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8th grade social studies independent work packets
The Bill of Rights Practice Activity | US Amendments in Cartoons | Google
This fun “Which Amendment?” activity challenges your students to figure out which amendment is violated in 15 cartoon scenarios by referencing the Bill of Rights. The silly connections engage your classes while they explore their basic rights as Americans! My students always love this activity. There are 2 versions so you can easily differentiate learning in your classroom. One gives short descriptions of each amendment to use as reference while the other includes the actual text from the Bill o
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4th - 9th
NATIONAL PARK Research Projects | USA American Landmarks Report Activities
This bundle of 30 national park brochure projects is a fantastic way for your students to explore a huge variety of landscapes across North America. Each no-prep activity can be completed in a few different ways. You can provide your students with the information to fill out their brochures, or have them find the information through Internet research. If your students are inexperienced with Internet research, guide them through the process by projecting a search that you lead. NPS.gov and Britta
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3rd - 8th
TED Talk: Persuasive Writing Unit & Assignment
Our most popular item, now with an updated TED Talks To View list!This TED Talk presentation assignment begins with viewing and analyzing TED Talks based on different Persuasive Writing and Public Speaking techniques. Students then create their own. Perfect for either in-class or independent work! This Package Includes: Overview of TED Talks Assignment Sheet Persuasive Techniques HandoutRecommended TED Talks to study Note Taking Template for active viewing Research Notes Template Ideas Templ
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in: THE PERSUASIVE WRITING MULTI UNIT BUNDLE
Map and Globe Skills Worksheets (6th, 7th, 8th Grades)
Your students will love reviewing map and globe skills with this engaging, no prep worksheet packet! It's great to use during the back-to-school weeks. Plus, it’s so easy to use that you can even leave it for sub plans or homework packets!Resource Includes: 12 worksheets & answer keysCardinal and intermediate directionslatitude and longitudegrid maps: reading & creatingphysical maps: reading & drawing conclusionsgraphic scales: to determine distancesmap keys: to acquire informationAn
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5th - 8th
Geography of Africa Map Practice Activities | Print and Digital | Google
End the cycle of bored students copying from books to label maps! Your classes think critically with these digital, interactive, geography activities. First, students answer questions about Africa by analyzing various physical & political maps of the region. Then, a drag & drop challenge assesses their learning of the locations. This resource also includes a printable worksheet that takes labeling maps to the next level! They create a map using only absolute & relative location clues
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5th - 12th
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Geography of Europe Map Practice Activities | Print and Digital | Google
End the cycle of bored students copying from books to label maps! Your classes think critically with these digital, interactive, geography activities. First, students answer questions about Europe by analyzing various physical & political maps of the region. Then, a drag & drop challenge assesses their learning of the locations. This resource also includes a printable worksheet that takes labeling maps to the next level! They create a map using only absolute & relative location clues
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5th - 12th
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Geography of North America Map Practice Activities | USA Canada Mexico | Google
End the cycle of bored students copying from books to label maps! Your classes think critically with these digital, interactive, geography activities. First, students answer questions about North America by analyzing various physical & political maps of the region. Then, a drag & drop challenge assesses their learning of the locations. This resource also includes a printable worksheet that takes labeling maps to the next level! They create a map of the United States, Canada, and Mexico u
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5th - 12th
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Pearl Harbor Primary Source Analysis Compare 3 Points of View
Students will read and analyze 3 accounts of the events at Pearl Harbor from the point of view of an American soldier, a Japanese bomber, and the White House by answering 25 questions including comparing and contrasting them. Two questions have students connect the material to today. They will also analyze images and propaganda posters (prompts provided), create two propaganda posters for different points of view, and complete 2 extension tasks (a dialogue exchange and a word cloud). The answ
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8th - 11th
Also included in: World War 2 Bundle
World War II: Map Coloring & Labeling Activities- Europe & Pacific Theaters!
This World War II Map Activity includes two map activities that include blank maps, student direction sheets, follow-up map tasks, and completed sample maps to use as reference. One map activity focuses on Axis Expansion in EUROPE and one on Axis Expansion in ASIA (The Pacific). They can be used with many different age groups, learning styles, and independently- great addition to your WWII unit!**Note: These maps focus on the peak of Axis power/control during WWII. Please see the completed ma
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5th - 10th
Also included in: US History / American History BIG BUNDLE of Resources! NO-PREP!
Mesoamerica Reading Comprehension Bundle Aztec Inca Maya Civilizations
This reading comprehension bundle provides several reading passages and questions about the Aztecs, Mayans, and Incas. A color and black and white version are included for all passages, as well as a key. A test on all three civilizations is also included. INCLUDES:MAYAS:-Government-Daily Life-ReligionAZTECS:-Daily Life-Religion-Aztec Warriors-Tenochtitlan-Spanish ConquestINCAS:-Daily Life-Government-Religion-Society-Cuzco-Machu Picchu-Spanish Conquest*If you don't already, Follow Me!
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5th - 8th
Medieval or Feudal Japan Bundle : Unit Lesson Plans & Activities Digital & Print
With over 320 pages divided into 8 easy-to-follow subfolders, you’ll have all of the Medieval Japan lesson plans, activities, reading passages, guided notes with worksheets, & assessments you’ll need to teach like a superhero! This awesome Medieval History activities bundle is printable and student-centered. Students will explore and review the big idea six key concepts (GRAPES). Plus, all of our curriculum units have embedded student accountability with assessments at each step, so progress
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5th - 8th
Geography of Southeast Asia Map Practice Activities | SE Asia Region | Google
End the cycle of bored students copying from books to label maps! Your classes think critically with these digital, interactive, geography activities. First, students answer questions about Southeast Asia by analyzing various physical & political maps of the region. Then, a drag & drop challenge assesses their learning of the locations. This resource also includes a printable worksheet that takes labeling maps to the next level! They create a map using only absolute & relative locati
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5th - 12th
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Geography of East Asia Map Practice Activities | Print and Digital | Google
End the cycle of bored students copying from books to label maps! Your classes think critically with these digital, interactive, geography activities. First, students answer questions about East Asia by analyzing various physical & political maps of the region. Then, a drag & drop challenge assesses their learning of the locations. This resource also includes a printable worksheet that takes labeling maps to the next level! They create a map using only absolute & relative location cl
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5th - 12th
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3 Branches of Government Civics Activities
Teaching the three branches of the U.S. government is an essential part of the U.S. History or Civics curriculum. This product is a concise and effective way of teaching the three branches of government. It can be used to meet the needs of all learners. There are a variety of activities included!This product includes the following:Reading passage: a one page reading passage about the 3 branches of governmentGraphic organizer: students can use to take notes as they read or to summarize what they
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5th - 12th
Creating Canada 1850-1890 Workbook (Grade 8 Ontario History)
This workbook covers the Grade 8 Creating Canada, 1850-1890 unit in the Ontario History curriculum. In this workbook, students will explore a comprehensive overview of Canada's history prior to 1850, delving into the geographical landscape, early populations, political developments, and the formation of the nation. The workbook covers topics such as political deadlock, representation, the road to Confederation, the evolution of Canada's government structure, and significant events in Canadian hi
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8th
Also included in: MEGA BUNDLE: Grade 8 Ontario History and Geography Full Units
Stone Age Reading Comprehension Bundle Early Humans Civilizations History
This reading comprehension bundle has 7 articles and comprehension questions related to the Stone Age (products listed below). I've included a color and black and white version of each product, as well as a key. These could be used for homework, classwork, fast-finishers, groups, etc. The ZIP file of each product has 3 versions of PDF files: 1) Article and Questions in Color and Black and white and Key 2) Color Student Version 3) BW Student Version. These are NOT editable files. Check out the
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5th - 8th
Geography of South America Map Practice Activities | Print and Digital | Google
End the cycle of bored students copying from books to label maps! Your classes think critically with these digital, interactive, geography activities. First, students answer questions about South America by analyzing various physical & political maps of the region. Then, a drag & drop challenge assesses their learning of the locations. This resource also includes a printable worksheet that takes labeling maps to the next level! They create a map using only absolute & relative locatio
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5th - 12th
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Grade 7/8 History & Geography Workbooks (Ontario Curriculum)
This BUNDLE contains FOUR History and FOUR Geography workbooks for Grade 7/8 students. Each workbook meets the Ontario Curriculum expectations for an ENTIRE Grade 7/8 Geography/History unit.All Grade 7/8 Social Studies units are included:Grade 7: (Current 2018 Social Studies curriculum)New France and British North AmericaConflict and Challenges in Canada 1800-1850Physical Patterns in a Changing WorldNatural Resources Around the WorldGrade 8: (Current 2018 Social Studies curriculum)Creating Canad
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7th - 8th
Five Themes of Geography Research Project PBL | 5 Themes City Mosaic | Microsoft
Challenge your class to research & showcase the “5 Themes of Geography” for a major world city. Creating mosaics is a fun way to assess student learning while letting them show off their creativity. First, they research their city’s location, place, region, movement, and human-environment interactions. Then, they design colorful mosaics with images & descriptions featuring their cities. A rubric sets clear expectations for your students & makes grading easy! Your purchase has editabl
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5th - 12th
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Geography of Oceania Map Practice Activities | Australia Region | Google
End the cycle of bored students copying from books to label maps! Your classes think critically with these digital, interactive, geography activities. First, students answer questions about Australia & Oceania by analyzing various physical & political maps of the region. Then, a drag & drop challenge assesses their learning of the locations. This resource also includes a printable worksheet that takes labeling maps to the next level! They create a map using only absolute & relati
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5th - 12th
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Middle East Map Practice Activities | SW Asia & North Africa Geography | Google
End the cycle of bored students copying from books to label maps! Your classes think critically with these digital, interactive, geography activities. First, students answer questions about the Middle East by analyzing various physical & political maps of the region. Then, a drag & drop challenge assesses their learning of the locations. This resource also includes a printable worksheet that takes labeling maps to the next level! They create a map of Southwest Asia & North Africa usi
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5th - 12th
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Viking Ship Interactive Distance Learning Geoexplorers Reading Project Vikings
Explore the world with my Geoexplorers projects! This project focuses on the Viking ships of Norway and Scandinavia. Have your students read the included story about Vikings and answer questions related to the text. A second page using the vocabulary will help the students find the meaning of new words. Once the reading lesson is complete, your students get to build their own Viking ship! This lesson can be used independently, or to enrich a unit already being taught. The page of directions can
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3rd - 8th
My World Culture and Geography Project | FUN Cultural PBL Activity | Microsoft
Students showcase their own unique cultures and geography with this fun “My World” project. First, a brainstorm activity challenges them to consider how cultural influences and geographical factors have shaped their lives. Then, they design creative and informative posters all about their WORLDS! Guided slides help you explain the project and a fill-in rubric makes grading easy. This project-based learning activity promotes cross-cultural understanding and students love decorating their globes w
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4th - 10th
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South Asia Map Practice Activities | India Geography | Print & Digital | Google
End the cycle of bored students copying from books to label maps! Your classes think critically with these digital, interactive, geography activities. First, students answer questions about South Asia by analyzing various physical & political maps of the region. Then, a drag & drop challenge assesses their learning of the locations. This resource also includes a printable worksheet that takes labeling maps to the next level! They create a map of India using only absolute & relative l
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5th - 12th
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