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Free 8th grade social studies simulations for parents
States & Capitals Crossword Part 1 of 2 FREE
This is part 1 of my States & Capitals Crossword worksheet set. Part 2 is also available on TPT. I use these as review and homework assignments. Answer key included. Two versions, one version has a word bank the other version does not.See also:States & Capitals Crossword Part 2 of 2
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4th - 8th
Bank Account: The Checkbook Project class economy financial literacy
The Checkbook Project pumps life into a classroom the way the Paycheck Protection Program pumped cash into Corporate America. It improves test scores, inspires the entrepreneurial spirit, and even turns your most-challenging students into pussycats. We know, almost no one writes checks anymore, but The Checkbook Project isn’t about checks or paper money. It’s about creating an economic infrastructure in your classroom. It teaches financial literacy and real-world math skills while serving as an
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4th - 8th
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Articles of Confederation Simulation
A great interactive simulation to demonstrate to government or US history students the failures of the Articles of Confederation. After the lesson students will have a clear understanding of why the US needed a stronger central government. Students will take on the role of one of the 13 original states and will participate in a session of Congress to see if they can solve the pressing challenges facing the new nation.
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8th - 12th
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Black & White Texas Map Coloring Sheet. Contains State Facts
This Texas coloring sheet is part of a set of 20 of the United States. Some of the sets contain between 1 and 7 states.
Once colored children can cut out each of the pages and assemble their unique map. The finished coloring book is a fun educational tool to help children understand their country, including what animal, flower or object is represented by that state. Patterns range from beginner to intermediate. This is an excellent tool for geography teachers and parents alike.
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K - 9th
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Life on Minimum Wage - Personal Finance Game for Students
The purpose of Life on Minimum Wage is for students to recognize how difficult it is to save money when your only job(s) pay minimum wage without benefits. To win at Life on Minimum Wage the students have to reach five financial goals that they select. To earn money the students have to complete the tasks of their assigned jobs. The students then have to pay required bills before using money for their selected financial goals. As the game progresses students will be issued "surprise" cards which
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5th - 10th
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Industrialization Activity (FUN, Interactive, Creative) Urban Game
Very fun Industrialization activity. This is one of my favorite activities. It is always a huge hit with students and makes a strong impact on their comprehension of Industrialization.Students create a map of a town one step at a time. They witness how the changes of the Industrial Revolution effect their town. They see how the growth, the pollution, disease, crime, and more slowly destroy their peaceful village. Surprise twist ending for the kids is exciting. I spend two class days on thi
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4th - 12th
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Lewis and Clark Expedition FREE: Interactive decision making Simulation/game
Make history comes alive with this free demo of interactive simulation on Lewis and Clark's epic Corps of Discovery expedition! Full version includes 16 rounds and 85 slides comprised of realistic scenarios, reading comprehension activities, dice rolling options, a decipher activity, and more - your students will live through the adventure of Lewis and Clark's famous expedition right at their fingertips! With no preparation needed, this will be highlight of your chapter as your students learn ab
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5th - 8th
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Also included in: Westward Expansion Fun activities and Interactive Games: Oregon Trail
Choose an Adventure: The French and Indian War
This product is perfect for any middle or high school class, but is geared specifically toward history teachers looking for an engaging and immersive history experience. The "Choose an Adventure" lessons are a great way to replace a traditional lecture for a day and do a lesson that will stick with students for a lifetime. Based on a 100% true story, students will take the perspective of a young colonial American surveyor as he attempts to negotiate with the French over the Ohio River Valley. Th
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8th - 12th
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BhashaKids Rangoli Coloring Sheet | Hindi, Marathi | Culture of India | Diwali
A simple coloring sheet to introduce the word rangoli in Hindi. The word rangoli is also the same in Marathi. This handout is great for kids to learn about Indian culture, art, as well as to learn words in Hindi and Marathi. Follow BhashaKids for more content on South Asian languages & culture. We create bilingual learning materials for kids to learn South Asian languages through English. We currently have bilingual materials in Hindi, Tamil and Malayalam and are expanding to 8 more languag
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PreK - 12th, Not Grade Specific
Student Letter of Recommendation
This is a sample letter of recommendation for a student or former student that can easily be modified and edited to fit your needs. Room is left at the top of a letterhead.
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Eco Footprint Natural Resource Simulation | Human World Geography
Open your students' eyes (and ears!) to the vastly different eco footprints across the planet as they witness the consumption levels of citizens from various nations with this FREE activity. This print-and-go lesson is the perfect way to kick-off off your exploration of this very real topic in your Human Geography, Contemporary World Problems, Environmental Science, or Ecology course!All you need to add are some popcorn kernels! Greatness is creating a meaningful understanding out of abstract nu
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7th - 12th
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Student Information Sheet for Parent Communication English/Spanish
This is the information sheet I send home with each student on the first day of school to better be able to communicate with parents throughout the year. I created the document to easily be printed with English on one side and Spanish on the other.
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PreK - 12th, Staff
Christmas Holiday Gift exchange ideas
So often during school Christmas parties kids draw names, exchange $5 gifts, and they are sold the next year for a quarter in the summer rummage sale. This product has three interesting gift giving ideas, a general plan, a parent letter, and a free homework pass that the students may never forget! This is a zipped file with both PDF files and Word document that you may edit! The first idea and plan are for the students to MAKE a gift for their classmate. It includes a parent letter, gift idea
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K - 9th
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Spanish Speaking Country Study: Join Paloma in Mexico - PRESENTATION/ACTIVITIES
Spanish Country Study: Presentation and Activities - A Day in the Life of Paloma in MexicoIn this resource, you will present an 11 slide presentation to your students which details a day in the life of Paloma, a 12 year old girl from Cholula, Mexico. You will also have access to 8 fun activities and worksheets which accompany the presentation. Each worksheet addresses Spanish vocabulary for things that Paloma discusses as she guides you through her day. This resource is chock full of comprehensi
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5th - 9th
Financial Literacy Video Game - HTML5 Distance Learning (Educator Free Trial)
Video Game about Personal Finance, Investing, Money Management, & Budgeting. An evidence-based, hand drawn visual-novel personal finance simulation game for High School and Young Adults that teaches financial literacy skills. Free Educator Trial Version! Obtain access to a free version of the game just because you're awesome! Test out 21st century game based learning for yourself before purchasing for use in your classroom. This is a trial copy available only to educators for classroom testi
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Social/Emotional Learning Worksheet #2- How to Tell Yourself the Truth
Social/Emotional Learning is about developing awareness of what is emotions, how to process them, and how to examine our thoughts so that we can better heal ourselves.This material comes from the workbook The Book of You- a social/emotional workbook by Dr. Donny. Dr. Donny is a teacher of social/emotional learning, sociology, Buddhism, and counseling who currently teaches at CSU East Bay in the Bay Area, California. This work blends current research in trauma and childhood psychology with mindfu
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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How a Bill Becomes a Law Activities
This bundle package includes 3 different methods of teaching about how a Bill Becomes a Law. There are graphic organizers, a booklet outlining the steps, and a simulation that has the class try to get a law passed through Congress (their class).
If you like this bundle, be sure to check out The Three Branches of Government: A Unit Plan.
You can find “Full Unit’s” for World History, US History, Economics, and Government at my store.
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6th - 12th
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INTERACTIVE: Navigate Your Online Bank Account
In this activity, students will use an online simulation to practice monitoring balances, reading statements, doing online transfers and paying bills using online banking. They might even feel the sting of overdraft fees too!
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7th - 12th
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Vietnam War Tap Code Activity / Bellringer
Students learn how to communicate in code in the same way that U.S. prisoners of war did during the Vietnam War. The Tap Code is easy to learn and the presentation includes a slide of student handout cheatsheets with the code and basic instructions. The presentation also includes 3 short audio messages using the tap code for students to decipher.
This is a fun activity that can be used in conjunction with a Vietnam War unit or just in general (who doesn't like learning secret codes?) It ta
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6th - 12th
Model United Nations simulation (Model UN) Population, Overpopulation
This product was updated in December 2020. So far 63 teachers have purchased it. It involves the students in a Model United Nations simulation, whereby the students will have a fairly easy time discerning their country's policy regarding population control. The focus of the simulation will be on China and Africa. The debate will center around 2 draft resolutions dealing with the questions: (a) Have the one and two child policies of China done more harm than good? and (b) should these policie
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7th - 12th
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Columbian Exchange Interactive Lesson
Get your students out of their seats and interacting with each other. Great lesson to show how diseases and goods were shared. Includes: teacher instructions, student insructions and student worksheets.
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4th - 8th
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Ancient Egypt Game Interactive Simulation: FREE DEMO Life in Ancient Egypt Game
Take your students on a trip back in time to ancient Egypt with this highly engaging interactive simulation. Let your students immerse themselves in 78 vibrant slides and 12 rounds full of realistic scenarios from life in this intriguing era. With absolutely no prep required, you can be sure this will be the highlight of your ancient Egypt chapter! ---THIS IS A DEMO OF THE FULL GAME. THIS SIMULATION INCLUDES A READING AND 2 DIFFERENT ROUNDS. ---WHATS'S INCLUDED IN THE FULL ANCIENT EGYPT INTERA
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5th - 8th
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Ellis Island: Immigration Game
Power Point Presentation based on cases of real immigrants to Ellis Island, students see information about various groups/individuals and have to decide whether to admit them to America or not. Students fill out "scorecard" throughout the presentation and compare and discuss their votes with what really happened to the people involved.
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8th - 10th
Agricultural Revolution Simulation
This simulation shows students the process that early humans collectively went though when engaging in the Agricultural Revolution--that is, the change that occurred about 12,000 years ago when humans transitioned from nomadic hunting and gathering into a settled farming lifestyle. The simulation doubles as an opportunity to introduce vocabulary about the Birth of Civilization, and experience the struggles of hunting and gathering. It will emphasize the importance of surplus food production th
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4th - 10th
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Importance of learning social studies
Social studies offers valuable insights into history, geography, and much more. Social studies captivates students by providing them with perspectives from the past, present, and future, allowing them to understand history and navigate current events. It enables them to appreciate how previous generations have shaped their present reality. In essence, social studies opens their eyes to the vastness of life beyond their immediate surroundings.
Benefits of learning social studies
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
By teaching social studies, teachers can help students develop critical thinking skills, foster civic engagement, and promote social awareness and responsibility.
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On TPT, social studies resources come in various formats, from worksheets to interactive notebooks to units. They can be used to enhance learning, assess a student’s mastery of social studies concepts, or to reteach a tricky topic. With plenty of TPT resources at your fingertips, teaching and learning social studies will be so much easier.
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Social studies resources on TPT offer informative lessons, engaging texts, intriguing facts, interactive puzzles, and enjoyable trivia games. These grade-specific resources ensure that all students can access age-appropriate materials that stimulate their minds and enhance their creative thinking abilities.
For instance, first graders can explore worksheets on senses and emotions, followed by a coloring page featuring Harriet Tubman. Older students can test their knowledge with quizzes on statistics and capital cities, then delve into the history of the Underground Railroad through an informational sheet or enjoy a word search focused on civil rights leaders. With such a wide variety of subjects and topics covered, our social studies pages provide endless opportunities for students to explore the world in captivating ways.
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