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Social studies cultural activity videos
Distance Learning Spanish, La Corrida de Toros / Bullfighting
Today I bring a new resource, which helped me a lot to give the topic "Bullfights" to my students. This is a very interesting topic and very related to Spanish culture. I really noticed them very excited. This resource is ideal for distance learning. It includes: p1: - Interview with opinions for and against bullfighting. p2: - Point out who is in favor and who is against. This exercise is excellent for reading comprehension. - Write the definition of specific words. -Explain the meaning of the
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8th - 12th
China Virtual Field Trip
This China virtual field trip is the perfect way to go on an adventure with your class! This virtual field trip to China is easy to prep, is interactive, includes videos, and has a companion craft! This virtual field trip would be the perfect addition to your Asian American Heritage Month activities, celebrating Chinese New Year, or any exploration of Asian countries.How Does It Work?This China virtual field trip comes with a K-2 version and a 3-5 version, which you can open in Powerpoint or in
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1st - 4th
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Also included in: Virtual Field Trip Growing Bundle, Holidays, Countries, Video Lessons
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
Muñecas Quitapenas, Guatemalan Worry Dolls Legend & DIY for Spanish class
This project includes:A vocabulary list with Spanish to English terms that will be found in the story.An original reading for novice level Spanish learners that explains what Guatemalan Worry dolls are used for in Guatemala.An art project with step by step picture directions for making your own DIY Guatemalan Worry dolls in your classroom. All you need is wire or pipe cleaners, scissors, and yarn. If kids are missing supplies, there are lots of creative ways to improvise (using a spoon, papercli
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1st - 10th
Japan Virtual Field Trip
This Japan virtual field trip is the perfect way to go on an adventure with your class! This virtual field trip to Japan is easy to prep, is interactive, includes videos, and has a companion craft! This virtual field trip would be the perfect addition to your Asian American Heritage Month celebrations, or any exploration of Asian countries.How Does It Work?This Japan virtual field trip comes with a K-2 version and a 3-5 version, which you can open in Powerpoint or in Google Slides. This virtual
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1st - 4th
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Also included in: Virtual Field Trip Growing Bundle, Holidays, Countries, Video Lessons
Distance Learning Spanish, La Conquista de México + Present Tense Practice.
Today I bring a resource that you are going to love. I used this same material with my students to briefly study The Conquest of Mexico. This resource was made for distance learning. It includes: p1: -Text "The Aztec culture".-Complete the text with the corresponding forms of the verb. p2: -practice of reading comprehension, visually relate and quote from the text to justify. p3: -Short explanation of the text. -Search in the dictionary. -Ask for reading comprehension. -Match the sentences as ap
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8th - 12th
Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, Activities + Video
In May it is celebrated Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month . So I made this material for my classes and my students loved it, in fact I saw them very interested. This resource includes: p1: reading "How One Woman's Story Led to the Creation of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month" p2: - Explain what the text is about. - Look for words in the dictionary. - Reading comprehension questions. p3: - Match the sentences.- Match the images to the paragraphs of the text. p4:- Video "C
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5th - 12th
Also included in: Holidays / Seasonal / Cultural Bundle, Distance Learning
Halloween Traditions Around The World PowerPoint, Follow Along, Trivia Game
Welcome to Becky's shop!Item: This is a PowerPoint presentation on Halloween Traditions around the world. Included: A PowerPoint document and Video including animationsTo Use: The Powerpoint document or video can be used by presenting to the class and pausing through each aspect for discussion and engagement. Countries included: Scotland, Germany, Mexico, Guatemala, Poland, China, India, Ireland, and BelgiumThe beginning includes a summary of Halloween and the ending includes some trivia questio
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3rd - 5th
Also included in: Halloween Bundle Around the Word, Halloween Game, Halloween Activities
Inca - Ghosts of Machu Picchu video viewing guide
This video viewing guide follows the 54-minute NOVA National Geographic PBS Special entitled "Ghosts of Machu Picchu". 56 questions. Guide and video are in English. YouTube link included at the bottom of the worksheet.Great for Spanish or History classes!
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6th - 12th
Digital Memory Book Spanish, End of the Year, Summer Activities
The end of the year is coming and the teachers want to have a nice last lesson with our students. For these last days, I decided to create this resource, which can be used digitally or you can print it. It includes: p1: -Questions for students to express their opinion about the class. -Grid class score. p2: -What do your students want to do on vacation?-draw and describe the favorite hobby. p3: -Graphic with 50 possible activities and wishes of the students for these holidays. -Ability to add e
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7th - 12th
Also included in: Distance Learning Spanish Bundle for Beginners and Advanced Students
Food for the Ancestors Day of the Dead Movie Guide Questions Worksheet Sub Plans
Video Worksheet Questions and Answer Key for Food for the Ancestors Day of the Dead Dia de Los Muertos VideoI like to kick off my Day of the Dead unit with this video: Food for the Ancestors every year! The documentary weaves in the ceremonies, traditions, pottery, symbols, native plants and foods all seen on the colorful streets of Puebla during this celebration. Students will watch the Voladores performance, eating ant eggs, visiting grave sites and more! For students, I have put together this
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6th - 12th, Higher Education
Ellis Island QR Code Activity - Immigration
This is a great activity when wanting to create an interactive center for social studies and literacy. Read a book about Ellis Island or an immigrants recount of their experience coming to America. Then have students scan this QR code and answer the questions that follow. The video is quite long, but I have taken the time to watch the first 5 minute and create original questions that are increasingly difficult. The Scholastic video is linked to the QR code, so it is simply a quick way to acc
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1st - 5th
Olmecs Digging for the Truth Video Worksheet 1/2 sheet
Video comprehension questions in English to accompany the Digging for the Truth video about the Olmecs and their colossal head statues. The link to the video is included. The video duration is 24min
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Not Grade Specific
Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, Distance Learning Spanish
In May it is celebrated Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month. So I made this material for my classes and my students loved it, in fact I saw them very interested. This resource includes: p1: reading "How One Woman's Story Led to the Creation of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month" p2: - Explain what the text is about. - Look for words in the dictionary. - Reading comprehension questions. p3: - Join with arrows. - Match the images to the paragraphs of the text. p4: - Video "Ce
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8th - 12th
Short film in Spanish about bullying with multiple activities for students to do
This is a lesson you can do with your students after watching a short film in Spanish about bullying. It includes pre-watching activities, during and after watching activities for your students to complete. The theme is bullying and the short film as well as the activities are in Spanish perfect for Heritage, AP or Spanish 3 classes. The short film is called El Sandwich de Mariana and it was created by a Mexican filmmaker.
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8th - 12th
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Terry Fox - Le marathon de l'espoir
Ce produit, offert en trois versions (1er, 2e et 3e cycle), vous permettera de présenter, à vos élèves, Terry Fox un héros canadien qui est un modèle de courage, de détermination et d'empathie. L'activité peut se réaliser autant dans le cadre d'un cours de français que d'éthique et culture religieuse où vous pourrez alors animer une discussion sur les valeurs véhiculées par Terry Fox.Le produit inclut :un texte troué à compléter à l'aide d'une banque de mots (version PDF dynamique incluse)des qu
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1st - 6th
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Christmas Around the World PowerPoint, Video, and Game
This fun Christmas Around the World #teachinbundle has a beautiful PowerPoint slideshow, two videos, and a bingo-style tic-tac-toe for holidays and cultures vocabulary. Christmas customs are compared in three different cultures: American, Vietnamese, and Colombian. Student handouts and guiding questions are also included. Happy Holidays...around the world!Included in Christmas Around the World:--22 slides in a PowerPoint slideshow (non-editable)--Christmas in Vietnam HD Video (39sec)--Christmas
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3rd - 6th
Also included in: Holidays and Cultures Around the World Bundle
C'est pas sorcier - Ensemble complet
ENSEMBLE COMPLET de 100 documents de compréhension sur les émissions C'est pas sorcier. (corrigés inclus)Thèmes disponibles : Cliquez ici pour vous procurez les documents à l'unitéLes compréhensions de cet ensemble sont :Âges de la vie et développementAu feu les pompiersAu pays de jouetsBébés: histoire d'une naissanceBien dans sa peauBruit et auditionCacao et chocolatCartographieDes hommes de toutes les couleursEau en dangerGrands aquariumsHistoire géologique de la TerreHomme de NéandertalIsland
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3rd - 7th
Culture is How We Connect: Reading Assignment, Video, and Exercise Questions
What is Culture? It's a big question, with many different answers. That's why personal stories from real people are such an effective way to teach this complex subject. Culture lessons will come alive for your students with these insightful and heartfelt storiesWHAT'S INSIDE?Reading assignment about how cultures connectThought-provoking video lesson on culture is how we connectExercise that includes three discussion questions based on the reading assignment and video lessonEngage your students i
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6th - 12th, Higher Education
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TED Talk Analysis Graphic Organizer
TED Talks expose students to topics that expand their world knowledge. TED Talks are incredibly powerful short lectures delivered by people from all disciplines, walks of life, cultures and communities.
In an effort to address CCSS on Speaking and Listening, students can choose a topic and analyze the talk for rhetorical devices and persuasive technique, diction and personal responses.
This is a Word document that allows the boxes to expand as students type their responses; it also allows
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8th - 12th
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Cultural Identity Lesson: The Icelandic Landscape & Pico Island Package
What is Culture? It's a big question, with many different answers. That's why personal stories from real people are such an effective way to teach this complex subject. Culture lessons will come alive for your students with these insightful and heartfelt storiesAre you looking for a way to explore how the physical environment shapes cultures? Delve into this cultural lesson bundle, where we uncover the history and significance of both the Icelandic landscapes and the Pico Island in the Azores. T
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6th - 12th, Higher Education
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German Christmas Markets Video Worksheet- GREAT SUB LESSON!
This lesson includes 30 comprehension questions about 6 Euromaxx (Deutsche Welle) Videos readily available on YouTube about Christmas markets. The lesson takes approximately 45 minutes, with 30 or so minutes to watch video, 10 minutes to trade and grade, and 5 minutes for distribution and collection. This is a great stand-alone sub lesson or complimentary lesson to a Christmas unit.Includes:30 Questions about video (T/F, Multiple Choice)Sub LessonAnswer Key
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Not Grade Specific
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NATIVE AMERICANS Virtual Library and Media Room - SEESAW & GoogleSlides
This room is all about NATIVE AMERICANS and their diverse cultures! The Virtual Library includes 30 (Now via YouTube!) NATIVE AMERICANS-themed fiction and non-fiction books read aloud. There are also 20 NATIVE AMERICANS-themed informational videos in the Media Room. Topics cover celebrations, dwellings, art, language, legends, food, traditions, storytelling, and more! While historical points and perspectives are touched upon, the selections focus on the NATIVE AMERICAN people, both collective
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PreK - 3rd
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Papa Pasquale - The animated story of an Italian immigrant.
"Papa Pasquale" is an award-winning short film, by director JC Little. This lively animated story may be used as an entertaining introduction to discussions on immigration, and the migrants who came to North America from Europe to become Canadians and Americans. A reminder that most of the population of North America comes from somewhere else.
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A young man dreaming of adventure, Pasquale leaves his family in the olive groves of southern Italy and heads to Canada in 1951. Once there, he
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Not Grade Specific
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