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Geography Common Core RI.8.2 resources
Ancient Greece Stations, Parthenon Accordion Book, Ancient Greece Activities
This resource contains six ancient Greece learning stations that students can rotate through in small groups. Each learning station (or center) is designed to give students engaging and exciting learning experiences to practice, enrich, review, and enhance their learning. Students will visit each station with a small group and complete ancient Greece activities. Here’s the fun part! During the learning stations, students will create an accordion book to showcase their learning. They’ll “build” f
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5th - 8th
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Ancient India Geography + Monsoons Lesson Guided Notes and PowerPoint Activity
In this Ancient India Geography notes and PowerPoint lesson activity, students learn about the geography, climate, and monsoons of modern and ancient India. First, students complete a two-page guided note worksheet with the included 18-slide PowerPoint presentation. A map activity is also included in the guided notes for students to locate and identify locations as the notes are completed. Next, students complete a close-reading assignment about a ship-wrecked sailor that shows the ancient Ind
Grades:
5th - 8th
Strange Geography Article of the Day-Bellringers-Reading Comprehension Passages
Infuse reading comprehension skills, informational text, and geography with a FULL MONTH of Strange Geography Tidbits and Bellringers. Each informational, non-fiction reading comprehension passage has students reading the passage several times, practicing close reading skills, and searching for text-evidence while making logical inferences. This is a great cross-curricular reading comprehension and reading response activity full of high-interest topics that your students will LOVE that fill in t
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6th - 9th
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HIV & AIDS WebQuest
Bonus Activity Now Included: An AIDS RAFT Writing Activity!!This is an updated WebQuest that explores the definitions, statistics, social issues, and other factors of one of the deadliest diseases of the last 40 years, HIV/AIDS. Students will be able to differentiate between HIV and AIDS and learn about the impacts they are having around the world, especially in sub-Saharan Africa. This is a wonderful lesson for Health, Geography, or Modern Issues classes.This WebQuest includes 2 websites for
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7th - 12th
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The Mexican-American War: Reading Passages + Comprehension Activities
In this lesson students will be introduced to the Mexican - American War, and the territory that was eventually lost and/or gained by each side. Students will also look at the text features of a non-fiction reading to help gain a greater understanding. After each section of reading students will complete comprehension questions. Also included is a map which details the territory lost after the war.
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6th - 10th
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A Totally Editable First Days of School Classroom Scavenger Hunt
This First Days of School Classroom Scavenger Hunt was made for my Geography classroom, but then I decided I had to share! It is filled with humor and hints to help guide students through the first few days of school as we learn about the course syllabus, our classroom rules, and the tools they will find and use in the classroom once we get started. It is totally editable, and would NEED your personalized touch to make it work in your classroom. Read through to change it to work in any classroom
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Not Grade Specific
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Introduction to Geography / Think like a Geographer - Geography PPT Lesson
Think like a Geographer lesson plan includes a power point presentation, sample foldable activity or students, as well as a note-taking worksheet. Topics include:1. Geography2. The five themes of geography3. Types of geographers4. Geographer's tools5. Geography CareersThe presentation includes a quick pop quiz at the end to review main points throughout the lesson as well as a think pair share wrap-up activity. Students can complete the note-taking worksheet or the foldable or complete bot
Grades:
4th - 12th
Landmarks of South America: Geography: Reading Passages + Activities
This activity includes 8 different landmarks that are found across South America, including Machu Picchu, the Galapagos Islands, etc. For each, there is a picture and an accompanying description. Also included is a writing prompt to start the class for students, map of South America with questions included, discussion questions in relation to the landmarks and a word search.Check out my other continent related products!Geography Unit Bundle: Earth, Pangea, North & South America, Asia, Arctic
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6th - 10th
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The Continent of South American: Readings on Geography, Environment, Wildlife
In this lesson students will be introduced to the geography, environment and wildlife of South America. Students will identify the counties, as well as the major geographical landmarks of the continent (Andes, Amazon River, etc.).Students will also learn about the overall environment of South America, and the wildlife that roam throughout the different habitats. Lastly, students will read about deforestation, and the effects it can and will have on the environment and wildlife if it continues.Ch
Grades:
6th - 10th
COUNTRY RESEARCH PROJECT BUNDLE Report PowerPoint Presentation Around the World
***BUNDLE & SAVE!*** Easily incorporate THEMATICALLY RIGOROUS LEARNING into your classroom routine with this no-prep, print-and-go, 22-page Countries Around the World Online Research Project for Middle Grades (Grades 4-8) Unit. In this Countries Research Project, students will be assigned or choose a country. They will research the land, people, a current event, and compare/contrast their own traditions to that country using a variety of provided internet sources. They will use the informati
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3rd - 12th
Early Humans Bundle: Stone Age, Paleolithic, Mesolithic, Land Bridge, Sumer
This Early Humans Bundle contains the following lessons and activities:Cause and Effect in Ancient Sumer & Sumerians: Reading Passages + Activities How to Read a Timeline: Ancient History: ActivitiesEnvironmental Factors of Early Human Settlements: Reading Passages + ActivitiesThe Ten Characteristics of a Civilization: Reading Passages + ActivitiesLand Bridge Theory of Migration: Asia to North America: Reading PassagesLearning About the Past & the Experts Who Study It: Ancient History: R
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6th - 10th
Prisoners of Geography Literature Guide, Quiz and Vocabulary List
SuperSummary’s bundle with Literature Guide, Quiz & Vocabulary List for Prisoners of Geography by Tim Marshall delivers text-specific, assessment-based, and classroom-ready materials for close reading, analysis, comprehension assessment, and essay assignments.Review and plan more easily with summaries and analyses; important quotes and essay prompts; comprehension and close reading questions; and a list of key vocabulary words with use in context. Literature GuideDelve into the 43-page liter
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9th - 12th
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Geography of Earth: Continents & Oceans: Reading Passages + Activities
This is an introductory lesson to geography of the world. Students will learn about the continents and oceans that make up the world, as well as other relevant facts (how many of each are there; what is the biggest ocean and continent; what percentage of the world is water and land, etc.). Also included is a blank world map so students can correctly label the oceans and continents of the world (teacher version is also included).Check out my other continent related products!Geography Unit Bundle:
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4th - 10th
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Captain James Cook & His Exploration of the Pacific Ocean: Reading + Geography
In this lesson students will learn about Captain James Cook and the three expeditions he made in the 1700's. Specifically, students will read about the vital role that Cook played in not only exploring the largely unexplored Pacific Ocean, but also in mapping the worlds largest ocean. The lesson includes two articles for students to read, as well short response questions and a writing prompt to start the class.Updated December 2023 to include a PDF version!--> Want all of my ancient civilizat
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6th - 10th
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Geography Unit Bundle: Earth, Pangea, North & South America, Asia, Arctic, Poles
This Geography bundle contains the following lessons and activitiesGeography of Earth: Continents & Oceans: Reading Passages + ActivitiesLandmarks of Asia: Geography: Reading Passages + Comprehension ActivitiesLandmarks of North America Quiz: AssessmentLandmarks of North America: Reading Passages + Comprehension ActivitiesLandmarks of South America: Geography: Reading Passages + ComprehensionThe Depths of the Ocean: Reading Passages + Geography + ActivitiesInformational Article: Arctic Meltd
Grades:
6th - 10th
The Depths of the Ocean: Reading Passages + Geography + Activities
In this lesson students will be able to learn about one of the least accessible places on Earth, the Ocean floor. Students will read and learn about the different tolls created over time that allowed ocean exploration below the surface possible, as well as the first voyage made to the ocean floor by Jacques Piccard and Don Walsh. Furthermore, students will learn about the different ocean zones (determined by depth) and what characterizes each. Also included is information about the flora and fau
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5th - 10th
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Middle School Social Studies 50 States Geography Workbook PDF OR EASEL Full-Year
This is my North American Geography Workbook bundle for Social Studies or content-based literacy ELA classrooms. You get 4, full-sized geography workbooks, puzzle packs, task card sets, study guides, and assessments. Do you need something students can do independently?Differentiated resources at the 3rd-8th grade level?Want a way to integrate literacy into your Social Studies classroom (or content-based writing into English class)? Look no further! What is inside each of the 4 workbooks: State r
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3rd - 8th
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French Culture - Tour de France
This minilesson includes a reading passage of informational text about the Tour de France along with a 10 slide Powerpoint presentation to help structure discussion. The passage is 459 words (1 full page in 12 point font). To assess students' reading comprehension there are 10 multiple choice questions. These are aligned to the 7th grade Common Core Language Arts standards, but they are suitable for grades 6 through 9. They are excellent standardized test preparation questions. There are al
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6th - 9th
Platypus PowerPoint with Activity and Study Guide
Get ready to explore the world of the Duck-billed platypus, one of the most bizarre and mysterious mammals in the world from eastern Australia and Tasmania. Platypus facts include that they sport a tail like a beaver, bill and feet like a duck, and lay eggs like a bird! Platypuses give birth to furless babies called puggles. What's Included:One Quick Start GuideOne 23-slide animated PowerPoint (both PPTX and PDF file types)One 20-page fillable student activity and study guideOne 26-page EDITABLE
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3rd - 8th
NGSS:
4-LS1-1
, MS-LS1-4
, 4-LS1-2
River Ganges Reading Fact Files + Hindu Story Differentiated Activities
Explore the significance of the Ganges River in Indian culture with this engaging and differentiated resource! This download includes two reading levels of information texts covering geography, history, and the cultural impact of the sacred river. Additionally, discover the Hindu myth of Shiva bringing the Ganges from heaven to earth—an important and sacred narrative explaining the river's religious significance.This comprehensive package comprises differentiated texts, multiple-choice quizzes,
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6th - 12th
Also included in: Hinduism Information + Hindu Festivals + Hindu Stories Big Bundle
United States History Informational Text Growing Bundle Common Core Aligned
This is a growing bundle of United States History resources! Currently there are 15 resources that we have bundled together that contain informational text passages about different events in United States history. They also include Common Core aligned questions with answer keys. Some also include map activities as well.
Some of the topics included are: Roanoke, Jamestown, Yorktown, Revolutionary War, Westward Movement, the Civil War and so much more!
To see a more detailed description of each
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5th - 8th
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Race to the South Pole: Roald Amundsen & Robert Scott: Reading + Geography
In this lesson students will learn about Roald Amundsen and Robert Scott, and their desire to be the first person to reach the North Pole. Students will read a detailed description of each expedition, including the challenges they faced, the routes they took, the ultimate achievement of Alumndsen and demise of Scott and his crew members. Within the lesson there is a writing prompt, articles and illustrations, as well as comprehension questions for students to complete as they read.Updated Decemb
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6th - 10th
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The Midwest and The Great Plains PRINTABLE Differentiated US Geography Workbook
This is my North American Geography Workbook Unit 3 of 4. Unit 3 covers The Midwest and The Great Plains regions of the United States. Do you need something students can do independently?Differentiated resources at the 3rd-8th grade level?Want a way to integrate literacy into your Social Studies classroom (or content-based writing into English class)? Look no further! What is inside the 53-page PDF workbook: State research pages that include the state flag, symbols (animals, birds, flowers, etc.
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Grades:
3rd - 8th
Science Reading Comprehension | Minerals | The Science Of Halite And Salt Flats
Explore rocks and minerals while learning the science of salt flats and crystals. Easy Prep Planning. Specifically made for Google Classroom and perfect for digital learning. Printable and Digital versions are included. Students expand comprehension and vocabulary skills with concept maps, summary strategies, and an acrostic word puzzle assessment. Students will read the informational text to discover where table salt comes from and how halite crystals form. They will learn about sodium ch
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4th - 7th
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NGSS:
5-ESS2-2
, MS-ESS2-1
, MS-PS1-2
, 5-ESS2-1
, 4-ESS2-2
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