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Social studies homeschool curricula for Microsoft Word
10 Compare & Contrast Graphic Organizers
This is a collection of 10 one-page graphic organizers that support the teaching of Compare and Contrast strategies. It can be used in all subject areas and across a broad age/grade-level range. Provides a variety of diagrams beyond the basic two circle Venn diagram illustration. Younger students are able to map their ideas on many of the organizers.
Grades:
1st - 12th
Sociology Curriculum | Growing Bundle | Grades 10-12
This growing bundle is perfect to teach Sociology to high school students using a mix of essential resources (Presentations + Worksheets + Workbook + Class Activities). The full course bundle focuses on the following topics:Agents of SocializationGroups and Social StructureModern PerspectivesThe Development of SociologyThe Social SelfSystems of StratificationThe American Class SystemPovertyGender and HealthRace, Ethnicity, and Social StructurePatterns of Intergroup RelationsMinority Groups in th
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10th - 12th
Civilization GRAPES Independent Study Project
This project can be used to examine any civilization using the organizer GRAPES (geography, religion, achievements, politics, economics, social structure.)
Students research each area and then have a choice of creative follow-up tasks for each one (lots of art, creative writing, etc. To culminate their work, students will create a slideshow presentation about each area of GRAPES.
File includes overviews of GRAPES, project description/planner, follow-up choices, rubric, and note taking sheets.
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5th - 9th
Ancient Mayan Civilization PowerPoint Presentation Bundle
Explore the astounding culture and accomplishments of the Ancient Mayan Civilization in 192 informative and colorful slides covering: Geography, Religion, Achievements, Politics, Economics, and Social Structure, this presentation is closely aligned to the ELA Common Core Standards for Literacy in Middle School Social Studies.Deep in the heartland of Central America the Maya established a civilization that towered over the jungle canopy. Creating a new written language that has only just been tra
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6th - 9th
Liberty's Kids Episodes 1 - 10 worksheets with critical thinking and research
This companion to the Liberty's Kids series includes worksheets (for fill in during or after viewing this episode). Included are ideas for discussion, research, or essays that move into the higher levels of Bloom's taxonomy. A highlighted answer key for the worksheets are included. This first offering is part of a packet that will similarly cover the entire series. (Though this will be marked elementary to middle school, I admit that (as an English teacher, not a history expert) I myself have le
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4th - 8th
Marco Polo Mini-Book
This mini-book is a brief overview of Marco Polo and the Silk Road including his accomplishments and influence on other explorers. It is intended for elementary children to support social studies, reading comprehension, and critical thinking. The pages can be copied front to back and then folded to create a mini-book to support a teacher's curriculum. Many teachers do not have access to social studies textbooks and this resource supports those non-fiction needs.
Grades:
2nd - 6th
NYS Global Geography and History II Regents Curriculum Map
Here is the global geography and history II Curriculum Map that I have updated for next year. I structure my units along with our 6 marking period year. This is a Regents terminating course, so all of the information here is compiled from a variety of sources and geared towards Regents passage and writing skills. It is very long, almost 30 pages in 8 point font! Great to modify, edit and make your own.
Grades:
9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Understanding the Black Lives Matter Movement - Reading Comprehension Text
This Reading Comprehension / Informational Text is suitable for advanced to proficient ESL learners or native English speakers.The text explores modern-day racial discrimination and social injustice issues that led to the founding of the Black Lives Matter movement as well as what kind of social and political reforms are necessary to finally stop discrimination and bring to account groups and individuals responsible for human rights violations. After carefully reading the text, students are re
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Not Grade Specific
Also included in: Human Rights, Equality & Discrimination - Informational Texts
Witch of Blackbird Pond Unit Plan
Developed by Mark Weakland, this Witch of Blackbird Pond Literature Unit Plan consists of ten core 60 to 70 minute lessons and three supplemental lessons that make use of an Exploration Board.
The purpose of this integrated focus unit is to develop language arts skills through multiple patterns of practice. More specifically, students working through this unit will demonstrate oral reading fluency, use metacognitive reading strategies that lead to deeper levels of thinking and greater levels
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5th - 7th
March - John Lewis, Graphic Novel Ultimate Guide
Black History MonthBeyond Martin Luther King Jr.Civil Rights MovementGraphic NovelsTry teaching the Civil Rights using John Lewis' graphic novel, March Book 1. This is a 16-page guide for students to use while exploring book 1. Students will explore the Civil Rights movement as an eyewitness thanks to John Lewis. Students perform analysis, answer critical thinking questions, provide reflection, and explore links as well as practice graphic novel analysis. This file is a word document so you
Grades:
6th - 12th
World Religions Test: Christianity, Islam, Buddhism, Hinduism, Judaism
This item is a world religions test for the five most common world religions: Christianity, Islam, Buddhism, Hinduism, and Judaism. The test consist of sixty five variety style questions such as matching, true/false, and short response. Five of the questions are set up as extra credit, but could be included on the test as standard questions.
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5th - 7th
The World Where I Live...
This is a jam-packed, 40 page unit full of multi-sensory and multi-grade-level activities all centering on the relationships between the following concepts: city/town/village, county, state, country, continent, and community helpers. The following mathematical concepts are also explored: range, median, mode, and average (mathematical mean).
The following activities are included in this unit: Key vocabulary exercise, coloring Venn diagram activity, "Greater Than, Less Than" activity page, "My
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K - 8th
American Museum of Natural History Scavenger Hunt
Students will explore the different halls in the Natural History Museum in NYC.
1. Dinosausars
2. Woodland Native Americans
3. North American Mammals
4. Biodiversity
5. Ocean Life
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Grades:
3rd - 5th
world history ancient & classical civilizations unit survival guide (6 weeks)
Unit 1 “survival guide” – a full six weeks of curriculum formatted as a student handout with daily objectives and checks for understanding. This comprehensive “survival guide” presents an overview of the core issues in history, beginning with the rise of civilization through the Classical Period, ending with the fall of Rome. Each lesson comes with a daily objective at the top, key points aligned to the rigor of AP but accessible for high school students, maps, graphics, and / or sources to ana
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
Blank Ancient Egypt Map
I have used this blank Ancient Egypt map as an introduction to my ancient Egypt unit with 6th grade regular and ELL students in social studies. Not only does this help with students' geography skills, but it helps practice following basic written directions.
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5th - 7th
Historical Fiction Story Writing Project - Creative Writing
This is a reproducible handout or packet of information teachers can give to students. It contains background information about writing a Historical short story which incorporates research. This writing assignment can be used in either a Creative Writing, Language Arts, or Social Studies class. Students must research a time and place in history in order to write a "period" story.
Students should follow a typical plot structure but add in accurate details about clothing, setting, custo
Grades:
7th - 12th
Budget Project (Excellent!)
Teach your students what it is like to live in the "Real World" financially with this excellent Budget Project. This project has evolved over the last 10 years and is very involved. Students use many resources including the internet, advertisements, and even parents to help them find the information they need to complete this project.Some (but not nearly all) of the topics budgeted for include: Rent, Cars, Student Loans, Medical, Clothing, Utilities,Food, Retirement, Insurance, and College Lo
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Grades:
9th - 12th
United States History and Government Regents Review Packet
This is a review packet for the NYS US History and Government Regents Exam. It includes notes with accompanying Regents multiple choice questions for each section (all questions are Regents exam questions). Toward the end are seven review thematic essays with organizational boxes on the back of each. The last several pages are important "things you must know," organized by topic, including Supreme Court cases, foreign policies, important laws, important people, important documents and writing
Grades:
7th - 12th
Geography Bee Course
This geography bee course is a program designed to prepare students for the National Geographic geography bee. It has a scope and sequence of topics and maps to master. The difficulty levels flow from beginner to medium to advanced to expert. Each topic has a link to a video, game, or other resource that can be used to master that topic. . .This resource originated as an afterschool club in the computer lab, but it could be applied to a variety of settings.
Grades:
3rd - 8th
DOLLEY MADISON War of 1812: Info Text + SEQUENCE Reading Comprehension $REDUCED
1 Page DOLLEY MADISON Worksheet: The informational text explains how Dolley Madison, the wife of 4th President James Madison, saved White House valuables before the British burned it to the ground in 1814. Dolley pulled off the heroic act during the War of 1812. At the bottom of the worksheet students must number the events as they occurred in the selection. They can look up to the text above where the information is explicitly stated. Provides useful practice of the reading comprehension skill
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3rd - 5th
Biography JOAN OF ARC + Reading Comprehension Multiple Choice Questions
Informational Text about Joan of Arc (about 1.75 pages) written in a clear and understandable fashion. Following pages have 18 Multiple Choice Reading Comprehension Questions. Each has 4 choices with a few using "all of the above" and "none of the above." There are fill-in bubbles next to the choices to reflect standardize test format. The questions tap into the comprehension skills of:
Main Ideas, Finding Details, Drawing Conclusions, and Making Generalizations. There is also a nice drawing of
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Grades:
5th - 8th
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Earth's Oceans
An introduction to the Earth's oceans.
-oceans vs. seas
-five major oceans of Earth
-currents
-salinity of oceans
Also includes:
-study terms and map to label
-Activity
-Quiz
-Teacher answer key for quiz and activity
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French Culture and Tourism Videos: Rick Steve's France and Belgium Questions
Parents and Teachers (Especially non French-Speaking),Whether you are homeschooling, doing a long-term sub assignment or just looking to sprinkle in some culture to your curriculum, this product is exactly what you are looking for! Included I have hyperlinks to seven different videos from Rick Steve's travel series: two for Paris and one each for Normandy, Provence, French Riviera, Alsace, and Belgium. You have no need for any DVDs or subscriptions! Averaging around 25 minutes each, the videos g
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Grades:
6th - 12th
Free Solo (2018) Psychology Class: Documentary Viewing Guide with KEY
Using "Free Solo" (2018) in a high school psychology class can provide valuable insights into various psychological concepts and principles. Here's a rationale for its use:Risk-taking Behavior: The film follows rock climber Alex Honnold as he attempts to free solo climb El Capitan, a daunting 3,000-foot vertical rock face in Yosemite National Park without ropes or safety equipment. This extreme form of risk-taking behavior can serve as a case study for discussing the psychological factors that d
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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- 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
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- Comprehend global issues such as human rights, environmental sustainability, and economic disparities
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