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Preview of ECONOMICS FULL COURSE 70+ SEPARATE LESSON BUNDLES!!!!

ECONOMICS FULL COURSE 70+ SEPARATE LESSON BUNDLES!!!!

Created by
Mike Luzim
*Just updated 6/01/2023 for this upcoming school year. I made it easier and more organized with a Unit by Unit Folder and numbered lesson plans*Everything you need to teach an Economics course. Includes 73 separate lesson plans with 47 powerpoint presentations. Lesson plans are very detailed and include NY State + Common Core Standards, Essential Questions, Aim questions, Bell work and Closure Activities. Almost all lessons have some sort of student centered cooperative learning activity. There
Preview of Latin American Revolutions Bundle

Latin American Revolutions Bundle

Latin American Revolutions BundleThe activities below document what is included in the Latin American Revolutions Bundle.Latin American Revolutions Stations ActivityGet your students moving and engaged by taking your students through an introduction to the Latin American Revolutions!The activity consists of SIX interactive and differentiated stations that can either be combined or broken up into smaller/larger stations to suit your needs. The activity also comes with a notes/important connection
Preview of The Marshall Court Interactive Stations Activity

The Marshall Court Interactive Stations Activity

The Marshall Court Interactive Stations ActivityGet your students moving and engaged by taking your students through an interactive stations activity on the Marshall Court!The activity consists of SEVEN interactive and differentiated stations that can either be combined or broken up into smaller/larger stations to suit your needs. The activity also comes with a notes/important connections section for each station and corresponding analysis/critical thinking guiding questions. The seven interacti
Preview of Progressive Era Muckrakers Stations Activity

Progressive Era Muckrakers Stations Activity

Progressive Era Muckrakers Stations ActivityGet your students moving and engaged by taking your students through an interactive stations activity with primary sources on the Progressive Era Muckrakers!The activity consists of EIGHT interactive and differentiated stations that can either be combined or broken up into smaller/larger stations to suit your needs. The activity also comes with a notes/important connections section for each station and corresponding analysis/critical thinking guiding q
Preview of Treaty of Versailles Vs. Wilson's 14 Points Lesson + Activity +Many Extras!

Treaty of Versailles Vs. Wilson's 14 Points Lesson + Activity +Many Extras!

Created by
Mike Luzim
Here is a great lesson to wrap up your discussions and lessons on World War I. Great Common Core reading and student centered!Actual lesson plan is given with all of this to use as guide/directions. Included are standards/essential questions/Aims (very organized).This Lesson begins with a primary source reading activity on George Washington's Farewell Address. This can be used with great discussions about alliances and entanglements. You can show students because of this document, the US. is not
Preview of Decades Stations Activity Bundled Pack (1950s-2000s) - GOOGLE COMPATIBLE

Decades Stations Activity Bundled Pack (1950s-2000s) - GOOGLE COMPATIBLE

Decades Stations Activity Bundled Pack (1950s-2000s) Get your students moving and engaged by taking your students through the major topics of the 1950s, 1960s, 1970s, 1980s, 1990s, & 2000s! Breakdown of each stations activity below!1950sThe activity consists of 10 different stations that can be either combined or broken up into smaller/larger stations to suit your needs. The activity also comes with a note page for each station and corresponding analysis/critical thinking question packet. In
Preview of Latin American Revolutions Stations Activity

Latin American Revolutions Stations Activity

Latin American Revolutions Stations ActivityGet your students moving and engaged by taking your students through an introduction to the Latin American Revolutions!The activity consists of SIX interactive and differentiated stations that can either be combined or broken up into smaller/larger stations to suit your needs. The activity also comes with a notes/important connections section for each station and corresponding analysis/critical thinking guiding questions. The six interactive stations w
Preview of West African Trading Kingdoms LESSON BUNDLE: Ghana, Mali, & Songhai

West African Trading Kingdoms LESSON BUNDLE: Ghana, Mali, & Songhai

Created by
R Luppino
Lesson #2 of 2 in the Empires of Africa & the Americas Unit --18 slide power point based lesson that covers:- The diverse geography of Africa and its effects of the development of African civilizations- The creation of trans-Saharan trade routes and the development of the lucrative gold & salt trade- Frequently tested facts and achievements of the West African kingdoms of Ghana, Mali, and Songhai- Special focus on the kingdom of Mali and the spread of Islam under Mansa MusaPower point in
Preview of WWII-Homefront Stations Activity

WWII-Homefront Stations Activity

WWII - Homefront Stations Activity - Completely Student-ledGet your students moving and engaged by taking your students through the major topics of the Homefront!The activity consists of 10 different stations that can be either combined or broken up into smaller/larger stations to suit your needs. The activity also comes with a note page for each station and corresponding analysis/critical thinking question packet. In addition, a link is provided to a spotify playlist created for this activity t
Preview of ULTIMATE COMPLETE U.S. / AMERICAN HISTORY CURRICULUM

ULTIMATE COMPLETE U.S. / AMERICAN HISTORY CURRICULUM

Created by
Just Add Teacher
Why this is better than any other US History Curriculum on TpT: - What you WILL NOT find from any other seller on TpT.... recorded videos for EACH LESSON for the ENTIRE curriculum that follows the included PowerPoints/Notes EXACTLY. The videos are optional, but can be used to teach the curriculum for you in class, used for student absences, quarantines, virtual students or sub plans (!!!), or just to help you brush up on topics that may be new to you. There are MANY ways to use these UNIQUE addi
Preview of Hiawatha and the Peacemaker Lessons - Inclusive Learning

Hiawatha and the Peacemaker Lessons - Inclusive Learning

Supporting Indigenous Resources for Inclusive Learning for Elementary School Students This resource uses reading comprehension strategies such as visualization, connection, questioning, predicting, summarizing as well as focusing on main idea, comparing and contrasting and a BME retell. There are over 15 different activities, plus variations of many activities to support both higher and lower level students!A bonus crossword has been included for a comprehension check for early finishers.Also, s
Preview of CIVIC LITERACY - WHOLE COURSE by Instant Curriculum (JUST ADD TEACHER)

CIVIC LITERACY - WHOLE COURSE by Instant Curriculum (JUST ADD TEACHER)

Created by
Just Add Teacher
Why this is better than any other Civics Curriculum on TpT: - What you WILL NOT find from any other seller on TpT.... recorded videos for EACH LESSON for the ENTIRE curriculum that follows the included PowerPoints/Notes EXACTLY. The videos are optional, but can be used to teach the curriculum for you in class, used for student absences, quarantines, virtual students or sub plans (!!!), or just to help you brush up on topics that may be new to you. There are MANY ways to use these UNIQUE addition
Preview of Mini Lesson : Causes of the French Revolution

Mini Lesson : Causes of the French Revolution

Created by
Little Lotus
* 1 page reading covering the causes of the French Revolution * 1 page worksheet with 12 content-based questions * 1 page answer sheet to the questions The layout is organized into the four different factors leading to the French Revolution: political, intellectual, social, and economic. Historical images accompany the text for teacher reference, and to engage the student while acquiring the material.
Preview of The US Major Rivers : Google Slides. Mississippi. Colorado.  Hudson + Worksheets

The US Major Rivers : Google Slides. Mississippi. Colorado. Hudson + Worksheets

Created by
Science Workshop
The US Major Rivers : Google Slides, Distance Learning + Powerpoint Version + Worksheets. Interactive presentation & quiz on US major rivers. Please view the video previewINTERACTIVE GOOGLE SLIDES/POWER POINT PRESENTATION on The US major rivers. It can be used for distance learning and google classroom or on a interactive smartboard in the classroom.Once downloaded: Please view the GOOGLE SLIDES/POWERPOINT IN 'PRESENT ▶️' modeWorksheet also included in ZIP file 'Label the US rivers'. This is
Preview of Middle and High School History or English Facts Of The Day Activity  BIG Bundle

Middle and High School History or English Facts Of The Day Activity BIG Bundle

Students in Middle School and High School will have a great time with this digital resource! English and History teachers can use this to begin their classes every day.Get your students engaged and energized with this COMPLETE 11 MONTH BUNDLE of daily warm-ups, brain breaks, and fun facts! This bundle contains 11 months (August through June)! This resource includes interactive Google Slides with prompts that will get your students thinking, and learning about famous and historical people/events.
Preview of Major Events of the 1980s-1990s Stations Activity - GOOGLE COMPATIBLE

Major Events of the 1980s-1990s Stations Activity - GOOGLE COMPATIBLE

Major Events of the 1980s-1990s Stations Activity - Completely Student-ledNOW COMPLETELY GOOGLE COMPATIBLE - LINK PROVIDED IN PDF FILEGet your students moving and engaged by taking your students through the major topics of the 1980s & 1990s!The activity consists of 9 different stations that can be either combined or broken up into smaller/larger stations to suit your needs. The activity also comes with a note page for each station and corresponding analysis/critical thinking question packet.
Preview of LESSON BUNDLE: The Golden Age of Islam

LESSON BUNDLE: The Golden Age of Islam

Created by
R Luppino
Lesson #2 of 3 in the Golden Age Civilizations Unit --12 slide power point based lesson that covers:- Reasons for the rapid spread of Islam and the expansion of Arab empires following the death of Muhammad- The division of the Muslim world into centralized Caliphates- An overview of the major political, social, & economic characteristics of the Islamic empires- The major cultural, scientific, and economic achievements of the Golden Age of Islam that are consistently tested by the N.Y.S. Boar
Preview of Industrial Revolution Interactive Stations Activity

Industrial Revolution Interactive Stations Activity

Industrial Revolution Interactive Stations ActivityGet your students moving and engaged by taking your students through an interactive stations activity on the Industrial Revolution!The activity consists of SIX interactive and differentiated stations that can either be combined or broken up into smaller/larger stations to suit your needs. The activity also comes with a notes/important connections section for each station and corresponding analysis/critical thinking guiding questions. The seven i
Preview of Mughal Empire Interactive Stations Activity

Mughal Empire Interactive Stations Activity

Mughal Empire Interactive Stations Activity - Prominent Rulers & AchievementsGet your students moving and engaged by taking your students through an Introduction to the Mughal Empire!The activity consists of FIVE interactive and differentiated stations that can either be combined or broken up into smaller/larger stations to suit your needs. The activity also comes with a notes/important connections section for each station and corresponding analysis/critical thinking guiding questions. The f
Preview of Capitalism v. Communism - Industrial Revolution Activity

Capitalism v. Communism - Industrial Revolution Activity

Capitalism v. Communism - Industrial Revolution ActivityThis activity challenges students to analyze and think critically of the origins of capitalism and communism. Students will develop their knowledge of capitalism and communism through text analysis, supplemental video analysis, and evaluation of how the development of communism was indicative of a radical response to the Industrial Revolution.Activity BreakdownPage 1 - Introductory Activity/Background InformationPage 2 - Adam Smith & Ca
Preview of Constantine's Dilemma. Intro - Byzantine Empire Great Common Core Activity

Constantine's Dilemma. Intro - Byzantine Empire Great Common Core Activity

Created by
Mike Luzim
I use this for an introduction to the Byzantine Empire. Kids love it because it is very student centered and there really is no wrong answers. They have to act like emperor Constantine and find a new location for a new capital using a map. They have to defend their answers. Also includes great pictures and notes through powerpoint and a primary source travelers description of the city of Constantinople. You start with a review of the fall of the western Roman Empire and discuss how there is a sh
Preview of Causes of World War I Stations Activity

Causes of World War I Stations Activity

Causes of World War I Interactive Stations ActivityGet your students moving and engaged by taking your students through an interactive stations activity on the Causes of World War I!The activity consists of FIVE interactive and differentiated stations that can either be combined or broken up into smaller/larger stations to suit your needs. The activity also comes with a notes/important connections section for each station and corresponding analysis/critical thinking guiding questions. The five i
Preview of The Music of Africa/African Music Presentation

The Music of Africa/African Music Presentation

THE MUSIC OF AFRICA / AFRICAN MUSIC POWERPOINT PRESENTATIONIncluded in this presentation:A map of AfricaA collection of African proverbs and an opportunity for the children to reflect on the meaning of each proverbThe D.R.U.M. code which is used to frame a group drumming experience- this is is a great moment to do some drumming with your kids.A link to my favorite global music website of all time "Playing for Change" 7 review questionsA special "thank you" in a multitude of languages This pre
Preview of Africa Geography Lesson Plan with Great Interactive Station Activity UPDATED

Africa Geography Lesson Plan with Great Interactive Station Activity UPDATED

Created by
Mike Luzim
Great introductory lesson plan that gets kids familiar with Africa and its geography. The Powerpoint goes over common myths that most people have towards Africa like : "Africa is Poor" and "People in Africa live in huts."The Powerpoint then gives the facts that dispel the common myths, along with pictures proving it. The lesson is a great interactive station activity where students will be up and moving around the room. Each area of the room will represent a different climate zone. Each climate
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