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Taoism & The Tao of Pooh

By James Watkins

Help your students learn the basics of Taoism through this lesson centered around it's major tenets. This lesson comes with a Slideshow that demonstrates the history and main ideologies of Taoism, as well as teaches students "centeredness" through

Subjects:

World History, Religion

Grades:

8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th

Types:

Activities, Games, Cultural Activities

$2.00

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World War 1 Unit: Canada During World War 1

By James Watkins

This package contains an 30 Items in an 8-Lesson Unit covering Canada during the 1st World War, however items are easily adaptable for other countries. Lessons span from 1 to 2 class periods of 1 hour and 15 minutes, include Lesson Plans, direct

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, Canadian History

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Worksheets, Unit Plans

$12.50

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First Nations Issues in Canada: Stations Activity

By James Watkins

In this "Stations" activity, students will get into groups and recieve hands-on learning about some of the largest issues facing First Nations people in today's society. Broken down into 4 stations (Missing Women, Residential Schools, Water

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, Civics, Geography

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th

Types:

Research, Activities, Cultural Activities

$2.50

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Zoroastrianism: Jigsaw Activity

By James Watkins

This "Jigsaw" activity will allow your students to become experts on the ancient religion of Zoroastrianism. Students will be broken into groups to learn about Zoroastrian Beliefs, Rites & Rituals, Ceremonies and Worship, after which they will

Subjects:

Ancient History, Civics, Religion

Grades:

8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Research, Activities, Cultural Activities

$2.50

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Introduction to Jainism: Webquest & Game

By James Watkins

This Lesson will teach your students about the central tenets and values of Jainism through a Webquest, a brief video, and the game "Jainism Snakes & Ladders". Your students will be able to independently discover the different aspects of the

Subjects:

World History, World Languages, Religion

Grades:

8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th

Types:

Activities, Webquests

$2.00

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Biodiversity Basics: Activities to Inspire Environmental Awareness

By James Watkins

Turn your students into environmental activists with Biodiversity Basics! Biodiversity Basics is a 29 page activity book that is designed to teach youth about (and inspire action towards) environmental awareness through 16 distinct activities. The

Subjects:

Environment, Civics, Earth Day

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th

Types:

Activities, Interactive Notebooks

$5.00

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How to Write a News Article: Powerpoint

By James Watkins

This PowerPoint presentation goes over the basics of how to write a newspaper article. It is best used as an introduction to news study, either in terms of student writing or student analysis. The slides go over the following topics:-The structure

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing-Expository, Writing

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations

$1.50

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Create Your Own Short Story

By James Watkins

This product is designed to help students brainstorm ideas and plan a short story. Students will plan their story through the following elements:ThemesPotential Story IdeasProtagonist and Antagonist Physical Characteristics and Character

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Short Stories

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th

Types:

Workbooks, Activities, Independent Work Packet

$1.50

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Google Docs™

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First Nations Spirituality: Lesson & Worksheets

By James Watkins

This lesson is aimed at introducing the basics of F.N.M.I. spirituality to your class in an engaging manner. Found within the documents is a Lesson Plan, Google Slide presentation and worksheet of 7 questions that focuses on solidifying teachings

Subjects:

Civics, Native Americans, Religion

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th

Types:

Activities, Cultural Activities

$2.00

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Anthropological Schools of Thought

By James Watkins

This lesson is an introduction to some of the main anthropological schools of thought. It commences with a "Four Corners" group brainstorming activity, created to prompt and guide students in thinking about the different ways in which anthropology

Subjects:

Archaeology, Other (Social Studies - History)

Grades:

8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Activities

$2.50

Online Resource
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Indigenous Groups of Canada: Research Project

By James Watkins

Allow your students to learn about the Indigenous groups of Canada in a hands-on and engaging manner, while simultaneously improving their research and presentation skills. Through this project students will learn about the geographical, spiritual

Subjects:

Native Americans, Religion

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th

Types:

Projects, Activities

$2.00

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First Nations History and Culture: Algonquin and Iroquoian Language Groups

By James Watkins

This package is perfect for introducing your middle-school students to the concept of First Nations history and culture. The package contains 4 lessons on First Nations history, specifically focusing on Algonquin and Iroquoian cultures. Each

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, Native Americans

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Activities, Assessment

$6.00

Online Resource
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Writing a Research Essay: Introduction Package

By James Watkins

This 11 page package is an introduction to a research-based essay, wherein students will formulate a thesis statement by examining a chosen topic. The document can be used to help facilitate writing via distance education, or as a guide within a

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing-Essays

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th

Types:

Research, Projects, Activities

$2.00

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Possessive versus Plural - Power Point Presentation

By James Watkins

This slideshow highlights the key differences between plural and possessive nouns, utilizing clear examples that highlight how each is used. The final slides highlight the differences between one of the most common errors in this subject: It's

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Spelling

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations

$1.00

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Introduction to Human Evolution - Slideshow and Questions

By James Watkins

Introduce your class to the basics of human evolution with this slideshow and corresponding questions. The presentation includes information about:-What evolution is-How scientists have discovered theories of evolution-Concept of Natural

Subjects:

Archaeology, Social Studies - History, Psychology

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Activities

$1.50

Online Resource
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History of Christmas - Reading, Questions & Webquest

By James Watkins

Teach your students about the History of Christmas with this brief reading, supplemented by a series of questions that solidifies knowledge understanding. The reading covers:-How Christmas started-History of Saturnalia-Connection between Jesus

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, Holidays/Seasonal, Christmas/ Chanukah/ Kwanzaa

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Activities, Webquests, Lesson

$1.50

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English Grammar Test: Capitalization, Commas, Run-On Sentences and Fragments

By James Watkins

This test can be used as a diagnostic assessment to determine general writing proficiency, or at the end of a unit to assess basic writing skills. The test is comprised of four sections, one of which entails re-writing a paragraph full of fragments

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Balanced Literacy, Grammar

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5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th

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Independent Work Packet

$2.00

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Letter from the Trenches: Trench Warfare Assignment

By James Watkins

Solidify knowledge on the topic of trench warfare with this assignment. Students will write a letter, create a Facebook page, or write a poem or story that demonstrates their understanding of the subject. Rubric included.

Subjects:

Canadian History

Grades:

9^th, 10^th, 11^th

Types:

Activities, Assessment

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