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Preview of Meet The Teacher Pastel Pop

Meet The Teacher Pastel Pop

Created by
Rachael Burnett
Back to school in style!! This template comes with the background that you can add your own text on top to make it custom for you and your classroom. I have added text boxes on top for you but the I did not type the words because they are specific to me. The only words included are "hello" so any school professional can use it!! You can add an text under it. :) Fonts: I have included the fonts used on the first page but the fonts are not included in the download, they are a seperate tpt purcha
Preview of Constitution Day Activity Scavenger Hunt | Primary Source Analysis, Google Forms

Constitution Day Activity Scavenger Hunt | Primary Source Analysis, Google Forms

Created by
Mister Harms
To better understand the basic information within the U.S. Constitution, students will browse through this primary source document and find the main ideas regarding the 7 Articles and 27 Amendments. Included are 17 questions about the articles and 27 questions about the amendments. All questions (except for one) will be answered with a number. This is a great way to introduce, study, or review the United States Constitution for your civics unit or for a Constitution Day activity. You may even
Preview of Cornell Notes Template | Note Taking Graphic Organizer | Note Taking Template

Cornell Notes Template | Note Taking Graphic Organizer | Note Taking Template

Created by
Peas in a Pod
Cornell Notes are a systematic, structured way for students to take organized notes. Perfect for college prep classes. (Step 1) On the right-hand side, students should paraphrase important ideas. These notes can be taken from any source of information, such as fiction and nonfiction books, DVDs, lectures, text books, etc. Symbols or abbreviations should be used instead of long sentences. (Step 2) After reviewing the notes, students record key vocabulary, facts, people, and places on the left-han
Preview of Conspiracy Theory? Kennedy Assassination- AWESOME INQUIRY LESSON-3 days

Conspiracy Theory? Kennedy Assassination- AWESOME INQUIRY LESSON-3 days

With this lesson students play detective, look at suspects and theories, and rule out those theories relating to the Kennedy Assassination. This includes 11 Documents and videos to help students question suspects and rule out theories to have them develop their own belief as to who killed JFK. I LOVE this inquiry lesson because I had my students use posters and create web links similar to most detectives on crime shows. THEY LOVED THIS!
Preview of RACES Writing Strategy Student Handout - Argumentative

RACES Writing Strategy Student Handout - Argumentative

Created by
Joseph Garner
This student handout is all you will need to help students learn to write the perfect paragraph while citing evidence and responding to a writing prompt or a constructed response question. It includes hints that get your learners writing professionally in no time at all! Eventually, you can remove the hints and let the students write using the RACES strategy from memory. Has a hint to include an "Although" statement in the "S" section which is best practice for argumentative writing.
Preview of The Underground Railroad Digital Research Project

The Underground Railroad Digital Research Project

Your students will enjoy reading and researching about the history of the Underground Railroad. I recommend reading pictures books or having several pictures books for students to choose from- although this is not necessary. Students can use the included links for summaries and research.I primarily created and use this as an elementary 4-5 grade gifted and talented /high achievers enrichment activity - for when students finish his/her work. It also works well with general ed. I use this as a dig
Preview of Biography Report template

Biography Report template

This reproducible worksheet can be used as part of a larger project or independently as a simple biography report. I made this to use as optional extra credit in my middle school science classroom. I plant to photocopy pages from "Women in Science: 50 Fearless Pioneers Who Changed the World" on to the back to give my students a start in their research. Because of the simplicity of design, this could work in a wide variety of classrooms.
Preview of US Government Teacher/Sub Activity: Intro to US Government DBQ

US Government Teacher/Sub Activity: Intro to US Government DBQ

DBQ: US Government This 45-60 minute lesson plan is appropriate for teachers or to use as emergency sub plans. Brief short readings are included in the packet for students to analyze and complete a final activity about the United States Government. Everything is included for this lesson.Students will be required to read and analyze each document. They will show their understanding by answering a series of questions related to the documents that they read. Historical Context: The writing of the U
Preview of Race Riots/ Urban Riots in the United States DBQ- GREAT Assignment

Race Riots/ Urban Riots in the United States DBQ- GREAT Assignment

Race Riots/ Urban Riots in the United States Essential Question: To what degree is change dependent on Conflict? And Can Conflict be Prevented? Background: Riots are shocking events where the ordinary rules of society break down. London 2011 was gripped by the sight of burning cars and hooded youths looting shops. But why do riots happen? What reason could there be for such destruction? Is it poverty and unemployment? Are people alienated from society? Or was it simple opportunism by crimina
Preview of S3 Roman Bundle

S3 Roman Bundle

A plethora of Roman resources: Etruscan, SPQR, Decline of Republic, Fall of Republic, Roman Revolution, Caesar, Roman Military, Roman Historiography, Roman Empire, Emperors and its Fall. PPTs, DBQs, Handouts, Notes, and more.
Preview of Gold Rush Research Project | Colonial Life in Australia

Gold Rush Research Project | Colonial Life in Australia

Created by
JBird Education
Students will ove this independent research task on Australian Gold Rushes! Students will use a 4-part research guide to research an Australian Gold Rush of their choice. The differentiated information text will provide your students with a great starting point by providing background information about the gold rushes in general. Students then have the opportunity to plan and conduct a multimodal presentation about their chosen goldfield. Four Part Research Guide:Part one: Identifying inquiry qu
Preview of Constitutional Era Bundle- Articles, posters and convention compromises

Constitutional Era Bundle- Articles, posters and convention compromises

3 products included; Forming the Constitution Posters, Articles of Confederation assignment and Constitutional Convention Compromises assignments. Forming the Constitutional ConventionThere are 8-9 posters and/or handouts included in this download, they are all about 24"x 36"There are a few different ways you can use this resource… You can either print these posters out as one-pagers as resources for your students, or you can print out the segmented version to make FREE posters. These segmented
Preview of S3 Source-Based Activities BUNDLE (Antiquity to Modern)

S3 Source-Based Activities BUNDLE (Antiquity to Modern)

A vast array of primary, secondary, and well-crafted source-based activities (DBQ) over a wide period of historical eras. A great collection to start the year off knowing you have some clutch activities to run with when you need them. 110 products for $200.00 Saving a bunch for a bundle!
Preview of 2008 Economic Crash- Causes of 2008 Crash DBQ and notes page

2008 Economic Crash- Causes of 2008 Crash DBQ and notes page

2008 Economic Crash- Bubble, Run, Bailout- Causes of 2008 Crash worksheet I usually use this with the accompanying powerpoint but it can be used by itself The Essential Question(s) 1) How do fear and confidence drive or fuel a recession? 2) Do you believe the government should step in and regulate the economy? Are you for de-regulation? This covers the Key Events Leading up to the Crisis with graphs and charts for students to cover across disciplines
Preview of Sentence Starters for Claim Evidence Reasoning (CER)

Sentence Starters for Claim Evidence Reasoning (CER)

Created by
Burtons Best
Claim, Evidence, Reasoning. A tricky way to write for many students. I often find that my students get stuck on how to start their writing. My CER sentence starters help students get started with their writing and help them better structure their papers. This resource has been a life saver! Try it today!
Preview of Simple Rubric for RACES Paragraph Writing 2 per page

Simple Rubric for RACES Paragraph Writing 2 per page

Created by
Joseph Garner
This is a simple rubric to grade student submissions for paragraphs written while learning and mastering the RACES strategy for writing. This rubric is printable at 2 per sheet to save paper, and it is a perfect addition to the RACES Graphic Organizer and RACES paragraph MLA Template that I also have available. Have your students writing professionally in no time at all!
Preview of To Publish or Not to Publish- Ethics in Photojournalism

To Publish or Not to Publish- Ethics in Photojournalism

To Publish or Not to Publish- Ethics in Photojournalism A mixture of Mind Mission activity and DBQ strategy, To Publish or Not to Publish- Ethics in Photojournalism honors the Civil Rights movement of the 1960’s in Birmingham, Alabama. As photo editors, students analyze an archival photo and a current photo in order to choose the one they think best commemorates the anniversaries of the 1963 Children’s March that followed the bombing of the Sixteenth Street Baptist Church. Debat
Preview of My ENTIRE store MEGA BUNDLE | No Prep Enrichment, Projects, GT Resources & More!

My ENTIRE store MEGA BUNDLE | No Prep Enrichment, Projects, GT Resources & More!

Grab everything in my store and save big! This bundle includes reading, writing and science resources, cross-curricular projects, no prep enrichment resources, and more! Perfect for elementary GT enrichment teachers or any teacher with gifted students in their classroom!It's also great for any elementary teacher - See each individual product listing for more details on each resource included.Save yourself time and money while enriching your students with this entire store bundle!This will be a G
Preview of S3 WITCHCRAZE MEGA BUNDLE

S3 WITCHCRAZE MEGA BUNDLE

A vast cache of outstanding resources covering the 17th century phenomena of the Witchcraze. Several well developed powerpoint presentations, two excellent DBQs, and a series of well-researched source-based "debates" concerning the Witchcraze from different perspectives (e.g., Marxist). This is a very comprehensive bundle which will definitely engage students studying this very interesting and controversial period in history. Please see S3 BUNDLE The Witch Craze in Britain, Europe, and North Ame
Preview of History of the Presidential Turkey Pardon Digital Project

History of the Presidential Turkey Pardon Digital Project

Your students will enjoy reading and researching about the the history of the Presidential Turkey Pardon.I primarily use this as a gifted and talented /high achievers enrichment activity - for when students finish his/her work.In this activity your students will read online web information, create a banner and then summarize information they learned. Students can complete their own banner as they write facts and information. In this hyperdocs- I have included a place to write a letter to the Pre
Preview of Gold Rush STEM Activity Bundle Colonial Life

Gold Rush STEM Activity Bundle Colonial Life

Created by
JBird Education
Explore common structures and techniques used during the gold rush and colonial times with these STEM activities! Follow the design process to design and build working models of:-The windlass-The horse and cart-The wattle and daub hut-Gold Rush Research Project-An information text and PCQ have been added to introduce your students to the experiences of Aboriginal Peoples during the Gold Rush.*** Try a free sample of my STEM project; Bush Beds. ***For each of the three STEM projects, you will re
Preview of S3 RUSSIAN HISTORY BUNDLE

S3 RUSSIAN HISTORY BUNDLE

A one-stop-shop for pretty much everything about Russia, especially from 1917 to 1989 - basically from Lenin to Putin with a dash of Trotsky and heavy doses of Stalin. Very comprehensive, many DBQ activities, many PPTs and some very well crafted review notes and handouts. Some well made historiography resources which are really well done. Discounted as much as TPT will allow - but abundant resources!Over 160 products for $55.00 - less than .50 each! (Save over $450.00)
Preview of Africa Geography Gallery Walk Activity ~ 7th ~ SS7G2,SS7G3,SS7G4 (DBQ)- No Prep!

Africa Geography Gallery Walk Activity ~ 7th ~ SS7G2,SS7G3,SS7G4 (DBQ)- No Prep!

Created by
TeachThisTeacher
This is a very interactive project where students walk around the room in groups and view documents relevant to the GSE standard. Georgia standards: SS7G2,SS7G3,SS7G4. There are DBQs (Document Based Questions) with each "exhibit." I have included detailed instructions on how to conduct the class project. This is great to preview the standard or review.SS7G2 Explain environmental issues across the continent of Africa.SS7G3 Explain the impact of location, climate, and physical characteristics on p
Preview of "The Nightmare Stage Coach Incident" [A Rdrs Th Script]

"The Nightmare Stage Coach Incident" [A Rdrs Th Script]

Our protagonist (Josiah Steele) is forced to intervene in a runaway stage coach journey when the driver and guard are shot by gunmen lying in wait. The setting is near ‘Marysville’, California in 1858 (during the ‘State Fair’ run that was held there). This is an excerpt from our latest novel, “The Shadows at Cortez Square.” “Aids Orphans Remembered” [The work is literary fiction.]
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