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Social studies resources in English (UK)
All about me Social Media Character profiles
Get to know your students in a fun way they can relate to with these "get to know me" Social Media Profiles: EDITABLE Templates! They also work great as a character analysis! Simply add text boxes and type straight into them, for distance learning.The use of social media is very much a part of students’ lives in this day and age. Use this to your advantage in your lessons by encouraging them to tell you and their peers all about themselves at the beginning of the year or writing about a famous p
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3rd - 12th
Australian Democracy Features Complete Bundle | Year 5 HASS Government Civics
Explore types of government, democracy and voting in Australia with this Year 5 HASS civics and citizenship bundle. This Australian government resource includes three democracy and voting units,assessment tasks and a word wall and poster set. This is the perfect resource for teaching the importance of democracy and government in Australia.✫✫✫✫✫✫✫✫✫✫This bundle contains:Types of Government Mini UnitThis resource includes:✫ Teacher Notes✫ Cover Page✫ Brainstorming Activity✫ 2 General Note Taking S
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5th
Social Studies Ancient Egypt History Unit Bundle 3rd, 4th, 5th Hands-on
SAVE MONEY with this complete hands-on unit bundle on ancient Egypt history full of engaging activities including a timeline, primary source activity, causes and consequences, hieroglyphics, map work, coloring cover pages, research organizers and six hands-on art and craft projects!Ancient Egypt is such a fun topic to explore, and this pack of activities provides a range of activities to get your students engaged in learning and build their knowledge about how ancient Egyptians lived, all while
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3rd - 6th
Argument Writing Sentence Starters
Students are often times left without knowing how to begin their argument writing. To help guide your students in citing their evidence and elaborating further, provide them with these "They Say, I Say" templates from Graff, Birkenstein, and Durst, 2012. Equipped with these sentence frames, students will build their argument more eloquently and fully. Great addition to any debate class or criminal justice class that encourages evaluation of argument with proof and evidence.
Foldable brochure
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8th - 12th
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Three Levels of Government Australia | Year 6 HASS Australian Government Civics
Explore the three levels of government - local, state and federal government - in Australia with this Year 6 HASS civics and citizenship resource. This unit looks at the roles and responsibilities of the levels of government and includes fact sheets, a range of activities (including research activities) and an assessment piece. This mini-unit is also available as part of the Levels of Government in Australia Complete Bundle and the Levels of Government Mini Unit BundleThis mini unit is written t
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6th
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Also included in: Levels of Government Mini Unit Bundle (Year 6 HASS)
Rules and Laws in Australia | Year 4 HASS Australian Government and Civics
Explore rules and laws and the difference between them with this Year 4 HASS Australian civics and citizenship resource. This Australian government resource asks students to define rules and laws and to determine the difference between them. It includes fact sheets, a range of learning activities, an assessment task and marking rubric.This mini unit is written to suit the Australian Curriculum and is written for Australian students. Elements will work for other parts of the world, but check the
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4th
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Waitangi Day {An activity booklet about the Treaty for Kiwi kids}
Did you know that there are actually 9 copies of the Treaty of Waitangi? They travelled the country after the initial signing in Waitangi on the 6th February 1840 collecting more than 500 signatures!This 48 page mini booklet pack is designed to support your classroom discussions about the Treaty of Waitangi. It was created to address the lack of easy to use resources for primary aged children in New Zealand – you can mix and match from the large selection of pages to best meet the needs of you
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2nd - 5th
Also included in: Waitangi Day Mega Pack Bundle
Knights and Castles
**Over 80 Printables**Included in this Knights and Castles Activity Pack--Knights and Castles Differentiated Worksheets for Emergent Readers and Writers(simple tracing of words, colouring and/or writing sentences)-Extension Worksheets for Literacy (Create a Knight, create a King)-Cross-curricular science/materials worksheets (Best materials for a Castle)-Real Life Castle Pictures showing Castles in England and Europe (excellent for discussion and visual learners).-Writing Templates for Queen, Ki
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PreK - 2nd
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Matariki {Let's celebrate Māori New Year!}
Did you know that the Matariki constellation is called ‘Subaru’ in Japan? Or that although we can normally only see 6-7 stars with the naked eye, there are actually over 400 included in the Matariki cluster?This 56 page mini booklet pack is designed to support your classroom discussions about Matariki. It was created to address the lack of easy to use resources for primary aged children – you can mix and match from the large selection of pages to best meet the needs of your class! *Also inclu
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2nd - 5th
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Also included in: Matariki Mega Pack Bundle
Weather Report Unit
Are you looking for a task-based engaging unit to teach weather words to your students? Then why not turn your students into talented weathermen with cultural unit?Your Weather Report Unit in detail:Here is a complete set of 25 worksheets to have your students play the role of the weatherman in your classroom.Content:❑ ANSWER KEY❑ COLOR version and B&W version❑ Step 1: Discover•Review words•Work on expressions•Task 1: Create a weather wheel❑ Step 2: Learn•Read a weather forecast•Listen to a
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1st - 8th
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Also included in: Weather Report Unit - British Weather Resources Bundle
Anzac Biscuits by Phil Cummings: Reading Activities for the Anzac Day Book
Explore Anzac Biscuits by Phil Cummings with this collection of reading activities for the Anzac Day book. These five activities cover comprehension, retell, sorting and comparison, description and writing and allow students to better understand the text - a gentle exploration of the impacts of war on soldiers and families. A perfect resource in the lead up to Anzac Day To use this resource you will need:At least one copy of Anzac Biscuits by Phil Cummings (first published 2013) These activities
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K - 2nd
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Business Ethics - CSR - Corporate Social Responsibility - Business Studies
A great lesson on teaching business ethics. The lesson starts with students asked to decide whether it is right that Nike uses sweatshops to increase profits - students write down their response on a post-it note and add it to the whiteboard. Students are then shown a great 20 minute documentary on Nike and Sweatshops (link to video included) and then they get an opportunity to change their view. This lesson then looks at the pros and cons of businesses operating ethically and how it may impact
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8th - 11th
Australian and Global Citizenship Complete Bundle | Year 6 HASS Government
Explore citizenship in Australia and what it means to be a world citizen with this Year 6 HASS civics and citizenship bundle. Covering the Australian citizenship pledge, the rights and responsibilities of Australian citizens and global citizenship, this Australian government HASS bundle includes information sheets, activities, assessment tasks and vocabulary word wall and poster resources. These resources are written to suit the Australian Curriculum and are written for Australian students. Most
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6th
United kingdom country and city report- King Charles III coronation
This resource is designed to help students explore the geography and cultural aspects of different cities and countries in the United Kingdom. With the Coronation of King Charles taking place this month, this resource is an excellent way to bring English geography and culture into the classroom.This resource includes:A foldable suitcase that students can use to research any city or country in the United Kingdom. The report on the chosen city or country will be presented inside the suitcase, maki
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4th - 6th
Also included in: World Geography Bundle- Country research projects
Australian Citizenship Rights Responsibilities | Year 6 HASS Australian Civics
Explore Australian citizenship and the rights and responsibilities of Australian citizens with this Year 6 HASS civics and citizenship resource. This Australian government unit covers the rights and responsibilities of citizens in Australia as well as human rights and laws and the rights of children. This resource includes information sheets, a wide range of learning activities and an assessment task.This mini-unit is also available as part of the Australian and Global Citizenship Complete Bundl
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6th
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Also included in: Australian and Global Citizenship Mini Unit Bundle (Year 6 HASS)
What Happened on September 11? - Reading Comprehension Worksheet / Text
This Reading Comprehension worksheet is suitable for beginner to proficient ESL learners. The text describes the events that unfolded on September 11, 2001.After carefully reading the text, students are required to complete some comprehension exercises including comprehension questions, True or False exercises, multiple choice exercise , a fill-in-the-gaps exercise and a fun crossword. This worksheet can also be used for IGCSE, TOEFL vocabulary building purposes. The handout can be completed in
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Also included in: Modern History Bundle - Reading Comprehension Worksheets
Europe geography- European Union- Unión Europea- country research report
This resource is part of a BUNDLE!This resource includes:Foldable suitcase. With this suitcase, students will be able to research about the a country in Europe or the European UnionCountry reports. 47 reports are included and the reports for the Europen Union countries are gathered in one document. The students will be able to include the most important data of these countries. Each worksheet includes the skyline of the capital of each country. Ukraine country report.Bulletin board kit. It inclu
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3rd - 5th
Also included in: World Geography Bundle- Country research projects
Coloring Sympathy Cards
Have your child cut, color and write inside these sympathy cards for a classmate/ classmate's family who has experienced loss.
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3rd - 8th
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Australian Government Basics Bundle
Explore Government in Australia in your classroom with this complete bundle of teaching resources. Engage your students with the mini-unit covering Australian government structure, voting rights and citizenship. Then reinforce learning with the word wall, vocabulary games and poster set.This bundle includes a range of resources which are also available individually. Find individual links belowAustralian Government Basics Mini UnitThis resource includes:✫ Teaching Notes✫ Cover Page for Work Bookl
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5th - 7th
WWI and the Rise of Totalitarianism (Hitler, Mussolini, Stalin) - Reading Text
This Reading Comprehension worksheet gives an account of the post WWI conditions that contributed to the rise of different totalitarian regimes around the world, including Benito Mussolini in Italy, Adolph Hitler in Germany and Joseph Stalin in Russia. The text is suitable for advanced intermediate to proficient ESL learners and native English speakers.After carefully reading the text, students are required to complete some comprehension exercises including comprehension questions, a definitions
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8th - 12th, Adult Education
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Also included in: WWI & WWII BUNDLE - Reading Comprehension Worksheets
EDEXCEL SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY - A LEVEL POWERPOINT - REVISION
A powerpoint curated for students, for AS Level Edexcel Psychology with students recieving A*/A’s alongside other resourcesIncludes every topic from the Edexcel 2015 specification from content to research methods and more. Filled with exam style questions througout to encourage thought provoking on the content learnt and can be used as a summary revision powerpoint including everything to recieve an A*
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12th, Higher Education
Global Citizenship | Year 6 HASS Australian Government Citizenship and Civics
Explore the concept of global citizenship with this Year 6 HASS civics and citizenship resource. This Australian government resource explores who global citizens are, the obligations of world citizens and the ways different countries work together. It includes information sheets, a range of learning activities and an assessment piece.This mini-unit is also available as part of the Australian and Global Citizenship Complete Bundle and as part of the Australian and Global Citizenship Mini-Unit Bun
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6th
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Also included in: Australian and Global Citizenship Mini Unit Bundle (Year 6 HASS)
Laws in Australia Complete Bundle | Year 5 HASS Australian Government and Civics
Explore law in Australia with this Year 5 HASS civics and citizenship bundle. Covering laws, why we need laws and creating and enforcing laws, this Australian government bundle includes a range of learning materials including information sheets, activities, assessment tasks and vocabulary activities. Perfect for taking a closer look at the Australian legal system.These resources are written to suit the Australian Curriculum and are written for Australian students. Most elements will work for oth
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5th
Australian Civics and Citizenship Government YEAR 5 HASS COMPLETE BUNDLE
Explore Australian democracy, the electoral system, Australian laws and community in Australia with this complete Year 5 HASS civics and citizenship government bundle. With information sheets, activities, assessment tasks and vocabulary resources, this comprehensive bundle allows students to gain a good understanding of how the Australian government works and how individuals can work together towards civic goals.These resources are written to suit the Australian Curriculum and are written for Au
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5th
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