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8th grade social studies resources for Microsoft Word
TED Talk: Persuasive Writing Unit & Assignment
Our most popular item, now with an updated TED Talks To View list!This TED Talk presentation assignment begins with viewing and analyzing TED Talks based on different Persuasive Writing and Public Speaking techniques. Students then create their own. Perfect for either in-class or independent work! This Package Includes: Overview of TED Talks Assignment Sheet Persuasive Techniques HandoutRecommended TED Talks to study Note Taking Template for active viewing Research Notes Template Ideas Templ
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in: THE PERSUASIVE WRITING MULTI UNIT BUNDLE
Veterans Day Program Script School Assembly or Class Activity to Honor Veterans
Are you planning a Veterans Day celebration for your school this year? This Veterans Day program script will help you get started as you plan your Veterans Day program.Our school's Veterans Day program has been my absolute favorite event of the year for over fifteen years!I have found that a program that celebrates Veterans is one of our favorite activities to bring together community members of all ages and students in our school. I have used this script at our school-wide Veterans Day progra
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1st - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Compare World Religions Chart --Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism
This is a chart I use with my students to compare five major world religions-- Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism and Buddhism. It is meant to have the students learn the basics and be able to know the major aspects of all the religions. I included a blank copy and a completed version. In my social studies textbooks, there is quite a bit of info about each of these religions. This can also be done this as a group jigsaw activity. Feel free to edit it to suits your needs. Let me know if
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5th - 10th
Cuban Missile Crisis - Simulation
Students are placed in the shoes of President John F. Kennedy on October 16th of 1962. The students will be presented with information about the Cuban Missile Crisis. The advisors have presented you with 5 different options of potential actions to take against the Soviet Union and/or Cuba. Students must weigh the pros and cons of each action and decide what action appears to be the best. Students will then research options to see what option President Kennedy actually took. A series of refl
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6th - 12th
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Immigration and Urbanization Unit BUNDLE
Increase student growth and engagement while saving time, energy and money! This bundle has everything you need and more! It is perfect for textbook free classrooms. Just print and go!Please see preview for Bundle detailsBundle includes several products that aren't available in my store. For those available in my store, specific descriptions can be found below:Immigration and Urbanization Reading Passage with Response WorksheetImmigration and Urbanization Stations ActivityImmigration and Urbaniz
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5th - 10th
Civil Rights Movement: Jim Crow Era Literacy Test (with Answers)
Here is an opportunity to really bring history to life in a memorable fashion. This is a 30 question Literacy Test given by the state of Louisiana to disenfranchise African Americans in the early 1900's. As stated in the directions on the actual document, individuals were given 10 minutes and had to receive a perfect score. This is virtually impossible, especially since some questions appear to have more than one possible right answer -- but that was the point. I tell students the day before tha
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8th - 12th
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Renaissance: Important People of the Renaissance Webquest
Important People of the Renaissance Webquest Students will gain basic knowledge about 17 significant people from the Renaissance. The Important People of the Renaissance Webquest uses the following great website.http://www.ducksters.com/biography/Click here to view the website.My students enjoy learning new facts about the Renaissance from the website. I usually use this activity as a review or introduction activity for my middle school students and it takes at least one to two class periods for
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4th - 8th
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Yellow Journalism- MAD LIBS
Students will work in partners to complete the Yellow Journalism story of the USS Maine explosion. This quick and fun Mad Libs style activity is meant to show how inaccurate Yellow Journalism was at the time. My students loved this. I left it in an editable format.Key Words: Spanish American War; Yellow Journalism; USS Maine; American Imperialism
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6th - 12th
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13 Colonies Project
Students will pretend they are a travel agent working for the Thirteen English Colonies. They will create a travel brochure promoting each region (New England, Middle, and Southern). I have included kid-friendly websites for research. The project will take 2-3 class periods to complete. Please message me if you have any questions. I have included a rubric for grading. *Engaging and fun project! *Editable document*The project does not require the use of a textbook. *The document can be uploaded t
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4th - 9th
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Also included in: American History Projects (US History Projects)
Psychology - Fun Activity - Are you Right-brained or Left-Brained?
Make learning about the brain more fun and more personal! This is a great student-centered activity for any class learning about the human brain. It consists of an easy and effective questionnaire that determines your brain-side preference plus a worksheet designed to encourage reflection and reinforce understanding.
I've been using this activity with my own classes for many years and it always gets enthusiastic engagement from the students.
Works best as part of a unit on the brain, in
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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WWII Mapping Activity: Europe & Pacific Theaters
The WWII Map Activity Worksheet includes both the Europe and Pacific Theaters. This WWII Map Activity includes explicit instructions on how to complete the maps as well as questions based on the map along with knowledge based questions about WWII.Students will label and color different aspects of WWII such as; cities, seas, major battles, shade areas for the Axis and Allies. This mapping activity includes 19 questions (10 on Europe Map & 9 on Pacific Map) that test's students' map and critic
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6th - 12th
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Ancient China Webquest (Daily Life)
Ancient China Daily Life Webquest:Students will gain a basic understanding of daily life in Ancient China through an easy to follow webquest. Please check out the website by clicking on the link below:http://china.mrdonn.org/index.htmlClick here to view the website.The webquest contains 40 questions and an answer key is included for the teacher. A QR code is included along with the traditional website link. This great activity can be used to introduce or further enhance your students' knowledge
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4th - 10th
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Vietnam War: The Draft - Who Stays, Who Goes?
Some of the best group discussions I have ever seen came out of this assignment, which asks students to "serve" on a Vietnam-era draft board to determine who goes and who stays from 10 short, realistic bios, and defend their decisions. Students get worked up and passionate! It really helps bring the tension and frustration of a draft (and allowing exceptions to the draft) to life.
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7th - 12th
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Types of Fossils Activity
Different types of fossils. True form, cast, mold, and trace fossils. Students will replicate each type of fossil and glue it to the handout.
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1st - 10th
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Vietnam War Worksheet- 6 parts
This is a 4-page assignment (2 pages if you do front and back) with 6 parts. I have used this with high school students and it seemed to work well with their level. You could use this with Middle School, though they may have a bit of difficulty with the readings (it would work well for kids who can read on grade level).
Here are the parts to the assignment:
Part A: Read a short passage about the Vietnam War and answer 3 questions.
Part B: Look at 2 pictures form the Vietnam War Era and ans
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7th - 12th
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Bill of Rights Scenarios
This is a great activity for a unit on the Bill of Rights and/or the U.S. Constitution. In this activity/ assignments students are assigned to read 12 different scenarios. After reading each scenario they are to figure out if the individual in the scenario had their Constitutional rights violated or not. All scenarios deal with the first 10 amendments. This product comes complete with an answer key. This product WILL generate interesting debate and in-class discussion. Product could also
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Spanish - Informative CINCO DE MAYO Webquest! - ENGLISH version
This two page Webquest takes Spanish (or Social Studies!) students on a journey to research information about "Cinco de mayo." It is geared toward middle or high school students.
Students will find out the true story about "Cinco de mayo," including what it's actually about, who truly celebrates it, and why Mexican-Americans in the United States usually celebrate it more than people in Mexico!
The Webquest is in English, but of course students can fill it out in Spanish if you want. It sho
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6th - 12th
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Also included in: Spanish - Informative CINCO DE MAYO Bundle - Webquests and Crossword
US Constitution Webquest
The assignment contains 36 questions about the various parts of the U.S. Constitution. Students will use kid-friendly websites to answer the questions. I have included an answer key. Please message me if you have any questions. *Great review of key information!*Engaging!*Editable Word Document*The document can be uploaded to your website or Google Drive; please make sure, however, that it is password protected.Topics: Weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation Constitutional Convention Framers
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4th - 9th
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Also included in: 8th Grade American History Resources
Civil War Webquest
The assignment includes 47 questions about the causes, important leaders, and key events of the American Civil War, and is designed to engage students' interest and promote in-depth understanding. Utilizing a user-friendly website, this assignment facilitates an interactive learning experience. An answer key is also provided. Feel free to message me if you have any questions. ⭐Engaging lesson!⭐The assignment does not require the use of a textbook.⭐The document can be uploaded to your website or
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4th - 9th
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Also included in: 8th Grade American History Resources
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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One Day In Auschwitz - Holocaust Documentary Viewing Guide
Are your students studying WWII and the Holocaust? This Cornell-style worksheet goes with the documentary One Day In Auschwitz, which is the story of Holocaust survivor Kitty Hart-Moxon. In this video, Kitty narrates the story of her time at Auschwitz as a teenager and the struggles that she endured to stay alive. She brings two high school students back to Auschwitz to show them what her life was like during that period. IMDB ReviewMs. Kitty Hart-Moxon gives two teenage girls a walking to
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8th - 12th
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Ellis Island Immigration Webquest
Students will learn about Ellis Island and European immigration to America. The Ellis Island Webquest uses an engaging website that allows students to explore Ellis Island and learn about the positive and negative experiences immigrants had at Ellis Island. Click here to view the website.The webquest contains 55 questions and is a great way for students to learn more about the following topics: • What was Ellis Island used for?• What was Ellis Island like for immigrants?
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5th - 12th
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Also included in: Ellis Island and Angel Island Immigration Lesson Plan Collection
Spanish-American War - America Becomes a World Power Unit BUNDLE
Increase student growth and engagement while saving time, energy and money! This bundle has everything you need and more! It is perfect for textbook free classrooms. Just print and go! Specific product descriptions can be found at the links below:Spanish-American War Reading Passage with Response WorksheetAmerica Becomes a World Power Reading Passage with Response WorksheetSpanish-American War/American Imperialism PowerPoint with Guided Notes OutlineSpanish-American War Stations ActivitySpanish-
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5th - 9th
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The Arrival by Shaun Tan -- 100+ Page Unit and Teacher's Guide GATE
Yes, we can teach reading, writing, speaking and listening, and critical thinking skills using this amazing graphic novel which has no “words!” It’s a journey about who we are, where we have come from, and the humanity we share. It’s about hope and love and understanding. At times powerful, at times breathtakingly beautiful . . . Shaun Tan’s The Arrival should be on every bookshelf in every classroom.This 100+ page teaching guide and unit has been developed over the past three years in my adv
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5th - 12th
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