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7th grade social studies Common Core L.11-12.5 resources
BENJAMIN FRANKLIN: Poor Richard's Almanac & Research Project
Ben Franklin had many pithy sayings and quotes in his publication entitled Poor Richard's Almanac. Study the wit and wisdom of Ben Franklin by analyzing and explaining 18 different quotes from his writings. Students will learn more about Ben Franklin's life, and benefit their own lives as they apply these pithy life principles. Also included is a graphic organizer for students to research the personal life and historical events of Ben Franklin.What's Included:20 different segments with quotes
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5th - 12th
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Also included in: American History U.S. History Bundle: Beginnings through the 1850's
The Constitutional Convention – New Jersey / Virginia Plan Comparison Grid
When delegates from the twelve attending states gathered in Philadelphia during the Summer of 1787 (Rhode Island sent no representatives), the convention's outcome was far from certain. Its official purpose was to reform the Articles of Confederation. However, for many of the men who came, mere reforms would not be enough.This side-by-side comparison grid explores the chief ideological conflict of the US Constitutional Convention: Big States vs. Small States. By exploring the New Jersey and Virg
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Daily Mind Builders: Social Studies - Quick, Fun Brain Energizers for Grades 5+
A 137-page printable PDF ebook for grades 5 and up to wake up sleeping brains with fun daily doses of critical thinking! This book is comprised of intriguing social studies themed activity pages to wake up sleepy brains for the day's lessons. Each activity page takes about 5-15-minutes to solve and develops the most important reading comprehension skill found on all standardized reading tests. Synthesizing disparate information and using the result to produce a reasonable conclusion is an essent
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5th - 12th
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Mock TikTok Research Project for ALL Subjects and ANY Unit! Engaging!
TikBio allows students to step into the shoes of important figures in a familiar way... social media. From historical figures to mathematicians, politicians to scientists, students can be engaged while diving deep into meaningful research of those who have impacted our history and knowledge before expressing these findings in a unique, engaging way. This product also allows literature or film students to bring a character to life.InstaBio does not require students to create a real social media p
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6th - 12th
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Mock Facebook Research Project for ALL Subjects and ANY Unit! Engaging!
FaceBio allows students to step into the shoes of important figures in a familiar way... social media. From historical figures to mathematicians, politicians to scientists, students can be engaged while diving deep into meaningful research of those who have impacted our history and knowledge before expressing these findings in a unique, engaging way. This product also allows literature or film students to bring a character to life.FaceBio does not require students to create a real social media p
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6th - 12th
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Hola, Flamenco – An Introduction to Spain's National Art
History, Music, Dance, Cultural Studies and adventure come together in a high-spirited, melodious romp through the rolling hills of Andalusia – all filmed in gorgeous high definition 1080p. Welcome to the next generation of educational movie!‘Hola, Flamenco’ is a historically-themed documentary short dedicated to Spain’s UNESCO-recognized national art. Featuring performances, demonstrations and interviews with some of Flamenco’s most renowned and charismatic figures, it provides a striking, vibr
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Hola, Flamenco – A Mini-Curriculum Devoted to Spain's National Art
History, Music, Dance, Cultural Studies and adventure come together in a high-spirited romp through the rolling hills of Andalusia!‘Hola, Flamenco’ is a historically-themed mini-curriculum dedicated to Spain’s UNESCO-recognized national art. Featuring performances, demonstrations and interviews with some of Flamenco’s most renowned and charismatic figures, it provides a striking, vibrant introduction to Spain, to European History, and to one of the world’s most beloved cultural genres.***An exci
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
"I Have a Dream" Pear Deck
This Pear Deck endeavors to lead students through the interpretive process of decoding allusions by identifying them, researching them if necessary and connecting them to the larger themes of King’s “I Have a Dream” speech. Students will use founding historical documents such as the “The Gettysburg Address,” “The Emancipation Proclamation” and the “Declaration of Independence” along with the early American song “America (My Country ‘Tis of Thee)” to determine how King’s use of allusion impacts t
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Hola, Flamenco (Documentary)
History, Music, Dance, Cultural Studies and adventure come together in a high-spirited, melodious romp through the rolling hills of Andalusia – all filmed in gorgeous high definition 1080p. Welcome to the next generation of educational movie!‘Hola, Flamenco’ is a historically-themed documentary short dedicated to Spain’s UNESCO-recognized national art. Featuring performances, demonstrations and interviews with some of Flamenco’s most renowned and charismatic figures, it provides a striking, vibr
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7th - 12th, Higher Education
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AP US Government: Federalism in Focus – Mini Curriculum to Accompany Unit 1
What is federalism, and why should we care? Where does federal power end and state power begin? And, perhaps most importantly, what role does money play in this whole process?!"Federalism in Focus" is a forty--page mini-curriculum, written with these questions in mind. Whether you are teaching Civics, U.S. Government or preparing a Home School curriculum, this concise-yet-thorough lesson plan can help bring the subject alive for your students!Featuring photos, archival newsreel stills, and a ste
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Music as a Time Machine – Mini-Curriculum from the documentary 'Hola, Flamenco'
One of the most fascinating aspects of music and dance is how they often mirror the historical conditions from which they arose. Flamenco, with its exotic movements and rhythms, helps to tell Spain’s complicated story of migration and religious conquest. It acts as a looking glass, a living monument to the region's Arab, Jewish, Gitano (Romany) and Eastern roots, that might otherwise be lost. 'Music as a Time Machine' is a 2000-word informational text that can help teachers supplement lesson pla
"Holding the Wolf by his Ears" – Slavery and Compromise in the American West
Not long before his death in 1826, Thomas Jefferson famously described America's relationship with slavery as "(H)aving a wolf by the ears...we can neither hold him, nor safely let him go." Decades later, his words proved prophetic, as the unresolved moral and legal questions surrounding slavery escalated into a series of factional disputes which threatened to tear the young republic apart. Featuring important historical figures and terms such as, Henry Clay, John C. Calhoun, the Missouri Compro
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Music as a Time Machine – Compare and Contrast ‘Cheat Sheet’ Grid
One of the most fascinating aspects of music and dance is how they often mirror the historical conditions from which they arose. Flamenco, with its exotic movements and rhythms, helps to tell Spain’s complicated story of migration and religious conquest. It acts as a looking glass, a living monument to the region's Arab, Jewish, Gitano (Romany) and Eastern roots, that might otherwise be lost.'Music as a Time Machine' is a 2000-word informational text that can help teachers supplement lesson plan
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Race & Racism in America - How did We Get Here? (Fill-in-The-Blanks Worksheet)
"How did We Get Here" is a mini-curriculum devoted to investigating the roots of institutionalized racism in the modern United States. This 10-item Fill-in-The-Blanks exercise is based upon the series' 1800-word first installment, which begins with the Civil War's end in 1865. What were the "Civil War Amendments" and "Radical Reconstruction?" When did the last Union Army troops withdraw from the South? Why was Andrew Johnson impeached? What was the Jim Crow Era? This activity seeks to pro
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Music as a Time Machine - Vocabulary Exercise
One of the most fascinating aspects of music and dance is how they often mirror the historical conditions from which they arose. Flamenco, with its exotic movements and rhythms, helps to tell Spain’s complicated story of migration and religious conquest. It acts as a looking glass, a living monument to the region's Arab, Jewish, Gitano (Romany) and Eastern roots, that might otherwise be lost. 'Music as a Time Machine' is a 2000-word informational text that can help teachers supplement lesson pla
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Federalism in Focus - Constitutional, Governmental + Legislative Terms Exercise
What is federalism, and why should we care? Where does federal power end and state power begin? And, perhaps most importantly, what role does money play in this whole process?!"Federalism in Focus" is a 2500-word essay written with these questions in mind. Whether you are teaching Civics, U.S. Government or preparing a Home School curriculum, this concise-yet-thorough reader can help bring the subject alive for your students!This vocabulary worksheet consists of 23 terms, all taken from the text
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Music as a Time Machine - Reading Comprehension Quiz
One of the most fascinating aspects of music and dance is how they often mirror the historical conditions from which they arose. Flamenco, with its exotic movements and rhythms, helps to tell Spain’s complicated story of migration and religious conquest. It acts as a looking glass, a living monument to the region's Arab, Jewish, Gitano (Romany) and Eastern roots, that might otherwise be lost.'Music as a Time Machine' is a 2000-word informational text that can help teachers supplement lesson plan
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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'Hola, Flamenco' Viewing Comprehension Quiz
This is a twenty question (plus three extra-credit Spanish teasers!) multiple-choice quiz covering the film 'Hola, Flamenco.' The questions are a mix, designed to challenge students' ability to recall information and their ability to weigh and decide between opposing viewpoints.It can be used as a standalone, or with other 'Hola, Flamenco' activities. Also great for starting group discussions about themes like culture, assimilation, racism and discrimination, which are all analyzed within.***The
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Race & Racism in America - How did We Get Here? (True/False Worksheet)
"How did We Get Here" is a mini-curriculum devoted to investigating the roots of institutionalized racism in the modern United States. This five-item True/False exercise is based upon the series' 1800-word first installment, which begins with the Civil War's end in 1865. What were the "Civil War Amendments" and "Radical Reconstruction?" When did the last Union Army troops withdraw from the South? Why was Andrew Johnson impeached? What was the Compromise of 1877? This free activity seeks
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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