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Not grade specific social studies resources for Easel Assessments
Martin Luther King Jr. Unit for Special Ed Leveled Adapted Books Vocabulary
This Martin Luther King Jr. unit contains over 100 pages total with adapted text and activities. This unit is designed for students with intellectual disabilities and Autism but can be used in general education elementary grades or ELL. The text has three levels. Level one contains pictures over some words. This unit introduces a brief history of Martin Luther King Jr., what he fought for during his life, and what he had to do to make changes for civil rights. Through this unit, students will ma
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The Controversies of Christopher Columbus - Indigenous People's Day Columbus Day
The lesson of Christopher Columbus with today's perspective of stating the pros and cons as well as reviewing the history of Columbus' voyages and contributions. This lesson ends on a positive note and what we can learn from not only Columbus but from other controversial explorers and men who may have performed misdeeds.FOR THE SPANISH VERSION CLICK HEREThis lesson is NOT focused on one angle...that Columbus was a "bad" guy. All points will be covered and therefore this mini-lesson is appropriat
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LGBTQ+ Pride Flag Activity Pack
Do you need an activity for your GSA or a diversity education lesson that goes over the history and variety of pride flags? Look no further than this resource. Perfect for teaching, a fun game day during, PRIDE month activities, or all of them. Products Included: 24 pride flags are covered 2 versions of pride flag banners - one w/names & one withoutTeaching slides and note taking worksheetsWorksheets on flag recognition for a variety of levels8 writing prompts focused on pride flagsPride fla
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Also included in:Â LGBTQ+ Activities & Games Bundle
The First Thanksgiving Unit Special Education Leveled Adapted Books Vocabulary
The First Thanksgiving unit contains over 100 pages with adapted text and activities. This unit is designed for students with intellectual disabilities and autism but can be used in general education elementary grades or ELL. This unit talks about the Pilgrims, Native Americans, and the struggles that lead to the first Thanksgiving. Through this unit, students will be learning about traveling and moving, growing plants for food, and what the Pilgrims went through. This unit provides opportuniti
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Patriot Day 9/11 Bell Ringer Questionnaire Activity with Easel Option
Help your students understand the events of 9/11 and how they impacted the lives of Americans with this Patriot Day (9/11) Bell Ringer or questionnaire. This short activity includes 12 multiple-choice questions for students to answer that will educate them about that day. Care was taken to make this questionnaire informative but not scary. An answer key is included (with several expanded explanations.)This product is also available as a self-checking Easel Assessment.What's Included☀ Printable 1
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Jamestown and other English Settlements Unit Spec. Ed Adapted Leveled Books
The Jamestown and other English Settlements unit contains around 90 pages total with adapted text and activities. This unit is designed for students with intellectual disabilities and autism but can be used in general education elementary grades or ELL. This unit touches upon the Jamestown settlement and other English settlements that were established in America. Through this unit, students will make connections between moving from one area to another and more. This unit provides opportunities f
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The 50 US States. Map. Geography. Research. Project. Label. Quiz. ESL.
A complete set of materials for students to learn about each of the 50 states. Identify them geographically. Learn the abbreviations. Research a state template. Map and labeling. Quiz. Answer key. Also, use the video link to help teach the 50 States. Includes a full pptx (click the icon to download) introducing facts about each state. Also, includes a full, professionally designed Quizlet set to test, learn, spell, identify the states using their platform and technology (no registration). ES
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Christopher Columbus Unit for Special Education Leveled Adaptive Books
This Christopher Columbus unit contains around 70 pages total with adapted text and activities. This unit is designed for students with intellectual disabilities and autism but can be used in general education elementary grades or ELL. This unit addresses what Christopher Columbus’ idea was, what he had to do, and what happened because of his voyage. Through this unit students will make connections between asking for help, traveling, and waiting as Columbus did. This unit provides opportunities
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Mastering Geography: Ready-to-Use Worksheet with Blank World Map for Students
Geography Awareness Lesson - No Prep *Ready-to-Use* Here is a blank Mercator Projection World Map with a built-in lesson plan ready to go out of the box to raise Geography Awareness. I use this blank map and worksheet in my lessons — especially at the start of the year.Simple Lesson Plan for "Mercator Blank World Map":Materials: Printout of Blank World Map; Worksheet (Use either as a PDF, or as a drag-and-drop Easel activity and assessment or with Google Docs)Time: 30-35 Minutes Have your stude
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Writing Haiku Poetry and Making Paper Beads: Make Great Gifts
Make fantastic gifts through upcycling! Rated "highly engaging!" Old wall calendars (or maps, coloring pages, pen & ink drawings) are used as a prompt in writing Haiku poetry and may in turn be used to make paper beads for necklaces and bookmarks. (See the preview.) This unit focuses on how to write Haiku poetry and reviews adverbs and adjectives as well as drawing a few geometric figures in making the bead templates. Grade 6 on up and ESL inclusive. Also includes an Easel Assessment. Illus
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The Spanish in America Unit Special Education Leveled Adapted Books Vocabulary
The Spanish in America unit contains around 90 pages total with adapted text and activities. This unit is designed for students with intellectual disabilities and autism but can be used in general education elementary grades or ELL. This unit addresses what when the Spanish came to America to look for gold. Through this unit students will make connections between traveling, searching for things, and growing plants for food. This unit provides opportunities for repetition in the classroom, which
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History of Jewish Diaspora and Timeline - Judaism Lesson
This lesson covers the history of the Jewish religion, culture, people & Jewish diaspora. It also contains a timeline from the start of Abraham to the 6 Day War & Reunification of Jerusalem in 1967 which will come in handy for referring to important periods in Jewish history. This lesson briefly summarizes and explains the various Jewish books and interesting beliefs and the origin of the Jewish faith. This will add to an instructor's other course work on religious studies and/or Judaism
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Martin Luther King Jr. Activity Bell Ringer with Easel Option
Do you want an activity to recognize Martin Luther King, Jr., that is informative but doesn't require prep time or take up much of your valuable teaching time? If so, this activity can do that. This short activity includes 13 true/false questions for students to answer about Martin Luther King, Jr. and his impact on the civil rights movement. An answer key is included (with expanded explanations.)Assign the self-checking Easel version to students individually or present it like a PowerPoint to
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Country Project - Research and Present A World Country
20 country profile templates + generic research templates for students to research their own country.Students use to prepare and present on a country of the world. Also includes access to many, many high-quality review Quizlet sets, professionally designed for learning about countries. Click the logo. *** Includes a 25 question assessment for students to identify countries. Assign online and get student results. Preview a read only version here.ESL, EFL, ESOL, prompts, geography, countries, fla
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A Paint-and-Take Party: The Mandala Club; Painting Ukrainian Sunflower Mandalas
May bundle with PART 2: Perfect for on-line workshops and classroom workshops!Look at the Preview to see the mandala of a sunflower, the national flower of Ukraine... Download the resource for an entire unit of activities! Part 1: Join the Mandala Club with instructions for painting mandalas on paper plates, rocks, and t-shirts for grades 3-6, and, for painting on rocks, t-shirts and other textiles recommended for grades 7- on up. Home-schooling and zoom-friendly as well. A story about diversity
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Where Sunflowers Grow: Two Poems and Sunflower Template (Focus on Ukraine), Map
"Highly engaging!" Includes:*Two poems and a template of a sunflower to download, photocopy, and use in any number of ways… (The age of your students will determine how you wish to use the template.) *Map of Ukraine.*Ukrainian Flag with background information. Appropriate for all ages.Possible suggestions:1. Read the poems by award-winning author, Betty J. White. The poems are dedicated to the people of the Ukraine. Discuss the meaning that the poems may have to each student. This may simpl
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Also included in:Â Where Poppies Grow (World Peace) & Where Sunflowers Grow (Ukraine): BUNDLE
Mr. Smith Goes to Washington 1939 Movie Quiz and Key (Easel)
Follow up your movie with a quizJimmy Stewart in a wonderful piece about politics. Can still be applied to today's politics.Certificate of Copyright Registration: TXu 2-159-163:Limited permission to reproduce this worksheet: Purchase of this worksheet entitles an individual to reproduce pages for the student/s. It is unlawful to reproduce this worksheet for profitable gain.
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Also included in:Â Mr. Smith Goes to Washington 1939 Movie Fact Sheet, Quiz and Keys
Adam's Rib 1949 Movie Fact Sheet, Quiz, Teacher Notes and Key (Easel)
Spencer Tracy and Katherine Hepburn team up in another great film directed by George Cukor. This is a great way to start your discussion of law then and now, justice, feminism, government, etc...Certificate of Copyright Registration: TXu 2-159-163:Limited permission to reproduce this worksheet: Purchase of this worksheet entitles an individual to reproduce pages for the student/s. It is unlawful to reproduce this worksheet for profitable gain.Movies have a rating between NR, G, PG, and PG-13. Vi
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Centuries Flashcards and TpT Easelâ„¢
The earlier students are introduced to the concept of centuries the better their future history studies will be. Centuries and dates are tricky but can be a lot of fun to change up how you practice math skills with your littlest learners.The lessons suggestions are very straightforward and will provide you with a few different options throughout the school year. Whole class, small group, and even individual games can be played with Centuries for Elementary Students. Centuries begin with the 1st
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Medieval Times Middle Ages Lesson w/ Questions & Answers -Easel too!
Super simple Medieval Times/Middle Ages Lesson PDF with timeline, questions, and answers. Easel Assessment for your students to complete is included. Nice graphics to keep it entertaining. Easy timeline of key events.
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Meet Me in St. Louis 1944 Movie Quiz and Key (Easel)
Judy Garland filmed this movie when she was at her happiest in her life and it shows on the screen. Director Vincente Minnelli.Certificate of Copyright Registration: TXu 2-159-163:Limited permission to reproduce this worksheet: Purchase of this worksheet entitles an individual to reproduce pages for the student/s. It is unlawful to reproduce this worksheet for profitable gain.
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Also included in:Â Meet Me in St. Louis 1944 Movie Fact Sheet, Quiz and Keys
Flags Of The World. Geography. ESL. EFL. Gifted. Online. Remote. Distance.
An activity for students to identify the correct flags of the major world countries. Answer key. Also in the input box can put in more info. about each country. Also full worksheet + answer key to do as a one page. Also, you can cut up and use the flag cards for all kinds of activities. Includes access to a professionally designed Quizlet set for students to study online and learn to identify these flags. Click the Quizlet logo on the pdf. Also, use the assessment to assign online to students
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When Do They Belong? European History Volume 1 with Easel Assessmentâ„¢
Being able to look at an image and give it a general date is a major history skill. Being able to determine dates in images is difficult without opportunities to practice.This resource is the first volume of a new series that will focus on European history. Volume 1 focuses on ancient Greece and ancient Roman images. All images are appropriate for public schools (which was actually quite difficult to achieve). How is this used?I designed it with independent work in mind. History teachers are tig
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Also included in:Â When Do They Belong? Ancient and Middle Ages Bundle with Easel Assessmentâ„¢
When Do They Belong? European History Volume 2 with Easel Assessmentâ„¢
Being able to look at an image and give it a general date is a major history skill. Being able to determine dates in images is difficult without opportunities to practice.This is the second volume of a new series that will focus on European history. Volume 2 focuses on medieval Europe, spanning from the sack of Rome to 1500. All images are appropriate for public schools and are listed as public domain. How is this used?I designed it with independent work in mind. History teachers are tight on t
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Also included in:Â When Do They Belong? Ancient and Middle Ages Bundle with Easel Assessmentâ„¢
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