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Free social studies lectures
Cartoon Notes for Map Skills-Longitude
Visual notes for learning map skills...I call them 'Cartoon Notes!' These notes are a hit in my classroom, as they tie in visual learning with note-taking. I use these in my classroom to introduce, reinforce, and review with my students. Enjoy!
This is the page for teaching 'Longitude." Make sure you search for the page on 'Latitude' as well!
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3rd - 9th
To Kill a Mockingbird Pre-Reading Historical Background PP
This is a 76 slide PP with cited facts and pictures about the Depression, the Dust Bowl, Post Civil War, Jim Crow Era, and Civil Rights Era information. Excellent as a pre-reading source to give students the necessary background before reading the novel To Kill a Mockingbird. It has a lot of visuals, with information regarding each, so it is appropriate for review, regular, honors, and GT levels. I also have music from the time period that goes with the PP- please message me if you would like
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9th - 12th
Cartoon Notes for Map Skills-Latitude
Visual notes for learning map skills...I call them 'Cartoon Notes!' These notes are a hit in my classroom, as they tie in visual learning with note-taking. I use these in my classroom to introduce, reinforce, and review with my students. Enjoy!
This is a page for teaching 'Latitude.' Please see the 'Longitude' page too!
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3rd - 8th
Classroom Expectation Memes for High School
Do you ever feel like you're killing your students with boredom during those first few days of high school instruction? Classroom expectations and procedures are so important for setting the tone of your class; make sure you're not only clear in your expectations, but that you set your class a part from others. With these classroom expectation memes you'll add a cheeky twist to the otherwise monotonous procedural rules. Send your students home talking about your class on the first day of school.
Grades:
8th - 12th
September 11th Attack - Fuse History - Leveled Reading, Activities & Digital INB
Fuse History content is where historical events are brought to life like nowhere else! This time the focus is on the September 11th attacks. The content is written at three different reading levels for enrichment or remediation. From social media profiles to coloring activities this is an all-in-one solution to bring students into the most impactful events of history. And any new creations for this event will be added to the bundle.In a Fuse History activity set you will receive:â—ˆGoogle Slides E
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K - 12th
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The Holocaust - Fuse History - Leveled Reading & Slides
Fuse History content is where historical events are brought to life like nowhere else! This time the focus is on the Holocaust. The content is written at three different reading levels for enrichment or remediation. From social media profiles to coloring activities this is an all-in-one solution to bring students into the most impactful events of history. And any new creations for this event will be added to the bundle.In a Fuse History activity set you will receive:â—ˆGoogle Slides Editable Prese
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K - 12th
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Also included in:Â World War II -- U.S. History Curriculum Unit Bundle
Trail of Tears - Fuse History - Leveled Reading, Slides & Digital INB
Fuse History content is where historical events are brought to life like nowhere else! This time the focus is on the Trail of Tears. The content is written at three different reading levels for enrichment or remediation. From social media profiles to coloring activities this is an all-in-one solution to bring students into the most impactful events of history. And any new creations for this event will be added to the bundle.In a Fuse History activity set you will receive:â—ˆGoogle Slides Editable
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K - 12th
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Also included in:Â Westward Expansion -- U.S. History Curriculum Unit Bundle
Northeast Region of United States Presentation FREEBIE
This product gives information about the Northeast Region of the United States, including maps, photographs, & information pertaining to each state of the region.
This presentation is a FREEBIE and if you like this product, please go to my "It's A Vaughnderful Classroom" to check out the whole bundle.
Included with the bundle is a presentation of each of the five regions including: the West, Midwest, Southeast, Southwest, and Northeast regions.
Grades:
2nd - 8th
Prezi Presentation: The Renaissance and Reformation, 2.0
This Prezi presentation covers the time period surrounding the Renaissance and Reformation! This Prezi looks at the following topics related to the Renaissance and Reformation: The Renaissance in ItalyThe Protestant ReformationThe Intellectual and Artistic RenaissanceThe Spread of Protestantism and the Catholic ResponseThis resource includes the link to my Prezi Lecture and Presentation! The link will allow you to not only access the Prezi, but if you have a Prezi account, you can make your ow
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9th - 12th
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Prezi Presentation: The Muslim Empires
This Prezi presentation covers The Muslim Empires! This Prezi looks at the following topics related to the Muslim Empires during the 1300s-1800s: The Ottoman EmpireSafavids EmpireMogul/Mughal EmpireThis resource includes the link to my Prezi Lecture and Presentation! The link will allow you to not only access the Prezi, but if you have a Prezi account, you can make your own copy and edit the Prezi to personalize it for your own class!
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9th - 12th
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Prezi Presentation: Congress of Vienna
This Prezi presentation covers the Congress of Vienna! This Prezi looks at the following topics related to the Congress of Vienna after the Napoleonic Wars: Background for the MeetingsConservatism v. LiberalismResults of Congress of ViennaRise of NationalismThis resource includes the link to my Prezi Lecture and Presentation! The link will allow you to not only access the Prezi, but if you have a Prezi account, you can make your own copy and edit the Prezi to personalize it for your own class!
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9th - 12th
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Prezi Presentation: The American Colonies Take Shape
This Prezi presentation covers The American Colonies Take Shape! This Prezi looks at the following topics related to the colonial period: Immigration and SlaveryThe American Colonies and EnglandComparing Regional CulturesWars of EmpireThis resource includes the link to my Prezi Lecture and Presentation! The link will allow you to not only access the Prezi, but if you have a Prezi account, you can make your own copy and edit the Prezi to personalize it for your own class!
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9th - 12th
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Prezi Presentation: The Vietnam War Years
This Prezi presentation covers The Vietnam War Years! This Prezi looks at the following topics related to this impactful time in U.S. History: The Origins of the Vietnam WarStrategies to Combat CommunismSignificant BattlesControversies Related to the WarPolitics Role in the WarThis resource includes the link to my Prezi Lecture and Presentation! The link will allow you to not only access the Prezi, but if you have a Prezi account, you can make your own copy and edit the Prezi to personalize it
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9th - 12th
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Maya Aztec Inca Comparison PowerPoint
A one-day lecture comparing the Maya, Aztec and Inca in multiple areas. This PowerPoint presentation uses all of the latest PowerPoint techniques and animations to provide a vibrant backdrop for your lecture. I have also included a pre-formatted notes worksheet that can accompany the presentation if you so desire.
More free presentations and activities can be found at www.mrroughton.com.
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6th - 8th
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Prehistoric Humans PowerPoint / Google Slides + Guided Notes + Video Clips
Prehistoric Humans PowerPoint + Google Slides Version is a part of the first unit of the year, Rising Civilizations. This 15 slide PowerPoint includes engaging hyperlinked online videos throughout. It ends with a ten minute video on neanderthals with five video discussion questions.PowerPoints include video clip links, and presenter notes. Presenter notes aid your understanding of each slide and in your lecture. PowerPoints also include optional STUDENT GUIDED NOTES for students to complete duri
Grades:
8th - 12th, Adult Education
Life in Slavery PowerPoint and Infographic
FREEBIE!
Condensed lesson summarizing the economics of slavery, the slave trade, and life for free African-Americans in the North and South. Includes editable PowerPoint, coordinating student infographic style note taking sheet, and an answer key.
Feedback and ratings for this freebie are appreciated.
If you like this product, please visit my store for a wide selection of similar PowerPoint and Infographic lessons!
The contents of this download are for use by the customer only. I ask that teac
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Grades:
5th - 12th
Globalization Economics Lesson Freebie! (Distance Learning)
Looking for an engaging, student-centered, FREE lesson on globalization with a shout out to multinational corporations? Want your students to dig deep on the pros and cons of globalization while analyzing actual quantitative and qualitative data? This lesson is for you!This lessons includes a brief, yet engaging, lecture with student fill in notes. The lecture includes opportunities for students to think critically and engage in conversation with their peers. Then students will research the pros
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10th - 12th
Also included in:Â Economics Ultimate Semester Course Bundle! (Print & Distance Learning!)
Early American Civilizations (Incans, Mayans, Aztecs) Flipchart
This flipchart introduces the Incan, Mayan, and Aztec civilizations with great visuals and brief descriptions. Perfect for class discussion or lecture. I teach 8th grade but is perfect for any level.
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5th - 12th
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American Colonies Power Point and Exam
This 12 slide Power Point on how the American Colonies were established includes colorful images and maps to support the text. Includes the reasons why Europe colonized America, information on the lost colony of Roanoke, Jamestown, and the major differences between the 3 colonial regions (New England, Middle, Southern). The last slide includes review questions for students' responses orally or in writing as a closure for the presentation. The review questions can also be used as a warm up for
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Grades:
5th - 10th
Number the Stars - Presentation
This Apple Keynote presentation is an introduction to the book "Number the Stars" by Lois Lowry. It's designed to discuss some of the events of WW2, including the Holocaust & the rescue of the Danish Jews.
This book is brilliant, but is at a 4th-5th grade level. Of course, the horrors of WW2 are not told in detail, nor are there any explicit descriptions or pictures of what took place.
This will help the class have a background of the truth behind this historical fiction book before th
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4th - 5th
Causes of European Exploration and Colonization of North America
This PowerPoint discusses major motives or causes of European exploration and colonization of North America: the Protestant Reformation, mercantilism, and the search for the Northwest Passage. Corresponding notes pages with blanks are available for purchase at my store, USHistoryBuff.
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5th - 11th
European Renaissance PowerPoint, Activators, Activities. History 101
This 99 slide PowerPoint covers the entirety of the European Renaissance! This was created explicitly for 9th grade World History but will be useful from grades 6-12. Download for free and see what this funny resource has to offer as it explores Renaissance from the infamous family Medici to Northern Renaissance! Inside you will find primary sources, daily activators, assignment ideas, and more! Thank you for looking!
***If you download, please rate!!! Thanks
For more resources: History
Grades:
6th - 12th, Adult Education
Early Colonies of America: Roanoke, Jamestown, Plymouth
Problem Based Instruction:Huge resource almost 100Kb. Many animations to each of 64 slides with multiple choice questions on most slides. Use the remote with patience to allow for discussion, lectures, and even arguments. A complete unit: Roanoke colony of Sir Walter Raleigh, to the Jamestown Colony, to the Pilgrims and Puritans at Plymouth. Many paintings to add color to the slides.
Grades:
9th - 12th
South America PowerPoint
This is the 13-slide PowerPoint portion of a larger product in my store. This product includes
* 13-slide PowerPoint on a brief introduction to South America
The PowerPoint includes the following topics..
- Native Americans
- Religion
- Language
- People in the Andes Mountains
- People in the Amazon Rain Forest
- Similarities of the culture in South America
Click the link to see the larger product that includes filler notes for the students to follow along with and a worksheet for after! Keys
Grades:
5th - 9th
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