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Martin Luther King Day other (social studies) handouts for Microsoft Word
Map Scale Practice Quiz
Check out my other $1 sale here: Latitude and Longitude BattleshipI use this simple quiz as an introduction to using map scale. It can be used as a pre-assessment, post-assessment, or as an instructional tool. The quiz can be used in many different grade levels depending on how much practice your students have had with using scale. We do these five simple questions together as a class, and then I give them an additional scale worksheet that students complete on their own. This particular file is
Grades:
4th - 7th
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Also included in:Â Map Scale Bundle
US Constitution Test and Answer Key
50 Question Test covering the US Constitution, including the Bill of Rights.
Answer Key inlcuded.
25 Multiple Choice
10 Fill in the blank with the right number of the amendment for THe Bill of Rights
15 True False
Grades:
5th - 11th
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Mayflower Compact, FOC, and Virginia House of Burgesses Reading/ Activity
(FOC stands for Fundamental Orders of Connecticut) This is an excellent 45- minute activity for students to learn and practice the significance of the Mayflower Compact, Fundamental Orders of Connecticut, and the Virginia House of Burgesses. The following are included in this product:A reading about the documents significance and origins along with pictures.Comprehension questions to go along with the readingA Document Based- Question activity On the Document Based- Question activity there is a
Grades:
5th - 8th
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Also included in:Â U.S. History: Colonization Unit 1 Activities and Mastery Quizzes Bundle
Oversimplified World War II Video Part 1: Guided Questions
Great tool to use for your students to introduce or review the rise of Fascism and beginnings of World War II. Questions range DOK levels and check for quick understanding. Guided questions follow directly along with video. Students can answer independently, in groups, or done as a whole class.For links to videos please type in "hitler oversimplified" into youtube or use these links.WWII Oversimplified part 1- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_uk_6vfqwTALesson Length= 20-30 minutes
Grades:
8th - 12th
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Also included in:Â All Oversimplified American History Videos
Wacky Wordies Word Puzzles
This is six-page handout of Wacky Word puzzles. These puzzles are great activities for either the first day of class or the last day of class.
These puzzles challenge students to use higher level thinking skills to put together common phrases.
This entire handout includes over 150 Wacky Word puzzles and an answer key for all puzzles.
Great for grades 7th -12th. These are great to fill those 10-15 minute gaps in a classroom or as extra credit for students. They are challenging and fun to do
Grades:
8th - 12th
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Civil War: Causes of War Assignment
In this assignment students must complete several tasks, they must analyze maps and answer questions, analyze pictures and answer questions, compare the North and South in a chart, cause and effect, and weapons in the war.
Here is how each task breaks down:
Part A: Look at the map of the election of 1860 and answer 6 questions.
Part B: Fill in the blank about the causes of the Civil War by using the provided Word Bank. There are a total of 12 words.
Part C: Fill in the chart comparing the N
Grades:
7th - 11th
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World History - Year Long Curriculum - Vocabulary Matching Worksheets
The bundle contains 93 separate vocabulary matching worksheets along with the answers for the following topics in World History:1. Greece and Rome2. Judeo-Christian Tradition3. Democracy Develops in England4. The Enlightenment and Democratic Revolutions5. The Rise of Islam6. Islam Expands7. Ottoman Empire Expands8. The Mongols9. The Byzantine Empire10. Early Russia11. German Kingdoms United12. Feudalism and Manorialism13. The Middle Ages14. Chan
Grades:
7th - 12th, Adult Education
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Create Population Pyramids!
OverviewStudents will understand how to read a population pyramid by creating one! This activity includes two templates to help your students create their own population pyramids, as well as population data for four countries from the U.S. Census Bureau's International Database. The activity includes blank cards if you or your students would like to create additional or specific population pyramids. Instructions are included to help navigate the U.S. Census Bureau's website in order to obtain th
Grades:
6th - 12th
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Observational Learning & Bandura applied to Cartoons/Violence (eLearning/InPerso
Students will view the childhood cartoons and evaluate them using Bandura’s Social Learning Theory (Observational Learning.) In this lesson they will learn how to operationally define a term and what inter-rater reliability means. Students will keep track of how many separate instances of violence can be observed in the cartoon and then discuss how this societal phenomenon works in accordance with Bandura's theory. What this comes with...+detailed, minute-by-minute lesson plan+two student handou
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Sociology: End of the Year Movie for Extra Credit List
As an incentive at the end of the semester, I give my students this list from which they can pick two movies and watch. The movies are divided by topic [ex: sociological perspective, culture, personality, social structure/stratification, adolescent/adult, deviance, racial relations, gender/family, politics, religion, economy/environment, media, education, family, and health]. I screened each ahead of time for its relevance and students are required to sign a permission slip from parents if its a
Grades:
9th - 12th, Higher Education
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US History 8 Three-Fifths Compromise & Great Compromise
This worksheet covers the Three-Fifths (3/5ths) Compromise and Great Compromise.
This worksheet allows students to understand the issues surrounding these compromises and why they are important.
Grades:
5th - 8th
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Movie Guide: The Motorcycle Diaries
21 chronological questions in both Spanish and English to accompany the film Motorcycle Diaries which chronicles the early life of Che Guevara. This film won awards and is excellent for any level of Spanish or Social Studies. However, one should note that the film carries an R rating for the language that appears in the subtitles. (the English is harsher than the original script) and you will want to obtain parental permission or limit this film to junior and senior students. Movie guide als
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
Also included in:Â Spanish Movie Guides- Levels 3, 4, 5 AP
American Revolution: Lexington and Concord: Who Fired First?
Students get to decide who think they fired first at the Battle of Lexington and Concord. This was the first battle in The American Revolution.
Students analyze four primary sources from The Battle of Lexington and Concord...2 from The British point of view and 2 from the colonist point of view. There are five questions to answer for each source for a total of 20 questions.
When they are done answering the questions, students get to decide who they think fired first by writing their claim an
Grades:
5th - 11th
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Magna Carta and English Bill of Rights Activity
This is a great activity to help students not only practice the content within the Magna Carta and English Bill of Rights, but also for them to see how those documents have inspired the systems within our own government.Students will read excerpts from the documents and then match those excerpts with modern day scenarios.
Grades:
5th - 8th
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Also included in:Â U.S. History: Colonization Unit 1 Activities and Mastery Quizzes Bundle
DBQ Constitution Debate--Federalists vs. Anti-Federalists
One of the most interesting topics in any U.S. History class is the development and ratification of the Constitution. This packet includes documents that guide students towards answering the question, "Should the Constitution be ratified?" The question is posed in the present tense, because ideally, students take the role of Federalist or Anti-Federalist in debating the merits and drawbacks of the Constitution. The packet includes sentence starters, space for students to list the most relevan
Grades:
6th - 12th
The Harlem Renaissance | Biography One Pager Project
This creative & fun assignment asks students to research a key figure of the Harlem Renaissance and create a one pager featuring background info about them and featuring at least two quotes that let's their character's voice be heard!Two student exemplars included.
Grades:
5th - 12th
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Sociology Dating and Marriage Through the Decades
This is a great activity to use for independent work or even a sub plan! In sociology, during our social institution unit, students always LOVE talking about dating, marriage, and family. This "webquest" allows students to look through the dating trends and norms of each decade, starting with the concept of courtship during the 1920s! It will take them all the way through modern day. It is a great way to get some discussion going!The last page is the same thing, but with a different QR code for
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Grades:
11th - 12th
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United States Constitution: Mock Congress: How A Bill Becomes A Law
I use this mock Congress after The How A Bill Becomes A Law PowerPoint found in my TPT store and before The How A Bill Becomes A Law quiz found in my TPT store. This is a fun activity for students because students come up with their own idea for a law and they are actively engaged in every step of the process for how a bill becomes a law.
Included in this download:
1. Teacher Directions
2. Student directions
3. Handout for students to fill out when they write their bills.
4. Handout for
Grades:
5th - 12th
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Robert Gould Shaw, The Massachusetts 54th Regiment, and Glory
When teaching the Civil War I have always spent time covering Robert Gould Shaw and the Massachusetts 54th Regiment and closed the lesson by viewing the film Glory.Here is a packet of useful assignments and questions.Background information on Robert Shaw and the formation of the Massachusetts 54th Regiment 2 of Robert Gould Shaw's letters (primary source) first discussing not wanting to take command of the regiment and then why he decided to take command - includes student assignment - discussio
Grades:
8th - 12th
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Movie Guide: Stand and Deliver
This film chronicles the challenges that poor Hispanic students face in LA when they try to pass the AP Calculus Exam. Based on a true story of a Hispanic teacher in urban LA this film is great for Spanish I to open discussions about Chicano students and discrimination. Questions are in English. Colleagues have also shown this film to math students and social studies when studying Chicano culture. Questions created by Barbara Davis
Grades:
7th - 10th
Also included in:Â MOVIE GUIDES FOR SPANISH CLASSES - Levels 1 and 2
Political Cartoon Analysis (7 years war) Ben Franklin Join or Die Cartoon
Political cartoon created by Benjamin Franklin in 1754 to try and unite the colonies. Also used during the American Revolution and even today by some groups.10 questions of varying thinking levels to answer. Background info and answer key included.
Grades:
5th - 11th
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United States and Canada Tourism Culture Region Poster Project (Geography)
Geography: United States & Canada Tourism Sub Culture Region Group work. This is a great project to practice team building, collaboration, and research skills. I use this project as a transition and skill building activity in preparation for my larger Google Earth Project. This poster group work project assigns a specific sub culture region of the United States or Canada and asks students to persuade tourists to visit their region by highlighting activities that encompass their area and s
Grades:
9th - 12th
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Also included in:Â Geography Best Sellers Bundle
Introduction to Economics Activity Bundle
13 lessons in one! This bundle package includes interactive activities, group projects, worksheets, notes, and homework. Here is a breakdown of what’s included:
Activities
Capitalism vs. Communism Simulation
Production Possibilities Simulation
Factors of Production Group Activity
Baseball Players and Opportunity Costs Worksheet
Opportunity Cost Activity
Capitalism/Socialism/Communism Activity
Intro to Economics Jeopardy Game
Notes
Scarcity and the Factors of Production
Production Possibilities
Grades:
7th - 12th
Cinderella Man Questions & Critical Film Review
After teaching the Great Depression I like to show the film Cinderella Man. Attached you will find my unit and lesson objectives along with the 15 questions that I have that accompany the film and the Critical Film Review that I assign to my students where they research and critique the historical accuracy of the film.
Grades:
8th - 12th
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