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8th grade Common Core WHST.9-10.1 resources
Declaration of Independence Activity: The Big Break Up Letter & Texting Activity
The Declaration of Independence was really just a big "break-up" letter written by the colonists to the King of Great Britain. This historical document was written to convince the world of the King's abuses and to let everyone know that the colonies no longer wanted to be in a relationship with Great Britain. While studying the Declaration of Independence, students will use this assignment as a reinforcement to understand just what Jefferson wrote in this historical document. The lesson start
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5th - 9th
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Also included in: American History U.S. History Bundle: Beginnings through the 1850's
Legislative Branch Activity: Classroom Simulation on How a Bill Becomes a Law
Make civics practical and exciting for students using this Social Studies simulation that allows students to experience the Legislative Branch! Students will participate in writing bills for their school, community, or state while learning the various stages within the lawmaking process. All voices are heard as students become members of Congress, participate in committees, debate on the floor, and watch their President sign the bills that survive the entire process. Not only do students love
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6th - 12th
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WWII Propaganda Posters Activities and Project Print & Digital
Examine over a dozen famous WWII home front propaganda posters for the devices used, culminating learning with students creating posters of their own to address a current school problem.Let your principal decide whose poster has the winning message to transform your school’s culture!This plug-and-play PBL activity kit comes as a printable PDF and digital in Google Slides!Greatness is spotting persuasive devices at work and knowing how to use them for good. World War II was the U.S.’s greatest f
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8th - 11th
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Also included in: US History Activity and Project Kits Bundle Print & Digital
Design an Ugly Sweater Holiday Activity No Prep Project - U.S. History APUSH
Looking for fun, no prep ugly sweater holiday activities to keep students engaged in the weeks leading up to winter break? Your students will LOVE it and designing an ugly Christmas sweater will quickly become one of *your* favorite end of year activities too. Students think critically and work independently as they apply their knowledge to create an ugly sweater for a chosen U.S. History figure or topic … all while you cross things off your never ending to do list!How It Works:Learn about the h
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5th - 10th
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Fast Food Nutrition Lessons for Teen Healthy Eating: 4 Lessons!
Fast Food Nutrition Lesson: Do you want to teach your students about healthy eating? There are 5 engaging lessons on reading food labels, understanding fat, cholesterol, fast food choices, and resource includes a group poster project too! >> Integrated Skills Based, Content Based / Knowledge Based. The best of both worlds.>> Meets HS/MS National Health Education Standards. >> Meets HS/MS Technical Subjects Health Common Core Standards.>> Meets Washington State’s rigorous
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6th - 12th
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America The Story of Us Worksheets, Questions, Viewing Guide | All 12 Episodes
America The Story of Us, by the History Channel, is one of the best video series to show for any American or US History class. Teachers love the quality content, and students enjoy the engaging visuals! Certainly considered a classic by now, this series has 12 episodes ranging from the early setters of Jamestown, all the way through September 11th and the new millennium. This bundle contains questions for all 12 episodes of the series. By purchasing the bundle you save a whopping 50%! That's o
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5th - 12th
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Alcohol Lesson: How Alcohol Affects the Body Interactive Wheel Project
This interactive art project is a great way for your students to see how hard alcohol is on the growing body, how it affects the brain and body, what "alcohol poisoning" is, and more! >> Integrated Skills Based, Content Based / Knowledge Based. The best of both worlds.>> Meets HS/MS National Health Education Standards. >> Meets HS/MS Technical Subjects Health Common Core Standards.>> Meets Washington State’s rigorous Health Education Standards.Here is more about this reso
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6th - 12th
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Political Parties | Campaign Simulation Running for President
This presidential election simulation is an excellent way for students to comprehend all aspects of political parties and the campaigns needed to elect a presidential candidate - "Let's Get The Party Started!" The teacher will divide class into groups of 4 to 5 students per group. Each group will develop their own political party and choose a presidential candidate to represent their party. Using the included criteria, allow students a few class periods, or portions of class periods, to create
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5th - 12th
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End of World War II, Start of the Cold War worksheet - Global/US/World History
End of World War II, Start of the Cold War worksheet AIM: How did the end of World War II pave the way for the Cold War? To what extent was the Cold War inevitable? Common core compliant worksheet focusing on the Yalta Agreement and its aftermath Contains several student-centered activities designed to promote active engagement and critical thinking such as: Do now – Casualties of World War IIWhat’s Next for the Allies after World War II? – Problems/Issues facing the Allied Powers.Yalta Agree
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8th - 12th
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Also included in: Bundle #6 - Expanded World War II - Global/US/World History
Design an Ugly Sweater Holiday Activity No Prep Project - Ancient Civilizations
Looking for fun, no prep ugly sweater holiday activities to keep students engaged in the weeks leading up to winter break? Your students will LOVE it and designing an ugly Christmas sweater will quickly become one of *your* favorite end of year activities too. Students think critically and work independently as they apply their knowledge to create an ugly sweater for a chosen figure or topic … all while you cross things off your never ending to do list!How It Works:Learn about the history of ugl
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5th - 10th
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Design an Ugly Sweater Holiday Activity No Prep Project - Scientists & Inventors
Looking for fun, no prep ugly sweater holiday activities to keep students engaged in the weeks leading up to winter break? Your students will LOVE it and designing an ugly Christmas sweater will quickly become one of *your* favorite end of year activities too. Students think critically and work independently as they apply their knowledge to create an ugly sweater for a chosen scientist, inventor, or topic … all while you cross things off your never ending to do list!How It Works:Learn about the
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5th - 10th
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Social Emotional Learning Activities: Posters Project for Teen Health
This is one of my personal favorite lessons and this project can change the way your students interact with each other! I've seen this year after year using these "Life Story Posters" activity! My students have loved this lesson too, and found it creative and engaging. It's POWERFUL! This 3-5 day project will have your students sharing personal stories you never realized they had, and telling things about themselves they've possibly never shared before! It can bond students and create a class a
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6th - 12th
The Truman Doctrine and the Marshall Plan worksheet
The Truman Doctrine and the Marshall Plan worksheet AIM: How did the United States respond to the expansion of communism after World War II? Common core-compliant worksheet. Includes several activities designed to promote critical thinking, active engagement, and class discussion such as:Do now that appropriately sets up the lesson – Review of Yalta Agreement, Cold War, and satellite states.Rank-Talk-Write Activity Primary source analysis of a 1947 article by Diplomat George Kennan describing t
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8th - 12th
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Also included in: U.S. History MEGA Bundle
Weight Room Strength Training + Conditioning Unit: Lessons, Workouts, FITT Plans
TPT's #1 Best-Selling Weight Training Unit!!This weight training program is designed to give P.E. teachers and/or coaches such a huge variety of resources that you will have an amazing “Weight Training, Strength & Conditioning” program that fits YOUR needs.This Weight Training Unit Includes:Weight Training Handbook (Overview of why weight train, how muscles work, principles of training, fundamentals, safety tips, and more...)Risk Assessment Survey” to check if students have any physical lim
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8th - 12th
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Design a Hoodie Activity No Prep Social Studies Project - U.S. History APUSH
Looking for a fun, no prep project that integrates history, art, social studies, science, and literacy AND keeps kids engaged? Your students will love it and designing a historical hoodie will quickly become one of *your* favorite review or end of year activities too. Students think critically and work independently as they apply their knowledge to create a hoodie for a chosen historical figure or topic ... all while you cross things off your never ending to do list! How It Works:Learn about the
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6th - 12th
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Also included in: Design a Hoodie Activity No Prep Social Studies Project Bundle
Biology Writing Prompts Year Long Bundle
Want to improve your students' science literacy? Included are 40 biology writing prompts (both pdf and Google slide versions) that cover your year-long curriculum! Bundle and save! Topics include:1. Scientific Method (throughout all units)2. Characteristics of Life3. Cell Size4. Levels of Organization5. Cell Structure and Function6. Plant vs. Animal Cells7. Stomata8. Tonicity9. Cellular Respiration10. Mitosis11. Mitochondria12. Invasive Species13. Food Webs14. Population Growth15. Dendrochro
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8th - 10th
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Design a Hoodie Activity No Prep Social Studies Project - U.S. Presidents
Looking for a fun, no prep project that integrates history, art, social studies, and literacy AND keeps kids engaged? Your students will love it and designing a historical hoodie will quickly become one of *your* favorite Presidents' Day or end of year activities too. Students think critically and work independently as they apply their knowledge to create a hoodie for a chosen historical figure or topic ... all while you cross things off your never ending to do list!How It Works:Learn about the
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6th - 12th
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Also included in: Design a Hoodie Activity No Prep Social Studies Project Bundle
Scientific Procedures and Experimental Design Writing Prompts
Do your students struggle with writing clear and descriptive experimental procedures? Want to improve your students' science literacy? Included are 20 writing prompts you can give your students to practice their experimental design and procedural writing skills. The questions included are:1. Do trees grow faster in the spring or summer?2. Can you run faster at lower elevations?3. Are dogs really colorblind?4. Do flowers last longer if you put flower food in the water?5. Is it safe to eat food af
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7th - 10th
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Also included in: Secondary Science Writing Prompts MEGA BUNDLE
Apartheid in South Africa worksheet - Nelson Mandela - Global/World History
Apartheid in South Africa worksheet – Nelson Mandela AIM: How did apartheid rise and fall in South Africa? Common core-compliant worksheet. Includes several activities designed to promote critical thinking, active engagement, and class discussion such as:Primary source analysis – Several actual apartheid laws Secondary source reading – African National Congress and Nelson MandelaDouble Entry Journal Activity – How did Nelson Mandela’s vision for South Africa oppose the system of apartheid?Four p
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8th - 12th
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Also included in: Bundle #7 Africa - Geography Through the End of Apartheid
Ronald Reagan and His Policies: Reaganomics, Iran-Contra Affair, Libya, Cold War
In this engaging, stations-based way to teach the policies of Ronald Reagan's presidency, students investigate many positive and negative aspects to his legacy to understand his role in American History. Students learn about his 1980 victory over Jimmy Carter, "Reaganomics", "trickle-down economics", the Iran-Contra Affair, the Reagan Doctrine, the Boland Amendments, Sandinistas and Contras, Ayatollah Khomeini, Hezbollah, Nicaragua, Operation El Dorado Canyon, Libya, the 1986 West Berlin bombin
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8th - 11th
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Sleep Hygiene and Mental Health Lesson Importance of Sleep habits for teens
Sleep Hygiene + Mental Health Lesson (1 Hours). Sleep hygiene, sleep deprivation, and the health benefits of good quality sleep. Editable 21 slide PowerPoint Lesson, Lesson Assessment, Student Resources, Signposting to extra support services. Bonus Mindfulness Activity and much more.✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰Learning objectivesTo define sleep and explain what sleep hygiene is.To understand ways to boost sleep hygiene and mental healthSome Key Terms CoveredHypersomnia, Sleep dis
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6th - 11th, Higher Education
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2025 Presidential Inaugural Address Activities Worksheet
Invite students to be active citizens by viewing the 2025 Presidential Inaugural Address, predicting, analyzing, evaluating, and discussing it throughout with this complete activity kit.As a BONUS you also get the State of the Union Analysis Kit to use the other three years! Both kits include mix-and-match activities that can be scaled up or down to challenge students at their level and to fit your time constraints. And these kits have been universally designed to use year after year. How easy i
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7th - 12th
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Also included in: Civics and Government Inquiry Full Course Curriculum for High School
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First Thanksgiving: Fact vs. Fiction Evidence-based Reading Passage [Editable]
Do you want more no-prep reading passages? This is a non-fiction reading passage for middle school or high school that includes critical thinking questions about the fictionalized and true histories of Thanksgiving. As I create reading passage sets, I make sure that I focus on key literacy skills while leveraging historical content. I also ensure that I am asking students to analyze and apply the information from the text. This is perfect for distance learning or can be used for face to face as
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8th - 11th
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Also included in: History of Holidays Series Evidence-based Passages Growing Bundle
Thomas Paine Common Sense: Primary Source Activity | American History
Thomas Paine's Common Sense was a little pamphlet with big ideas! This primary source activity gives students a chance to read through and analyze the major paragraphs, or arguments, within his pamphlet while answering various questions. I created this mini-unit for my own classroom to help students understand this important document that shaped the course of Independence. You will find that this resource is challenging yet capable for all. Students are analyzing text from the 1700's which ca
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6th - 12th
Also included in: American History U.S. History Bundle: Beginnings through the 1850's
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