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Adult education social studies scaffolded notes under $5
How A Bill Becomes A Law - HABBAL - CLOZED notes/ graphic organizer
Understanding the process of How A Bill Becomes A Law (HABBAL) is a complicated process that is confusing to many students, especially at the federal level. This product serves as both a graphic organizer and/or clozed notes that will make this concept more clear for students. This product comes with both a 'blank' version for students and a complted version for students.
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
1992 L.A. Riots Powerpoint Slides and Lecture Notes
As history progresses, so too must the topics that we teach. This series of slides is perfect for explaining the causes and effects of both the L.A. Riots (Latasha Harlins & Rodney King trial), as well as the resulting 1994 Crime Bill. Both PPTX and PDF versions of the slides are included, as well as PDF and DOCX versions of the lecture notes. Download will be a .ZIP file containing all 4 files.
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
*Vladimir Lenin/Russian Revolution Simulation*
The Vladimir Lenin simulation immerses students in the issues facing Russia and the Soviet Union through the life events of the founder of the Soviet Union. This is in essence, a guided notes activity which fosters student debate and collaboration as a class to evaluate and make decisions for each turn of the simulation. This activity engages students with the course content and puts them in the driver's seat to make decisions regarding the situations and events which Vladimir Lenin lived throug
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Zoology: Animal Behavior Google Slides / Notes / Presentation
This presentation was created for my high school zoology class. It contains 47+ slides of information on:Animal Behavior / EthologyAnthropomorphismDr. Charles Henry Turner - African American zoologistNikolaas "Niko" Tinbergen - the father of animal behaviorInnate vs. Adaptive BehaviorInstincts and reflexesTaxisMigrationEstivation / Hibernation / BrumationHabituationImprintingClassic conditioningPavlov's ResponseTrial and errorTinbergen's Hierarchical Model of animal behaviorAnimal behavior case
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Renaissance Literary Period Webquest and Test
This activity contains questions and charts that lead the student through an interactive history lesson of the Renaissance Period. It is a concise guide through the historical events which shaped the literature of the period and includes questions about the time period's prominent figures, Humanism, the English monarchs (Henry VIII, Bloody Mary, and Queen Elizabeth, etc.), the Reformation, and the changing beliefs and values of the people. The packet also includes a multiple-choice test that ma
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11th - 12th, Adult Education
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Women's Rights Movement & the ERA Powerpoint Slides and Notes
This set of powerpoint slides and notes covers the growth of the women's rights movement from the 1950's through the 1980's and concludes with focus on the Equal Rights Amendment. Topics mentioned in the presentation are women's suffrage, feminism, second-wave feminism, Betty Friedan & Phyllis Schlafly (including a link to a great interview between the two of them), The Feminine Mystique, and of course, the Equal Rights Amendment.Both PPTX and PDF versions of the slides are included, as well
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Neurotransmitter worksheet/guided notes and answer key
This is a worksheet on neurotransmitters. You can use it by itself or use it with my "Neurotransmission lesson" (they were created to go together). It focuses on 8 major neurotransmitters. If you're looking for more great biopsychology resources, check out my "Biology of Psychology Unit" to keep your students busy for weeks (and you hopeful less busy :)).
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6th - 12th, Adult Education
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Also included in:Â The Biology of Psychology Unit
Gay Civil Rights Movement, Stonewall Riots, and AIDS Powerpoint Slides and Notes
This set of powerpoint slides and notes covers the growth of the gay rights (LGBTQ) movement from the 1950's through the 1980's and concludes with a focus on the AIDS epidemic. Topics mentioned in the presentation are the Mattachine Society, Lavender Scare, Stonewall Riots, Harvey Milk, AIDS epidemic, Ryan White, and civil rights protections as of 2020. Updated to include mention of protections recognized in Bostock v. Clayton County.Both PPTX and PDF versions of the slides are included, as well
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Criminal Justice System & Corrections PowerPoint + Notes- Correctional Services
This engaging and eye-appealing PowerPoint with entertaining GIFS and guided notes set goes over the criminal justice system in a broad way, focusing on the corrections side. The notes cover the different types of laws (statutory, constitutional, case law, regulatory and civil v. criminal) as well as stages of the criminal justice. In addition, the notes cover the 1st, 4th, 5th, 6th and 8th amendments, with specific case laws covering prisoners rights. Key terms include tort, law, habeas corpus,
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10th - 12th, Adult Education
1960s Counterculture Powerpoint Slides and Notes
This set of powerpoint slides and notes covers the causes, events, and effects of 1960's counterculture movement. This presentation includes changing political landscape, the New Left (hippies) and the "Old Right," Students for a Democratic Society and the Youth International Party, major events held by the counterculture (Woodstock, Human Be-In), and the political response to these societal changes.Both PPT and PDF versions of the slides are included, as well as PDF and DOCX versions of the lec
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
The Constitution of the U.S. Powerpoint with Video links, Pics, and Animation
This is a 31 slide PowerPoint that covers the Preamble, all 7 Articles, the Bill of Rights, and a few of the notable amendments that followed. All major concepts are already in yellow for easy note-taking. While the Constitution can be a bit tedious for kids, I have added fun, musical, animated, and exciting Youtube hyperlinks to break it up. Because of the video links, this PowerPoint will take 2 to 3 days to complete. Hyperlinks are also yellow, so I put them in italics so that they are identi
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
STORY OF WORLD WAR 2: Lesson Bundle + Mega PowerPoint/Videos (WORLD HISTORY)
**Requires most up to date adobe file for all videos & Videos may not work on MAC or Older Microsoft Office Products**
World War II Topics Included:Interwar,Fascism, Communism,Battle of Stalingrad, Hitler, Mussolini, Roosevelt, Stalin, Hiroshima/Nagasaki, Nazi Germany,Communist Russia, United Nations, Holocaust
All MEGA Units found here***NEW*** Great Value
**Update: Post-War topics added/New Videos/Slides added; Editable PDFs
Best Value: World History II Curriculum Best Value (10 Mega
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6th - 12th, Adult Education
Atlantic Revolutions
Handout summarizing revolutions in the United States, Haiti, Brazil, Mexico, and Spanish-speaking South America. It discusses causes, effects, manifestations, and long-term consequences. It covers political, social, and economic issues.
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Patriots
Declaration of Independence
Constitution
Federal Republic
Liberalism
British
Portuguese
Toussaint L'Ouverture
Feudalism
Creoles
Conservatives
Mulattoes
Mestizos
Miguel Hidalgo
Simon Bolivar
Dom Pedro
Encomienda
Plantations
Amerindians
Haciend
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Civil War Battles: Graphic Organizer
Teacher-prepared notes show students what is important and how ideas relate, and offer a model for how students should take notes themselves (Marzano et al., 2001). These notes give students an overview of three of the major battles of the Civil War: 1.) Antietam Creek (Sept. 17, 1862), 2.) Gettysburg (July 1-3, 1863), and 3.) Vicksburg (November 1862 – July 1863). These notes use the MOLE acronym (Military Leaders, Obituaries (Number of deaths), Location, Effects) to help summarize e
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7th - 11th, Adult Education
2008 Great Recession Powerpoint Slides and Lecture Notes
The Great Recession was a period of marked general decline observed in national economies globally that occurred between 2007-2009. As history progresses, so too must the topics that we teach. This series of slides is perfect for explaining the causes, conditions, and impacts of the Great Recession. Both PPTX and PDF versions of the slides are included, as well as PDF and DOCX versions of the lecture notes. Download will be a .ZIP file containing all 4 files.
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Fashion History Interdisciplinary Research Project (Common Core/TC)
Everything you need for a fabulous fashion history project. This lesson is perfect for a history class or a FACS/FCS/Home and Careers/HomeEc or fashion/textiles course. Students will tackle the Common Core concepts of main ideas and supporting details (ELA), pivotal moments in history (Social Studies), and the effect of history and social trends on clothing choices (FACS). Students begin by exploring a quote from a significant era in American/World History. This quote is analyzed using guided qu
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Careers in Corrections PowerPoint + Guided Notes for Correctional Services
This PowerPoint and guided notes set goes over different careers in corrections- including correctional officers, jailers, parole officers and probation officers among others. In addition, the notes dicusses the requirements for both the TDCJ Correctional Officer Academy and the TCOLE Basic County Corrections Course for jailers. Last, it discusses the benefits and issues with corrections- including stress and how to appropriately respond to stress within the career. Included in the set are the P
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10th - 12th, Adult Education
Cornell Notes: An Introduction and Practice
Teach your students how to take effective notes using the Cornell note-taking system. This lesson includes the background of Cornell notes, the layout, and multiple examples and practice opportunities. This is a great beginning of the year lesson to get your students all on the same page as to how you'd like them to take notes for the year!There are 3 ways to practice with guided steps for students to follow:1. Cornell notes on the Cornell note-taking system2. Cornell notes on the video "How to
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
History of Ancient Law Notes for Principles of Law
History of Criminal Law notes that clearly outlines the history of criminal law, including ancient Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Jewish, Chinese, Indian, Islamic, French and English laws and systems of justice. The PowerPoint includes engaging pictures and gifs for each slide. Key vocabulary words are Code of Hammurabi, Ma'at, Arthrashastra, Justinian Code, Magna Carta and banishment among others. The set includes a PowerPoint, three sets of Guided notes in Word- one with blanks, one with everything f
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9th - 12th, Adult Education
2000 Election - Bush v. Gore Powerpoint Slides and Lecture Notes
As history progresses, so too must the topics that we teach. This series of slides is perfect for explaining the causes and effects of both the 2000 Election between George W. Bush and Al Gore, as well as the resulting Supreme Court case Bush v. Gore. Both PPTX and PDF versions of the slides are included, as well as PDF and DOCX versions of the lecture notes. Download will be a .ZIP file containing all 4 files.
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Dangers to First Responders PowerPoint + Notes for Law Enforcement
This PowerPoint and guided notes set goes over the dangers for first responders and issues that they encounter as part of their job. Key terms include biological & chemical hazards, contagious diseases, shift work, stress, alcoholism, vehicle crashes, ambush attacks and suicide among others. In addition, case studies of specific incidents are included as well. Included in the set are the PowerPoint, a blank set of guided notes and a filled-in set of notes (in Microsoft Word to be printed) fo
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10th - 12th, Adult Education
Economics Revision | Introduction to Economics | Revision Notes and Worksheet |
Revision notes for the Economic topic- Economics as a way of thinking.One page summary of the topic- With keywords, infographics and easy to understand bullet points.Worksheet x1- Assessing the students knowledge of the Sustainability in Economics.These can be printed off or used on a device.These are very popular with my senior/ Leaving Certificate students.There is a Strand 1 bundle available in my store! Other Economics, Business and Accounting resources available in my store.
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10th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Latent Fingerprints PowerPoint & Notes Set
This extremely visual PowerPoint goes over latent prints and chemical analysis of fingerprints. It starts by going over the basic background on fingerprints, including the 8 fingerprint patterns, then goes into latent, patent, and plastic fingerprints. Last, it covers the four types of chemical analysis- iodine, cyanoacrylate fuming, ninhydrin and silver nitrate as well as the basics of lifting fingerprints, with discussions on types of powders and surfaces. Included in the set are the PowerPoin
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10th - 12th, Adult Education
STAAR Math Fraction on a Number Line Activity Centers Printable Worksheet
Our Fractions on Number line Task Card Center Printable Activity will enhance your students' number fluency. With our set of 10 task cards designed for practicing fractions on a number line students will gain knowledge in number sense. Each card offers a dynamic opportunity for students to interact with fractions and strengthen their understanding of numerical relationships. Through engaging exercises, students will master the skill of accurately placing sets of fractions on a number line, fo
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PreK - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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