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High school social studies graphic organizers
CNN 10 Student News Current Event Analysis, Worksheets: Print & Google Digital
My students are hooked on CNN 10, formerly CNN Student News! It is a great, free online resource that is perfect to get students thinking about current events with a Common Core lens. This activity set has FIFTEEN templates to choose from and is aligned with Common Core Literacy and Writing standards for ELA, history, and science (NGSS). In addition to receiving printable copies provided in PDF, this lesson was recently converted to GOOGLE 1:1 compatible templates for a completely GOOGLE Classro
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4th - 12th
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I Am Poem: I Am From Poem Template, Example Poem & Grading Rubric (Bio Poem)
Use these I Am Poem (I Am From Poem) Templates, Example Poem & Grading Rubric during a Poetry unit or during discussion in a Social Studies or Culture class. This may also be called a Bio Poem or Biography Poem and is perfect at any time of the year to get to your students even better.I Am Poem - I Am From Poem includes:-Example ‘I Am From’ Poem-Poem Template with Directions-Final Poem Page with ‘I Am” prompts-Final Poem Page with blank lines-Grading Rubric, half-page❤ Click HERE to view 75
Grades:
2nd - 12th
20 Research & Note-taking Graphic Organizers and Templates
These research graphic organizers will help your students form strong note-taking habits, organize findings, build vocabulary and keep track of the sources they used to find information. - 20 Diverse Graphic Organizers / Templates for Research - Generic enough to be used across different subjects, activities and lesson - Differentiated from basic to advanced with different focuses, formats and layouts- Can be used as a non-fiction reading response activity for student accountability - Excellent
Grades:
1st - 10th
Debate Lessons & Activities with Graphic Organizers & Rubrics
Teach your students how to debate! Debating can be difficult for students, but this resource will teach your students how to debate like pros. It takes them through the steps of the process, so they learn how to make and support solid arguments in a persuasive manner. Check the preview for lots of detail on how you can use this for debates in your classroom.LESSON ONE: an introduction to debates and a lesson on creating focused, clear, and supported arguments and claimsLESSON TWO: a practice
Grades:
8th - 10th
Spanish-Speaking Countries and Capitals Maps and Quiz
This is a map labeling activity and matching quiz over the 21 Spanish-speaking countries and capitals. Students will label and identify the 21 Spanish-speaking countries and capitals in Spanish. This is a great activity when reviewing Spanish-speaking countries and capitals or Spanish geography. Makes a great coloring page. Answer keys are included.
Countries included:
España, México, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Panamá, Cuba, La República Dominicana, Puerto Rico, Ar
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6th - 12th
Also included in: Spanish Countries and Capitals Geography Bundle
Harlem Renaissance Stations Lesson Activity: Readings, Worksheets, & More
This engaging activity on the Harlem Renaissance includes 23 pages on major authors, artists, and musicians of the era along with readings, primary sources, graphic organizers, and more! A teacher directions page explains several different options for using the materials in a stations lesson plan on the Harlem Renaissance. There are 2 different versions of a graphic organizer for students to use as they move through the stations on art, music, and literature of the Harlem Renaissance. Also inclu
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7th - 10th
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Also included in: Harlem Renaissance & Roaring 20s Lesson Bundle
Doodle Style Notes, The Americas, Aztec, Maya & Inca Summary Activity Set
What a fun way to review the geography, religion, achievements, government/leadership, economy and social classes of the Americas! Students complete the Aztec, Maya, and Inca doodle note templates after class notes, reading textbook chapters or informational texts, at the end of the unit, or even after finishing a chapter test (while waiting for students to finish). This activity is a class favorite that is easy to implement. It's great to share and hang in the classroom. This also makes for a
Grades:
5th - 12th
CER Claim Evidence Reasoning Activity CER Template CER rubric CER practice
Are your students struggling with writing their claim, evidence, and reasoning scientific explanations? This template will help students write scientific explanation summaries and support their claims with evidence and reasoning (CER). Comes with language support, in the form of graphic organizers and sentence frames. Plus a generic rubric to help you grade students' CERs. This is great for integrating the Common Core into your science class. Included in this product:✅ Blank scientific explana
Grades:
4th - 12th
The Legacy of Ancient Rome Google Slideshow and Activity
Help your students understand the impact and legacy of Ancient Rome with this printable and digital activity! This no-prep resource includes a detailed Google Slideshow that teaches about 12 different innovations of the Romans and an analysis activity that helps students make connections between Ancient Rome and modern society.To use this resource, begin by presenting the slideshow or sharing it with your students. Then, students will work on the corresponding graphic organizer. On the graphic o
Grades:
6th - 9th
Also included in: Ancient Rome Unit Bundle | Activities, Simulation, Notes, Timeline, Test
American History Complete Interactive Notebook Bundle: Readings & Activities
This bundle features Interactive Notebook pages for ALL of US History from the early colonies through to the Modern United States! There are over 150 Interactive Notebook pages of graphic organizers, creative foldables, timelines, and more! Readings are now also included for the pages! An entire online "textbook" aligned with the pages can be assigned to students to use to complete all of the graphic organizers.These are incredible resources for getting students engaged and active in their learn
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7th - 10th
Alexander Hamilton: Lesson Plan for the Musical
Hamilton Lesson Plan for the Hit MusicalThis amazing, fun, and highly-engaging lesson is designed to teach your students all about Alexander Hamilton through a PowerPoint, graphic organizer/interactive notebook pages, cooperative learning activity, primary source, and songs from the hit Broadway show Hamilton. Hamilton is absolutely captivating and this is an awesome resource to bring the smash hit into your classroom! Your download includes a detailed lesson plan/teacher instruction page with s
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7th - 11th
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NEWSELA Current Event Analysis Common Core Worksheets & Graphic Organizers
NEWSELA is a great, online resource because it allows a student to choose his/her own Lexile level to read level-appropriate articles. This activity has 12 templates (Newsela worksheets or Newsela graphic organizers) to choose from and is aligned with Common Core Literacy and Writing standards for ELA, history, and science (NGSS). Two brand new Doodle Notes templates were added for the new school year!!!In addition to receiving printable copies provided in PDF, this lesson bundle was recently co
Grades:
5th - 12th
Research and Inquiry Skills - Graphic Organizers for ANY Subject
Research and Inquiry Organizers - Looking for something to help your students manage a research or inquiry project? Use these comprehensive templates and organizers to help your students succeed! I've used these organizers with multiple grades and subjects and had great success! Great for any subject and research/inquiry project- the result could be a formal research paper, research poster, or PowerPoint presentation. The templates work for anything that requires students to research informati
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7th - 10th
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Causes of the Great Depression Stations Activity Primary and Secondary Sources
With this engaging activity, students access the causes of the Great Depression by analyzing a variety of primary and secondary sources - including charts, graphs, quotes from historians, primary source quotes, and visuals. Although the stock market crash as often cited as the primary cause of the crash, there were many underlying economic issues that ran as an undercurrent in the 1920s. This resource takes those underlying issues and makes then accessible to students. There are five stations i
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8th - 11th
Also included in: Part 2 U.S. History Curriculum Middle School GROWING BUNDLE
The Rise of the Dictators | World War II | Digital Learning Activity
Teaching the Rise of Dictators can be tough. What should we talk about and how much should we talk about? We have it all laid out for you. This is our most popular product on TpT because we have done all the work for you. Detailed fact sheets give students access to the information they need to truly understand the important details of these infamous men. Digital and Paper Copies included! This "World War II: The Rise of the Dictators" Distance Learning Activity includes:1) A graphic organiz
Grades:
5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in: World War II | Unit Activity | Digital Learning Bundle
Russian Revolution PowerPoint & Flipped Classroom Lesson
This Russian Revolution activity includes a thorough and visually-engaging PowerPoint PLUS a "flipped classroom" video, guided notes, and interactive notebook pages all on the Russian Revolution. Over 20 slides are included to covers every aspect of the Revolution for a Middle or High School World History class. Each slide includes engaging pictures to keep students focused and simple, bullet-pointed notes on each stage of the Russian Revolution. Topics covered include:Pre-revolutionary Russia C
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6th - 10th
Also included in: World History PowerPoint Bundle Part 3: French Revolution - Modern World
Islam Stations | 5 Pillars of Islam | Quran Hadith Sunni Shia Abu Bakr Kaaba
In this Islam stations resource, students investigate the basic teachings of Islam, including the Five Pillars of Islam, the Qur'an, the Hadith, the Kaaba, Dome of the Rock, Caliphates (Rashidun and Umayyad), Abu Bakr, Sunni and Shia, and much more! Students will examine (readings can be broken into group responsibilities) 11 different short stations to learn about the teachings and big ideas of Islam. Students complete an engaging organizer as they learn about this major world religion.This re
Grades:
6th - 9th
Intro to Accounting Bundle with Accounting Equation and Financial Statements
Looking for an introduction to accounting resources to integrate into your financial unit? This bundle includes 8, easy-to-use, low-prep activities that will engage your high school students. Topics covered in these activities include Assets, Liabilities, Owner's Equity, the Accounting Equation, Financial Statements (Balance Sheet, Statement of Cash Flows, and Income Statement), Invoice, Purchase Order, and keeping accurate financial records.These resources are ideal for an Introduction to Busin
Grades:
9th - 12th
Ancient India Caste System: Informational Text, Worksheet, & Sorting Activity
WHAT'S INCLUDED?1. A one-page informational text that describes key information about the caste system (PDF & Easel)2. A worksheet that checks for understanding of content found in the informational text (PDF & Easel)3. A caste pyramid sorting activity that is great for interactive notebooks (PDF & Easel)4. Answer Keys (PDF) WHAT ARE PEOPLE ARE SAYING ABOUT THIS PRODUCT? “This was the perfect resource both for teaching and reviewing the Hindu Caste system with my students. I especia
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4th - 9th
Instagram Post & Profile Templates
Engage your students by incorporating their love of social media into your lessons! Your students can create full or half page single Instagram posts or create an entire profile! What's included with your download:Tips on how to implement into various subjectsPrinting tips Full-sized Instagram post template (8.5" x 11")Half-page Instagram post template - two templates per pageFull-page Instagram profile template See this template in action in my Not So Boring Bacteria Bundle with the Bacteria I
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6th - 12th
Also included in: Super Social Media Template Bundle
Causes and Effects of the Russian Revolution Illustrated Timeline - No Prep!
The purpose of this activity is for students to analyze the causes and effects of the Russian Revolution. It can be completed in collaborative groups or individually. Students read and discuss several short passages related to the causes and effects of the Russian Revolution. In addition to "textbook" information, they will analyze several primary sources, including quotes, letters, telegrams and treaties. Students then answer comprehension and analysis questions on a three-page graphic organize
Grades:
6th - 12th
Doodle Notes DIY Template Kit with Clipart
Create your own custom doodle notes using these editable doodle note templates and doodle note clipart images. Add your own text, images and details to create the perfect note page for your class. Using doodle clip art and example templates you can build a doodle note page that works for the specific content you are teaching. You can use the templates that are already made OR build your own doodle page using 40 different doodle note clipart images!This product is for personal, classroom and s
Grades:
4th - 9th
Also included in: Entire Science Doodle Notes Collection
Constitution, Federalists vs Anti-Federalists Activity Primary Source Analysis
In this Federalists v Anti-Federalists and Constitution primary source activity, students examine 8 total primary source excerpts to understand the Federalist and Anti-Federalist views on the failures of the Articles of Confederation and the new Constitution. Students examine four major questions surrounding the Constitution, Bill of Rights, Rights of the States, and the View of the People by investigating a response to each question from both a Federalist and an Anti-Federalist. ☆ ☆ Get this e
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6th - 10th
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The Declaration of Independence: BREAK-UP LETTER Activity
The Declaration of Independence: Break-up Letter and Rewrite Activity! Good for any ELA or Social Studies classroom!
The Declaration of Independence is modernized! In this product you will get TWO different activities that will help your students better understand our nations most important document! The lesson includes an activity of a re-write- taking passages from the document and putting them in your own words. Also there is a two-worksheet activity on writing a break-up letter to King Geor
Grades:
5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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