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The Characteristics of Civilization
The Traits/Characteristics of CivilizationThe main goal of this lesson is to have students describe and apply the various traits of civilizationYou get a 15 Slide PowerPoint with:Do NowClass Notes, Graphics, and Charts2 Video Links2 Assessment QuestionsActivity InstructionsConclusion QuestionFor the Activities there are 4 different options based around 2 different resourcesResource 1: 625-word reading on the Characteristics of Civilization Resource 2: 170-word chart on the Characteristics of Civ
Grades:
6th - 11th
Also included in:Â Prehistoric Times - Unit Bundle
Civil War & Reconstruction Era Project Based Learning
RECENT UPDATE 2023 - GRAPHIC NOVEL, BLOG, INFOGRAPHIC LINK, EXAMPLES & TEMPLATES. + REMOVED ALL OUTDATED LINKSMost Updated: New Google Classroom Rubric, New Google Form Planning Page, and Additional ResourcesUpdated: New Links, New examples, New instructions, and Canva links & templates.This interactive, student driven, project based learning toolkit gives teachers a perfect package to allow students to showcase and review the knowledge they have acquired after learning about the Civil W
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6th - 11th
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Latitude and Longitude Map Geography Skills Google Slides Pear Deck
Improve your students' map skills with these interactive and engaging Pear Deck slides! Teach your students how to identify lines of latitude and longitude, the Equator, and the Prime Meridian with ease. These slides are a great addition to your geography lesson plans, and can be used as a formative assessment or review activity. The slides come with a brief video tutorial to explain these concepts, followed by an activity where students will pin and label locations on a map using either Google
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6th - 8th
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Middle School Geography Timeline Map Skills Interactive Google Slides Pear Deck
Introduce your students to essential social studies skills with this interactive and engaging Pear Deck lesson on Geography, Timelines, and Primary and Secondary Sources! This Google Slides presentation includes mixed-level questions to guide instruction, and students will practice important ELA skills such as identifying and applying domain-specific vocabulary, composing clear written responses, and other writing and reading comprehension skills. This lesson is perfect for whole group instructi
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6th - 8th
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Ancient Classical Greek Philosophies and Philosophers Pear Deck Google Slides
Engage your students in learning about philosophy and ancient Greek philosophers such as Aristotle, Plato, and Socrates with these interactive Pear Deck slides! This lesson features engaging multimedia resources, including YouTube and EdPuzzle videos, to teach students the meaning of philosophy and the impact of these great thinkers on Western thought.In addition to learning about the history of philosophy, students will also analyze quotes from these philosophers and evaluate their validity. Th
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6th - 8th
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Also included in:Â Ancient Greece BUNDLE Pear Decks, Google Docs, and more!
Map Skills & Cardinal Directions Google Slides
These slide are packed full of interactive map activities. It includes the following slides.1 Definitions page1 Fill in the compass rose4 Holiday follow the cardinal directions4 use cardinal directions on a map4 map key questions3 map questions3 Fairytale use the arrows to find the wayThese slides meet many of the geography standards for elementary students.
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PreK - 2nd
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Stone Age Paleolithic Era and Neolithic Era Interactive Google Slides Pear Deck
Dive into the fascinating world of the Stone Age with these interactive Pear Deck slides! Explore the evolution of human civilization through topics such as hunter-gatherer societies, early human migration, technological advancements, and the transition to agriculture. Delve into the lifestyles, tools, and innovations that defined the Paleolithic and Neolithic eras. Engage students in active learning as they participate in discussions, analyze primary sources, and explore the significance of ar
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6th - 8th
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Also included in:Â Early Humans Stone Age BUNDLE Pear Decks, Google Docs, and more!
Boom Cards All About Maps
Do you want to make learning to read and use a map fun? Are you looking for purposeful, digital, NO PREP, paperless practice for reading maps? This product is for you! This Boom Cards™ deck provides students practice with identifying symbols on a map, using directions to identify location, and building a map.There are 25 cards that are not randomized. There is audio to support new readers. This game is great for fast finishers, RTI, enrichment, Digital Learning, Distance Learning and even home
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1st - 2nd
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Bitmoji Virtual Classroom Icons! 9 Pages worth of copy+paste icons for you!
I did the hard part for you :) Here are 9 google slides full of different icons for you to use in your virtual classroom.Carpets * Chairs * Desks * Decor * Wall Art * Chalkboards & Whiteboards * Plants * Personalized Items * Wall Shelves * Book Shelves * Etc!How to access your resource after purchasing:Go to My Purchases section of your TpT account.Click View Product Page next to the resource.Once there, you can use the Add to Google Drive button underneath the price to add the resource to y
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PreK - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Ancient Egypt | History Virtual Field Trip | Fourth Grade | Google Slides
This Ancient Egypt adventure does more than just a worksheet, incorporating elements of reading comprehension, history, and geography with interactive elements. These 35 Google Slides™ take learners on an adventure of exploration in Ancient Egypt with Aly. They'll learn about the pyramids, hieroglyphics, and the importance of the river Nile.IF YOU ENJOY THIS PRODUCT, TAKE A LOOK AT THE REST OF THE SERIES HEREIncluded within this download:35 Page Google Slide Activity➯ Follow me to be the first t
Grades:
2nd - 5th
Religion of Ancient Mesopotamia Interactive Pear Deck Google Slides
Students will explore the importance of religion in ancient Mesopotamia through interactive Pear Deck slides. This lesson incorporates the ELA skill of RACE, breaking down the skill to help students evaluate why the Mesopotamians/Sumerians used gods based on nature. Students will also practice essential skills such as finding and citing text evidence, composing a written response, and reading comprehension. This is a versatile lesson suitable for standardized test prep, sub plans, practicing DBQ
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6th - 8th
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Also included in:Â Mesopotamia BUNDLE Pear Decks, Mini DBQs, and more!
Goods and Services Sort Worksheets Kindergarten & 1st Grade Economics
These Economics sorting worksheets are fun interactive activities that give kindergarten and 1st grade sort, cut, and glue worksheets to help them see the differences in goods, services, producers, and consumers. These worksheets are great supplemental practice activities that can be used with ANY social studies curriculum!These Goods, Services, Producers, and Consumers Social Studies worksheetsare interactive and designed to give students fun and engaging activities to practice, identify, and
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K - 2nd
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Introduction to Rome Rise of the Roman Republic Pear Deck Google Slides
Introduce the Roman Republic to your students with this engaging Pear Deck, perfect for both instructor-paced and student-paced modes. Explore the legend of Romulus and Remus, learn about the fall of the Etruscans, and how it led to the creation of a democratic government. This lesson also includes a BrainPOP video about the Roman Republic (BrainPOP sign-on required!). Mixed-level questions are included to guide instruction and help students practice important ELA skills such as finding and citi
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6th - 8th
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Also included in:Â Ancient Rome Roman Republic Roman Empire Interactive Activities and Lessons
Cave Art of the Stone Age Google Slides Pear Deck
Engage your students with a journey into the past and analyze the historical significance of cave art with these interactive Pear Deck slides! Your students will watch a brief National Geographic video about cave art and take a virtual tour. They will also have the opportunity to draw their own cave art and describe the differences between the Paleolithic and Neolithic Eras. This lesson includes constructive writing tasks with analysis questions about different types of cave art.By analyzing sou
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6th - 8th
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Also included in:Â Early Humans Stone Age BUNDLE Pear Decks, Google Docs, and more!
Thanksgiving Around the World - 16 Countries - {Boom Cards} Distance Learning
This is a 19 Boom Card Deck WITH AUDIOCHECK OUT THE PREVIEW ABOVE FOR MORE DETAILS!In this 19 card digital Boom Card deck with audio, students will learn about Thanksgiving celebrations around the world in 16 countries! The optional audio is great for students who need extra support to be able to work independently or help with the pronunciation of a word. Each card has a brief history about the country’s celebration, the date it began, what prompted the tradition and some elements of the festiv
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3rd - 5th
Introduction to the Age of Exploration Interactive Google Slides Pear Deck
Students will explore the Age of Exploration with map and geography skills and various interactive activities in this engaging Pear Deck presentation. They will analyze the four "G's" - gold, glory, God, and goods - and how they initially inspired Portuguese explorers (da Gama, Dias, and Prince Henry the Navigator) to explore new sea trade routes. These slides can be used as a whole group lecture with note-taking or in self-paced mode, making it a versatile resource for any classroom. This lesso
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6th - 8th
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Also included in:Â Middle School World History Social Studies Pear Deck Google Slides Bundle
United States Constitution Bill of Rights Interactive Google Slides Pear Deck
Engage your students with these interactive Google Slides/Pear Deck that cover the fundamentals of the United States Constitution and the Bill of Rights. This resource includes a BrainPop video (log-in required!) about the Constitution and interactive writing and drawing prompts to help students master the content. Additionally, this lesson features 3 samples of "Do Now" questions and 2 samples of "Closing" tasks to connect the lesson to current events of 2020 or to prompt students to reflect on
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6th - 8th
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Egyptian Pyramids Powerpoint and Assignment
I created a Powerpoint for theEgyptian Pyramids. This item was originally created for a 6th grade class, but it could be used with students that range from 4th grade to 8th grade depending on academic levels. The Powerpoint includes many different pictures and videos that go along with each slide. The lesson took my students about 60 minutes to complete everything and talk about all of the slides in detail. The lesson also corresponds with the NYS standards and Common Core for grade 6 Social Stu
Grades:
4th - 8th
North America Geography Activity World Geography 3rd Grade Geography Project
This North American continent activity takes students on a journey to explore the continent's places, people, and animals. Students will learn about maps, demographics, key geographical features, climate, biomes, ocean currents, and much more!What is included:45-page digital Google Slides activityScreenreader friendly versionBoth written and instant correct ‘click the right answer’ questions.4-minute mini-lesson video4-page written activityAnswer sheetWhy Choose Adventure with Aly?Aligned with C
Grades:
2nd - 5th
NGSS:
3-LS2-1
, 3-LS4-3
, 3-ESS2-2
What Is Civics Introduction to Civic Engagement Pear Deck Google Slides
Introduce your students to Civics with these 10 thought-provoking questions! This slide deck can be used in whole-group instruction for maximum engagement, or in self-paced mode. A YouTube video explaining the importance of civics and civic engagement are also included. This lesson incorporates mixed-level questions to guide instruction and improve students' ELA skills, such as identifying and applying domain-specific vocabulary and composing clear written responses.These slides are perfect for
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6th - 8th
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Atlantic Slave Trade Middle Passage Pear Deck Google Slides
Engage your students with this interactive Pear Deck that explores the influence of the Atlantic Slave Trade and the Middle Passage on world history! This lesson includes a TED-Ed video, reading passages, geography activities, and primary source analysis to help students understand who gained and who lost during this era. Students will analyze text and visual evidence to help them answer questions and practice essential ELA skills such as identifying and applying domain-specific vocabulary, comp
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7th - 9th
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Also included in:Â Middle School World History Social Studies Pear Deck Google Slides Bundle
Maps and Globes Kindergarten and 1st Grade Digital Social Studies Centers
Add exciting DIGITAL activities to your map skills units with these maps and globes task cards and Boom Cards! This is a set of 40 map skills and globes task cards to give kindergarten, 1st grade, and SPED students practice with different types of maps, land, water, map symbols, globes, map keys, compass rose, buildings and more. These NO PREP map and globe digital activities will go with ANY geography/social studies units and are perfect for beginning primary grade students!You will be able to
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PreK - 1st
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2000s Choice Board/Tic Tac Toe (U.S. History) - Hyperdoc Project
This U.S. History choice board offers student nine activities to choose from that center around the 2000s in the United States. The activities are titled as follows: Hurricane Katrina, The iPod, 2008 Presidential Election, George W. Bush, 9/11 Al-Qaeda Attacks, Department of Homeland Security (DHS), 2000 Presidential Election, Invasion of Iraq/Iraq War, and Harry Potter. Activity choices include creating action figures, filming an advertisement, and developing sketchnotes.The 2000s Choice Board
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
FREEBIE Latitude and Longitude Map Geography Skills Google Slides Pear Deck
Looking to teach your students the basics of latitude and longitude? Look no further than these interactive Pear Deck slides! This engaging lesson will teach students how to identify lines of latitude and longitude, as well as the Equator and Prime Meridian. With activities that challenge students to determine the definitions of Longitude and Latitude, and opportunities to create and call out a list of locations on a world map using Google Earth or an atlas (not included), this lesson is designe
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5th - 9th
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Also included in:Â Social Studies Resources for Getting Started Back to School or New Teacher
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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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For instance, first graders can explore worksheets on senses and emotions, followed by a coloring page featuring Harriet Tubman. Older students can test their knowledge with quizzes on statistics and capital cities, then delve into the history of the Underground Railroad through an informational sheet or enjoy a word search focused on civil rights leaders. With such a wide variety of subjects and topics covered, our social studies pages provide endless opportunities for students to explore the world in captivating ways.
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