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Social studies handouts for Microsoft PowerPoint
(9/11) September 11th: engaging 35-slide PPT (stats, images, videos, handouts)
THIS IS A MUST-HAVE FOR ANY TEACHER LOOKING TO TEACH ON 9/11. WITH DIFFERENT SLIDE VERSIONS, MULTIPLE HANDOUTS INCLUDED, AND NO PREP NEEDED, THERE ARE A NUMBER OF OPTIONS TO DELIVER AGE-APPROPRIATE LESSONS FOR THIS MOST IMPORTANT AND SENSITIVE TOPIC.THE HIGHLY ENGAGING, FULLY EDITABLE 35-SLIDES ARE EASILY MODIFIED AND TRULY DESIGNED TO TEACH ABOUT 9/11 (PATRIOT DAY) TO ALL GRADE LEVELS.***GOOGLE COMPATIBLE*** 1) Drag and Drop the Word Doc or PowerPoint into Google Drive2) Then Go to "FILE", and
Grades:
2nd - 12th
Also included in: SEPTEMBER Interactive, Engaging, Top-Rated Activities - 7-PACK BUNDLE
Missouri Compromise Compromise of 1850 Kansas-Nebraska Act Map Activity
This lesson teaches students about the three compromises relating to slavery before the Civil War. These compromises include the Missouri Compromise, the Compromise of 1850 and the Kansas-Nebraska Act. There are two versions of this product included. With the classroom version, I've included a visually appealing background information page, a blank map handout for students for coloring and labeling, and a presentation that brings everything together. The presentation includes a key. The digital
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6th - 9th
Also included in: Part 1 Complete U.S. History Curriculum | Middle School Bundle
War of 1812 Stations Activity for Madison, Tecumseh, Key, Andrew Jackson
In this War of 1812 readings and stations activity, students learn through a guided background text where students learn the causes of the war, the role of Tecumseh, and the Battle of Tippecanoe, before navigating the key events of the War of 1812 through a variety of stations. Students learn the role of Dolley Madison, the Battle of Baltimore, the writing of the Star Spangled Banner, Francis Scott Key, Battle of New Orleans, and much more!Students will learn all about the causes and outcomes o
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5th - 8th
Rhetorical Triangle : Persuasive Techniques : Ethos , Pathos , Logos : Rhetoric
Teach rhetorical devices through movement and color-coding! This rhetorical appeal lesson will help students understand Aristotle's rhetorical triangle through a kinesthetic strategy and then will give students a highlighting technique to apply to any rhetorical analysis!No matter the rhetorical writing prompt, reading analysis, or propaganda scrutiny, this color-coding activity proves to be a great way to analyze rhetorical appeals. It works well with English, history, and speech classes. This
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7th - 12th
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Psychological Disorders Unit for Psychology or Abnormal Psych: Print & Digital
This item covers the information for a unit on psychological disorders or abnormal psychology. It contains numerous PowerPoint Presentations or Google Slides presentations, several readings & activities, a one-pager project, and a test.Items:Psychological Disorders PowerPoint Presentations (Introduction to Psychological Disorders, Anxiety & Mood Disorders, and Dissociative, Schizophrenia, and Personality Disorders.Psychological Disorders Exit SlipsPsychological Disorders KIM VocabularyA
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9th - 12th
American Revolution - War Battles PowerPoint, Notes, and Foldable Set
This mini bundle includes a PowerPoint and corresponding notes sheets for the major battles fought in the American Revolution. Battles Included:- Battle of Lexington and Concord- Battle of Bunker Hill- Battle of Trenton- Battle of Saratoga- Valley Forge- Battle of YorktownBundle Includes: - 11 slide PowerPoint detailing the important events in each battle- Fill in the blank notes that go along with each battle in PowerPoint (great as a study tool!)- Answer KeyThis PowerPoint and Notes Set cover
Grades:
3rd - 5th
Also included in: American Revolution Unit Bundle
Forensics Active Reading Case Study BUNDLE
FORENSIC SCIENCE PRINT & GO! The top-rated Wiseflamingo Forensic Case Studies in one place and for a discount! Each case study focuses on a different topic in which forensic techniques played a key role in bringing about justice. Students read the highly engaging text while answering questions, highlighting and underlining key ideas! These case studies have great ratings individually and I have gotten an overwhelmingly positive response from my students. My forensic students are constantly
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7th - 12th
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Imperialism PowerPoint, Notes, & Video Lesson for World History
This Imperialism lesson includes a visually engaging PowerPoint, Google Slides version, guided notes, graphic organizer, and flipped classroom video to cover everything your students need to know about the Age of Imperialism in World History! Each slide of the PowerPoint (and Google Slides version) includes great visuals to keep your students engaged as wells as (editable) notes on the essential content. There are teacher notes to provide background and simple students notes on the important poi
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7th - 10th
Also included in: World History PowerPoint Bundle Part 3: French Revolution - Modern World
US Constitution PowerPoint and Notes Activity PLUS Teacher Guide
In this Constitution PowerPoint and notes resource, you receive 3 PowerPoint presentations (totaling 85 pages) and 10 pages of guided notes and graphic organizers to teach the U.S. Constitution, Checks and Balances, the Articles of Confederation, and the creation of the United States government. This resource is conveniently broken into three sections, each of which focuses on a different aspect of the Constitution!Section 1 engages students on the Articles of Confederation and its failures, Sha
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8th - 11th
The Scientific Revolution and the Enlightenment (Animated Orbits!) (4.1)
The Scientific Revolution and the Enlightenment (4.1) Thank you for considering this product. This awesome, editable 63 slide PowerPoint lesson (with student guided notes) is filled with many great pictures, explanations, and animations that are detailed and captivating. It will bring history alive for you and your students! This is far beyond the normal PowerPoints you're used to. I have also included some ‘check for understanding’ type questions and review. Please check out the preview and I'm
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6th - 11th
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Ancient India Geography + Monsoons Lesson Guided Notes and PowerPoint Activity
In this Ancient India Geography notes and PowerPoint lesson activity, students learn about the geography, climate, and monsoons of modern and ancient India. First, students complete a two-page guided note worksheet with the included 18-slide PowerPoint presentation. A map activity is also included in the guided notes for students to locate and identify locations as the notes are completed. Next, students complete a close-reading assignment about a ship-wrecked sailor that shows the ancient Ind
Grades:
5th - 8th
Psychology An Adaptation of the Myers Briggs Personality Test + Google Slides
Psychology: Adaptation of the Myers Briggs Type Indicator(MBTI) / Personality Test - This is a PowerPoint of the test to be proctored in class. It begins with a one slide introduction and continues with four slides of questions. Each slide represents one of the four dichotomies of the original test. Directions for scoring and 16 personality summaries follow.Also included are Word document personality summaries with career suggestions. Print and distribute as an option.** Includes Google Apps ve
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9th - 12th
European Explorers - Age of Exploration PowerPoint, Posters, and Notes Set
This PowerPoint and note worksheet set covers the following explorers:-Christopher Columbus- Vasco Nunez de Balboa- Juan Ponce de Leon- Jacques Cartier- John Cabot- Henry Hudson- Hernando de SotoThe PowerPoint includes one slide for each explorer. The PowerPoint includes the country that the explorer sailed for, years of exploration, obstacles, and accomplishments. The PowerPoint can also be printed in color and laminated to be used as classroom posters!There are also interactive note worksheets
Grades:
3rd - 6th
Also included in: European Explorers - Age of Exploration Unit Bundle
World War 2 (WW2) PowerPoint and Notes Resource PLUS Teacher Guide
In this World War II PowerPoint and notes student activity, you receive a jam-packed 80+ page PowerPoint presentation and 8 pages of guided notes for instruction on every aspect of the entire scope of World War II. It doesn't get more complete than this. Students are instructed on the failures of the Treaty of Versailles (that ended World War I), the rise of fascism and the Nazi Party, the role of Adolf Hitler, Joseph, Stalin, Winston Churchill, and Franklin D Roosevelt, the Holocaust and the
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6th - 10th
Mesopotamia & Ancient Egypt PowerPoint and Notes PLUS Teacher Guide
In this Mesopotamia and Ancient Egypt PowerPoint and notes activity lesson, you receive a 50-page PowerPoint presentation and a 4-page guided notes packet for instruction on the Fertile Crescent, the Sumerian, Babylonian, Assyrian, Egyptian Civilizations (and much more)! This unit PowerPoint is synced to go hand-in-hand with my Mesopotamia and Ancient Egypt Unit Bundle here!Students are instructed on the origins of life near the Tigris and Euphrates River, the development of Ancient Sumer, Hamm
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5th - 9th
Three Branches of Government PowerPoint and Foldable Set
This bundle includes a PowerPoint that outlines the three branches of government: executive, legislative, and judicial. The PowerPoint also includes checks and balances and the separation of power. Any slide in the PowerPoint can also be used as a classroom poster! Along with the PowerPoint, a printable foldable is included that allows students to explain the three branches of government, using the PowerPoint as a guide.
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- 9 slide PowerPoint
- Three Branches of Government foldable
Grades:
3rd - 5th
Also included in: New Nation and United States Government Unit Bundle
World History II PowerPoint Bundle: 14 Guided Note Sets for Modern World History
World History II PowerPoint Bundle: 14 Guided Note Sets for Modern World History: Age of Absolutism and French Revolution through Cold War and Post-War Nationalism!In this jam-packed modern World History bundle, you receive 14 guided notes and PowerPoint sets to teach any modern World History class. Each set contains an authentic and engaging PowerPoint and guided notes set, complete with thorough content, video links, transitions, and teacher key!If are looking for ancient, medieval, Renaissan
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5th - 10th
13 Colonies PowerPoint Notes Activity for Colonial America PLUS Teacher Guide
In this 13 Colonies and Colonial America guides notes and PowerPoint bundle, you receive a 60-page PowerPoint presentation and a 4-page guided notes packet for instruction on colonialism of the New World and the 13 English Colonies! This unit PowerPoint is synced to go hand-in-hand with my 13 Colonies Unit here!Students are instructed about the major European powers in North America, the "Lost Colony," settlement at Jamestown, the Pilgrim settlement of Plymouth, the Mayflower Compact, the diffe
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5th - 9th
Student Council Leadership Government End of the Year Awards Editable
Click here to see this product as a part of my Student Council resource BUNDLE!Use these cute student council editable awards to congratulate your student leaders on a job well done! This product contains 6 different editable awards, which allows you to select the color that fits your needs. Or save ink by using the black and white version! Simply edit your own text using PowerPoint, print, and use! Perfect year after year!Included in this set:- 6 Student Council Awards (Blue, red, pink, green,
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2nd - 8th
WWI Propaganda Project
WWI Propaganda ProjectThank you for considering this fully editable product.Propaganda posters played a big role in WWI. They were used to galvanize the nation in its support of the war and blame of the enemy. This product is perfect for helping students explore this critical aspect of the Great War. After viewing and analyzing 22 authentic WWI propaganda examples, your students will be ready to make a WWI-era propaganda example of their own. WHAT'S INCLUDED:There are three parts to this product
Grades:
6th - 11th
World History Daily Warmups and Bell Ringers | 365 Days On This Day in History!
In this World History daily warmup, in this day in history trivia, and bell ringer product, you receive 365 daily warmups for your entire school year! Each short activity is designed to start class each day, and each warmup is focused on a historical event that happened on each day of the year! Use as bell ringers, warmups, team challenges, or class trivia!** Would you prefer unit-specific warmups and bellringers? Check my set for each of my World History Units here!Questions are focused mainl
Grades:
5th - 12th
CHC2P CHC2D World War One: Entire Unit
World War One: Entire UnitThis unit was designed for students learning about World War One from a Canadian perspective based on Ontario curriculum expectations but can be utilized in any classroom learning about the Great War. This package contains 13 different lessons and has students using a variety of sources and activities to learn about causes, impacts and the influence of WWI on Canada and wider global events. This package contains readings with embedded questions, PowerPoint lessons with
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10th
Who was Jack the Ripper? HISTORY MYSTERY
Can your students decide who Jack the Ripper was out of a cast of 12 suspects?In this lesson they will compare and evaluate 12 possible suspects before deciding on the most likely guilty person. They will then justifying their decision both verbally and in writing. The lesson works as a knockout tournament, comparing two suspects at a time. They must apply the background information presented to them along with the suspect cards to come up with the most plausible answer. It is great for develo
Grades:
9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in: HISTORY MYSTERIES BUNDLE!
World War I | Armenian Genocide | Video & Document Based Activity
You are purchasing a 40- page resource that includes the following World War I activities on the Armenian Genocide: Was it really a genocide? (you can use them all or each activity can be used alone). Students will complete the activities that will prepare them to explain why the Armenian Genocide illustrates the United Nation’s definition of a genocide. *** A GOOGLE and Traditional version included!The activities included are:1) Warm-up activity and worksheet examining the United Nations defini
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Grades:
8th - 12th
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