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8th grade other (social studies) guided reading books for GATE
Differentiated Current Events Menu with Depth and Complexity Icons
This Differentiated Current Events Choice Menu with Depth and Complexity Icons can be used with lessons on Current events in the classroom and for use in Interactive Student Notebooks. Students can also read current events at home and complete the activities as evidence of understanding in their ISN. The Depth and Complexity Icons help promote higher level thinking. This year I made Current Events Scrapbooks(basically a different type of ISN) for my students by binding 15 pieces of 12 x 18 in.
Grades:
4th - 8th
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Social Studies Icebreaker Bundle | 7 End of Year Activities for Social Studies
Students will engage in trivia, history analysis, scavenger hunts, and get-to-know-you activities in a variety of ways with this 7-resource bundle. Enjoy this Icebreakers Bundle to get all SEVEN of these amazing resources at a reduced price. This bundle is phenomenal for back-to-school or to end the school year!⭐ Back to School Game | Can you spot the 10 historical TRUTHS or LIES?⭐ Why Study History? First Day of School Activity for World and American History!⭐ Who Studied History? Students lear
Grades:
4th - 9th
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Latin America (Mexico, Central/South America) Geography Research Unit
This Latin America unit includes:
Several different activities/project layouts for you to chose from or use all! :)
As you teach about the geography of Latin America and all the countries in it, use these in their interactive notebooks!
Perfect for students to research and discover information about all of Latin America or just a country there on their own!
GREAT mini research project for GT students or early finishers to work on!
Grades:
2nd - 8th
A Long Walk to Water by Linda Sue Novel Study
A Long Walk to Water by Linda Sue Novel Guide is ideal for teaching world history, current events, scarcity of natural resources, world conflict and MORE! A story about the Lost Boys of Sudan, water crisis, and world history. This pack includes:Chapter by chapter comprehension questionsBackground information and mapsKLW ChartCharacter AnalysisVocabularyCause & Effect ChartEssay and discussion questionsPost Reading Questions Writing WorkshopExtension ResourcesThis resource is great for:Teachi
Grades:
5th - 8th
Reading Decoding & Social Studies Integrated 5E Lesson Plan
This is a Reading Decoding lesson plan that uses word origins, and root words to decode vocabulary in Social Studies. The lesson plan follows the 5E Lesson Plan model. The 5 Es are Engagement, Exploration, Explanation, Elaboration, and Evaluation. The plan uses poetry to enforce vocabulary, however, any reading passage can apply to this lesson plan. The lesson plan applies to Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) and the Common Core Standards. The lesson is designed for the average student
Grades:
2nd - 12th
Also included in: Reading 5E Lesson Plan BUNDLE
Digital Research Project Seven Natural Wonders of the World
Looking for a distance learning or 100% digital project? This is an independent digital research project in Google Slides that is perfect for distance learning.Students will independently research and present information about the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. You can easily assign one, some, or all of the natural wonders for this project. Simply delete any unwanted slides prior to sharing or assigning the project. You can also make this project appropriate for multiple grade levels by s
Grades:
2nd - 8th
De-Extinction Project | Research Presentation for Animal Revival
The "Revive the Past" printable pack is an exciting and educational resource designed to inspire young minds to learn about the causes of species extinction and the importance of conservation efforts.It includes research, argument and presentation activities for the de-extinction of several creatures, ending with a vote for the best creature suited for revival.Includes...Vocabulary starterArticle about extinction10 comprehension questions and answersCreative thinking activityExtinct creature lis
Grades:
6th - 9th
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Also included in: Gifted and Talented ELA BUNDLE | Ambitious Reading, Writing and Analysis
US History to 1877 :: Digital + Printable Reading Passages :: BUNDLE
Address a variety of learning styles with reading passages that also contain embedded video links! These passages are designed with my U.S. History Interactive Notes in mind, but can be paired with many other resources. These pages are easy to print-and-go OR send to your students to view through Google Classroom. If you find that your textbook is too wordy, this resource will be perfect for you!This BUNDLE contains 53 one-page reading passages covering all units for U.S. History to 1877 (please
Grades:
7th - 10th
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2023 Year in Review Current Events Trivia with Answer Key Quiz Bowl
This resource consists of 23 questions having to do with current events that occurred during 2023. This would be a great way to review the year at the end of 2023 or the beginning of the new year, 2024!This could be done as a homework assignment, where students research the answers, or as a team builder or icebreaker just for fun to see what everyone knows collectively, especially on the return from winter break. Appropriate and fun for staff events, academic challenge teams or quiz bowl! Answer
Grades:
7th - 10th
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Exploration & Colonization | 13 Colonies - Digital + Printable Reading Passages
Address a variety of learning styles with reading passages that also contain embedded video links! These passages are designed with my Exploration & Colonization Interactive Notes in mind, but could be paired with many other resources. The pages are easy to print-and-go OR send to your students to view through a digital learning platform. If you find that your textbook is too wordy, this resource will be perfect for you! This download contains 7 one-page reading passages covering the major t
Grades:
7th - 10th
Also included in: US History to 1877 :: Digital + Printable Reading Passages :: BUNDLE
Latin American Indigenous Cultures: 33+ Readings @50% off! Aztec/Maya (English)
This BIG Reading Bundle includes my all my current and future readings on the Indigenous cultures and people of Latin America at 50% off! NOTE: This is a growing bundle, the price will increase as more readings are added. Includes the following biographies: 1. Evo Morales (Aymara President of Bolivia)2. Benito Juarez Biography (Zapotec former President of Mexico)3. Cortes and Montezuma (Aztec leader)4. Malinche (Indigenous translater)5. Rigoberta Menchú Biography (Quiche-Maya Activist from Guate
Grades:
7th - 10th
Create a Culture Student Project | Gifted and Talented
Get your students thinking creatively! This project can be tackled in small teams or individually. Your students will use their imagination and creativity to invent their very own culture. The packet included will walk them through illustrating and writing about the following aspects of their invented culture.
- climate and geography
- language
- education
- architecture
- religion and beliefs
- economy
- clothing
- artifact list
Writing frames and a rubric are included.
This project is perfec
Grades:
PreK - 8th
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The Early/New Republic & Age of Jackson - Digital + Printable Reading Passages
Address a variety of learning styles with reading passages that also contain embedded video links! These passages are designed with my Early Republic & Age of Jackson Interactive Notes in mind, but can be paired with many other resources. These pages are easy to print-and-go OR send to your students to view through Google Classroom. If you find that your textbook is too wordy, this resource will be perfect for you!This download contains 10 one-page reading passages covering the major topics
Grades:
7th - 10th
Also included in: The Early Republic & Age of Jackson Unit BUNDLE
The Writing of the Constitution | 7 Principles - Digital+Print Reading Passages
Address a variety of learning styles with reading passages that also contain embedded video links! These passages are designed with my Writing of the Constitution Interactive Notes in mind, but can be paired with many other resources. These pages are easy to print-and-go OR send to your students to view through Google Classroom. If you find that your textbook is too wordy, this resource will be perfect for you!This download contains 7 one-page reading passages covering the major topics for the T
Grades:
7th - 10th
Also included in: The Writing of the Constitution Unit BUNDLE
American Government and Civics: John Locke and the Declaration of Independence
This item is apart of a bundle! Teaching the enlightenment? Use this lesson as a way to teach the philosophy of John Locke and his influence on the Founding Fathers. This can used in Interactive notebooks or as separate consumables You will Love this resource because:Provides 2 lesson versions for Gifted and Gen Ed classes. Collaborative Activity Critical Thinking ActivitiesNotes Declaration of Independence Analysis Editable PowerPointWant access to ALL of my civics resources? Join the Civics an
Grades:
6th - 12th
10 Great Songs for the Classroom: Tupac, The Cranberries - Guided Song Responses
Song Study Anthology: Teaching THROUGH song is a widely accepted practice in both the English Language Arts and Social Studies classroom. Songs are accessible, familiar, joyful and interactive for students. They lift the energy, bringing the class together through great lyrics, beat and rhythm. As a teacher, I can cover a lot of curricula through song. The auditory appeal of music allows students to stay engaged and to deepen their understanding across a wide selection of genres, topics and idea
Grades:
6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Touching Spirit Bear Novel Study Unit
Touching Spirit Bear: Great novel to study with your students. I use this book in ESL Core grade 11. Many activities included: writing, vocabulary, discussions... Great support to ensure your students thoroughly understand the novel. Teacher's Guide with answers also included. The book is also available online in audio format.Your students will get hooked quickly wanting to find out how the story of this rebellious teen turns out...Student booklet: 24 pages including activities to complete befor
Grades:
8th - 12th
Innovation Nation: The Great Debate. An Industrial Revolution Readers Theatre
Industrial RevolutionAre you looking for a unique and engaging way to teach your students about the economic and social changes brought about by industrialization and urbanization in the mid-1800s in the United States? If so, I highly recommend our readers' theatre, "Innovation Nation: The Great Debate."This dynamic script brings to life the key inventions of the time period, including the mechanical reaper, interchangeable parts, the telegraph, the factory, and the transcontinental railroad, an
Grades:
5th - 9th
BIG READING GUIDE BOOK WITH QUESTIONS: PART 1: 1200 to 1900 CE
We have now bundled our POPULAR READING GUIDES WITH QUESTIONS! These are great for your own use or to leave with substitutes. They can be used in Google Classroom, Schoology, or as Traditional Printables!As a bonus, we’ve also included unit tests for each of the sections in this bundle. This bundle includes resources covering 1901 to today’s Modern Era!The topics covered include: -Nationalism in Europe in the late 1800s and 1900s -Technology, Science, and the Arts in the late 1800s and 1900s -Im
Grades:
7th - 12th
BIG READING GUIDE BOOK WITH QUESTIONS PART 2: 1901 CE to Today's Modern Era
We have now bundled our POPULAR READING GUIDES WITH QUESTIONS! These are great for your own use or to leave with substitutes. They can be used in Google Classroom, Schoology, or as Traditional Printables!As a bonus, we’ve also included unit tests for each of the sections in this bundle. The Reading Guides with Questions in this item cover the following: -Nationalism in Europe in the 1800s-Technology, Science, and the Arts in the 1800s-Imperialism: Africa and the Middle East in the 1800s-Imperial
Grades:
7th - 12th
The Story of the Georgia Colony - Trustee Period & Royal Period
This purchase includes 2 separate stories - The Trustee period and the Royal Period and handouts for both. These stories are written in a simple, informative text that students can understand and enjoy!Trustee PeriodThis is a 9-page story of the founding of the Georgia Colony - Trustee Period. It has great visuals, maps, and is easy to read. It aligns to the Georgia standards and includes vocabulary words such as Trustee Period, Charter of 1732, its rules and restrictions, reasons for the colony
Grades:
6th - 9th
Timeline Past Present Future & Spanish Linea de Tiempo Presente Pasado Futuro
This is one of my favorite projects of the year and perfect for OPEN HOUSE!It is so exciting for the students & families! This project comes in English and Spanish as well as the instructions for parents!Ways to incorporate it:-Timeline on themselves-Timeline of a living person (famous or ordinary)-Introduction to conjugating verbs in Spanish-Introduction on how to speak in past, present, and futureOlder Students:-G.A.T.E Icon- Multiple Perspective- A timeline of a character or plot-Characte
Grades:
PreK - 12th, Adult Education, Staff
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Introduction to the Reconstruction Era Reading & Questions
Students will be introduced to the Reconstruction Era with this reading and comprehension questions. Students will then learn about the opposing sides during the Reconstruction Era and their Reconstruction plans.
Grades:
6th - 12th
SCAMPER Invention Project
This two page activity includes instructions, expectations, descriptions, and a rubric for a "SCAMPER" project. Students will use the "SCAMPER" process to invent a new product. This is editable so that it can be modified for your specific purpose and grade-appropriate activity.
Grades:
2nd - 12th
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