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Social studies videos for staff
Uncover Musical Legends: Explore 7 Composer Specials Movie Guides (Bundle)
"Discover the Lives of Seven Iconic Composers with Our Movie Guides Bundle!Explore the Stories Behind the Music with Movie Guides for:- Rossini's Ghost- Bizet's Dream- Bach's Fight for Freedom- Handel's Last Chance- Liszt's Rhapsody- Strauss: The King of Three Quarter TimePlus, a Bonus Movie Guide for Beethoven Lives Upstairs!Keep Your Students Engaged and Focused During ScreeningsPerfect for Your Substitute Lesson PlansGet a Huge Savings When You Purchase the Movie Guides Bundle!ALSO CHECK OUT
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3rd - 10th, Staff
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Actividad Auditiva: La Malinche Héroe o Villana? Doble relato de México
Parte interpretativa auditiva: El doble relato de la historia de México y España. Para esta sección, podrás ver un video de 7:43 minutos sobre la conquista española y el descubrimiento de América, enfocado en la figura de la Malinche, un personaje clave de la conquista española pero que sigue siendo ignorada. Antes de ver, lee atentamente las siguientes declaraciones y subraya las palabras claves. Mientras ves el video, circula la respuesta más adecuada, Cierto (C) o falso(F), y responde de acue
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Perspectives of Psychology Family Guy Application Assignment
This ZIP file contains an editable Microsoft Word document (as well as a PDF version) of an assignment meant to be used as an application opportunity for students after they learn about the various perspectives of psychology (biological, evolutionary, psychodynamic, humanistic, cognitive, behavioral, social-cultural, psychobiosocial). The "Brain in Love" (season 2, episode 4) episode of Family Guy contains a number of psychological references that can be utilized to complete this assignment. A
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Yin and Yang: Chinese Philosophy in Four Minutes Video Worksheet
This video worksheet allows students to learn about the Yin and Yang. The worksheet helps students understand Chinese culture and philosophy. The video is great for visual learners and helps break up class time so students are more focused throughout the entire period. My students love these short engaging videos and have a better understanding of world history. This activity is very easy to use. All you have to do is hand out the worksheet to the students and play the video from the following
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5th - 12th, Staff
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Also included in:Â Ancient Asia Short Video Worksheet Collection Bundle
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Inductive Lesson Planning for Social Studies: 38 min PD
Learn how to build your own inductive lessons for your Social Studies classroom and where to look for free materials.Inductive reasoning is perfect for a Social Studies classroom and fosters critical thinking skills and student engagement. This video is one section of professional development course on Social Studies methods that walks teachers through how to build these types of lessons.Blooms Taxonomy & Historical thinking skillsBeyond the DBQ- various inductive formats and activity ideasH
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Staff
30 Days in Jail
Morgan Spurlock's 30 Days documentary series on FX spotlights the Super Size Me director's take on 18 issues facing America. In this episode Morgan goes to jail for 30 days in Virginia to see what the life of an inmate is really like and to experience the prison industrial complex.This document is a 21 question video guide designed to keep students focused and thinking during the video. All of the questions are presented in the order that the information appears in the video and they are space
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Staff
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African American Virtual Video Museum -Google Slides
An African American Virtual Video Museum-Show a video a day during the month!
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PreK - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
FAREWELL TO MANZANAR - Movie questions & answers
Included in the packet are 34 questions and answers to the film, Farewell to Manzanar (1976)
Director: John Korty
Writers: James D. Houston (book), James D. Houston (screenplay)
Stars: Yuki Shimoda, Nobu McCarthy, Dori Takeshita
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6th - 12th, Adult Education, Staff
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Meeting Your Needs Training pt. 2
Part 2 of our 3-part series for parents and educators on Meeting Your Needs.In this video, we learn about three different parts of the brain, when they develop, and what they're responsible for. We talk about the vagus nerve and its relation to emotions. You'll learn a surprising statistic that explains why using a cognitive approach out of a specific emotion isn't effective. We talk about how to spot if something is a thought or an emotion and what happens when we learn that feeling an emotion
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Also included in:Â Meeting Your Needs video series
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Meeting Your Needs Training video series pt. 1
Part 1 of our 3-part series for parents and educators on Meeting Your Needs. Under all difficult emotions and behaviors are unmet needs. Instead of trying to eliminate the behavior or suppress the emotion, focus on meeting the need. In part 1 of this series, Victoria shares a bit about her difficult parenting experiences before she became a Kids and Teen Mental Health Coach and what led her to learn about and begin teaching emotional intelligence to families and educators. We also talk about Ste
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Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Also included in:Â Meeting Your Needs video series
Memory Hackers Video Worksheet
This is a zip file that contains a video worksheet (both in an editable Microsoft Word version as well as a PDF version) that is meant to accompany the video, "NOVA: Memory Hackers". The questions are presented in order of the documentary and an answer key is provided.By purchasing this file, you agree not to make it publicly available (on websites, etc.) or to share with any other teachers. It is intended for classroom use only.================================Interested in Complete Units for Ps
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Monsters Inc. Film Guide (Supply and Demand) Secondary / High School Economics
Discovering Economics in "Monsters, Inc." (Disney, 2001) 2 Hours and 43 Minutes 3-4 days class time dependingElectronic GOOGLE CLASSROOM | Google Docs Work Sheet |Easel Worksheet25 Question (Google Doc.) Worksheet. Google docs has a feature to transfer the file to Doc. or PDF.Used for Economics on a Secondary LevelUsed Google Docs and Easel with PurchaseLink to Actual Disney Film NOT PROVIDED (streaming services such as Disney+, YouTube Movies & TV, Max, APPLE TV, etc.)Streaming Services Sho
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Improve your memory (intermediate ESL video & conversation lesson)
Overview:This teen/adult lesson is about memory and strategies you can use for improving your memory. It is full of conversational activities, has some vocabulary practice, and teaches students techniques they can use to help remember things in English. Great for small groups online, and individual students. The games could be adapted for larger groups as well to work more like a competition!Ideal for B2 students, given the vocabulary and type of discussion questions, however the video is very v
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Also included in:Â Improve your memory (Bundle with PPT+Slides formats)
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(VIDEO LECTURE) A History and Current Practices of Therapy and Treatment
Introducing our comprehensive recording of a lesson on treatment and therapy in abnormal psychology! This engaging and expertly crafted resource provides educators with a valuable tool to enhance classroom instruction. This pairs with the lecture slides and can be used as a teacher resource before a lecture or as an accessibility resource for students.Key Features:In-depth Coverage: Explore various treatment modalities and therapeutic approaches in abnormal psychology, including psychotherapy, p
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11th - 12th, Higher Education, Staff
Also included in:Â BUNDLE: A History and Current Practices of Therapy and Treatment
Comprehensive Holocaust Unit
This unit is a comprehensive look at the Holocaust for young and mature adults in a google slide presentation. Lessons were originally taught to a 7th grade class, and so the slides represent that, but you can easily edit that out. The unit is broken up into sequential topics: 1. The roots of Anti Semitism 2. The Nazi rise to Power 3. The Holocaust begins (including but not limited to Kristallnacht) 4. Ghettos 5. Concentration Camps 6. Murder becomes Nazi Policy 7. How Could they? 8. Resistan
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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(VIDEO LECTURE) Abnormal Psychology: Mood Disorders
This is a lecture video that is a focused look into Mood Disorders within Abnormal Psychology based on the slides and information from the Psychology 2E textbook from OpenStax.Key Features:In-depth Coverage: Explore the diagnostic criteria for Mood Disorders and related disorders as well as risk factors, prevalence, and cognitive theories for development.Visual Aids: Enhance learning with visually appealing slides, graphics, and charts that simplify complex theories and methodologies.Classroom R
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11th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Also included in:Â BUNDLE: Abnormal Psychology: Mood Disorders
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(VIDEO LECTURE) Abnormal Psychology: Anxiety Disorders and Specific Phobias
This introduction to Abnormal Psychology focuses on Anxiety Disorders and Specific Phobias. It is based on the slides and information from the Psychology 2E textbook from OpenStax. It includes 8 slides of information with graphics with notes for the lecturer.Key Features:In-depth Coverage: Explore various anxiety and specific phobia disorders and expand on their history, prevalence, diagnosis, and impact.Real-life Examples: Illustrate concepts with real-world case studies and examples, making th
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11th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Also included in:Â BUNDLE: Abnormal Psychology: Anxiety Disorders and Specific Phobias
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The changing face of Britain from 1960s to 1980s
The changing face of Britain from 1960s to 1980s. A description of all the aspects involved: political transformation, social and cultural changes, economic shift, technology advancement, social unrest and activism. It is a short video to give a general view of the main events of that time.
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11th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
The History and Evolution of Money
The History and Evolution of MoneyHow have civilizations conducted trade throughout history? How have nations evolved financially to more easily facilitate commerce and the flow of goods and services? What forms has money embodied throughout centuries? How have nations like China instilled consumer confidence in their currency and prevented its citizens from using other forms of monetary exchange? How is the value of paper currency backed and secured by nations and banks? How risky is the concep
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Quote of the Day Class Discussion Videos - FULL SEMESTER
94 individual videos featured a different Quote of the Day (fun activity title: Rock the Quote) for teachers to deliver to start discussion in their class every day of the semester! Play this at the start of your class (or each class period) and have students record their thoughts on paper or in Google Classroom! Works GREAT for Bell Ringers!! Most videos are between 2-4 minutes each! FORMAT: WelcomeRead QuoteAsk for Student Thoughts@tylertarver Gives His ThoughtsRe-Read QuoteClosing
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1st - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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(VIDEO LECTURE) Abnormal Psychology: Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
This is a lecture video that is a focused look into Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD0 within Abnormal Psychology based on the slides and information from the Psychology 2E textbook from OpenStax.Key Features:In-depth Coverage: Explore the diagnostic criteria for OCD and related disorders as well as risk factors, prevalence, and cognitive theories for development.Visual Aids: Enhance learning with visually appealing slides, graphics, and charts that simplify complex theories and methodologies.C
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11th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Also included in:Â BUNDLE: Abnormal Psychology: Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
The California Gold Rush, Environmental Harm and Health Consequences of Mining
The California Gold Rush, Environmental Harm and Health Consequences of MiningEssential Questions - How do new ideas change the way people live? How did the gold rush and Mormons affect the West? How did the discovery of gold help California? To what extent did mining for gold and other precious metals and minerals contaminate the environment (water, soil, air and food supply) causing illness, disease, irreparable harm and premature death?Lesson Components Include:- Lesson Plan (8 pages)- Califo
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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(VIDEO LECTURE) Abnormal Psychology: Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
This is a lecture video that is a focused look into Post Traumatic Stress Disorder within Abnormal Psychology based on the slides and information from the Psychology 2E textbook from OpenStax.Key Features:In-depth Coverage: Explore the diagnostic criteria for PTSD as well as risk factors, prevalence, and cognitive theories for development.Visual Aids: Enhance learning with visually appealing slides, graphics, and charts that simplify complex theories and methodologies.Classroom Ready: Save time
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11th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Also included in:Â BUNDLE: Abnormal Psychology: Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Economic Lessons from the Strongest Currencies in the World
Economic Lessons from the Strongest Currencies in the WorldWhat are the strongest currencies in the world? On what basis are currencies valued and deemed strong? How do currencies fluctuate or remain fixed? How can supply and demand, as well as consumers' perceptions alter the value of a currency? How do central banks' policies and chosen reserve currencies impact the value of money? To what extent do the most commonly used and traded currencies impact their value in global markets? What possibl
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Importance of learning social studies
Social studies offers valuable insights into history, geography, and much more. Social studies captivates students by providing them with perspectives from the past, present, and future, allowing them to understand history and navigate current events. It enables them to appreciate how previous generations have shaped their present reality. In essence, social studies opens their eyes to the vastness of life beyond their immediate surroundings.
Benefits of learning social studies
Learning social studies offers many benefits to students in terms of helping them develop a holistic understanding of the world. Namely, it helps them:
- Learn about the achievements, challenges, perspectives, traditions, and customs of different societies
- Evaluate information, analyze evidence, and make informed judgments about complex social, economic, and political issues
- Become active, responsible, and engaged citizens
- Comprehend global issues such as human rights, environmental sustainability, and economic disparities
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