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Free 12th grade social studies resources for Microsoft Word
Writing Guide 1: Essay Thesis Statements (Explanation & Writing Activities)
This is a quick guide for how to write and improve on THESIS STATEMENTS. Package Includes:- Aspects of a good thesis- Examples of common issues and pitfalls when writing theses- A thesis improvement activity (with 10 theses for students to repair and improve)If you like this handout, you should check out our other products! Evidence & MLA Guide: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Quick-Writing-Guide-Incorporating-Evidence-MLA-5098962Essay Writing Guide: https://www.teacherspayteache
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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The Holocaust Reading or Stations Activity: Multiple-Formats
This item has 6 reading sections or cards covering different aspects of the Holocaust. There are questions for the students to answer as they read each section and an answer key is provided.Topics:Anti-Semitism in Germany in the 1930sThe Wannsee ConferenceGhettosDachau and Concentration CampsAuschwitzDeath MarchesI have it in multiple formats so you can utilize a version that works for your classroom (Microsoft Word & Google Docs).The link to Google Versions is in the key section of the Mic
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7th - 12th
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Also included in:Â World War II Unit Bundle: PPT, Activities, Readings, Video Guides, & More.
Blank Frayer Model Printable Worksheet
This has two pages that you can print front and back. They are the same. The student puts the word in the middle and fills in the surrounding information.
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6th - 12th
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Personal Finance: The Game of Life
This activity was designed for high school economics students. Students are asked to pretend that they have just finished either high school and have entered the workforce, a two or four year college program, an apprenticeship, or military service and are now ready to strike out on their own in their first job. They must actually search for a real job being advertised somewhere in the country, calculate gross and net income, find a place to live by search the adds, figure out transportation, ins
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
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3-2-1 Exit Ticket
Simple yet effective exit ticket. I use this activity daily as a quick check to see how well my students grasped the lesson.
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4th - 12th
Articles of Confederation Simulation
A great interactive simulation to demonstrate to government or US history students the failures of the Articles of Confederation. After the lesson students will have a clear understanding of why the US needed a stronger central government. Students will take on the role of one of the 13 original states and will participate in a session of Congress to see if they can solve the pressing challenges facing the new nation.
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8th - 12th
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Budget Project: My Life for 1 Year After High School
This project is designed for high school SDC students and is scaffolded appropriately.
This budget project is a great assignment for high school seniors learning how to create a monthly budget. This project begins one month after graduation and asks students to create a budget including projected income, expenses and savings goals. The project is a real eye opener for students and helps them to understand what they can realistically afford working part time.
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9th - 12th
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Why Study History? - Guided Reading Activity - Great Introduction to History!
This activity is a wonderful introduction to the study of history. It provides 4 key reasons it is vital to study history. The worksheet is designed to be engaging and help students realize history is fun! The four reasons to study history are listed with a brief student friendly description for each one. Each reason to study history also has a short response question. The questions are designed to create class discussions and guide students to the realization that history is fun and import
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4th - 12th
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Research Paper Student Notes Template
I created this for my 9th grade students who were struggling with taking notes for a research project.
Rather than using index cards, which are easily lost, this template can be photocopied and hole-punched to be placed into a binder, or stuck in a folder, for easy access. The top of each box has room for the student to list the title, author(s), and where they found the source so they can easily find it again when its time to make their reference page. You can easily add more information if
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8th - 12th
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Blank Check Template
Use this worksheet for practice writing checks. It is editable so feel free to come up with your own bank, or start at a different check number.
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6th - 12th
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America: The Story of Us- Episode #1 "Rebels" Film Guide & Answer Key
This is a twenty question guide (The teacher key is also included) that is to be used in conjunction with episode #1 "Rebels" from the History Channel documentary series, "America: The Story of Us". If you like this film guide, please check out my others. All follow a similar format, and are setup to keep your student's on-task, and engaged in the film. You may also modify the film guide if you wish, however, please make sure to maintain me (Daniel McDonald) as the author.
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
13 Original British Colonies Blank Map
This is a map of the original 13 British Colonies that is blank and able to be filled out by students. The directions also state that students are to color the three regions and include a key and compass rose on their maps. Great way for the students to learn about the 13 Original colonies.
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5th - 12th
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Bell-Ringer Reading Comprehension Passage: Rosa Parks & Montgomery Bus Boycotts
Included is a reading passage regarding Rosa Parks and the Montgomery Bus Boycotts and the Harlem Hell Fighters as a bonus along with comprehension and context clue questions from the articles. It's a great way to begin any class to promote history, social justice, reading-comprehension, and vocabulary.
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3rd - 12th
Causes of WWII Worksheet
This worksheet focuses on the events that led up to World War II. It provides a page of background information with some key terms in bold. There is also a series of comprehension questions related to the provided background information. Questions include:-Fill-in-the-blanks-True/false-Short answerAn answer key is provided for easy grading.If you like this, check out these other products by 2nd Chance Works:-George Washington Activities-Legislative Branch Worksheets-Executive Branch Worksheet
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8th - 12th
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Song Lyric Analysis Worksheet
Use this handy worksheet to guide your students in analyzing the lyrics to meaningful songs. This sheet was designed for analyzing primary music sources in the Social Studies classroom.This resource could easily be adapted for other subjects (especially as a relevant hook).
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5th - 12th
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Middle Ages Project
This project is designed for 8th graders studying the Middle Ages. The project is designed so that kids get to pick and choose different activitites, each worth a different number of points. They essentially pick from a list of mini projects to design their own project. It would work for English and/or history classes and is easy to adapt. It was popular with students and parents appreciated it too.
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7th - 12th
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Viking Runes Worksheet
This is a one page (double sided) work sheet that shows students what type of alphabet Vikings used. The "futhark" alphabet it shown with the corresponding english sound below it. There is a riddle to solve, a few Viking words to translate, and then has students answer a few questions about themselves in runes as well. I've used this in World History talking about the Norse people, Mythology, in a unit on Beowulf, and I'm sure it can be used for many other subjects as well.
In case you do
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6th - 12th
High School US History Timeline Handout
UPDATED through 2016! This EDITABLE handout is a timeline that lists all the key events of US History from 1877-Present. Great for end of year review OR beginning of the year overview. Editable Word Doc so you can add or subtract events, people and terms as needed!Great for STAAR prep, EOC Prep, Final Exam Prep, and Test ReviewHow to get TpT credit to use on future purchases:Leave feedback on each purchase! Beside your downloads on your My Purchases page you'll see a Provide Feedback button.
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8th - 12th
End of Quarter or Semester Reflection Freebie
At the end of each quarter or term, it is important for students to have the opportunity to reflect on their failures, successes, and set new goals for the coming months. This simple, yet effective, activity allows students to write tangible and achievable goals while identifying areas of weakness or need. After students fill this out, I have individual face-to-face conferences with them. We add this sheet to a growing folder, review goals and 'mini goals' that include attainable steps, and revi
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3rd - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Julius Caesar Personality Quiz
Get your students to connect with Caesar, Antony, Brutus, or Cassius with the Julius Caesar Personality Quiz. The beginning of the play can be overwhelming to some students, and giving them a character to connect with gives them the motivation to find out the fate of their characters and decide for themselves if they really are a secret Caesar (or Antony, Brutus, or Cassius.) The first page provides seven fun multiple choice questions, and the second page provides students their results and a
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9th - 12th
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Vocabulary Graphic Organizer
This graphic organizer is a template that can be used to define and analyze vocabulary. This format utilizes higher order thinking skills because it allows students to go beyond basic definitions. Thanks for shopping!
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial 3.0 United States License.
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4th - 12th
Historian's Court: People of England Versus King John (Magna Carta)
This highly entertaining and engaging mock trial will reinforce any lesson on the events leading up to and surrounding the creation of the Magna Carta. Students will create a courtroom and decide how King John will be remembered in history. I have successfully used this lesson with students in 3rd thru 12th grade. Additional activities are suggested.
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3rd - 12th
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Cause & Effect Graphic Organizer
This cause and effect graphic organizer was designed to be used as a critical thinking activity related to a literature story, but it could also be used in many other subject areas, including science and social studies/history. Take a look and see how you might be able to use it!
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1st - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Bill of Rights Tshirt Activity
This is a neat activity that has students use visual thinking to remember the Bill of Rights. Visual thinking is a learning style where the learner better understands and retains information when ideas, words and concepts are associated with images. This activity can be done in class or used as an homework assignment.
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5th - 12th
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