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Social studies Common Core WHST.11-12.1b resources
AP Psychology / AP Psych Full Curriculum Bundle - Google Drive - 90% Pass Rate!
My AP Psychology full year curriculum is a living bundle that includes Google Drive access with the download, and any other updates I may add in the future!This complete class curriculum is intended to best-prepare you and your students for passing the AP Test with the exact same model and approach I use. The bundle meshes fun, review, rigor, and skill-building throughout the entire year! It has helped my students consistently achieve 90%+ passing rates, and I hope it can help some of you... esp
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Introduction to Forensics: a Complete 10-Week Unit
Save time and valuable energy with this HUGE bundle of Introduction to Forensics resources. This resource is just what you need to teach an engaging and student-led Forensics course to your high school or middle school students. This no-prep resource is complete with everything that you'll need to teach a 10 week Introduction to Forensics unit, whether it's in the classroom or online! Because it's all-inclusive, this resource is especially useful to teachers that are just starting a Forensics co
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9th - 12th
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NGSS:
MS-ETS1-2
, HS-ETS1-2
, HS-LS3-1
, HS-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-4
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Also included in: FORENSICS CURRICULUM- ENTIRE YEAR COURSE BUNDLE (FORENSIC SCIENCE)
FORENSIC EVIDENCE UNIT
Save time and valuable energy with this HUGE bundle of FORENSIC EVIDENCE resources. This bundle is the 2nd unit of my full year Forensics Curriculum and is designed to be followed by my Unit 1 Bundle: Intro to Forensics, but is the perfect supplement to any Forensics curriculum.This resource is just what you need to teach an engaging and student-led Forensics course to your students. It includes everything that you'll need to teach a 10 week Forensic Evidence unit. Because it's all-inclusive, t
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9th - 12th
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NGSS:
HS-ETS1-2
, HS-ETS1-3
, HS-PS4-5
, HS-PS4-2
, HS-LS1-1
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Also included in: FORENSICS CURRICULUM- ENTIRE YEAR COURSE BUNDLE (FORENSIC SCIENCE)
Who was Jack the Ripper? HISTORY MYSTERY
Can your students decide who Jack the Ripper was out of a cast of 12 suspects?In this lesson they will compare and evaluate 12 possible suspects before deciding on the most likely guilty person. They will then justifying their decision both verbally and in writing. The lesson works as a knockout tournament, comparing two suspects at a time. They must apply the background information presented to them along with the suspect cards to come up with the most plausible answer. It is great for develo
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in: HISTORY MYSTERIES BUNDLE!
Death and the Human Body: Forensics Unit
Save time and valuable energy with this HUGE bundle of DEATH & THE HUMAN BODY resources. This bundle is the 3rd unit of my full year Forensics curriculum and is designed to be followed by my Unit 2 Bundle: Forensic Evidence, but is the perfect supplement to any Forensics curriculum.This product is just what you need to teach an engaging and student-led Forensics unit to your students. This no-prep resource is complete with everything that you'll need to teach a 9-10 week DEATH AND THE HUMAN
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9th - 12th
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NGSS:
HS-ETS1-2
, HS-ETS1-3
, HS-LS1-7
, HS-LS1-2
, HS-LS4-1
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Also included in: FORENSICS CURRICULUM- ENTIRE YEAR COURSE BUNDLE (FORENSIC SCIENCE)
Native American Myths Mega Bundle: 2 week unit & project based learning activity
This Native American Mythology unit bundle includes two weeks of activities to help students understand some of the key features of Native American Mythology and recognize the link between American Literature, American History, and current events. Use as Native American Heritage month activities or as part of a wider mythology unit.The bundle includes:2 days of slide presentations with background information on the Native American tribes and myths covered in the unit (The Earth on Turtle’s Back
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9th - 12th
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Famous Egyptian Pharaohs Reading Stations & Campaign Poster
Famous Egyptian Pharaohs Reading Stations, Campaign Poster, & Lesson Plan - Print & Digital, Answer Key, Rubric - Google DriveThis zero-prep, differentiated, fun activity covers famous Egyptian pharaohs. It is an excellent addition to your unit on Ancient Egypt and works great as a backup Sub-Lesson Plan! I like doing these activities because they get students up and moving. This resource comes as a Google Drive resource. If you would like to print the resource material, you can do so. S
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7th - 11th
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Current Events Global Issues World or Human Geography Capstone Research Project
Culminate your Human Geography, Current Events, or Contemporary World Issues course with this highly scaffolded project that lets your students research and argue for the most urgent issues of the 21st century!It's two projects in one! Students can either: Design a one-pager poster, creating a visual learning tool for others Construct an in-depth research essay, diving into the roots of the issue and thoroughly dissecting possible solutionsEverything is included, from brainstorming to final edit
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9th - 12th
Also included in: Global Issues Contemporary World Problems Human Geography Course Bundle
Debates about Voting in the US: Turnout, Electoral College, Citizens United, etc
Is voting important? Does my vote count? Should we have the Electoral College? Should corporations be able to spend money on elections? Use these ready-to-go stations to have students analyze and build arguments about voting. ZIP FILE INCLUDES:6 stations with debates about voting/elections in the United States (2 pages for each argument) Student handout Culminating activity: Debate Opening Statement Writing Optional extension activity: Creative Visual PropagandaTeacher directions CHECK OUT THE P
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9th - 12th
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HISTORY MYSTERIES BUNDLE!
Grab a bargain - History Mystery lessons for less! (Over 20% off actually!)This bundle contains lessons to help your students deduce, infer and evaluate arguments and evidence. They are suitable for middle and high school and have been a great success in my and others' classrooms. I will be creating more of these types of lessons and adding them to this bundle as I go along and if you buy now, you will never pay more.Check out the links below for the individual resources, their details and t
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5th - 12th, Adult Education
Amending the US Constitution - Civics End of Year Project PBL Research Essay
Culminate your American Government & Civics course with this highly scaffolded capstone end-of-course research paper that lets you or your students choose a hotly debated Constitutional issue! Or conduct one as you study each of the three branches for a fantastic way to deeply develop and track growth in essential social studies skills!Everything is included, from background knowledge to final editing, for your students to research and argue whether or not to:Grant Washington DC statehood (
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9th - 12th
Holocaust Research Unit Literature and Writing EDITABLE
This exhaustive unit contains EVERYTHING you need to teach the Holocaust while integrating reading, research, and writing! Reframe the way you teach the Holocaust in English and/or Social Studies while creating advanced readers, thinkers, speakers, and listeners! The design of the unit could be used in one subject or taught across the curriculum in both a reading or literature course and history or social studies. The materials and lesson plans are a fit for any level of students in grades 7-12.
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7th - 12th
FEDERALISTS v ANTIFEDERALISTS | Group Project | Review Game | Assessment
Your students will be challenged with this fun and creative group project. Students will work with groups to create a large position-paper poster project about the Federalists or Anti-Federalists to be able to understand the ideologies related to the ratification of the Constitution. Both printable and digital versions are included."One of my ss favorite projects of the semester!" KasiAfter groups create their projects students will participate in a gallery walk of the projects while completin
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9th - 12th
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US History Semester Two Ultimate Thematic Course Bundle - Print & Digital
Ready to revolutionize the way you teach US History!? Wanting to go deeper than rote memorization? Desiring to spend more time developing an understanding of US History for your students rather than cramming in every detail?Ever since I first learned about teaching history by theme rather than straight chronology, I was hooked. When students are free to explore one theme or topic of US History across decades they can make connections and understand history on a much deeper level. They can track
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10th - 12th
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WW1 Simulation Activity+ 1 Year Online Subscription Included
Online Learning Ready!World War 1 Simulation Activity for middle and high school students. This easy to set up, interactive lesson plan actively involves students in the events of the First World War.
In this World War 1 Lesson Plan, students begin by learning about the background of The Great War. In June 1914, one single incident set off a chain reaction engulfing Europe and the world into a devastating war. Students are assigned roles as leaders or foreign ministers of 16 countries involved
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7th - 12th
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Also included in: World War Bundle: WW1, WW2 & Cold War + Online Year Subscriptions
The Atomic Bombing of Japan & End of WW2: A Complete Lesson - Digital & Print!
This 2 day lesson is an integral part of any World War Two history unit. Please note: if you have already purchased our WORLD WAR 2 CANADA UNIT, this lesson is already included therein.Students will learn about the last months of WW2, including the Manhattan Project, the Potsdam Conference, the atomic bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, and the postwar Tokyo Trials.Students will analyze primary and secondary sources both justifying and condemning the atomic bombing of Japan. By the end of the les
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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EDITABLE Historical Research Paper Materials for US History (Distance Learning!)
A few years ago I realized that while DBQs are great, when students go to college or write at a professional level, what they really need to know how to do is write research papers. Once they have this skill, it’s transferable across disciplines and many professions. So as part of my US History Thematic Curriculum I decided to create a research paper packet that would allow my students to understand the process involved in writing a research paper. It begins with brainstorming a topic, walks the
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10th - 12th
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Cold War Simulation Activity + 1 Year Online Subscription
Cold War Simulation Activity This simulation is now Online Learning Ready-You will Need to email Mr. Harms to activate your 1 year online subscription(Email included in materials)-The Cold War Simulation is a hands on, interactive lesson plan that incorporates critical thinking skills and problem solving skills. Students will assume the roles of world leaders in 1962. This lesson plan is a compilation of Cold War events such as: The Cuban Missile Crisis and The Berlin Crisis. The Cold War Simul
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6th - 12th
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Also included in: World War Bundle: WW1, WW2 & Cold War + Online Year Subscriptions
AP® US Government -- Unit 5 Bundle (Political Participation)
This comprehensive bundle contains the 13 printable worksheets that accompany the full AP® US Government Unit 5 curriculum. Your students will benefit from daily activities that include Short Answer, Fill-in-the-Blank, True/False "Match-'Ems" and more! The bundle also includes a free 40-question multiple choice test that covers the material from Unit 5.Our bundle is the perfect companion to help prepare for the AP® Exam. -- All worksheets contain annotated answer keys with full bibliographic i
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10th - 12th, Higher Education
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Essay Writing Workbook: History/Social Studies *Editable*
Do your students need support with essay writing? I made this essay writing guide to support history and other social studies students through the writing process to create a research-based expository or argumentative essay. This essay writing booklet can be used regardless of whether you are teaching face-to-face, virtually, or in a blended/hybrid model as it is available as a Google Doc. This product includes:Sample color-coded thesesThesis writing structureGraphic organizersCategorized trans
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9th - 12th
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Types of Forensic Evidence Sorting Activity
Learn the types of forensic evidence with a fun 2 set card sorting activity. This activity covers direct, circumstantial, biological, physical, class, individual, trace, and comparative evidence terms, definitions, and real-world examples. This ready-to-use resource is a supplementary activity geared toward an introductory forensic science class.What Is Included?This resource contains 2 Sets of Sorting Cards: Terms and Definitions (16 card set) and Evidence Examples (24 cards). Teacher Tips for
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9th - 12th
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CCSS:
NGSS:
HS-ETS1-2
, HS-ETS1-3
, HS-ETS1-1
, HS-ETS1-4
Evidence and Sourcing Lesson: Teaching Historical Thinking - Digital & Print!
This engaging lesson focuses on the Historical Thinking Concept of EVIDENCE AND SOURCING. Students will develop their historical thinking and critical analysis skills, including the following:Making inferencesPrimary vs Secondary SourcesRecognizing Bias and Reliability of sourcesSourcing historical documents using the HAPPY TIME sourcing methodAnalyzing several primary and secondary source documentsThis lesson includes the following materials:Detailed lesson planGoogle slides with big question,
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in: Historical Thinking Bundle: A Complete Unit - Digital & Print!
AP® US Government - Comprehensive Full-Year Accompanying Curriculum
This comprehensive full-year curriculum bundle contains the 66 printable worksheets and daily activities that accompany the complete AP® US Government curriculum. Your students will benefit from daily activities that include Short Answer, Fill-in-the-Blank, True/False "Match-'Ems" and more! The bundle also includes a free multiple choice test to accompany each unit.Our bundle is the perfect companion to help prepare for the AP® Exam. -- All worksheets contain annotated answer keys with full bi
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10th - 12th, Higher Education
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MODERN AMERICA| BUNDLE | Print & Digital |JFK-Trump| Grades 8-12
This product includes everything you need to teach an entire unit on Contemporary American Society for your secondary U.S. History or American History class. Both Print and Digital (Google Docs) versions are included! Great for Distance Learning.Buyer Feedback:"Love this great resource!!" ElizabethPurchase in BUNDLE, and you will automatically save 20% off of each product! A pacing guide and detailed lesson plans included! “Work smarter not harder!”This purchase includes the following products:
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9th - 12th
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Importance of learning social studies
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- Learn about the achievements, challenges, perspectives, traditions, and customs of different societies
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- Become active, responsible, and engaged citizens
- Comprehend global issues such as human rights, environmental sustainability, and economic disparities
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