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Adult education social studies cultural activities $5-10
Christmas Holidays Around the World Power Point Unit AND Interactive Notebook
This best selling, newly updated 54 slide Power Point (Now includes Hanukkah), INTERACTIVE NOTEBOOK FILE, and 10 page activity packet contains lessons that cover countries like, Australia, Germany, USA, France, Mexico, Holland, Israel, and more! It comes with a 10 page activity packet of worksheets to compliment the presentation! The worksheets have comprehension questions, recipe ideas, crafts, a coloring sheet, and other fun activities! The interactive notebook file is a fun way for students
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2nd - 6th, Adult Education
3-D Sculpture Lesson Recycled Art: Cardboard Abstract Shape Face! Middle School
3-D Recycled Art Sculpture Lesson! Cardboard & Paint! Middle School & High School!⭐Looking for a new and easy Middle school or high school sculpture lesson for your 3-D Art Unit?! Try this student-tested art lesson (8th graders loved it!) inspired by the art of Kimmy Cantrell! ⭐This product includes plenty of design resources to easily guide your students through the Design Process.This product will help you to easily introduce your students to the Abstract mask-style faces created by t
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6th - 9th, Adult Education
Los Alebrijes - FUN ART & CULTURE PROJECT
PERFECT for Spanish, Art, or Social Science class! Original writings are in English and Spanish! This is a FUN and ENGAGING activity for students to learn about and create their own alebrije, a traditional Mexican art form. It also goes great with the Disney movie, Coco. There is also a link for a great video to introduce the topic. This is a great activity any time, but especially during Halloween/Día de los Muertos!The activity includes:1. A Youtube video to introduce alebrijes.2. An orig
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in: Día de los Muertos - Activity Bundle
Psychopaths ... do you know any? ESL adult conversation
The lesson starts with a riddle, it was rumored that this riddle was used by psychiatrists to determine if an individual had some psychopathic traits (it’s not true of course), the discussion will lead you to the subject of the lesson (hopefully, not too many students will get the right answer…).This presentation contains a 52 slide PowerPoint lesson in editable PPT format with work sheets that accompany the lesson. it includes:- The difference between a psychopath and a sociopath - An intellect
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12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Independencia de México y Centroamérica in Spanish Bundle Actividades en español
2 actividades por el precio de uno! Everything you need for Mexican and Central American Independence Day in Spanish Class!Producto #1:2 videos de comprensión auditiva: La independencia de México y Centro América. El 15 y 16 de septiembre en Centroamérica y México.Antes de ver, cuidadosamente lee las diferentes oraciones y circula las palabras claves que te ayudarán a recordar la información que estas buscando.Mientras ves el video, circula la respuesta más apropiada, cierto (C) o falso (F). Pre
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1st - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Presentación Digital Elemental: Viajemos a San Germán (k-6to)
¡Celebremos a San Germán!Presentación digital que enriquecerá el conocimiento acerca de la fascinante historia del municipio de San Germán.Este recurso contiene:1- Presentación en PDF, con 31 diapositivas o "slides" con información.No pierda la oportunidad de celebrar la semana de la puertorriqueñidad, en esta ocasión rindiéndole homenaje al municipio de San Germán y sus 450 años de fundación, con este recurso completo y accesible para usted y sus estudiantes.¡Qué viva nuestro legado puertorriqu
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4th - 6th, Adult Education, Staff
Lotería - FUN ART PROJECT
Students have a BLAST learning about about Mexico's favorite game while making their own version of this classic! This is a great activity any time, but especially for the beginning of the year or during the holiday season when you're looking for some fun activities!This file includes several activities:1. A short video introducing Lotería and its significance to Mexican culture.2. A reading (and comprehension questions) in Spanish.3. A 2-in-1 art project (rubric included). 4. A class presenta
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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History of Spain / La Historia de España
This is a MASSIVE PowerPoint that I've created about the history of Spain. It contains A TON OF THINGS...the time-line of event, occupants of Spain, the royal families, the map with regions/capitals of Spain. Then it gets more specific with the regions and important information about each one. For each region I've added a video/videos about that region. The powerpoint includes festivals and a video for each one as well as the history of bullfighting plus a few videos for that. I also added ide
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Charity – it's not as clear cut as you think, Conversation ESL and debate class
This is a PowerPoint lesson in editable PPT format with worksheets and teacher’s notes. This conversation lesson, aimed at high schoolers and ESL adults, aspires to create a debate about the pros and cons of charity in its various forms and models and to discuss what, if any, are the problems with charity as we know it.Charity is something that seems pretty straightforward. Not everyone gives to charity, but most people believe it’s a good and moral thing to do. In this lesson, we look at scient
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Japanese Country Study Japan History And Culture Japan Study Unit Packet
Social Studies Geography Pack to study Japan and its culture, history, SAMURAI, NINJA, GEISHA, ORIGAMI, SAKURA (cherry blossom), Japanese tea, language, Japanese ancient toys and clothes, Japanese emigration to Brazil, customs, their contribution to the world, and the facts with all the main information gathered.Great for Cultural / Social Studies Centers, doing it as a special workgroup, a Japan Exhibition/ Exposition, or an introduction to this topic! - it can be done individually, in pairs, o
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3rd - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Immigration from Central America, and DACA
This was updated in January 2021 to include info about President Biden's policy towards Central America. 162 teachers have purchased this "Central America" product. This power point serves as an introduction to the border crisis whereby massive amounts of migrants / refugees from Central America have been streaming across the southern border of the USA. This issue sparks significant controversy, and much debate as to why these migrants are coming here, and what we should do about it. DACA is r
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Extreme sport – There’s a twist! - ESL adult & kids conversation lesson
This is a two-hour ESL adult PowerPoint lesson in editable PPT format with worksheets and a class activity. In this lesson, students are asked to comment, discuss, and argue - risky and dangerous behavior – but they’ll need to define it first. Extreme sports are becoming popular due to a society that is growing wealthier, more health-conscious, and with much more free time. Another (seemingly less important, but who are we kidding) interesting factor is the visual attraction that these sports ha
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in: Pro and Post Vacation Bundle - ESL adult conversation PowerPoint lessons
German Culture | Lesson and Assessment
Students learn about German culture and then complete an assessment with multiple-choice, essay, and research questions. The lesson comes in every format you could need:Google Slideshow PowerPointIllustrated HandoutPlain text HandoutThe assessment includes:8 multiple-choice questions2 written responses2 research questionsFully editable!German ResourcesTravel Related Resources
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6th - 12th, Adult Education
Also included in: German Lessons (Beginner) | Growing Bundle
Motorcycles and Sweetgrass - Novel Study and Text Analysis
This unit can be taught in tandem with the text Motorcycles & Sweetgrass, written by Drew Hayden Taylor in 2011.I have used this resource alongside the text for my grade 11 university and college level First Nations English classes. It was taught over about 10 weeks.Included:Pre-reading work, to provide some background, context and social/historical significance to the story prior to reading. This includes looking at the epigraph of the text both before and after completion. Basic comprehens
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9th - 12th, Adult Education
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Describing faces – ESL/ELL adult conversation PowerPoint lesson
This is an ESL adult conversation lesson. It includes an editable PowerPoint with worksheets, a class activity, and teacher’s notes.Face description is a fascinating thing. Every time I watch a program where a witness is asked by a detective to describe a person that they’ve seen at a crime scene, I marvel at their ability to do it so accurately. I’m not even sure I’d be able to describe my neighbor’s face to someone, let alone a face I’ve seen for a split second under duress. Facial features ar
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in: learning to describe - bundle for ESL, EFL, ELL adult conversation
Microaggressions Interrupted: Confronting Racism by Addressing Microaggressions
Dear Teacher and Counselor Friends, Social justice education. Teach your students and staff about microaggressions and antiracist work. At the heart of the lesson is research. Please review the lesson plan and activities to determine best practices for your audience. Microaggressions can be a sensitive topic for many. Please use professional judgement in your delivery and sensitivity to the topic and your audience. It can be taught in 1-3 parts, but 3 days is recommendedIf teaching in 2 days,
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Aboriginal Art: The artists, culture, and work inspired by them (Google)
This 39 slide presentation showcases Aboriginal life, culture, the artists, and artwork inspired by Indigenous people. A brief history is provided with two video recommendations that capture the rich culture of Australia's Indigenous People and the theft that is occurring in the art world from those who are profiting from the Aboriginal artists' birthrights. This resource covers the struggles as well as the celebrations of these incredible people. I hope you enjoy using this resource as much as
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1st - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in: Art and Culture: Africa, India, and Australia (Google)
Native American Heritage Month Activities - Pear Deck - Project
Are you searching for an engaging resource for your secondary students to teach them about Native American Heritage Month? This engaging Google Slides/Pear Deck has everything you need for secondary students to learn all about Indigenous peoples and Native American Heritage from authentic indigenous voices and resources.Your Students Will:Develop vocabularyAnalyze textApply knowledgePractice speaking and listening skills while completing the activitiesWork on developing writing skillsHave the op
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5th - 12th, Adult Education
Also included in: ESL Year Long Holiday Slides & Lessons - Secondary ELL Holiday Themes
Hojas de trabajo: Celebrando San Germán (4to-6to)
¡Celebremos a San Germán!Hojas de trabajo, que fortalecerán los conceptos aprendidos acerca de la fascinante historia del municipio de San Germán.Este recurso contiene:1- Lectura acerca de Lola Rodríguez de Tió y preguntas de comprensión lectora2- Lecturas y Diagrama de Venn (comparando ambas versiones del himno oficial y no oficial de La Borinqueña).3- Elementos importantes del municipio (localización, cognomentos, comida típica, etc.)4- Significado de la bandera y sus colores5- Descubriendo lo
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4th - 6th, Adult Education, Staff
Exploring Afrofuturism: Resources for Decolonizing the Future
This easily scaffolded, independent inquiry activity challenges students to explore 13 mixed media resources centered around Afrofuturism, whose topics range from feminism to music to mental health. After reading a brief summary of the resource, students must react to each resource, making connections to self, texts, and current events/history/the real world.This can be used to introduce Afrofuturism as a concept, prior to teaching a text centered around Black/futuristic experiences, or to explo
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in: Kindred + Afrofuturism BUNDLE
Hispanic Culture Bundle: TOP 5 Readings at 30% off! (English Version)
This Bundle includes my TOP 5 best selling Hispanic Cultural Readings at 30% off or just over $1 each!Includes one reading each on:1. Gauchos and Yerba Mate2. Quinceañera3. Traditional Clothing: Poncho, Huipil, Sombrero4. Latin Music: Tango, Flamenco, Salsa, Mariachi, Cueca 5. Hispanic Heritage MonthEach reading includes a glossary of specialized vocabulary and reading comprehension questions.Answer keys included. Ideal for Hispanic Heritage or Spanish beginners. Note: These readings are in Engl
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7th - 11th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Stress - ESL business adult conversation lesson
This is a conversation lesson with two PowerPoint presentations in editable PPT format, worksheets, an activity, and teacher’s notes.This topic is probably one of the most relevant and interesting conversation topics you’ll find, perfect for ESL students, since it’s a universal problem, experienced by everyone.I tried to collect and include as much ‘up-to-date’ research data as possible about the subject so that you could hold an informative discussion in class about it.In this lesson, we will d
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
20 Protest Songs Every Kid Should Know: Google Slides Music History Lesson
This Google Slides music resource is designed to introduce 5th grade through 12th grade students to 20 of the most influential and impactful protest songs in American music history. Lessons covering music of the Civil Rights Movement, protest songs, folk music, and spirituals are appropriate for many subject areas such as vocal and instrumental music, history, social studies, and government/political science.American Civil Rights Movement music evolved from a rich and diverse history of protest
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Costa Rica - history, culture, ecotourism, health, peace and democracy
PURA VIDA!!! Fourty- eight teachers have bought this product which I updated May 2020. In comparison to many of my other 75 products (ISIS, Nuclear Proliferation, Syria, etc.), this power point will bring you lots of smiles. Costa Rica is truly a unique country, and one which has a lot to teach us. This is a country which has literacy rates and life expectancy equal to Europe. It is a country which, aside from gasoline, is almost completely powered by renewable energy. It has no army, and
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7th - 12th, Adult Education
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