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Free 8th grade social studies bibliography activboard activities
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
Grades:
5th - 9th
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Early European Explorers - 5th Grade Social Studies
This is a unit plan split into several days. Each day the students will learn or concentrate on a particular part of explorer history.
Day one - students will learn about Christopher Columbus, John Cabot, Juan Ponce de Leon, Vasco Nunez de Balboa, Henry Hudson, Ferdinand Magellan, Amerigo Vespucci, Samuel de Champlain, Jaques Cartier.
Day two - learn in more detail about the above explorers and their routes
Day three - students will read a bibliography of assigned explorer and write about th
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5th - 8th
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Research Paper Graphic Organizer
Use this Graphic Organizer to guide students with the structure of their research papers. Can be used independently or in conjunction with the How to Complete a Research Paper PowerPoint for sale in my TPT store.
Grades:
6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Middle School Geography, Timeline, Map Skills Google Slides Pear Deck FREEBIE
Looking to teach your students the fundamentals of historical and archaeological thinking? Look no further! Our comprehensive lesson plan covers key Geography Skills and Timeline Skills while introducing students to a variety of sources through interactive Pear Deck slides. With mixed-level questions to guide instruction, this lesson is designed to challenge and engage students at every level. Plus, students will have the opportunity to practice important ELA skills such as identifying domain-sp
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6th - 8th
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Mardi Gras
Using informational text, students of all ages can learn more about a fun holiday! Great addition to a Mardi Gras unit, this power point provides a class visual while students can complete a graphic organizer before reading, during reading, and/or after reading at teacher discretion. Or you can turn it into a Read Aloud/listening activity.
The book does need to be purchased separately through booksellers such as Author House, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, or others.
If you incorporate a Mardi Gr
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PreK - 8th
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Facebook Page - First Day of School - Character/Historical Biography
A ready-to-print template for students to create their own Facebook pages! Updated to the most recent Timeline format your students are familiar with.
Includes descriptions for how to fill in each section to maximize getting to know your kids as a back-to-school activity.
**Includes bonus template with blank "About" section to allow you to adapt the sections for literature or historical character biographies and analysis.
Grades:
4th - 12th
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Industrial Revolution: Robber Barons or captains of industry?
Students will consider how some people believe the so called “captains of industry” were also demonized “Robber Barons” who grew incredibly rich at the expense of the massively poor worker class. They will weigh the good with the bad of every individual.
Grades:
7th - 11th
Constitution and Bill of Rights Bingo
Students select 4 activities to complete Bingo. Activities reinforce standards pertaining to US Constitution and the Bill of Rights. Great for differentition and cooperative group work.
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5th - 8th
Personal Timeline - Google Slides Template
Use this personal timeline template as a great activity to get to know your students the first day of class! Also works well with lessons or topics related to identity. Can easily download and make into a one page PDF if necessary for easy printing.
Grades:
5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
FREEBIE: Quiz Game: Civil War and Reconstruction - Card and PPT Version
FREEBIE: 30+ Game Cards: CIVIL WAR AND RECONSTRUCTION Edition.This Quiz Game is a great way to differentiate instruction. It is like 20 Questions - ONLY BETTER. Students are given 10 answers - one at a time. With each clue they have the opportunity to guess the person, place or thing related to the topic. Gameplay generates maximum participation for students at all levels. 10 Answers is engaging and super fun with learning happening almost by accident.The Clickable PowerPoint version is great f
Grades:
5th - 12th
Also included in: BUNDLE: Quiz Game - US HISTORY - Great for End of the Year
First Week of School Activity
This is a great resource for the first week of school to get to know your students. Ask questions about their responses - whether they're seated (if their answer is a "no") or standing (if their answer is a "yes"). Change the prompts as you wish!
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K - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Industrial Revolution (Inventions and Innovations)
This set of resources was created for Ks3 and more specifically for year 8. It follows the National curriculum in England.The lesson is about the Inventions (Inventors) and Innovations of Industrial Revolution.In this set of resources you can find:- a well prepared ppt presentation,- a sorting the cards activity- many ppt activities/questions- a filling the gaps activity- and a table to be completed after the lesson (it can be used as a plenary) Just set up the ppt presentation and let the stude
Grades:
6th - 10th
Biography Presentation Rubric
This is a rubric used to grade students on a group biography project. Students were graded on various elements, such as: their visual, presentation skills and content presented.
Grades:
2nd - 8th
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APA Citation Format and Examples
Citations can be difficult for anyone, so it's no wonder that it can be challenging concept to teach in school. That is why I made this resource that models the way APA is cited within a text and in a Works Cited (for both electronic articles and videos). I also gave some examples that will help students visualize what this citation looks like when it's done correctly. It's the perfect resource to post in your Google Classroom to aid during the researching and writing process.
Grades:
5th - 12th
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U.S. History Bell Ringers, Discussion Questions & Writing Prompts Sample
This set of ten sample prompts from my Brain-Stretcher collection is tailor-made for U.S. History and works equally well as writing prompts, bell ringers, or discussion questions. They get students thinking about topics that they will be exploring in class, finding relevance in the past, and reflecting on what they have learned. These Brain-Stretchers are truly versatile and are an absolute lifesaver in the classroom! The questions in each prompt are purely opinion based (no right or wrong ans
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Grades:
7th - 12th
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Veteran's Day Bitmoji Classroom (editable and hyperlinked!)
This product is a bitmoji classroom template that can be used for Veteran's Day lessons. Just insert your own bitmoji, and you are good to go! The classroom is hyperlinked to Veteran's Day read alouds, by clicking on each book. There is also a hyperlink on the iPad, that will take you to a short Veteran's Day video, explaining what it is. I hope you and you class enjoy!
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PreK - 12th
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Also included in: Bitmoji Classroom Bundle (editable)
Busting Native Stereotypes: Introduction to Native Peoples and Regions
Are you wondering where to start with teaching your students about Native Peoples? Are you trying to find a way to help students look past Native People portrayals in American media, and discover the complexity, diversity, and richness of ancient American cultures? Are you wanting to teach students how to use sourcing as a way to bust dangerous stereotypes that continue to persist in the "age of information"? This lesson will help you accomplish all of these objectives and more. This lesson help
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4th - 10th, Adult Education
SQP2RS "Squeepers" The Louisiana Purchase Activity
The "Squeepers" method of reading informative text works incredibly well for this topic. Using reading passages, articles, and/or textbooks chapters about the Louisiana Purchase and its exploration, this worksheet helps students to actively read and take notes.
This is wonderful for pair and group work.
Grades:
5th - 9th
Amelia Earhart Day FREE Printables | Worksheets
Amelia Earhart Day FREE Printables Biography | WorksheetsAmelia Earhart was a pioneering American aviator, who broke multiple records and barriers in the early days of aviation.What’s included ?Amelia Earhart Day FREE Activity worksheet in PDF Size : 8 ,5 × 11 inpage : 1Click HERE to follow my store and never miss a sale Click HERE to purchase the bundle and save
Grades:
PreK - 12th
Also included in: Activities BIG BUNDLE Worksheets| Women's History Month
(FREE!) Black History Month Biography
In this Black History Month Biography project, middle school students can choose an influential African American to research. This package comes with an easy to use Google Slides template where students can type in their information. This package also features a straight forward template and rubric so that teachers can introduce and grade with frustration-free.For middle school students, this takes around 100 minutes of class time and is geared for all exceptionalities and abilities.
Grades:
5th - 8th
FREE! Famous American Twitter Templates
Use this template as a hand-out for students to research a famous American and plug in a picture of this person, be creative with a Twitter handle for them and then research one of their favorite quotes - don't forget to include a hashtag which can be used to gauge student's understanding of the quote. Happy teaching!
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5th - 12th
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How Do I Cite My Sources?
This is a middle-grade infographic to introduce students to citing their sources. It doesn't follow a particular formatting style (APA, MLA, etc). It's better for scaffolding students into including citations and learning the different methods for citing.
Grades:
6th - 8th
Budgeting Guide for Social Studies Financial Literacy Activities (Chapter 1)
Free Guide: Money and Financial Literacy - Needs and Wants, Spending and Saving
Unlock the secrets of financial literacy for your students with our free guidebook, Money and Financial Literacy: Needs and Wants, Spending and Saving. This engaging and comprehensive resource is designed to teach young learners the fundamental principles of money management. Through interactive lessons and activities, children will explore the difference between needs and wants, learn how to make smart spending cho
Grades:
2nd - 8th
Senate 9 Toss up election races for 2024 election
This is a class powerpoint that will guide students through the 9 toss up seats for 2024 senate election. It asks about the key counties, which way the seat has gone the past 3 elections, students take a screenshot of the counties, The process is belowPost this on google classroom Give all students access to this google slideAssign one or two students a specific race, give them a day or two to work on their slide and their slide only.Print off slide 14-15 pass out to all students. You will use t
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Grades:
8th - 12th
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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
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