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Types of Maps Worksheet

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This is a worksheet to help students distinguish between physical, political, and thematic maps. Students look at 6 maps and identify the map type and them explain how they knew that was the correct answer. This is the perfect way to quickly assess

Subjects:

World History, Geography, Other (Social Studies - History)

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

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Worksheets, Handouts, Homework

$2.40

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Global Climate Zones Stations

By Social Studies Stars

This resource includes handouts for five major climate zones (tropical, arid, polar, temperate, and continental). Each handout includes key facts, example locations, maps, and key images. There are also two student worksheets: one is a graphic

Subjects:

Earth Sciences, World History, Geography

Grades:

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

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Activities, Handouts, Printables

$3.25

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Islamic Golden Age Project

By Social Studies Stars

This is a project to learn about developments during Islam's Golden Age! Specifically, it focuses on important Muslim thinkers during the Abbasid Caliphate in Baghdad. This is a GOOGLE SLIDES project and is intended to be assigned digitally! This is

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, Ancient History, World History

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Research, Projects, Activities

$5.50

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Google Slides™

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Digital Essay Template (Google Slides)

By Social Studies Stars

This is a Google Slides template to assist students in writing essays. This resource is a highly scaffolded writing guide to help students plan, outline, craft, and edit an essay. It can be used for asynchronous or synchronous instruction. The

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Social Studies - History, Writing

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

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Worksheets, Word Walls, Interactive Notebooks

$5.00

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Google Slides™

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Africa Current Events Project

By Social Studies Stars

This is a great immersive project with lots of student choice! This is a GOOGLE SLIDES project and is intended to be assigned digitally! Students can choose to learn about one of 8 current event issues in Africa, ranging from Artificial Intelligence

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Social Studies - History, World History

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Research, Projects, Activities

$5.50

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Five Pillars of Islam Stations

By Social Studies Stars

These materials include a one-pager about each of the five pillars of Islam. This is a perfect introduction for students into the core beliefs of one of the world's oldest religions. These readings pair perfectly with the Five Pillars of Islam

Subjects:

Ancient History, World History, Religion

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

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Activities, Handouts, Printables

$1.50

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Neolithic Revolution Developments Stations

By Social Studies Stars

This set of handouts explores five major developments during the Neolithic Revolutions: division of labor, farming tools, Neolithic art, food surplus, and permanent settlements. For each of these, there is a short text about that the development and

Subjects:

Ancient History, World History, Other (Social Studies - History)

Grades:

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

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Activities, Handouts, Printables

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Five Pillars of Islam Graphic Organizer

By Social Studies Stars

This is the perfect graphic organizer for students taking notes on the five pillars of Islam! Visualizing the pillars helps students understand how these beliefs hold up the Muslim religion. This graphic organizer pairs perfectly with the Five

Subjects:

World History, Religion

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

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Activities, Printables, Graphic Organizers

$1.25

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Early Humans/Neolithic Revolution Multiple Choice Test

By Social Studies Stars

This is a 26-question multiple choice test that covers early humans and the Neolithic Revolution. Four of the questions have students read a short text and respond to it; the other questions are information and vocabulary recall. The test answers

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, Ancient History, World History

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Assessment, Printables

$5.00

Online Resource
Google Docs™

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Amazing Africa Research Project

By Social Studies Stars

(Updated August 2023) This is a great student-friendly resource to help them learn about Africa's rich history and present. Created on Google Slides, this resource is easily adapted to fit your classroom. Students are presented with 9 Historical

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, World History, African History

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Research, Projects, Activities

$5.00

Online Resource
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World Religions Performance Task

By Social Studies Stars

This is a summative assessment for a unit about world religions. This includes: -Task description -Extended rubric -Printable rubrics -General education student writing sheets -Modified/scaffolded student writing sheets The task puts students

Subjects:

Other (Social Studies - History), Religion, Writing

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Activities, Assessment

$5.50

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World Religions Multiple Choice Test

By Social Studies Stars

This is a 23-question multiple choice test for a unit on world religions. It covers Hinduism, Buddhism, Islam, Judaism, and Christianity, as well as general questions about the purpose of religion. This test pairs with the World Religions Study

Subjects:

Ancient History, World History, Religion

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

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Assessment

$5.00

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Early Humans/Neolithic Revolution Multiple Choice Test

By Social Studies Stars

Subjects:

Ancient History, World History, Other (Social Studies - History)

Grades:

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

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Assessment

$5.00

Digital Download PDF (0.15 MB)

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Neolithic Revolution Debate Guide

By Social Studies Stars

This activity is centered around the question: did the Neolithic Revolution do more harm or good? By exploring this questions, students develop a deeper understanding of how this seminal moment in history changed the world forever. The front of

Subjects:

Ancient History, World History, Other (Social Studies - History)

Grades:

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

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, DBQs

$2.50

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Hindu Gods Texts

By Social Studies Stars

This packet contains information about three Hindu gods: Shiva, Vishnu, and Brahma. For each god, there is a one-pager about their origin story, purpose, and appearance. There is also a page for each with key images. These materials could be used

Subjects:

World History, Other (Social Studies - History), Religion

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Activities, Handouts, Printables

$1.50

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Judaism Beliefs/Practices Worksheets

By Social Studies Stars

This is a double sided worksheet to help introduce students to beliefs and practices in Judaism. One side focuses on the Ten Commandments and has three written response questions. The other side is a graphic organizer for taking notes on the Torah,

Subjects:

Ancient History, World History, Religion

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Graphic Organizers

$1.50

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Middle School Black History Month Digital Project Template!

By Social Studies Stars

This is a template for a Black History Month Project. Students are tasked with curating a museum exhibit on two lesser-known Black figures. The hope is to move BHM beyond simple stories of MLK and Rosa Parks. Students are guided through choosing a

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, Other (Social Studies - History), Black History Month

Grades:

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

Types:

Projects, Activities, Internet Activities

$3.75

Online Resource
Google Slides™

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Christianity Beliefs Worksheet

By Social Studies Stars

This worksheet is an introduction to the main teachings of Jesus and Christianity. Students read and analyze four quotes from Jesus to learn about his teachings. They then use this evidence to write about what Christians believe about how to be a

Subjects:

Ancient History, World History, Religion

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Handouts

$1.50

Digital Download PDF (0.07 MB)

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Culture Project Template (Printable)

By Social Studies Stars

This is a template for a culture project! It is designed to be printed, as students will make a physical booklet to teach about their culture(s). The resource begins with students identifying their own cultural components: languages, race,

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, Writing, Back to School

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

Types:

Projects, Activities, Printables

$4.00

Online Resource
Google Slides™

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Jewish Beliefs and Practices Readings

By Social Studies Stars

These are readings about key Jewish practices: Torah, Prayer, Bar-Mitzvah, Tzedakah, and Holiday. Each has 2-3 paragraphs about the topic and accompanying pictures. This resource pairs well with the graphic organizer in my store!

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, Other (ELA), Religion

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Homework

$1.75

Online Resource
Google Docs™

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Follow me on Instagram at @socialstudiesstars! I am in my 9th year teaching! I currently teach 6th grade social studies in a humanities setting at a large Brooklyn middle school. I am the 6th grade Grade Level Lead, and support coordination across the 6th grade team. Previously I have taught 3rd and 10th grade, at a charter school, and internationally. In addition to teaching, I coach new teachers, run the debate team, and serve on my school's Data Team and Equity Team.

MY TEACHING STYLE

I believe that all students are capable of success. I believe deeply in anti-racist pedagogy. I aim for my class to be both fun and relevant to the real world -- joyful rigor!

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

Ranked Highly Effective each year by the NYC DOE! I am also a former Fulbright Scholar.

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

I grew up in Minnesota and attended Northwestern University, where I studied history and political science. I completed my Master's degree at the Relay Graduate School of Education. I am also currently pursuing my doctorate in Education Leadership at NYU!

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