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Preview of California Gold Rush Digital Interactive Activity

California Gold Rush Digital Interactive Activity

Created by
Keegan for Kids
California Gold Rush Digital Interactive ActivityExamine the California Gold Rush using this digital interactive activity!The file link is provided and will ask you to make a copy of it into your google drive!Students are asked to explore websites, listen to audio, examine photos, etc. about various aspects of the gold rush such as mining tools, diseases of the time, routes to CA, and MUCH MORESkills covered: analyze, compare, infer, critical thinking, listening, explore and MOREStudents are als
Preview of FREE Greek Alphabet Wall Display Gifted Language Arts

FREE Greek Alphabet Wall Display Gifted Language Arts

Created by
Simone Ryals
FREE Greek Alphabet Wall Display Gifted Language ArtsIf they already know the alphabet, try posting this one above your whiteboard instead! It includes upper and lower case symbols, English (Latin) equivalences, and pronunciations. It prints in landscape format with two letters per page and fit just perfectly in a horizontal row over my board as traditional alphabet displays do--but with a real wow effect that makes everyone entering the room stop and actually look at the letters. Letters are
Preview of Can You Pass the Ellis Island Immigrant Feature Profile Test?

Can You Pass the Ellis Island Immigrant Feature Profile Test?

The Feature Profile Test was a wooden block puzzle test administered to Ellis Island immigrants because IQ tests involved language translation issues. Instead, the Feature Profile Test became an instant nonverbal IQ assessment. The Feature Profile was made from wooden blocks that—if placed in the proper order—formed the profile of a human face. According to the Smithsonian Magazine, this test was used at Ellis Island in the early 1900’s to keep out “feeble-minded” immigrants. The idea was th
Preview of The Transcontinental Railroad (Reader Participation Script)" [*New Book Trailer]

The Transcontinental Railroad (Reader Participation Script)" [*New Book Trailer]

Check out the New Book Trailer (+13 Rating): [All profits from this work go to the Homeless.] This is a very fun and sophisticated Readers Theater Pariticipation script. It involves a large audience, as many participants are directly required, and the audience also participates throughout the play. It is set in the fictitious town of Promontory (at the saloon), and explores several themes from the building of the Transcontinental Railroad. The full title is, "The Transcontinental Railroad T
Preview of "The Lost Gold Mine (A Rdrs Th Participation Script)" [*New Book Trailer]

"The Lost Gold Mine (A Rdrs Th Participation Script)" [*New Book Trailer]

[OUR MOST POPULAR SCRIPT, AND ONE OF THE BEST OUT THERE!]Check out the New Book Trailer (+13 Rating): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SE7yE0KDIeo&t=4s[All profits from this work go to the Homeless. A bonus script is included.] This is a reader's theater/participation play that explores the theme of California's Gold Rush. It has all the usual characters that you would find in a good melodrama or participation play. It involves about 25 students who are directly involved, and there are even a
Preview of "The Best Readers Theater Scripts from the Usual Bohemian I" [*New Book Trailer]

"The Best Readers Theater Scripts from the Usual Bohemian I" [*New Book Trailer]

Check out the New Book Trailer (+13 Rating): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SE7yE0KDIeo&t=4s[(If purchased separately, would cost approximately $45.00(discounted), Money Back Guarantee: labouyer@yahoo.oom). All profits from this work go to the Homeless.] This is a compilation of the best readers theater scripts from the Usual Bohemian's collection. It includes 16 scripts: “Music Words,” “The Boatswain Murders,” “My Brother Isn’t Sick,” “The Moor at Grimm Calais,” “The Blackbird Song of
Preview of "The Tale of the Mountain Cat (A Theater Script)" [*New Book Trailer]

"The Tale of the Mountain Cat (A Theater Script)" [*New Book Trailer]

Check out the New Book Trailer (+13 Rating): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SE7yE0KDIeo&t=4sWith a money back guarantee (labouyer@yahoo.com). [All profits from this work go to the Homeless.] This is a very friendly script that is based on a story about a boastful Mountain Cat who comes into a meadow community and creates a confrontation. It is done in a "Native American" style of legend and story telling. This script can be done with all levels of players, and should be a very fun and exc
Preview of Excellent Transcontinental Railroad Reader w/ ?s-Great Add to a Civil War Unit!

Excellent Transcontinental Railroad Reader w/ ?s-Great Add to a Civil War Unit!

Excellent Transcontinental Railroad Reader with Questions is a great addition to a Civil War or Post Civil War Unit- This 2 page reader with accompanying check for understanding includes information about the following:The journey out West before completion of the Transcontinental railroad (challenges)Early advocates of the Transcontinental railroadReasoning for a transcontinental railroadBuilding of the transcontinental railroad and challengesThe Chinese and other workers who built the transcon
Preview of Modern Macroeconomic Theory and Capitalism Essay

Modern Macroeconomic Theory and Capitalism Essay

I use this at the end of my first unit which deals a lot with economic theory. This is a good essay to tie together the basic tenets of capitalism and the relationship capitalism has to modern macro theory. Good for end of the unit discussion.Could also be used as assessment.
Preview of Introductory Paper- State of the Nation

Introductory Paper- State of the Nation

I Use this with my 12th grade AP Economics classes usually the first week of school.This would also work great with any AP or Honors Government or Civics class.Great tool to bring up some good discussions for an icebreaker activity. Also works well as an assessment tool for their writing skills. Great for getting to know your students and for them to know you as well since usually I'm at least semi-involved in the discussion as well.
Preview of Brown Girl, Brown Girl, Hasn’t Anyone

Brown Girl, Brown Girl, Hasn’t Anyone

Students will identify and define the 5 themes of geography; students will locate examples of each while reading, “Brown Girl, Brown Girl, Hasn’t Anyone,” by Michele Jeanmarie; students will complete graphic organizer.
Preview of "Tribute to L. Hine, A Boy on the Porch, (Rdrs Th Script)" [*New Book Trailer]

"Tribute to L. Hine, A Boy on the Porch, (Rdrs Th Script)" [*New Book Trailer]

Check out the New Book Trailer (+13 Rating): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SE7yE0KDIeo&t=4sAll profits from this work go to the Homeless.] This is a readers theater script that accommodates four players, and it vividly deals with the harsh subject of child labor during the early part of the twentieth century. Aids Orphans Remembered.
Preview of "Ol' Rosy Cheeks & Cherry Lips" (Old West Rdrs Th Script)" [*New Book Trailer]

"Ol' Rosy Cheeks & Cherry Lips" (Old West Rdrs Th Script)" [*New Book Trailer]

Check out the New Book Trailer (+13 Rating): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SE7yE0KDIeo&t=4sThis is a Readers Theater Script; based upon a song* that was painstakingly copied from a very weathered manuscript found in the attic of an old ghost town store. It is important to relish our history and preserve to the best of our ability, and we hope to make a contribution here. The poem/song is done in the spirit of such (fanciful) works as: “The Cremation of Sam McGee,” and “Boomer Johnson.” All
Preview of Brown Girl, Brown Girl, Hasn’t Anyone

Brown Girl, Brown Girl, Hasn’t Anyone

How to use and create a Venn diagram; to compare and contrast; to research DACA, also known as Dreamers; research the Windrush Generation.
Preview of "Traipsing to Auschwitz, A Readers Theater Script" [*New Book Trailer]

"Traipsing to Auschwitz, A Readers Theater Script" [*New Book Trailer]

Check out the New Book Trailer (+13 Rating): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SE7yE0KDIeo&t=4s[All profits from this work go to the Homeless.] This is a readers theater script that accommodates five participants. It is based upon a short story that delves into the unspeakable and heinous elements that surround the terrible events of Auschwitz. It is designed to vividly illustrate the plight that Jewish people have faced throughout their history, and to create many points of discussion. ["Aid
Preview of Pre / Post Survey - Investment Knowledge

Pre / Post Survey - Investment Knowledge

Created by
Derek Luebbe
This short quiz can be a quick pre and post assessment to measure students' investment knowledge. It measures student perceptions on general investing methods (CDs, stock market, mutual funds) as well as the depth of particular issues such as interest rates, Price to Earning PE ratios, and Earnings Per Share EPS ratios. Authored by Derek Luebbe - teacher / principal
Preview of American Revolution Videos For Class

American Revolution Videos For Class

Created by
Reid Volk
In my class, my students were bored to tears by the slow and methodical reading of the textbooks. So I decided to do something about it and make the Revolution fun again! I kept in mind middle school students who are learning about the revolution, but also made it serious enough to appeal to High School and beyond as well. The videos are broken up into 17 3-5 Minute chunks that are great for generating discussion and getting the kids into the material. The best part is, you can get the entir
Preview of "The Battle for Corregidor (A Readers Theatre Script)" [*New Book Trailer]

"The Battle for Corregidor (A Readers Theatre Script)" [*New Book Trailer]

Check out the New Book Trailer (+13 Rating): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SE7yE0KDIeo&t=4s[All profits from this work go to the Homeless.] This is a Reader's Theater Script from the novel, "My Viridian Rose." It is told in the "first person," and deals with Wendell Muggeridge's very difficult battle experience on the Island of Corregidor. The script can accommodate up to six readers, and contains some graphic images.["Aids Orphans Remembered"]
Preview of "'Ugly' moved in" [*New Book Trailer]

"'Ugly' moved in" [*New Book Trailer]

Check out the New Book Trailer (+13 Rating): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SE7yE0KDIeo&t=4s [All profits from this work go to the Homeless.] *This story deals with the harsh perspective our culture has on the expectations of beauty and/or talents. The main gender ascribed in the work is female, but it is quite applicable to the male population as well. Keep in mind that the subject matter may be very emotional for some students- you may want to do a prefatory explanation and /or discus
Preview of "Traipsing to Auschwitz, A Short Story" [*New Book Trailer]

"Traipsing to Auschwitz, A Short Story" [*New Book Trailer]

Check out the New Book Trailer (+13 Rating): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SE7yE0KDIeo&t=4s[All profits from this work go to the Homeless.] This is a short story that delves into the unspeakable and heinous elements that surround the terrible events of Auschwitz. It is designed to vividly illustrate the plight that Jewish people have faced throughout their history, and to create many points of discussion. ["Aids Orphans Remembered"]
Preview of "Lead Lined Coffins (A Short Story)" [*New Book Trailer]

"Lead Lined Coffins (A Short Story)" [*New Book Trailer]

Check out the New Book Trailer (+13 Rating): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SE7yE0KDIeo&t=4s [All profits from this work go to the Homeless.] This is a story about four community college buddies who are attempting to access an "abandoned" nuclear test site. The story takes place near Blythe, California in 1971.The adventure leads to far more than they expected. It does contain some mature issues, and may not be suitable for all readers. Questions for discussion are enclosed as well. ["A
Preview of "The Introduction to Lil' Kate" [A Gold Rush Story]

"The Introduction to Lil' Kate" [A Gold Rush Story]

[This is a short story that delves into life and times during San Francisco’s Gold Rush/Barbary Coast Period, and is excerpted from the novel, The Legend of Rail Wolf. A young man enters a Victorian restaurant establishment filled with many sordid characters. The assistant hostess person he meets, is a rather provocative individual who is know only as Lil’ Kate. She leads the boy to the gambling hall in the lower quarters, where he is exposed to challenges far more than he bargained for. Aids Or
Preview of "The Mayor of Munchkinland (A Short Story)" [*New Book Trailer]

"The Mayor of Munchkinland (A Short Story)" [*New Book Trailer]

Check out the New Book Trailer (+13 Rating): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SE7yE0KDIeo&t=4sAll profit from this work goes to the Homeless. *This story is based a great deal upon a true series of events that took place at the Montgomery Ward Department Store in Marysville, California. "Aids Orphans Remembered."
Preview of "Ode to a Politician" [*New Book Trailer]

"Ode to a Politician" [*New Book Trailer]

Check out the New Book Trailer (+13 Rating): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SE7yE0KDIeo&t=4s All profits from this work are donated to the Homeless. This is a whimsical poem that deals with elements of political promises. "Aids Orphans Remembered"
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