: Prehistoric Times - Unit Bundle
Civil War Interactive Battle Map and Worksheet w key
This interactive PowerPoint lesson is centered on a "clickable" interactive map that allows teachers or students to choose their own battle to explore. The 11 slide ppt. contains one slide of vital information for each of seven major battles of the American Civil War set to stunning full color paintings. A graphic organizer worksheet is also with an answer key so students can follow along and the teacher can check for understanding. (CA Standard 8.10) (11 slides total, including worksheet and
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6th - 12th
Civil War & Reconstruction Era Project Based Learning
RECENT UPDATE 2023 - GRAPHIC NOVEL, BLOG, INFOGRAPHIC LINK, EXAMPLES & TEMPLATES. + REMOVED ALL OUTDATED LINKSMost Updated: New Google Classroom Rubric, New Google Form Planning Page, and Additional ResourcesUpdated: New Links, New examples, New instructions, and Canva links & templates.This interactive, student driven, project based learning toolkit gives teachers a perfect package to allow students to showcase and review the knowledge they have acquired after learning about the Civil W
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6th - 11th
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Civil Rights Act of 1964 vs. Voting Rights Act of 1965
Great handout pinpointing the information and differences between the two with readings and graphic organizers. Handout can be split up between individual work and group work with a closing discussion or writing prompt question.
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9th - 12th
French Reading Comprehension Bundle on Francophone Cultures
Explore the Francophone world and topics on la Francophonie while improving your Core French and/or French Immersion students' French reading comprehension skills with this bundle of French reading comprehension articles. This bundle features FIVE French articles for intermediate to advanced French students. Topics include Haitian vodou, tourtière, the origins of the Eiffel Tower, impressionism, and Parisian macarons. Each resource contains 4-5 pages and comes in 3 formats (PDF, link to Google S
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10th - 12th
Black History Month Math Activity
This Black History Month activity is a great way to get students thinking about the contributions of African Americans in the mathematics world.In this activity, students are given 10 different options for black mathematicians to research and create a banner for. Students will research their birth/death, famous quotes, fun facts, significant contributions, and connections to your math class.The final product is a colorful and creative banner that displays important information about different Af
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4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Fall French Reading Comprehension for Noël, Mardi Gras, Jour du souvenir
Explore the Francophone world and topics on la Francophonie while improving your Core French and/or French Immersion students' French reading comprehension skills with this bundle of French reading comprehension articles. This bundle features FIVE seasonal French articles for intermediate to advanced French students. Topics include les origines de l'Halloween, the contributions of les dissidents antillais to WWII, and the Christmas traditions of the bûche de Noël and the fanal from Haïti as well
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9th - 12th
The Constitution - Checks and Balances - Interactive Powerpoint and Worksheet
This lesson on checks and balances includes an interactive power point (8 slides total) as well as a student worksheet that helps to clearly explain the various checks and balances of the U.S. Government (CA Standard 8.2.7). What makes this power point unique is that it is specially designed with hidden links that make it a truly interactive power point and perfect for any smart board, however only a laptop and a digital projector are required. The power point consists of one title page, one hub
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8th - 12th, Higher Education
American Literary Periods: Display Charts
These American Literary Periods can be displayed in a number of ways. Each period includes: Genre; Style; Effects; Aspects; Historical Aspects; Historical Perspectives; and Literary Examples. This is a good resource for blending American Literature and U. S. History.
The areas included are:
Native American Traditions
Puritan Literature
The Enlightenment/The Age of Reason
Romanticism
The Transcendental Period
Realism
Naturalism
The Modern Age
The Harlem Renaissance
Postmodern Literature
Contemp
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
U.S. History Brain-Stretchers BUNDLE: 80 Journal Prompts
Get all my U.S. History Brain-Stretchers in one money-saving bundle! This collection will take you from colonization to contemporary America and works equally well as writing prompts, bell ringers, or discussion questions. These Brain-Stretchers get students thinking about topics that they will be exploring in class, finding relevance in the past, and reflecting on what they have learned. They are truly versatile and are an absolute lifesaver in the classroom! The questions in each prompt are p
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7th - 12th
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Bitmoji Virtual Classroom Icons! 9 Pages worth of copy+paste icons for you!
I did the hard part for you :) Here are 9 google slides full of different icons for you to use in your virtual classroom.Carpets * Chairs * Desks * Decor * Wall Art * Chalkboards & Whiteboards * Plants * Personalized Items * Wall Shelves * Book Shelves * Etc!How to access your resource after purchasing:Go to My Purchases section of your TpT account.Click View Product Page next to the resource.Once there, you can use the Add to Google Drive button underneath the price to add the resource to y
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PreK - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Model United Nations (Model UN simulation) - Int'l Court of Justice - Syria
Model United Nations ICJ simulation on Syria: Sixty-seven teachers have bought this product and the reviews are flattering. It was updated August 8, 2019 with the addition of a power point on the ICJ. Are you interested in doing an International Court of Justice (ICJ) simulation? Using this product, the students act as ICJ judges in assessing whether the Syrian government is guilty of genocide. The 8 sided document includes the following:1) The International Court of Justice (ICJ)2) PROCEDUR
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9th - 12th
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World War II Trivia Board Game Activity
Students can assess their knowledge of World War II major events in an interactive and engaging way through this trivia board game! Included in this fun activity are the following: • 40 multiple choice questions• 12 true or false questions• 1 board game• Set of Trivia Rules• Recommended procedure for the teacher to followIf you liked this lesson see other related ‘World War II’ lessons here:• World War II- The Rise of Dictators (click here to open in new tab)• World War II Study Guide, Review Qu
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6th - 12th
Mount Rushmore Power Point
This powerpoint will introduce students to the history of Mount Rushmore. It also covers the size, the mountain goats that are not native to this area but can be seen, and includes lots of photos of this landmark.
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PreK - 12th
Germany 1918-45 IGCSE Student Workbook
This book is titled "Germany 1918-45."I couldn't find a book on Germany 1918-45 which suited my high ability IGCSE students so I wrote one myself. This is my 233-page PDF which covers all of the key parts of the CIE specification and which includes comprehension questions and activities at the end of each chapter. I give it to students to supplement the course. It also includes detailed revision menus.Every review you leave on TPT earns you credits to buy free resources, so I’d be so grateful if
Grades:
10th - 11th
Also included in: IGCSE Student Workbooks - 6 Book Bundle
Feudal Japan Review Board Game (Risk)
I use this interactive game as an incentive for my 7th graders to complete the reading and assignments for my unit on feudal Japan. It is meant to be an ongoing formative assessment review of each day's lessons.I play the game twice a week once we cover the material in each category; I add more card options to the deck each time we complete a unit.The teacher role here is as the MC. Given the context of studying feudal Japan, I usually tell them that I am the emperor: politically irrelevant, but
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6th - 12th
Maus I Guided Reading PowerPoint
This powerpoint explains how to read a graphic novel, includes visuals of steps on how to navigate through a graphic novel, definitions of new vocabulary words, and includes images of major characters in each character.
This powerpoint helped my students easily participate in a reader's theatre where my students knew with lines they were while reading aloud. It is also great for ELL students with pictures of new vocabulary words and definitions.
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8th - 12th
Also included in: Maus I & II Guided Reading PowerPoint
Important Civil Right Leaders who made a huge impact on American History
A list of prominent leaders who made a difference throughout history.
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11th - 12th, Higher Education
Westward Expansion Map Set
Once downloaded, each of these maps from the set “Westward Expansion” can be printed and copied for students, made into transparencies and projected onto screens, converted into images for Smart Boards, and so on.
These maps can act as visual cues that will help students form mental links for understanding and for remembering related historical concepts. They are excellent resources when used to supplement reading about the event. They can also be used to prompt writing. Great for teaching his
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5th - 11th
End of Semester Project Create a Booklet
Students will create a booklet as a cumulative review project to show what they learned in their history class. The booklet is intended to give future students an overview of what they can expect to learn in class and why it will be both interesting and relevant to their daily lives. There are 12 requirements involving text, images, and maps. Each is detailed in the instructions and the file has 11 sample pictures and booklet creation instructions. A rubric is included but the point values a
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8th - 11th
Also included in: Activities and Projects for ANY Social Studies Topic BUNDLE
Solar Eclipse Classroom Trivia Game - Projectable
The April 8, 2024 Eclipse is the last total solar eclipse to be seen in the United States until the year 2044. Take advantage of this history and excitement with this projectable Solar Eclipse classroom trivia game. Enjoy 30 questions and slides with a solar eclipse related question with choices and a related picture. After your students have time to make their choice, click a key and the answer is shown. Lots of fun and questions range from easy to difficult so it does not get boring no matte
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3rd - 12th
Also included in: Solar Eclipse Ultimate Bundle - 7 products at a Huge Savings
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Importance of learning social studies
Social studies offers valuable insights into history, geography, and much more. Social studies captivates students by providing them with perspectives from the past, present, and future, allowing them to understand history and navigate current events. It enables them to appreciate how previous generations have shaped their present reality. In essence, social studies opens their eyes to the vastness of life beyond their immediate surroundings.
Benefits of learning social studies
Learning social studies offers many benefits to students in terms of helping them develop a holistic understanding of the world. Namely, it helps them:
- 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
By teaching social studies, teachers can help students develop critical thinking skills, foster civic engagement, and promote social awareness and responsibility.
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