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High school social studies resources for Easel Activities and for ESL-EFL-ELL $5-10
Consumer Math & Financial Literacy - Credit Card Project (with Google Slides™)
You can purchase this product with other consumer math and personal finance activities and projects in a BUNDLE:Consumer Math and Financial Literacy Activities & Projects BUNDLEUpdated to also include a Google Classroom™ version in addition to the original print-friendly version! **************************************************************************************DOWNLOADED OVER 1,000 TIMES**************************************************************************************This is a credit
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5th - 12th
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Saludos y Despedidas (Greetings and Farewells) Spanish Vocabulary Activities
This is a 25 page Spanish vocabulary practice packet over Saludos y Despedidas (Greetings and Farewells). This packet contains everything you need to help your students learn Spanish greetings and farewells. Answer keys are included.
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1. Saludos y Despedidas (Greetings and Farewells) Vocabulary List
2. Vocabulary Translations
3. Comic Strip
4. Word Search
5. Crossword Puzzle
6. Magic Squares
7. Word Scramble
8. Spelling Practice
9. Matching Columns
10. Multiple Choice
11. Spelling Quiz
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4th - 10th
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Also included in: Saludos y Despedidas Spanish Greetings and Farewells Vocabulary Bundle
3 Branches of Government Civics Activities
Teaching the three branches of the U.S. government is an essential part of the U.S. History or Civics curriculum. This product is a concise and effective way of teaching the three branches of government. It can be used to meet the needs of all learners. There are a variety of activities included!This product includes the following:Reading passage: a one page reading passage about the 3 branches of governmentGraphic organizer: students can use to take notes as they read or to summarize what they
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5th - 12th
Causes of World War 2 Lesson (WW2, WWII) US History Social Studies Activities
This Causes of World War 2 American History lesson includes a PowerPoint, slotted notes, reading passage, comprehension activities, & quiz. Some components in this World War II lesson are editable so you can tweak it to your students’ needs. Audios of the reading passage & quiz are included. This is perfect for students with read-aloud accommodations. Includes a print & digital version. This no prep World War II Causes lesson includes:✅ 13 slide PowerPoint presentation about the caus
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7th - 10th
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Geography Mapping Skills Activities, Geography Choice Board, Reading Passages
Mapping Skills and Basic Geography Choice Boards, Mapping Skills Readings Google Classroom, Print & Digital Learning provides differentiated activities to use with students to master the content. THIS IS ALSO PART OF SEVERAL BUNDLES World Geography MEGA BUNDLE AND World Geography Choice Board Activity BUNDLE AND Mapping Skills BUNDLE Choice Board Activities and Mapping Skills Readings Including the following: Mapping ActivityCartographerMap ScaleTypes of MapsTime ZonesRoad MapsLand and Wate
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7th - 12th
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The Book Thief Novel Study and Project Menu; Plus Digital Option
Everything you need to use Markus Zusaks's award-winning WW2 novel, The Book Thief effectively in your classroom! A no-prep standards based interactive notebook literature guide with follow-up reading response questions for every chapter as well as vocabulary, writing projects, activities and enrichment projects. Teacher friendly engaging lessons to use with this award winning novel in your classroom while encouraging critical reading skills.CCSS/STAAR Aligned! Great for "Distance Learning".Eve
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5th - 9th
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Civil Rights Movement Primary Source Analysis Bundle
Teach the Civil Rights Movement with this easy to implement Primary Source Analysis Bundle that covers your content and your standards.Investigate the Civil Rights Movement with primary sources so your students learn core content while also practicing Social Studies skills. This bundled set includes 8-pages of handouts providing an assortment of quotes and images for students to analyze with guiding questions for a better understanding of the economic, political, and cultural changes of the Civi
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6th - 12th
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September 11 Impacts - Gallery Walk and Writing Assignment (9/11) Google Docs
September 11 Impacts - Gallery Walk and Writing Assignment (9/11) - This 19 page September 11 resource focuses on the the major impacts on the world resulting from the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. The resource will help your students understand 7 different impacts from the September 11 attacks, including: the economy, the war in Afghanistan, the War on Terror, the loss of life, and more! The resource includes a detailed teachers guide for ease of use!It now includes links for use w
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6th - 12th
Paleolithic and Neolithic Age Revolution Activity | Stone Age Gallery Walk
Take your students on a walking tour or gallery walk to discover the ways of life of the earliest humans from the Paleolithic (Old Stone) Age to the Neolithic (New Stone) Age and the Neolithic Revolution. It's easy to set up and your students will be engaged and ready to learn!Students can investigate the early humans, examine primary source images, and read about the changes and developments over the period. Resource Includes26 slides to be set up as centers or stations, or use with students i
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6th - 10th
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Industrial Revolution Activities | Effects of Revolution Project or Walking Tour
Effects of the Industrial Revolution Walking Tour or Gallery Walk Activity - a resource for covering the content while students practice analysis and inquiry skills!Want an easy to prep resource for teaching the Effects of the Industrial Revolution? Want students to practice primary source analysis as they investigate the many effects of the era?This is a 10 card activity which requires students to view 10 image and information cards on specific effects of the Industrial Revolution. This entire
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6th - 10th
American Revolution Battles Lesson - Revolutionary War Battles Activity -Passage
This Battles of the American Revolution lesson includes a PowerPoint, slotted notes, reading passage, comprehension activities, & quiz. Some components are editable so you can tweak it to your students’ needs. Audios of the reading passage & quiz are included. This is perfect for students with read-aloud accommodations. Includes a print & digital version. This no prep battles of the Revolutionary War lesson includes:✅ 15 slide PowerPoint presentation about the battles of the US Revol
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7th - 11th
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Causes of the Civil War Lesson US History Activities Social Studies Worksheets
This Causes of the Civil War lesson includes a PowerPoint, slotted notes, reading passage, comprehension activities, & quiz. Some components are editable so you can tweak it to your students’ needs. Audios of the reading passage & quiz are included. This is perfect for students with read-aloud accommodations. Inncludes a print & digital version. This no prep Civil War Causes lesson includes:✅ 15 slide PowerPoint presentation about the causes of the US Civil War that can be used to fa
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7th - 11th
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Mesoamerica Reading Comprehension Passages Questions Annotations Aztec Inca Maya
Mesoamerica - Olmec, Mayan, Aztec, and Inca Ancient Civilization Worksheets - Reading Comprehension Passages, Questions, and Annotations This resource is designed for a Reformation unit. It contains 5 Engaging, Non-Fiction Reading Comprehension Passages with Directions for Student Annotations! Reading Comprehension Questions also included! Questions & Answer Keys for Each of the 5 Reading Passages! COMMON CORE ALIGNED! Aligned with Mesoamerican Interactive NotebookQuick overview of topics co
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5th - 9th
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Tier 2 Vocabulary for High School SLPs & Special Education Digital + Print
Improve your high school speech therapy and special education students' receptive language and vocabulary by introducing 20 high-frequency tier 2 vocabulary words! Vocabulary activities are research-based and are considered best practice for vocabulary pre-assessment, post-assessment, and practice!What's Included?4 Vocabulary UnitsEach Unit Includes:Pre-AssessmentParagraph using the vocabulary words in contextDefinitionsSynonyms/antonymsIdiomsSentence WritingPost-AssessmentCumulative Assessment
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6th - 12th
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The Stone Age Early Humans Interactive Notebook Paleolithic Digital Worksheets
The Stone Age | Early Humans | Archaeology Interactive Notebook {Paper & Digital Versions Included!}***Important Update - Now includes additional, colorful Digital Google Slides Version for Google Classroom! Designed for Distance Learning ***Important Update- Now includes additional, colorful Digital EASEL Activity! Stone Age Unit for Interactive Social Studies Notebook!6th Grade Ancient Civilizations SeriesThis product contains interactive cut-and-paste learning material for students to c
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4th - 9th
Thomas Jefferson Lesson - Louisiana Purchase - Lewis & Clark - Reading Activity
⭐️This lesson about the presidency of Thomas Jefferson includes a PowerPoint, slotted notes, reading passage, comprehension activities, & quiz. Some components are editable so you can tweak it to your students’ needs. Audios of the reading passage & quiz are included. This is perfect for students with read-aloud accommodations. Includes a print & digital version. This no prep President Thomas Jefferson lesson includes:✅ 13 slide PowerPoint presentation about the events that happened
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7th - 11th
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The Boy in the Striped Pajamas Novel Study and Project Menu; Plus Digital Option
Everything you need to use John Boyne's award winning WWII novel, "The Boy in the Striped Pajamas" effectively in your classroom! A no-prep standards based interactive notebook literature guide with follow-up reading response questions for every chapter as well as vocabulary, writing projects, activities and enrichment projects. Teacher friendly engaging lessons to use with this award winning novel in your classroom while encouraging critical reading skills.CCSS/STAAR Aligned! Great for "Distan
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5th - 9th
Also included in: World War II Novel Study Bundle, Seven Complete WWII Literature Units!
Las Fallas Spanish Culture Unit & lesson la primavera en España Spring sub plans
This Editable Google mini-unit bundle includes materials for a 2-3 day cultural unit in Spanish about Las Fallas, a celebration in Spain in the Spring. This Spanish cultural unit includes authentic resources, a graphic organizer, an editable Google slideshow, an optional reading assessment, and ideas for expansion. This Las Fallas unit would be best for late Spanish 1, Spanish 2, or Spanish 3 students.This is an Editable Google Drive Folder with the following included:✅ Directions to the teacher
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8th - 11th
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Morphology - Roots, Prefixes, and Suffixes for Middle/High School SLPs
Target high-frequency prefixes, suffixes, and root words with this Morphology set for middle, junior high, and high school speech therapists and special education teachers!Your high school speech therapy and special education students will be introduced to 10 high frequency root words, prefixes, and suffixes in evidence-based activities that are designed to improve morphological awareness. Targeted morphemes: aud, port, cycl, hydr, cent, multi-, tri-, re-, -able, and -lessTier II vocabulary wor
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7th - 10th
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English Assessment Diagnostic Test Placement Levels for ELS, ELL, EFL, ESOL, ESL
Do you want to be the best teacher? Imagine having the ultimate placement tool in your teaching arsenal – a magical English Level Assessment Test that sweeps in like a linguistic detective! Picture this: you, armed with the power to decode your students' English language levels with the pinpoint accuracy this diagnostic test. We're introducing the ultimate English diagnostic test, tailor-made for the test placement ELS, ELL, EFL, and ESOL of your superheroes. Imagine an assessment that's not
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7th - 9th
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Absolute Monarchs Age of Absolutism Centers & Response Activity | Rulers
This Absolute Monarchs and the Age of Absolutism Centers & Response Activity can be the tool that will save you time and energy in teaching about the era in your history classes. This is a 39 card set for a Centers, Walking Tour, Gallery Walk, Stations or Response Group activity on the Age of Absolutism and the absolute rulers. Set up as a walking tour or arrange in centers or table sets for students to visit. Each card set includes images and the content that helps students gain a vast un
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7th - 12th, Higher Education
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Also included in: Modern World History Interactive Lessons Bundle Walking Tours & More
African Kingdoms in the Middle Ages Activity | Medieval Africa Centers
This African Kingdoms in the Middle Ages Activity will save you time and stress as you introduce your students to the significant civilizations of Africa during Medieval times while students practice vital Social Studies skills. It includes center or investigation cards on the origination and location, wealth, leadership, and decline of Ghana, Mali, Songhai, the Eastern Kingdoms, and the Central & Southern Kingdoms. Skills Practiced:Reading for ContentTopic Investigation & Categorizatio
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6th - 12th, Higher Education
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Scientific Revolution Discovery Centers Activity
Teaching the Scientific Revolution? This activity will save you time and stress as you cover the content and address the standards in your classes!Students can investigate the beginning and major contributions of the Scientific Revolution with this Discovery Centers activity on the significant scientists of the period. This interactive resource allows students to either work in table groups or to visit placard centers set up around the room on 7 different advancements during the Scientific Rev
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6th - 11th, Higher Education
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Also included in: Modern World History Interactive Lessons Bundle Walking Tours & More
Causes of the American Revolution Lesson - Revolutionary War Causes Activity
This Causes of the American Revolution lesson includes a PowerPoint, slotted notes, reading passage, comprehension activities, & quiz. Some components are editable so you can tweak it to your students’ needs. Audios of the reading passage & quiz are included. This is perfect for students with read-aloud accommodations. Includes a print & digital version. This no prep causes of the Revolutionary War lesson includes:✅ 19 slide PowerPoint presentation about the causes of the US Revoluti
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7th - 11th
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- Become active, responsible, and engaged citizens
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