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1st grade social studies independent work packets for homeschool on sale
I AM NOT A NUMBER Lessons - Residential Schools Reading Response
Supporting Indigenous Resources for Inclusive Learning for Elementary and Middle School Students This no-prep learning resource / reconciliation novel study, includes NINE different activities to support this authentic resource using comprehension strategies: Summarizing, Connection, Visualization, Questioning, Critical Thinking and Transformation Plus... an activity identifying Child Rights violations described in the book.This response unit supports in class learning as well as DISTANCE LEARNI
Grades:
4th - 8th
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Also included in:Â I AM NOT A NUMBER & As Long as the Rivers Flow - Residential School BUNDLE
Forensic Case Study: Ballistics (The Mystery of Elm Street)
Designed to save you time and make teaching easier, use this case study can be used as reinforcement, as a formative assessment, or as a review! Students will read background information on the James Mitchell Shooting Case, review key details (police report) and forensic lab results and then complete analysis questions. Students will learn about techniques used to analyze ballistic evidence as well as the role of ballistic evidence in forensic investigations. Teacher answer key is included!Co
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Grades:
6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in:Â Forensic Science Case Study Growing Bundle!
Northern Lights - Look Up At Sky! - Inclusive Learning
Supporting Indigenous Resources for Inclusive Learning for Primary Elementary School Students This learning resources includes reading activities and video learning links.Activities include: critical thinking, connecting, sorting and exploring Inuit beliefs in different arctic regions.Also included is a crossword puzzle to extend understanding and three different mini-book activities for students to display their understanding. (A perfect activity to take home and read to the family!) This unit,
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Grades:
K - 3rd
Also included in:Â Inuit and the Arctic Lessons - Inclusive Learning
Racism, Social Darwinism, and Eugenics: google assignment history of evil ideas
No excuse for racism is acceptable.This a google forms unit that is a self-guided assignment. This unit draws a lesson for the horrific history of eugenics.See the preview for view of the three-sectioned google form. This form automatically grades students.The answer key is hard-coded into the form.I also attached it as the preview to this resource.What questioned are addressed in this unit?Why were women of colour, and other minorities and low income individuals, subject to forced sterilization
Grades:
9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Wenjack Lessons - Novel Study - Reconciliation
Supporting Indigenous Resources for Inclusive Learning High School StudentsThis no-prep learning resource / reconciliation novel study, includes a 33 page student response booklet using comprehension strategies: Summarizing, Connection, Visualization, Questioning, Character Description, Infer and TransformationThis novel study unit is suitable for: a whole class novel study, smaller reading groups or as an independent/ individual novel study.By far, Wenjack, is one of the best novels I had read,
Grades:
7th - 12th
The Portal Keeper - Lessons Novel Study
Supporting Indigenous Resources for Inclusive Learning***** This Product is featured in my blog: Students Succeed with The Barren Grounds and Misewa Saga *****The Portal Keeper is the forth exciting book in the David A. Robertson Misewa Saga.This no-prep, 6 weeks, learning resource novel study, includes a 26 page student response and answer key (55 pages in total). Plus differentiated final project options!!This unit uses comprehension strategies: Summarizing, Connection, Visualization, Question
Grades:
4th - 8th
Forensic Case Study: Caught by a Horse Hair (The Murder of Nancy Titterton)
Designed to save you time and make teaching easier, use this case study can be used as reinforcement, as a formative assessment, or as a review! Students will read background information on the Nancy Titterton Murder Case, review key details (police report) and forensic lab results and then complete analysis questions. Students will learn about the importance and significance of hair as evidence in forensic investigations. Teacher guide, learning objectives, and answer key is included! Learn
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Grades:
6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in:Â Forensic Science Hair as Evidence Activity Bundle
Building an Igloo - Indigenous Resource - Inclusive Learning
Supporting Indigenous Resources for Inclusive Learning for Primary Elementary School Students This learning resource includes comprehension activities and video learning links.Activities include: critical thinking, sorting, sequencing and exploring Inuit culture.Also included is a mini-book activity for students to display their understanding. (A perfect activity to take home and read to the family!)This unit, complimented by the other Northern Series Units are perfect for: class discussions, i
Grades:
K - 3rd
Also included in:Â Inuit and the Arctic Lessons - Inclusive Learning
Around the World Learning Adventures-Ancient Egypt, France, & Amazon Rainforest
Educator's OverviewThe Around the World Learning Adventure Packet provides a unique and interactive way for students to explore different cultures, historical periods, and ecosystems through engaging physical and intellectual activities. This educational journey is designed to stimulate curiosity, enhance physical coordination, and promote an understanding of global diversity. Below is an overview of the activities included in the packet, aimed at educators who wish to implement this adventure i
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Grades:
3rd - 8th
Goodbye Buffalo Bay Lessons - Residential School Novel Study
Supporting Indigenous Resources for Inclusive Learning in Elementary and High School Classrooms Goodbye Buffalo Bay, written by award-winning Cree author Larry Loyie, is the true story and sequel to, As Long as the Rivers Flow. It follows the character Lawrence, depicting his time at residential school and life afterwards.This novel study contains a 23 page student response booklet (and detailed answer key) that goes beyond basic comprehension. Using higher-level thinking, developing skills to a
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4th - 9th
AAPI Heritage Month KOREA LAPBOOK Asian Pacific Countries Study/Research Project
Help students learn the roots of all Asian American & Pacific Islanders during AAPI Heritage Month Celebration by making Asian Pacific Countries Lapbook - simply the best idea! This Korea Lapbook designed for 3rd-6th grade students contains 15 rubrics with full templates, guide sheets, illustrations and photos, covering comprehensive knowledge about Korea:1. Official Name2. Size3. Capital4.Official Language5. Currency6. Climate7. Products8. Population9. Comparing Times10. Religions11. Animal
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Grades:
1st - 8th
The Stone Child Lessons - Novel Study
Supporting Indigenous Resources for Inclusive Learning***** This Product is featured in my blog: Students Succeed with The Barren Grounds and Misewa Saga ***** The Stone Child is the exciting third book in the David A. Robertson Misewa Saga.This no-prep, 6 weeks, learning resource novel study, includes a 26 page student response and answer key (60 pages in total). This unit uses comprehension strategies: Summarizing, Connection, Visualization, Questioning, Critical Thinking, Sequencing, Infer an
Grades:
4th - 8th
Ecological Impacts of Climate Change
The environmental impacts of climate change: shows howClimate change can change where species live, how they interact, and the timing of biological events, which can radically transform existing ecosystems and food webs. Climate change can overwhelm the ability of ecosystems to mitigate extreme events and disturbances, such as wildfires, floods and drought.
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Grades:
7th - 12th
Women’s History Month Reading Comprehension Passages - International Womens Day
Women’s History Month Biography Reading Comprehension PassagesStep on an educational journey as we dive into the biographies of trailblazing women who have shaped history. These carefully crafted reading comprehension passages offer insights into the lives and contributions of remarkable figures. The high-quality print-ready materials, versatile file formats, and comprehensive content ensure an enriching learning experience for students and educators alike. Explore the stories of these influenti
Grades:
3rd - 6th
Also included in: Women’s History Month Bundle: Reading, Biography, Writing Prompt - Posters
Forensics Case Study: Beyond the Bloodstains: The O.J. Simpson Case and the DNA
Designed to save you time and make teaching easier, use this case study can be used as a substitute lesson, as an introduction, as reinforcement, as a formative assessment, or as a review! Students will read background information on the O.J. Simpson Murder Case and its importance in the use of DNA evidence in criminal investigations. in which fingerprints were lifted from a deceased individual, review key details (police report) and forensic lab results and then complete analysis questions.
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Grades:
6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in:Â Forensic Science Case Study Growing Bundle!
Primary Community Helper Test (with answer key) - Social Studies Assessment
Community Helper Test is a fantastic written assessment tool for any Primary Community Helpers Unit. This Community Helper Test also includes an straightforward answer key to make marking this Summative Community Helper Assessment easy.This Community Helper Test includes questions that will have students:- write what they know about Community Helpers and a Community,- draw to identify Community Helper Vehicles and Important Buildings Community Helpers work in- sort through various needs of a com
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Grades:
K - 3rd
Also included in:Â Community Helper Unit: Grade 1: Primary: Assessments Included
Forensics Case Study: Resilient Fingerprints - Glove of Skin
Designed to save you time and make teaching easier, use this case study can be used as an introduction, as reinforcement, as a formative assessment, or as a review! Students will read background information on the Percy Smith Murder Case in which fingerprints were lifted from a deceased individual, review key details (police report) and forensic lab results and then complete analysis questions. Students will learn about the resiliency of fingerprints and about the importance and significance o
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Grades:
6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in:Â Forensic Science Case Study Growing Bundle!
As Long as the Rivers Flow and Goodbye Buffalo Bay BUNDLE - Inclusive Learning
Supporting Indigenous Resources for Inclusive Learning in Elementary Classrooms This is a BUNDLE supporting two books written by award winning Cree author, Larry Loyie, As Long as the Rivers Flow and GoodBye Buffalo Bay As Long as the Rivers Flow, written by written by Larry Loyie, with Constance Brissenden and illustrated by Heather D. Holmlund is a true story beautifully describing ten year-old Lawrence's life before going to residential school.This novel study unit was created to support a si
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Grades:
3rd - 9th
Columbus Day - Vocabulary Coloring Worksheets
Social Studies Vocabulary Coloring Pages focus on specific science vocabulary and provide illustrations to help students visualize the meaning of the word(s). Student read, color, trace, and write the vocabulary words on each page. Students can even decorate a construction paper vocabulary notebook, collect their pages, and staple them together to take home.Check out more Science Vocabulary Coloring Pages:♥ Martin Luther King, Jr.♥ Force and Motion♥ 5 Senses♥ The Seasons♥ Living and Non-Living T
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Grades:
PreK - 1st
Also included in:Â Science/Social Studies Vocabulary Coloring Worksheets, Primary Worksheets
Veterans Day independent reading Activities Unit Sub Plans craft early finisher
Veterans Day theme history math & writing icebreaker game BUNDLE activity, craft activities, English language arts morning work reading for an early finisher, traditional food celebrate phonics main idea centers activity NO PREP, holiday vacation, substitute unit plan, brain breaks Classroom Management, ... This game is great for ages: 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th 10th 11th 12th grade, Kid Education, early finishers, homeschool, Nursery school, Junior high school, high school, Middle school. It i
Grades:
5th - 12th
Also included in:Â Veterans Day math puzzle worksheets icebreaker game brain breaks no low prep
Raven Tales: Bukwas - Differentiated Activities
Supporting Indigenous Resources for Elementary School Students*** Scholastics has discontinued this series. Only purchase if you have access to this resource***This unit is based on the animated series and published graphic novel set, Raven Tales, adapted by Simon Daniel James, created by Chris Kientz, and Edited by David Bouchard.This unit was created with differentiated response pages to support independent literacy centres or as a single lesson.Designed to support independent learning, a focu
Grades:
1st - 4th
Also included in:Â Raven Tales: BUNDLE - Differentiated Activities
Raven Tales: Bald Eagle - Differentiated Activities
Supporting Indigenous Resources for Elementary School Students*** Scholastics has discontinued this series. Only purchase if you have access to this resource***This unit is based on the animated series and published graphic novel set, Raven Tales, adapted by Simon Daniel James, created by Chris Kientz, and Edited by David Bouchard.This unit was created with differentiated response pages to support independent literacy centres or as a single lesson. Designed to support independent learning, a foc
Grades:
2nd - 4th
Also included in:Â Raven Tales: BUNDLE - Differentiated Activities
Five Major World Religions: Research Project | Planning Pages and Rubrics
**A perfect companion to the student of the Five Major World Religions: Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, Islam, and Christianity.Research papers and projects, while super important, are a TON of work. That’s why I use a research project planning packet to streamline the process.This planning packet has everything you need to run a successful Five Major World Religions research project in your classroom.This packet is designed to give your students a choice of a final project. I've included resources
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Grades:
6th - 12th
Labor day independent reading Activities Unit Sub Plans crafts early finishers
Labor day theme history math & writing icebreaker game BUNDLE activity, craft activities, English language arts morning work reading for an early finisher, traditional food celebrate phonics main idea centers activity NO PREP, holiday vacation, substitute unit plan, brain breaks Classroom Management, ... This game is great for ages: 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th 10th 11th 12th grade, Kid Education, early finishers, homeschool, Nursery school, Junior high school, high school, Middle school. It incl
Grades:
5th - 12th
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