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5th Grade Social Studies TEKS Unit 11: Cold War & Civil Rights Movement to Today
The 5th Grade Social Studies TEKS Unit 11: Cold War & Civil Rights Movement to Today COMPLETE Lesson Plan Unit is PERFECT for those teaching 5th grade social studies to their students. This incredible unit covers everything from the rise and threat of communism, the Korean War and Vietnam War, to the Civil Rights Movement, the attacks of 9/11, the election of Barack Obama, and so MUCH MORE! The amazing resources included in this lesson plan unit follow the TEKS standards and come ready to us
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5th
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Also included in: Custom Bundle for Laura
Social Studies: Important People in History
This Social Studies Unit is an interactive and engaging way to teach your students about important people in history. The read alouds and worksheets included are easy to copy and print. Enjoy!Save over 20% on the Kindergarten Social Studies BundleWhat is included in this Social Studies Unit:10 Teacher Lesson Plans (one for each important person)A Printable/Projectable Book for each important personWorksheets (Writing Activities, Matching Activities, Timeline Activities, Cut and Paste Sorting Act
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K - 2nd
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Also included in: Social Studies Bundle
Propaganda Bundle | Propaganda Techniques | Logical Fallacies | Lessons | Games
Students love this unit. Fun, done, timely, and relevant! Sharpen critical thinking skills to prepare for your next argument or debate unit. Students learn how to recognize and analyze logical fallacies and propaganda techniques. Complete with highly engaging, kid-tested slides, video clips, Name that Fallacy, colorful posters, paperless, self-grading games/quizzes, graphic organizers, complex sentence and paragraph frames, mock stock exchange simulation/project, and more. You can also use this
Grades:
6th - 9th
Levels of Government
Federal, State, and Local Governments are made simple for your students with this PowerPoint. I use the first part of the power point after the students learn about the constitution in the fall, and then show the whole thing in the spring when students campaign and are elected for the Leadership Class the following year.Add your own state, local, and school governments to the slides.This aligns with the Common Core State Standards:3.SL.33.SL.43.SL.63.W.45.SL.35.SL.45.SL.65.W.48.SL.38.SL.48.SL.68
Grades:
3rd - 9th
President Abraham Lincoln's "Gettysburg Address" Reader's Theatre and Activities
4-page Reader's Theatre Script of Abraham Lincoln's "Gettysburg Address" speech including a forward. It has been written with 10 parts but can be adjusted.When presented, the speech is approximately 3 minutes. Lincoln's "Gettysburg Address" is the perfect opportunity to actively engage your students in a history lesson. Use this crucial moment in American History as a catalyst for students to work on their presentation skills while gaining a deeper understanding of Lincoln's important speech. Li
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8th - 11th
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President Reagan "Tear Down That Wall" Brandenburg Gate Speech-Reader's Theatre
Another great Presidential Speech in the American History Collection!A FULL 15-page Reader's Theatre Script of President Ronald Reagan's speech "Tear Down That Wall." The speech has been abridged, but all excerpts are included in the packet, in addition to a QR code leading to a full video of President Reagan's speech at the Brandenburg Gate. It has been written with 20 parts but can be adjusted. It can easily accommodate 30-40 students.When presented, the speech is approximately 15 minutes. Rea
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8th - 11th
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"Date Which Will Live In Infamy" FDR Speech; Reader's Theatre and Writing Prompt
6-page Reader's Theatre Script of FDR's "A Date Which Will Live In Infamy" speech including a forward. It has been written with 15 parts but can be adjusted.When presented, the speech is approximately 8 minutes. FDR's "Date In Infamy" speech is the perfect opportunity to actively engage your students in a history lesson. Use this crucial moment in American History as a catalyst for students to work on their presentation skills while gaining a deeper understanding of FDR's important speech. Inclu
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8th - 11th
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Propaganda Techniques | Logical Fallacies Lesson | Part 5 | Game | Posters
Timely and relevant! Fun and done! Students love this lesson. Sharpen critical thinking skills to prepare for your next argument or debate unit. Students learn how to recognize and analyze logical fallacies in five fun lessons. Complete with highly engaging, kid-tested slides, video clips, colorful posters, teacher tips, paperless game to check for understanding, and teacher tour. Each of the five parts builds on the last. Get all five lessons. I teach this under the umbrella of my Propaganda Un
Grades:
6th - 9th
Every Four Years...The Presidential Election Unit Bundle
Election season is upon us! Every Four Years...The Presidential Election Unit, a comprehensive 204-page resource, offers an easy one-stop solution for teaching the election cycle to your middle and high school students. From learning about how a president gets elected, starting with the primary season in United States Presidential Election Process- Primaries to the Electoral College, to how propaganda influences voters and future voters in Propaganda & Political Campaign Ads- Close Viewing A
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6th - 9th
American Symbols & Figures BUNDLE {Digital & PDF}
This bundle provides materials for students to investigate the history and symbolism of The Great Seal of the United States and of the painting “Spirit of 1776”. Students will also take a look at the design of the White House and the U.S. Capitol and some of the changes these monuments have undergone over the years. This collection provides a range of activities for young learners such as creating an original seal for their family and investigating images taken in and around our Capitol. The int
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4th
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QAnon- Dangerous Conspiracy Theory- Listen, Short Answer, & Conversation
Some conspiracy theories are dangerous. QAnon is known to be racist, antisemitic, and homophobic. Its supporters have reached positions of legislative power and Q supporters were a part of the riot on Capitol Hill. After the most recent Q predictions did not come true during the inauguration, QAnon may grow, transform, or deflate. I believe that teachers can help disassemble it by addressing it directly as a trusted adult with a reliable news source.I encourage you to hold this podcast-based
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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John Lewis- Voting Rights & Black Leaders- Listen, Short Answer, & Conversation
John Lewis was pivotal towards ending the Jim Crow Segregation in the South and the creation of the Voting Rights Act in the 1960s. He remained a powerful figure during the George Floyd protests until his death in the summer of 2020. This podcast episode, questions, and answers guide you through his incredible, powerful life, and it explains the philosophy of peaceful protest and why peaceful protest can be as impactful as war. We lost a great man, and the struggle towards justice is not yet wo
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7th - 12th, Adult Education
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Propaganda Techniques | Logical Fallacies Mini-Lesson | Part 1 | Posters | Game
Timely and relevant! Fun and done! Students love this lesson. Sharpen critical thinking skills and digital literacy to prepare for your next argument or debate unit. Students learn how to recognize and analyze logical fallacies in five fun lessons. Packed with highly engaging, kid-tested slides, video clips, colorful posters, teacher tips, paperless game to check for understanding, and teacher tour. Each of the five parts builds on the last. Get all five lessons. I teach this under the umbrella
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6th - 9th
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Presidential Speeches {Digital & PDF}
This bundle gives a brief background to Roosevelt’s speech Declaration of War on Japan and a brief background to George W. Bush’s 911 Speech (also known as “The Declaration of George W. Bush – September 20, 2001”). Students are introduced to a few literary terms and are guided through an analysis and comparison of the characteristics of the two pieces. Finally, students develop strategies for persuasive speaking in order to articulate one excerpt from either speech. If you are teaching the bundl
Grades:
6th - 8th
Critical Thinking | Logic Mini-Lesson | Game | Argument | Debate | Propaganda
Transform them into little college students. Teach students how to recognize faulty logic and evaluate deductive and inductive reasoning. Packed with engaging slides, tons of examples, video clips, and paperless game. Follow me for more teacher and tutor tools. Happy teaching! Get your weekends back.For the Google Slides, scroll to the end of the PDF lesson. It will prompt you to make a copy.Create critical thinkers.Propaganda Bundle: Propaganda Techniques, Logical Fallacies, Lessons, GamesArgum
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6th - 9th
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US Elections Debate Activity
This US Elections Debate Activity will have your students practicing debate with a patriotic twist! This is a no-prep (just print it off) activity for your debate, public speaking, English students to enjoy with students! It's a lighthearted practice in persuasion. Take a break and watch your students construct and defend their arguments on different parts of the US Presidential Election!Just divide up the students how you want, hand them each their packet, and let them start preparing the debat
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9th - 12th
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911 Speech {Digital & PDF}
This resource gives a brief background and geography to George W. Bush’s 911 Speech (also known as “The Declaration of George W. Bush – September 20, 2001”). Students are introduced to a few literary terms and are guided through an analysis of the speech. Students also develop strategies for persuasive speaking by articulating one excerpt from this speech. This resource aligns with the Core Knowledge Sequence: 8th Grade History and Geography, The Middle East – September 11, 2001 attacks, p. 207
Grades:
6th - 8th
Also included in: Presidential Speeches {Digital & PDF}
Declaration of War on Japan {Digital & PDF}
This resource gives a brief background and geography to Roosevelt’s speech Declaration of War on Japan. It introduces students to a few literary terms and guides them through an analysis of the speech. Students also develop strategies for persuasive speaking by articulating one excerpt from Declaration of War on Japan. This resource aligns with the Core Knowledge Sequence: 7th Grade History, page 166, Pearl Harbor, December 7, 1941: “A day that will live in infamy” and 7th Grade Language Arts, E
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6th - 8th
Also included in: Presidential Speeches {Digital & PDF}
Jungle ABC's Coloring Book with Wild Animals
Welcome to our wild animal alphabet coloring book! Coloring is not only a fun and creative activity, but it also has many benefits for children. It helps improve fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and concentration. In this book, you will learn the alphabet while exploring the fascinating world of wild animals and their habitats. Let's get started! This book contains 54 beautiful pages.Hey kids! Are you ready to color your way through the alphabet and discover the amazing world of wild an
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PreK - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
NGSS:
K-ESS3-1
, K-ESS2-1
, K-ESS3-2
, K-ESS2-2
, K-ESS3-3
Propaganda Techniques | Logical Fallacies Mini-Lesson | Part 2 | Posters | Game
Timely and relevant! Fun and done! Students love this lesson. Sharpen critical thinking skills to prepare for your next argument or debate unit. Students learn how to recognize and analyze logical fallacies in five fun lessons. Packed with highly engaging, kid-tested slides, video clips, colorful posters, teacher tips, paperless game to check for understanding, and teacher tour. Each of the five parts builds on the last. Get all five lessons. I teach this under the umbrella of my Propaganda Unit
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5th - 9th
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Detecting Bias: Author's Purpose Handout + Posters (Argument & Propaganda)
Timely and relevant! Help students detect bias as they conduct research. Use with your propaganda, argument unit or any research project. So much more to come! Follow me for more teacher and tutor tools. Happy teaching! Thanks for visiting. Get your weekends back.Create critical thinkers.Propaganda Bundle: Propaganda Techniques, Logical Fallacies, Lessons, GamesArgument Bundle: Argument Unit For or Against Screen TimeScaffold the writing process.Citing Evidence Posters, Argument Essay Templ
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6th - 9th
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Presidential Pardons- A Recent History- Listen, Short Answer, & Conversation
Every Thanksgiving, your students likely witness the lighthearted tradition of turkeys who receive a presidential pardon. But presidential powers are a serious power. This material covers highlights of famous presidential pardons, the powers, and limits of a pardon, and delves into how Trump has managed pardons in a self-serving way. These journalists go so far as to question if Trump will make a preemptive pardon for himself. This topic is highly relevant and may become even more relevant in
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Civic Engagement "Dear Neighbor" Project
This is an amazing three-ish day project about Civics, Persuasive Writing, Collaborative Revision, and Public Speaking! Overall project flow:* Students reflect on their priorities, biases, and reasons for supporting their chosen candidate in an upcoming election.* Students peer-edit their letters, revising arguments for grammar and persuasive power.* Teams of students campaign for their chosen candidate, collaborating to write a Platform Speech they present to the class.* As campaign staffers,
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Act by Kayla Miller Graphic Novel Discussion Question Cards
This product includes 80 comprehension, literary instruction, reflection, critical thinking, discussion, and composition prompts on cards for studying the graphic novel Act by Kayla Miller. This book is an engaging and enjoyable graphic novel that explores important themes and opens the door to many significant discussion opportunities for students within the classroom and beyond.Book Themes: Friendship, Student Government, Voting & Elections, Realistic Fiction, Family, SchoolThis book is a
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Grades:
3rd - 6th
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