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7th grade social studies handouts on sale
MOCK TRIAL: Class Preparation
This resource will provide students with an introductory framework from which to understand the judiciary process. Students will delve into the fundamental aspects of a courtroom such as: the basic structure and lay-out of a courtroom, the function of different roles (judge, jury, defense, prosecutor), and the common procedures and language used in a courtroom environment. Students will also explore the importance of how to create an opening and closing statement, the legal grounds of when to ob
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7th - 12th
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Treaty of Paris (1783) / Before and After Maps / Revolutionary War Assignment
This is a great resource students can use to visualize the layout of the North American continent before and after the Treaty of Paris (1783). Students will color the maps as they appeared before and after that crucial treaty. There are practical and essential questions as well for students to answer below. Click HERE for the Treaties of Paris (1763 vs. 1783) Venn Diagram and Answer Bank Activity!©Founding Fathers USA. All rights reserved by Founding Fathers USA. This product is to be used by th
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5th - 8th
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Also included in: 1st Semester: American Colonies to the War of 1812 Bundle
Applying the Five Themes of Geography to the REAL World
This is a lesson designed to bring the ‘Five Themes of Geography’ to life! Students will go beyond the mere rote memorization of these themes, but will explore and apply each of these themes to an eye opening example found in the REAL WORLD; whether it be a tribal man’s adaptive ability to hold his breath for an extended amount of time while deep sea hunting, to the ancient Roman’s impressive engineering skills in constructing the famous waterway system known as the aqueducts. The Slide Presenta
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5th - 9th
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Japanese American Internment: Comparing Primary & Secondary Sources
This lesson will have students analyze and explore secondary and primary sources of information that pertain to the Japanese- American internment experience in the United States during WWII. Students will critically examine the way in which the internment camps were presented to the public through the portrayal of the U.S. government and their use of propaganda, and from the drawings and paintings of the Japanese-American internees who lived in the camps.The Slide Presentation is full of interac
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7th - 12th
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Land & Northwest Ordinances of 1785-87 / "Make Your Own Township" Simulation
This is a fantastic PDF handout to use for teaching the Land Ordinance of 1785 and the Northwest Ordinance of 1787. Students will answer fundamental questions on each act. They will then divide up the Northwest Territory into townships. They will name a township of their own, add dimensions, divide up the land into individual plots, and add homes, crop fields, churches, businesses, and a public school. On the back, students will answer more fundamental questions before creating their own "state
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5th - 12th
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Also included in: 1st Semester: American Colonies to the War of 1812 Bundle
Ancient Egypt - World History Crossword Puzzle and Word Search
Use this crossword puzzle and word search combo to review key terms relating to Ancient Egypt! Answer Keys included!This activity pairs perfectly with The Fly Swatter Game - Ancient Egypt - World History Vocabulary Review Game!Save 30% when you purchase the Early Civilizations Activity Bundle or Save BIG when you purchase the World History Crossword and Word Search - MEGA BUNDLE!
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6th - 12th
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The Renaissance and Reformation - World History Crossword Puzzle and Word Search
Use this crossword puzzle and word search combo to review key terms relating to The Renaissance and Reformation! Answer Keys included!Save 30% when you purchase The Italian Renaissance Activity Bundle or Save BIG when you purchase the World History Crossword and Word Search - MEGA BUNDLE!
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6th - 12th
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Triangular Trade & Mercantilism Map Activity / Draw Pictograms and Match Goods
This is a fantastic activity for students to learn the ins and outs of the Triangular Trade (including the Middle Passage) and mercantilism. Students will get creative and draw pictograms to represent the various goods transported over the Atlantic. On the back page, students will use a word bank to match these goods to their trade route. At the bottom, they will answer essential questions about mercantilism.©Founding Fathers USA. All rights reserved by Founding Fathers USA. This product is to b
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5th - 12th
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Also included in: 1st Semester: American Colonies to the War of 1812 Bundle
The Scientific Revolution - World History Stations Activity
A great interactive lesson for students to learn about key figures of the Scientific Revolution! This resource can be printed and placed around the room, or be assigned as a Google Doc for social distancing/remote learning.*** ANSWER KEY INCLUDED *** Be sure to remove from the Google Doc before assigning to students!
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6th - 10th
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Women's Suffrage: Iron Jawed Angels [Comparing Primary and Secondary Sources]
This resource will have students explore the arduous journey of how women came to have the right to vote in the United States. The Slide Presentation is full of interactive visuals, discussion & debate topics, and engaging video clips from the movie 'Iron Jawed Angels'-- all of which will encourage students to delve deeper into examining the events & factors that led to suffrage. The core of this lesson involves cultivating critical reading skills by having students compare two different
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7th - 12th
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Ancient Egypt Egyptian Pharaohs Google Slides ™ and Notes- Ancient Civilizations
This Ancient Egypt digital and printable lesson has everything you need to teach about the first Egyptian pharaohs. Teach with the Google Slides™ and students can follow along with the notes. Your students will learn about it in a fun, engaging, and interactive way!This unit includes:50+ Google Slides™ of information that are interesting, engaging, and visually stimulating with pictures and videos along with thought-provoking questions! Your students will never be bored again when you make ancie
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5th - 8th
Also included in: Ancient Egypt Egyptian Pharaohs Lesson Bundle - Ancient Civilizations
Compromise of 1877 & Military Districts Map Activity / The End of Reconstruction
This is a very resourceful activity for students to learn about the Election of 1876, Rutherford B. Hayes, Samuel J. Tilden, the Compromise of 1877, the withdrawal of military troops from the South, and the ultimate end of Reconstruction. Students will read important passages, answer essential questions, and color-code the five military districts in the South.©Founding Fathers USA. All rights reserved by Founding Fathers USA. This product is to be used by the original downloader only. Additional
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7th - 10th
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Also included in: 2nd Semester: Sectionalism/Age of Jackson to Reconstruction Era Bundle
Abrahamic Religions: Triple Venn Diagram of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam
This Triple Venn Diagram and Answer Bank is a great activity for teaching students the differences and similarities of the three major Abrahamic religions, i.e. Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. The third page features a chart for students to categorize all the characteristics of the three religions. A key is included.©Founding Fathers USA. All rights reserved by Founding Fathers USA. This product is to be used by the original downloader only. Additional teachers must purchase their own license
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6th - 9th
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Controversy and the Criminal Justice System (Eric Garner Case)
This lesson will have students critically explore a contentious current event issue involving the cases of Michael Brown and Eric Garner. The lesson will invite students to examine the context and controversy that surrounds the two cases, although emphasis will be placed on the Eric Garner case. A thought-provoking Slide Presentation & accompanying handouts will prompt students to analyze a variety of news resources; all of which frame the issue in a particular way, and offer different expla
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7th - 12th, Higher Education
Daniel Boone's Wilderness Road Map 2.0/ Cumberland Gap, Fort Boonesborough, Etc.
I've included both a portrait-formatted AND a landscape-formatted PDF map for tracing Daniel Boone's Wilderness Road, the Appalachians, the Great Wagon Road, the Cumberland Gap, Fort Boonesborough, and other important landmarks. Please see advertised pictures of product!©Founding Fathers USA. All rights reserved by Founding Fathers USA. This product is to be used by the original downloader only. Additional teachers must purchase their own license or TpT's multiple license option.
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5th - 12th
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Silk Road Map Activity / Exchange of Goods Across Eurasia & Questions
Students will identify the regions along the Silk Road, as well as the goods, religions, and disease that travelled the road. They will answer important questions about the Silk Road, caravans, camels, robbers, Bubonic Plague, Marco Polo, Kublai Khan, the Yuan Dynasty, etc.©Founding Fathers USA. All rights reserved by Founding Fathers USA. This product is to be used by the original downloader only. Additional teachers must purchase their own license or TpT's multiple license option.
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5th - 12th
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Latin American Revolutions Map / Before & After Activity / Bolivar & San Martin
This is a great map for comparing the "before and after" of the Latin American Revolutions of the 1800s. Students will compare and contrast each map as well as identify which revolutionary leader (San Martin or Bolivar) liberated which Central or South American nations.©Founding Fathers USA. All rights reserved by Founding Fathers USA. This product is to be used by the original downloader only. Additional teachers must purchase their own license or TpT's multiple license option.
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5th - 12th
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Bottle Biography Research Project
This is a ready to use document for introducing a research biography project. Students research an individual of their choice, write a report (which includes a time line), and then create a model figure of their chosen person using a recycled soda or water bottle. They "dress" up their bottle to look like their famous person. This is a versatile project in which students can choose a historical figure, a celebrity, or someone they would consider a hero.
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2nd - 12th
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Seeing Through Maps: Understanding Projections and Purpose
This is an introductory lesson that will have students critically explore the concepts of map projections and its' purposes. Students will come to see how there are multiple ways from which to view the Earth. Students will delve further into analyzing two maps: Mercator & Peters. Video clips are embedded within the PPT that will further help students grasp & understand important concepts. A fun & context based assessment is included which will have students analyze a variety of maps
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5th - 7th
U.S. Imperialism Interactive Notebook
Interactive Notebooks are an effective, creative & engaging way to encourage your students to take an active role in their learning process. This unit on U.S. Imperialism will invite students to take a journey through time—having them critically explore colonialism from a variety of perspectives through the analysis of primary sourced based materials. Students will demonstrate their understandings through hands-on projects and discussion pieces. The graphic organizers and foldables in this r
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7th - 12th
American History Student Dictionary In English and In Spanish - Bilingual
This comprehensive dictionary is designed to empower both English and Spanish speaking American history students with an extensive knowledge base. Seamlessly navigating from the inception of the 13 colonies to the transformative era of Reconstruction, this glossary of important people and terms is an indispensable tool for middle and high schoolers seeking to excel in their studies. This glossary includes 15-30 vocabulary terms for each of the following units (in both English and Spanish): Colon
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5th - 12th
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Full Year US History Bundle (1492-1865) - PPTs, Activities, Review & more!
This is a Full Year Bundle for the first half of U.S. History (1492-1865) and includes over 75 resources & activities (PowerPoints, Document Analysis Handouts, Primary Sources, Graphic Organizers, and more) for helping to guide your students with learning about European colonization & Pre-Columbian societies and going all the way through the end of the Civil War in 1865!This Bundle resource is great for helping your students master the content and essential skills in U.S. History! This B
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7th - 9th
World War II - U.S. and World History Crossword Puzzle and Word Search
Use this crossword and word search combo to review key terms relating to World War II!Save BIG when you purchase the World History Crossword and Word Search - MEGA BUNDLE!
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6th - 12th
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Ancient Israel Map Activity / Map the Twelve Tribes of Israel
This is a fantastic map activity for learning the geographical features of ancient Israel, including the ancestral homelands of the Twelve Tribes, i.e. Ephraim, Manasseh, Judah, Reuben, Gad, Dan, Naphtali, Asher, Issachar, Zebulon, Simeon, and Benjamin. Students will locate the Holy City of Jerusalem, the Sea of Galilee, the Dead Sea, the Jordan River, the West Bank, the Gaza Strip, etc. Finally, students will answer some basic questions on Judaism.©Founding Fathers USA. All rights reserved by F
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5th - 12th
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