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Free 12th grade social studies study guides
ESL Beginners Activities Ancient Egypt Vocabulary in Pictures Great for SPED
These differentiated vocabulary anchor flow charts and activities will allow all students, including English Language Learners and Special Education Students, gain access to the concepts and content of Ancient Egypt. Puzzles are a great way to practice new vocabulary. The differentiated activities will engage all levels. Use the vocabulary anchor charts and vocabulary retention activities for lessons, homework, fast finishers, or bell ringers. Note: This is a sampling of my Ancient Egypt Pic
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4th - 12th
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Maps: Political and Physical of North, South, Central America
I feel that it is important my students know about geography before they can understand the places I am going to be talking about. This resource has two formats: 1 - PowerPoint - Editable (You might want to cut down how many countries they label)2 - PDF - Ready to PrintThe map packet includes: 1 - North America Political Map2 - North America Physical Map3 - South America Political Map4 - South America Physical Map5 - Central America & Caribbean Political Map6 - Central America & Caribbea
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6th - 12th
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Also included in: CCSD 7th Grade History Back to School Bundle
Westward Expansion Visualizer GIF
GIF (moving animated picture) showcasing major topics during the Westward Expansion unit. Based on NYS Social Studies standards, topics in GIF include Gold Rush, Indian Removal Act, Trail of Tears, Transcontinental Railroad, Louisiana Purchase, Erie Canal, and Manifest Destiny.Totally FREE for YOU!
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5th - 12th
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AP Human Geography - FRQ Quick Writing Guide
Use this one-page handout to remind your students of College Board's expectations for writing free response questions. Use this handout digitally or print it for students to use while they write their FRQs for AP Human Geography class!
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9th - 12th, Staff
Global/U.S. - Maps Databank - South/Latin America
39 pages of maps related to the continent of South America / Latin America region. This databank of maps can be used for a variety of purposes depending on your lesson. Some examples of the types of maps included (but not limited to) are:- Political maps- Physical maps- Blank political maps- Vegetation Zone maps- Climate maps- Precipitation Rate maps- Satellite maps- Economic maps- Wealth / GDP maps- Resource / Land Use maps- Religion / language / ethnicity maps- Population density maps- Flag ma
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1st - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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(FCLE) FLORIDA CIVIC LITERACY EXAM STUDY GUIDE | Digital Resources
Full FCLE Competency Study Guide covering all competencies you need to be successful on test day!Take a look at our YouTube video highlighting this resource! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=65JsQsBhLNU&t=8syou may also like:FCLE MEGA BUNDLEFCLE Standard BundleAll FCLE Practice Tests
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6th - 12th
Civil Rights Movement | Timeline Review Activity | U.S. History
This is a fun review activity for your secondary history class when reviewing the Civil Rights Movement. Students match each of the 21 events with the effect it had on civil rights. For example, EVENT: “A demonstration at the foot of the Lincoln Memorial where Dr. King gave his I Have a Dream speech” EFFECT: “March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom, 1963”As an extension activity students can create a TIMELINE of the events. *Answer Key is included***********************************************
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9th - 12th
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SQ3R-Content Area Reading Study Skill Strategy
This worksheet guides students through a research-based method that is proven to increase grades and comprehension of the subject. Students can use this worksheet to study history textbooks, science textbooks, or any other subject area that has text with pictures. Great for late elementary school, middle school, high school, and college students.
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3rd - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Amendment Cheat Sheet with Mnemonic Devices!
All 27 amendments of the US Constitution with brief descriptions and mnemonic devices for each! This is perfect if you need a single page study guide for all of the amendments with ways for your students or yourself to memorize them!* I used this as a study guide for the state tests and our final exam.What's included?PDF file of all 27 amendments Description of each amendmentMnemonic device for each of the amendments (to help your students memorize them)*Single page if printed double sided
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4th - 12th
Financial Tips for Teens: Personal Finance Top 10 Checklist (Free Printables)
As a financial literacy teacher, I have often wanted a short checklist that I could give to my students at the end of the semester. This checklist is short, sweet, to the point and can be used as a reminder of things students have learned in their financial literacy course. I have also used this checklist as a graduation gift. If students follow these steps it will give them a HUGE financial advantage in life. In this freebie I've included a color copy as well as a black and white copy.
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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American Indian Cultures: Slideshow and Chart
A great resource to introduce American Indian cultures! This resource includes a PowerPoint that discusses the basics of the major American Indian cultures and a chart for student note taking.Slides/Chart include the following:Name of regionTribes EnvironmentHousingFoodNotable characteristicsRelevant pictures for each cultureI love to use this to introduce American Indian cultures and then have another assignment for students to research a region/tribe that sparked their interest. It's great for
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6th - 12th, Higher Education
Africa Geography Study Map
This map was created for students, grades 6-8, to study African geography, specifically to memorize the countries, capitals, and major bodies of water in and around Africa. There is a numbered map and a quiz schedule if you want to create your own Africa quizzes. The map is current and includes South Sudan.
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5th - 12th
The Five Most Important Federalist Papers
Key Included. Students read selected quotes from Federalist #10, 39, 51, and 70, and 78- considered the most important in influencing the passage of our Constitution and defining concepts of our government. After reading the quotes, students write their interpretation in the column next to it. I find this a good introduction or review of the federalist papers. I included a summary of the main points for each Federalist Paper! Check out my other Govt. and US History stuff and I hope you enjoy.
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9th - 12th
Salem Witch Trials History Channel Active Viewing Worksheet
This worksheet is designed to accompany the History Channel's video on the Salem Witch Trials (available on YouTube). I use this as an anticipatory activity prior to working on Arthur Miller's "The Crucible," and it may also be appropriate for history classes working on Puritanism and early American history.
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9th - 12th
AP Environmental Science Geography Review-distance learning
This 8 page lesson requires students to review the countries, regions and places where important environmental science events took place such as Chernobyl, Fukushima, and Bhopal, India. The specific questions align with released AP Environmental Science exams.In addition, students review the locations of the major biomes, and major plate tectonic locations such as volcanic island arcs and hot spot volcanos. They also review which countries lead the world in the different energy sources. For ex
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9th - 12th
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"An American Tail" movie study guide & Answer Key
I use the movie "An American Tail" in my American Studies class to wrap uo our discussion of Ellis Island, and immigration in the late 1800s/early 1900s. Although it is a cartoon my juniors always love it. It is a surprisingly accurate portrayal of the immigrant experience, and the fact that it depicts mice vs. cats is a great exercise in media literacy. There is a lot of symbolism to decipher. It is about 85 minutes long. I have proved the study guide answer key here. For the students, you need
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9th - 12th
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French Revolution Study Guide, with video lectures! Now includes Napoleon!
This is a great unit study for homeschooling parents! You get access to all my French Revolution lecture. By watching the videos and doing this unit study your children will have a great grasp of WWII. You can find all the videos for free here! https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLP2fCeCuJMoYNsMuEOuV0JYswfP5IF4DTIn this unit study1. A pdf file with the following.2. A link to the playlist, all the videos will be in order. (You can of course watch those regardless for free) I will also include
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7th - 12th, Higher Education
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World War II Review Graphic Organizer
I created this as a quick review on World War II.
Hope you enjoy!
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6th - 12th
7th Grade Civics Study Guide Forms, Types, and Systems of Gov't {History Guru}
7th Grade Civics Study GuideSS.7.C.3.1 & 3.2 Forms, Types, and Systems of GovernmentSS.7.C.3.1Compare different forms of government (direct democracy, representative democracy, socialism, communism, monarchy, oligarchy, autocracy).SS.7.C.3.2Compare parliamentary, federal, confederal, and unitary systems of government.- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -Check out samples on my Instagram: @HistoryGuruTPTCustomer Tips:Be the first to know about my new discounts, freebie
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6th - 12th
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Also included in: Civics Bundle: 181 Products and over $400 in lessons/activities
Neuron, Neurotransmitters, Synapse and Glial Cell Notetakers
This product contains four note-taker worksheets on:1. The Neuron: Label and Describe2. The Synapse: Label and Describe3. Neurotransmitters: Describe function, effect on neuron and draw smiley face(GABA, serotonin, acetylcholine, norepinephrine, dopamine and glutamate) 4. Glial Cells: Label, describe function and draw a cartoon of the cell performing its functionEach worksheet also has a key. Great for: Guided lesson on document camera, review, study guides, homework assignments, etc. Copyright
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8th - 12th
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The Bill of Rights in 30 Seconds
Like a hot knife through butter, HipHughes cuts through 7 of the 10 amendments known as the Bill of Rights. Great for a warm up activity or as a fun mnemonic for your students.
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1st - 12th
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The Vietnam War: A Quick Reference Guide
Provide your students with this brief and insightful review sheet that helps students see the Vietnam War in the broader context of the Cold War. Incorporating vocabulary as well as geography, this handout provides students with the information needed to see this conflict as both unique in its own right as well as a case study of the Cold War.
Wanting more resources to help teach the Vietnam War? Check out "The Causes of the Vietnam War: A Presidential Think-Aloud" to engage students in thinki
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8th - 12th
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Global/U.S. - Maps Databank - North America
32 pages of maps related to the continent of North America. This databank of maps can be used for a variety of purposes depending on your lesson. Some examples of the types of maps included (but not limited to) are:- Political maps- Physical maps- Blank political maps- Vegetation Zone maps- Climate maps- Precipitation Rate maps- Satellite maps- Economic maps- Wealth / GDP maps- Resource / Land Use maps- Religion / language / ethnicity maps- Population density maps- Flag maps- Historical maps rel
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1st - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Apollo 13 (1995) Film Study Guide and Activity
I created this 50-question study guide to go with the Apollo 13 film from 1995. The activity is a mixture of questions, fill-in-the-blanks, and fill-in-the-quotes. I use this as part of a larger unit on space exploration and literary nonfiction in my 10th grade language arts classroom. But depending on the group, it should be appropriate for anywhere from 8th to 12th grade classrooms as well. An answer key is included in this document.
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8th - 12th
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Learning social studies offers many benefits to students in terms of helping them develop a holistic understanding of the world. Namely, it helps them:
- Learn about the achievements, challenges, perspectives, traditions, and customs of different societies
- Evaluate information, analyze evidence, and make informed judgments about complex social, economic, and political issues
- Become active, responsible, and engaged citizens
- Comprehend global issues such as human rights, environmental sustainability, and economic disparities
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