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High school social studies study guides
Reading Primary & Secondary Sources Doodle Notes and Station Activities
Students will learn how to read primary and secondary sources by completing an engaging set of graphic doodle notes and actively participating in 5 learning stations.What's included:*Instructions for teachers (6 pages, pdf, not editable)*Doodle notes with sections for students to fill in and color as you cover the information on the handout. (2 pages, pdf, not editable)*Filled-in greyscale version of the doodle notes to be used a coloring sheets or for doodling while you go over the information.
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6th - 10th
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50 States and Capitals: Maps, Tests, Activities, Google Classroom & Google Forms
Help your students know all 50 states and capitals of the United States with this huge, MEGA-Pack of resources! This product is available in printable PDF, Google Classroom, and Google Forms. A crossword puzzle, word search, test blanks, word banks, and so many more options are also included in this MEGA-Pack! You will even get a mini-research project template for students to research their favorite state, as well as a creative writing template. Whether it be for a civics unit, history class, cl
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4th - 12th
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Florida Civics State EOC Exam Review
Hi guys, I've spoken to a few of you through emails. This resource needs to be updated for the new exam! However, the test specs, benchmarks, and sample questions are almost identical to the old exam. I've decided to leave it up because it still covers most (if not all) of the tested benchmarks. A new version is coming soon, which you'll be able to re-download. Thanks for your patience! Jeff RaymondMy Civics EOC State Exam Review is an in-depth lesson to prepare students for the Florida Civics E
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5th - 11th
Also included in:Â Civics / Government Bundle III
The Things They Carried Novel Study Unit BUNDLE - 150 Pages in PDF Format
7-Week No-Prep The Things They Carried Novel Study Unit for grades 9-12 includes over 150 pages of Common Core Standards-Aligned activities, worksheets, quizzes, tests, and teacher resources for getting the most out of your teaching of Tim O'Brien's The Things They Carried. Classroom-tested by over 1,300 teachers, with over 120 5-Star Reviews! Designed for as much or as little teacher instruction or intervention as you desire, students will be able to self-direct their study in many cases. Plea
Grades:
9th - 12th
Unit 1: Student Guided Notes - AP Human Geography
Notes pages for each CED topic for Unit One. Use the guided notes to scaffold your Human Geography lectures or use the notes with my accompanying lecture videos on Youtube! You can find one or more lectures that correlate directly with EACH CED Topic for AP Human Geography Unit 1 here. Students can use as a study guide, you can assign for homework, or use with a self-guided lecture! You can assign this to be completed digitally for distance learning or print and have students complete hardcopy.
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9th - 12th
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US History Packet & Unit Guide Bundle: Maps, Timelines, & Worksheet Activities
This amazing US History Packet bundle includes 18 complete independent work packets to cover ALL of American History! With editable Google Doc versions for each unit, these study guides are perfect for sharing through Google Classroom or printable worksheets for your entire unit!All of the following unit guide packets are included:Exploration & American IndiansThe 13 Colonies The American RevolutionThe ConstitutionEarly AmericaThe Age of JacksonSectionalism & Manifest DestinyThe Civil Wa
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7th - 10th
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Unit 3: Student Guided Notes - AP Human Geography
Notes pages for each CED topic for Unit Three.Use the guided notes to scaffold your Human Geography lectures or use the notes with my accompanying lecture slideshow! You can find slideshow lectures that correlate directly with EACH CED Topic for AP Human Geography Unit 3 here.Students can use as a study guide, you can assign for homework, or use with a self-guided lecture! You can assign this to be completed digitally for distance learning or print and have students complete hardcopy.So many use
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9th - 12th
World War 2 Study Guide Unit Packet: Map, Timeline, People, & Battles of WW2
This thorough packet on World War 2 is a perfect unit guide to help students understand all of the key concepts, people, and events they need to know for this unit. With a Google Doc version included, it's great for Distance Learning through Google Classroom! The 9-page independent work packet includes engaging pages on all facets of World War II, as well as standards-based Essential Questions to guide your unit! It's perfect for either World or US History. It starts off with a short introductor
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7th - 10th
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Unit 5: Student Guided Notes - AP Human Geography
Notes pages for CED topics 5.1-5.10 for Unit Five. *NOTE: THIS IS MISSING TOPICS 5.11 and 5.12*Use the guided notes to scaffold your Human Geography lectures or use the notes with my accompanying lecture slideshows! You can find slideshow lectures that correlate directly with EACH CED Topic for AP Human Geography Unit 5 here.Students can use as a study guide, you can assign for homework, or use with a self-guided lecture! You can assign this to be completed digitally for distance learning or pri
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9th - 12th
N.Y. U.S. HISTORY REGENTS REVIEW All Units: Total Prep: SEQs, M.C., Civic Essays
Preparing students for the New York State Regents has always been an important -- and stressful -- part of the job. Now that there is a new test in town for U.S. history students -- it’s back to the drawing board!THIS RESOURCE HAS BEEN UPDATED in 2024 TO INCLUDE AN EDITABLE DIGITAL VERSION OF ALL PARTS!THIS 145-PAGE MEGA REVIEW WILL GET THE JOB DONE!The material gives students practice that is JUST LIKE the Actual Regents to build their familiarity and confidence with the test structure.Include
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8th - 11th
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Unit 4: Student Guided Notes - AP Human Geography
Notes pages for each CED topic for Unit Four.Use the guided notes to scaffold your Human Geography lectures or use the notes with my accompanying lecture slideshows! You can find slideshow lectures that correlate directly with EACH CED Topic for AP Human Geography Unit 4 here.Students can use as a study guide, you can assign for homework, or use with a self-guided lecture! You can assign this to be completed digitally for distance learning or print and have students complete hardcopy.So many use
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9th - 12th
Unit 6: Student Guided Notes - AP Human Geography
Notes pages for each CED topic for Unit Six.Use the guided notes to scaffold your Human Geography lectures with my accompanying lecture slideshows! You can find slideshow lectures that correlate directly with EACH CED Topic for AP Human Geography Unit 6 here.Students can use as a study guide, you can assign for homework, or use with a self-guided or in-person lecture! You can assign this to be completed digitally for distance learning or print and have students complete hardcopy.So many uses!
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
AP® Government: 15 Landmark Supreme Court Cases- Chart, Quiz, and Keys
This resource is perfect for AP® U.S. Government teachers looking to teach the 15 required landmark Supreme Court cases for the updated exam. This product includes a student court chart handout, a key for the teacher, two versions of a review quiz, and an answer key. Students will research each of the 15 cases and discover the facts, constitutional issue(s), decision, and opinion/reasoning of the Court for each one. The handout provides directions, an example, and online resources students can a
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9th - 12th
Also included in: AP® Government and Politics Course Bundle
Unit 7: Development Student Guided Notes - AP Human Geography
Notes pages for CED Topics 7.2, 7.3, and 7.5 which are traditionally taught in Unit 7. I teach these topics as a mini-unit called Development directly after Unit 1. Use the guided notes to scaffold your Human Geography lectures or use the notes with my accompanying lecture slideshows. You can access the accompanying slideshows HERE. Students can use as a study guide, you can assign for homework, or use with a self-guided lecture! You can assign this to be completed digitally for distance learni
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9th - 12th
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Social Studies Praxis 5081, 5086, or 5089 Study Guide
Thorough study guide for Praxis 5081, 5086, and 5089 covering:World HistoryU.S. HistoryWorld ReligionsGeographyU.S. GovernmentEconomicsand PsychologyI spent almost a year developing this Praxis study guide because I couldn't find one resource that covered all of the material. I passed the Praxis 5081 on my first attempt with a score of 182.Editable, Microsoft Word format, almost 400 pages. If you find this study guide helpful please leave a review! We all rely on reviews to make sure a product i
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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The Crucible - Movie Guide
This product is a 27 question movie guide which will help your students better comprehend the film "The Crucible," starring Daniel Day Lewis and Winona Ryder. It is a perfect fit for a unit covering the Colonial Period of American History. It is also a great lesson on the value of religious tolerance.
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7th - 12th
Reconstruction Era Study Guide Unit Packet: Map, Timeline, & Activities
This thorough packet on the Reconstruction Era is a perfect unit guide to help students understand all of the key concepts, people, and events they need to know for this unit in US History. The 9-page independent work packet includes engaging pages on all facets of Reconstruction as well as standards-based Essential Questions to guide your unit! With a Google Doc version included, it's great for Distance Learning through Google Classroom!It starts off with a short introductory reading on the Rec
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7th - 10th
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Charts & Graphs PowerPoint Slides | Review and Practice
This Charts & Graphs Lesson includes a full PowerPoint presentation that can be used for many different purposes such as teaching students how to read different types of charts & graphs, reviewing charts & graph skills, bell ringers/daily starters, etc. Pie charts, bar graphs, line graphs, population pyramids, climographs, cartograms, and tables are covered in the lesson. Tips for reading the charts and graphs are included, as well as several questions about each type. This PowerPoin
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6th - 9th
Also included in:Â Geography Skills PowerPoint Lessons Bundle
America The Story of Us: Boom (Episode 8) Video Guide
Video study guide for Episode 8: Boom of America The Story of Us. Movie guide comes complete with answer key. Questions follow the film in same order.Episode 8: BoomIn 1910 in California, a column of oil nearly 200 feet high explodes out of a derrick and sets off a chain of events that will turn America into a superpower. Oil production doubles overnight and prices plummet from $2 to 3 cents a barrel. Quick to capitalize on this abundant cheap fuel is Henry Ford, a maverick entrepreneur who vows
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7th - 12th
US History Final Exam/EOC Review Activities SSUSH1-23
Word Document handouts to help review for the US History EOC. Based on GSE SSUSH1-23.Answer Key available to ensure students have correct answers to study for the test. Half of it is fill-in the blank with a word bank, the other half if match.
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9th - 12th
APUSH - Ultimate Timeline Review Activities BUNDLE (Periods 1-9) - AP US History
This APUSH Timeline Review Activity BUNDLE is a great resource to help your students with analyzing and reviewing the key topics and themes for Periods 1-9 of the AP U.S. History curriculum. (Answer Keys Included for all 9 Periods!)This is a great resource for reviewing ALL 9 Periods during the school year, as well as for reviewing at the end of the school year for the AP Exam.Students will be using their prior knowledge to help them with completing these Review Handouts. This is a great skill b
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8th - 12th
Social Studies STAAR Review, 8th Grade- Online or Virtual Compatible
This product is a student review packet from the Colonial America Era to the Reconstruction Eras, which includes study guide sheets, fill in the blanks, mix and match activities, graphic organizer notes and much more.In years past, I have had these comprehensive study guide packets printed in a booklet form. I give my students about 25 minutes to work independently on each era review sheet. Then I give an additional 10 minutes to work with a partner and the remainder of time will be devoted to a
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6th - 10th
3 Branches of Government and Amendments - History.
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One of my best worksheets. I have a lot of good info in a small amount of space. This is a study guide AND also a quiz. This covers the 3 Branches of Government, The Bill of Rights, and Citizen Responsibilities. (Page 1 Thumbnail did not come out just right... the word document is fine though.)
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3rd - 12th
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AP Psychology Study Guide Bundle (ALL UNITS)
I created these visually appealing study guides for ALL the Units in AP Psychology. I provide students with these study guides as we prepare for our unit tests. These packets guide students through important contributors and terms from the course & exam description (similar to review packets given before the AP exam). You will download a PDF document with the link to the Google Slides. The slides are set up as an 8.5 X 11 standard paper dimension (ready to print as a packet). You will be abl
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9th - 12th
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- Become active, responsible, and engaged citizens
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