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Social studies handout interactive whiteboards
Breaking Down Stereotypes & Prejudices-Teaching Tolerance
Are you reading The Outsiders, To Kill a Mockingbird, The Hate You Give, Dear Martin, or any other piece of literature dealing with tolerance, prejudices, racism and stereotyping? Are you teaching these topics in your history class? This social experiment will open your students’ eyes to the injustices that take place on a daily basis and why people need to be educated on these topics.We currently live in a world and country where social injustices, prejudices and stereotyping take place on a da
Grades:
8th - 12th
Counter argument/counter claim handout and slides- Argumentative writing
This handout and accompanying smart board lesson slides works for teaching counter argument AKA counter claim writing. I created it for an honors level 7th grade class, but it would work all the way up to grade 12. It contains two examples of counter argument paragraphs broken down into sections so students can understand how to write a strong counter claim paragraph. This lesson is original and works for any argumentative or persuasive writing, but I used it with expeditionary learning grade
Grades:
7th - 12th
Latin American Geography BUNDLE SS6G1 SS6G2 SS6G3
This Latin American Geography GSE bundle includes resources for the SS6G1, SS6G2, and SS6G3 standards. Geography, environmental issues of Latin America, and how geography impacts trade and population are included topics. This resource should provide about 2.5-3 weeks of material, depending on the length and frequency of your classes. Topics Covered:SS6G1: continents, oceans, hemispheres, standards-based physical features and countries, academic vocabularySS6G2: environmental issues facing Mexic
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6th
COMMON CORE ~ How to Annotate and do a Close Reading of Text Instructions
These two pages give the steps for doing a close reading and the steps to annotating text. They are written specifically for the students, not as instructions to the teacher, so they would be beneficial to add to a notebook for regular reference.
I have also included an example of how to utilize a quote as evidence to answer a text dependent question and a full page example of how an annotated text might appear (of course they will all be different).
As a PDF file, these pages would be easily
Grades:
4th - 12th, Higher Education, Staff
11 World History Timelines
7 World History Timelines in both Gray-scale and Color
- great for powerpoint, handouts, review, I use them in various lessons throughout the year, as homework assignments or review packets
1. 3500 BCE - 1500 CE
2. 2000 BCE - 2000 CE
3. 1 CE - 2000 CE
4. 250 CE - 1500 CE (specific for European Middle Ages)
5. 1 CE - 2000 CE (conceptual timeline of Ancient, Middle and Modern Age with a corresponding chart)
6. 1492 CE - present
7. 4 different timelines of Ancient Civilizations and Important Euro
Grades:
5th - 10th
Expansion Overseas: Notes on Spanish-American War, Panama Canal and more
This powerpoint can also be put onto smartboard notebook software or printed out as handouts. They include tons of pictures, maps, and political cartoons. The information covered is imperialism, the Spanish American War, the US colonies of the Philippines, Guam, and Puerto Rico as well as the protectorate of Cuba. There is also information on the Panama Canal, Yellow Journalism, the Roosevelt Corollary, the Big Stick Policy, and the policy in the Far East China/Japan, including the Open Door Pol
Grades:
7th - 12th, Higher Education
Myths for Young Minds
Introducing "Mythic Explorers: Greek Myths for Young Minds" – the ultimate digital and printable resource package designed specifically for 5th and 6th-grade language arts and social studies teachers. Dive into the enchanting world of Greek mythology with engaging, age-appropriate retellings of seven classic myths brought to life through vivid, colorful PDFs optimized for digital display. Each story has been carefully rewritten to captivate the young reader while ensuring the content is suitable
Grades:
5th - 6th
The Civil War Unit Lesson Pack (8th Grade Social Studies Common Core)
This set of materials has been compiled in order to to aid in designing a 7-8th grade unit of study on the Civil War. It includes the following:
1 Mission Statement: an editable Word document that serves as the window into the unit for students and parents. Each Mission statement includes a mini-calendar of unit events, a lesson breakdown, daily homework assignments, and the Daily Assessments of understanding for each lesson that can be used as ticket-out-the-door/data driven instruction.
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7th - 8th
Gandhi Coloring Sheet/ Page for Notes
This printable can be used as a place for students to take notes or make it into a poster with a title and facts. Coloring it AFTER the notes are written on it allows even crayon use as a coloring agent. This visual is for pre-k to high school as it is open-ended for your use. In a room with white board this image can be a vehicle for conversation and learning from your lesson as well.
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Not Grade Specific
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American Government Unit
This 98 page patriotic unit includes:
*Vocabulary posters
*Famous American Posters
*53 pages of colorful lessons with pictures (project onto activeboard)
*day-by-day teacher plans
*student workbook with many activities for all lessons and are easy to check for mastery
*government responsibilities sorting center
*task cards for a review center
**All print is very large and easy to read**
**If you purchase and need/want any additional materials to go with this unit, I will be glad to make it f
Grades:
2nd - 4th
Shifts in Supply and Demand
Go through 14 scenarios as a class, in groups, or individually. Students learn and practice identifying scenarios as a shift in demand or supply and then draw the direction of the shift.
Great for introducing the idea of shifts in supply and demand to beginning econ students.
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Grades:
9th - 11th
LANDFORMS SOCIAL STUDIES GEOGRAPHY POWERPOINT
This is a 24-slide Powerpoint presentation perfect for the study of landforms. Twenty-three separate landforms are presented alphabetically with an accompanying picture and definition. Feel free to add or detract as needed after downloading:) Landforms featured are:
ARCHIPELAGO
BASIN
BAY
CANYON
CLIFF
COAST
CONTINENT
DESERT
FOREST
GULF
HILL
ISLAND
LAKE
MOUNTAIN
OCEAN
PLAIN
PRAIRIE
REEF
RIVER
SWAMP
VALLEY
VOLCANO
WATERFALL
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Grades:
3rd - 6th
Imperialism in the 1800's Visual
TOPIC: IMPERIALISM IN THE 1800'S This visual features the who, what, where, when and why facts about this important historic period.INCLUDED IN THIS VISUAL Some of he Westerners included Italy, France, Germany and England. The "White Man's Burden" attitudes that caused imperialismWhat was the impact of imperialist thinking? Why were Africa and China colonized?Who benefitted from colonization?How the desire for resources drove colonizationResources went to European factories for goods they sol
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Grades:
8th - 12th
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Geography: Physical Geography of the US Presentation/notes
This is a power point presentation which can be used on the smart board, printed out for student handouts, or even used on an overhead projector. It has pictures and notations about the physical features of the United States which is great for US history or US lessons
Grades:
7th - 12th
Scientific Revolution Visual
TOPIC: The SCIENTIFIC REVOLUTION Featuring the WHO, WHERE, WHAT and WHEN attributes of this important historic period INCLUDED IN THIS VISUALhow the church views were challengedthe new use of reason and science to answer life questionsKepler's discovery that the planets moveDescartes who studied math, science and philosophyGalileo who was jailed by the church for supporting CopernicusCopernicus who discovered the planets rotate, Heliocentric modelNewton who studied math, the stars and why grav
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Grades:
8th - 12th
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Progressive Era Unit Lesson Pack (8th Grade Social Studies Common Core)
This set of materials has been compiled in order to to aid in designing a 7-8th grade unit of study on the Political Reform and the Progressive Era. It includes the following:
1 Mission Statement: an editable Word document that serves as the window into the unit for students and parents. Each Mission statement includes a mini-calendar of unit events, a lesson breakdown, daily homework assignments, and the Daily Assessments of understanding for each lesson that can be used as ticket-out-the-doo
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Grades:
7th - 8th
Industrial Revolution Visual
TOPIC: The INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTIONIt features the WHERE and WHEN attributes of this important historic period. Using a cause and effect focus, the story easily unfolds. INCLUDED IN THIS VISUAL:the Agricultural Revolution used new machines instead of peoplemass migration resulted as people needed jobsUrbanization is change causing city growthfactory jobs increased factory owners created bad working conditionspollution increasedSteel and coal were natural resources the factory neededThe Communi
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8th - 12th
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Comparing the 13 British Colonies Triangular Trade Route American History
10 pages 3 pages in both color and BW print. One page for each of the three colonial regions with room for information about the types of colonies, economy, people moving there, religions, and relationships with the Indigenous nations.1 Triangular Trade page in BW or color with areas to describe the Triangular Trade, exports, and imports in Europe, Africa, and the Americas. 1 BW colony map to label with names and abbreviations.1 BW colony map with room to label characteristics of each of the thr
Grades:
4th - 9th
Terry Fox & Everyday Heroes
Students learn about Terry Fox through the interactive notebook file and linked videos. The slides will encourage them to think about and discuss the every-day heroes in their own lives. Students will write about one of their heroes. Interactive notebook file included.
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Grades:
1st - 6th
Roman Numerals
Do they even teach this anywhere anymore? I was told this is now a Social Studies topic.Well, if you're old, like me, you remember being taught how to read and write Roman Numerals! Like cursive, this seems to be a dying art.When do you ever get to use this skill? Well, unless you have ever paid attention to TV and movie credits, visited old buildings, or have seen pictures/writings that contain these ancient numbers, NEVER! But don't let that stop you!Included is an anchor chart for the concept
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Not Grade Specific
Contemporary Australian Aboriginal Art by BRB
Extensive classroom white board interactive PDF and handout.Links to web sites and U-tube related clips.Topic: Contemporary Australian Aboriginal Art This amazing resource is on extensive 16 page interactive PDF containing relevant examples about Contemporary Australian Aboriginal Art.Designed by Bright Red Brush , in Australia.Since the early 1970s, Aboriginal contemporary art has grown rapidly and with amazing diversity and vigour, it is an incredible story.
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
West Virginia in a 21st Century Global Economy Unit
What are you getting in this download?
1. PowerPoint Presentation filled with detailed information regarding the economy of WV and its relationship to WV history and current events.
2. Student Outline – A complete outline for all three sections of the unit. This outline will serve as the study guide for the test. Answer key included!
3. 21st Century Global Economy Vocab Quiz – Both Standard and Modified versions! Answer keys included!
4. 21st Century Global Economy Test – Both Standard and Mod
Grades:
8th - 12th, Not Grade Specific
Queen Elizabeth II Powerpoint
12 Pages of information on Queen Elizabeth II.Aimed at early years (4-6yrs)Information included is-Years on the throneWhen she was bornparentshusbandchildrenpetsanimalshomescoronationdrivingbirthdayshobbies
Grades:
PreK - 3rd
Industry & Urban Growth Unit Lesson Pack (8th Grade Social Studies Common Core)
This set of materials has been compiled in order to to aid in designing a 7-8th grade unit of study on the the rise of industry, urbanization and immigration in the late 1800's and early 1900's. Since it is such a large unit, I prefer splitting into two sub- units. It includes the following:
2 Mission Statements: an editable Word document that serves as the window into the unit for students and parents. Each Mission statement includes a mini-calendar of unit events, a lesson breakdown, daily h
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Grades:
7th - 8th
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