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Veterans Day Program Script School Assembly or Class Activity to Honor Veterans
Are you planning a Veterans Day celebration for your school this year? This Veterans Day program script will help you get started as you plan your Veterans Day program.Our school's Veterans Day program has been my absolute favorite event of the year for over fifteen years!I have found that a program that celebrates Veterans is one of our favorite activities to bring together community members of all ages and students in our school. I have used this script at our school-wide Veterans Day progra
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1st - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Flags of the World: 2740 World Flags - All 197 countries - Incl. Coloring Pages
Flags of the World: All 197 countries - 2740 graphics - Clip-art Set and Bonus PDF Document. Includes 197 colored flags that are identical in dimension to allow you to create uniform, clean looking resources!This clip art set contains 197 flags from around the world in both color, gray-scale and black and white outlined coloring pages. (A total of 2740 graphics!). A PDF document with the country name and large format flag is also included for easy printing and displaying.Every world flag is her
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PreK - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Harriet Movie Guide Questions in ENGLISH | Harriet Tubman 2019
Best movie guide out there! 27 Movie Guide Questions for the 2019 movie Harriet written in ENGLISH that include pre-listening questions, questions to answer during the movie, and reflection/analysis questions that can also serve as discussion questions after the movie. Includes movie images to help scaffold for diverse learners. Questions are spaced out to give students enough time to write answers down.Rated PG-13 and perfect for any classroom! Includes Answer Key.Synopsis:Based on the thrillin
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4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Ultimate Cultural Heritage Month Bundle | Google Slides | Person Per Day
Hello and welcome to Celebrating Cultural Heritage Month Bundle! This resource comes with Hispanic Heritage Month, Black History Month, Women's History Month, and AAPI Month to celebrate for many months of cultural celebrations! This resource is designed to be used in person OR digitally.1. You can use this resource during morning class meeting to fit in relevant and diverse content. I share screen during our class meetings, and we discuss the slides/view the videos together2. This is a comple
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PreK - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Famous Autistic Leaders | Autism Awareness & Acceptance Bulletin Board Poster
Help spread autism acceptance and awareness, inclusion with this set of posters of notable influential autistic adults who are Leaders in the Autism Community! These influential autistic figures will inspire your students during Autism Acceptance & Awareness Month (or any month of the year). These can be hung around the school, hung in a classroom, used for a disability event, used for training, used for autism awareness month, etc.! Included are BULLETIN BOARD DISPLAY Letters and Symbols,
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4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Sociology BUNDLE: FULL YEAR OF CHAPTER BASED SLIDES/ACTIVITIES/WORKSHEETS
https://www.instagram.com/teach.love_/⭐Distance Learning compatible: the pdf includes the link to a google folder organized by chapters which include worksheets, slides, and articles. TEXTBOOK: Sociology Copyright 2008. The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. ISBN: 0-03-055011-4In this unit plan, you have several activities for all 18 chapters, projects (which include a focus group, socialization paper, field study, etc), supplemental articles, and extra activities meant to promote discourse or drive h
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11th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Seven Sacred Teachings for Social Emotional Learning Poster Set
This watercolor poster set for the Indigenous (Aboriginal, First Peoples, First Nations) Seven Sacred Teachings, also known as the Seven Grandfather Teachings, is an excellent way to blend Social Emotional Learning (SEL) activities and Indigenous Ways of Knowing into the classroom.What You Get:Honesty PosterLove PosterRespect PosterTruth PosterHumility PosterCourage PosterWisdom Poster*Included are two sets of the posters: One set with a filled circle, one set with an empty circle.Thank you for
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PreK - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Also included in: Indigenous ALL YEAR Social Studies History & Culture Mega Bundle
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
Web Quest: Geography of the Spanish-Speaking World (emergency sub plan)
This activity contains 40 questions in English written in a trivia format. It is excellent if you plan to have a substitute teacher as it will keep your students busy researching answers. The questions can also be useful to motivate class discussion. Includes answer key.
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, 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
The not-so-Fair-Trade Game
"I can honestly say it is the best activity they have done this year! They absolutely loved it and were incredibly engaged. Watching them navigate the difficulties, inequalities and frustrations while working through them collaboratively was amazing. When finished it sparked such meaningful discussions and inquiry based research. LOVED IT! Thank you so much!" -Grade 6 teacher reviewPast students of mine have told me that it was the best thing they ever did in school. I have used it many times an
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3rd - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Mulan 2020 Movie Guide Questions in ENGLISH. Digital, PDF and Word versions
No prep necessary! 31 Movie Guide Questions in chronological order that include pre-listening questions, questions to answer during the movie, and reflection/analysis questions that can also serve as discussion questions after the movie. This film highlights the importance themes of diversity, perseverance and family. Rated PG and perfect for any classroom! Includes Answer Key.Includes everything you need to teach Mulan in your classroom. Written 100% in English. Turn this blockbuster gem into a
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PreK - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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
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
Los 33 or The 33 Movie Guide in English and Spanish | Antonio Banderas Fim
2 Movie Guides. 1 completely in English and 1 completely in Spanish. 27 Movie Guide Questions in chronological order that include pre-listening questions, questions to answer during the movie, and reflection/analysis questions that can also serve as discussion questions after the movie. 2 guías de películas. 1 completamente en inglés y 1 completamente en español. 27 Preguntas de la guía de películas en orden cronológico que incluyen preguntas previas a la escucha, preguntas para responder durant
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2nd - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Social Justice Movement Project
Students will choose a social justice issue that they'd like to create a movement for. They will choose something they are really passionate about (veteran affairs, environmental issues, racial issues, gender issues, etc) and will create 6 different mini-projects surrounding their issue and movement. Students can then present these through a slides presentation or they can create a website. Projects include:1. Movement Objectives2. Essay3. Protest Poster (must include movement slogan and hashtag
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6th - 12th, Adult Education
Classroom Decor Bundle | 'Connections' | Aboriginal Indigenous Art
Our 2022 Decor Bundle is here and is ready to download and print to renergise and refresh your learning space.Featuring Russell Yilamara Brown’s 2022 ‘Connections’ artwork designed exclusively for Songlines Art, Culture Education.With our Connections Décor Bundle, your teaching and learning pace will feature stunning Indigenous artwork whilst being organised and effective.Match this with our ‘Connections’ Lanyard and ‘Connections’ Acknowledgement of Country to make you and your learning space re
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PreK - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff, Not Grade Specific
Also included in: MEGA Decor Bundle | 'Connections' | Aboriginal Indigenous Decor
Black History Month Biographies List of 100 African Americans Research Project
This resource contains a ready-to-use printable list of 100 notable Black Americans who made contributions to American History. You get 1 list categorized by men/women, and another list categorized by profession. The same 100 names are on both lists. Use the organized and categorized lists to assign research projects, “wax museum” personalities, or Black History Month projects for the class. Create and share research to promote stories of American accomplishment, hope and inspiration through di
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K - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff, Not Grade Specific
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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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Iroquois Constitution & U. S. Constitution: An Analysis
This product addresses the comparison of the Iroquois Constitution and the U. S. Constitution. Debates have addressed whether the Founding Fathers were influenced by their interaction with the Iroquois. Students will consider their stance on the issue. Interest in further research is an option. However, dialogue will be stimulated. I have always encouraged students to generate their own questions in order to move them to a higher level of critical thinking. This product is a resource for all gra
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4th - 12th, Adult Education
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Christmas Trivia Quiz Game (33 Questions)
This editable Christmas Quiz includes over 30 questions I compiled over several years and have used successfully with children and adults from age 8 to senior citizens!What is included in this digital download?The zip folder includes:• The Quiz (7 pages + cover, 33 questions, 12 categories) with space for (team) name, typed in Arial 14 font.• Another copy of the quiz that you can edit (powerpoint of sheets) • Answer key with each question repeated• Answer key with only answers (to save on printi
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4th - 12th, Adult Education, Staff
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Black History Month Histogram | Instagram
Instagram and Black History Month have collided! Students are challenged to create Instagram profiles and posts for famous black leaders. Digital and print formats included! Students can pick from the following leaders:Amanda GormanMichelle Obama Martin Luther King Jr. Jackie RobinsonHarriet TubmanRosa ParksClaudette ColvinMary McLeod BethuneBarack Obama Thurgood Marshall (coming soon) After choosing a leader, students will follow along with a read aloud/informational video. Next, they complete
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1st - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Till Movie Questions in English | Movie Guide Questions in Chronological Order
31 Movie Guide Questions in chronological order that include pre-listening essential questions, questions to answer during the movie, and reflection/analysis questions that can also serve as discussion questions after the movie. Product is written 100% in ENGLISH.Includes Answer Key and Product is editable to increase or decrease rigor. Also includes images to help scaffold for diverse learners.Synopsis:Till is a profoundly emotional and cinematic film about the true story of Mamie Till Mobley's
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Jojo Rabbit Movie Guide Questions in English | Chronological order
Best movie guide out there! 31 Movie Guide Questions in chronological order for this Oscar Academy Winning Film written in ENGLISH that include pre-listening questions, questions to answer during the movie, and reflection/analysis questions that can also serve as discussion questions after the movie. Includes movie images to help scaffold for diverse learners. Questions are spaced out to give students enough time to write answers down. Includes Answer Key!This film highlights the importance them
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Importance of learning social studies
Social studies offers valuable insights into history, geography, and much more. Social studies captivates students by providing them with perspectives from the past, present, and future, allowing them to understand history and navigate current events. It enables them to appreciate how previous generations have shaped their present reality. In essence, social studies opens their eyes to the vastness of life beyond their immediate surroundings.
Benefits of learning social studies
Learning social studies offers many benefits to students in terms of helping them develop a holistic understanding of the world. Namely, it helps them:
- Learn about the achievements, challenges, perspectives, traditions, and customs of different societies
- Evaluate information, analyze evidence, and make informed judgments about complex social, economic, and political issues
- Become active, responsible, and engaged citizens
- Comprehend global issues such as human rights, environmental sustainability, and economic disparities
By teaching social studies, teachers can help students develop critical thinking skills, foster civic engagement, and promote social awareness and responsibility.
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