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Free Earth Day Native Americans lectures
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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Grades:
6th - 8th
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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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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
La Mariposa Monarca
A scientific and personal discovery in Mexico, I spent three years searching in the mountains of Mexico before finally coming upon millions of butterflies 10,000 feet above sea level on Cerro Pelon on the border of the States of Mexico and Michoacan, and Cuernavaca just for the joy of life. I decided to bring a little bit of my passion to my students in the USA by writing this nonfiction article.
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PreK - 12th
Will Rogers Choose his destiny slide deck
The best method is to project to your class and have them vote on what Will Rogers should do. That way you insure the students read the material and are not stuck in front of a device for another hour of their school day. You could push this out to your students individually but please don't. Let's start getting students of devices.
Grades:
3rd - 10th
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Upcycle Item Stem Challenge Presentation - Google Slides 4-ESS1-1
Are you looking for an engaging 4th Grade Stem Challenge for Earth and Human Impact? This lesson slides PowerPoint is perfect if you want your students to complete an Upcycled Item Stem Challenge. Make teaching simple and easy with this Lesson 4: Upcycled Item Stem Challenge lesson aligned to the NGSS standards. The powerpoint lesson is in Google Slides with editable text and also include a Google Form check for understanding with a student page to take notes. Find more presentation lessons in
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Grades:
3rd - 5th
NGSS:
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
, 4-ESS3-1
Also included in: Renewable Energy Unit - Curriculum for Earth and Human Impact
Westward Expansion PowerPoint
A PowerPoint presentation that discussed Western Expansion. This includes topics that discuss manifest destiny, California and Klondike Gold Rush, the Transcontinental Railroad, Chinese Exclusion Act, The Homestead Act, and Life on the Great Plains. I have a graphics organizer that goes with this PowerPoint on my page for student engagement. The yellow highlights on the PowerPoint is the material that I have my students write in the graphic organizer. This helps the students know exactly what ma
Grades:
9th - 12th
Western South America ppt
This is a brief and simple powerpoint focusing on the western countries of South America (Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, & Chile). I found the photos on various websites and do not claim any of them as my own. Some of the photos contain links or metadata that include more information about their subject.
Best used as an introduction to geographical study of the continent.
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Grades:
2nd - 12th
'Wind River' Film Pre-Viewing Note Slides
Wind River raises a general awareness surrounding the issue of missing and murdered indigenous women (MMIW) and touches on the complexities that tribal law enforcement face when seeking justice for victims.This slide deck includes notes that students can take/learn from before they watch the film and answer the handout questions. The handout, that can be purchased to accompany this slide deck, asks over 23 questions in chronological order and prompts students to deeply analyze the film.
Grades:
9th - 12th, Higher Education
Native American Regions PowerPoint
This is a good resource for reviewing four of the major Native American Regions. This can be easily created into a chart for students to take notes or revise answers. Enjoy!
Grades:
4th - 11th
Treaties in Canada
This is a basic powerpoint about treaties in Canada. Good introduction to the topic with a formative assessment in the end
Grades:
5th - 8th
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Editable Geographic Tools Powerpoint
The presentation goes over basic geographic tools such as:-Globe-Types of MapsClimate MapPolitical MapEconomic MapThematic MapPhysical Map-Common map featuresMap TitleSymbolsMap Key-Aerial Photographs and Digital Images-DiagramsThe presentation provides a list of student "I can" statements for self-assessment❏ I can describe the job of a cartographer ❏ I can describe the positives and negatives of a globe ❏ I can choose the correct map or geographic tool to fit a certain purpose This presentatio
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Grades:
4th - 8th
Introduction to Composting Worms Notes
A short set of notes introducing your students to compost worms! A great place to start if you are considering a worm bin for your class. This resource includes:- 8 slides with information about compost worms- Fill in the blank student slides- Fill in the blank printable student notes
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Grades:
4th - 9th
Pre-Columbian America PPT and Classwork - 1.1
This is a ppt and classwork assignment for a lesson about Native American Societies prior to contact with Europeans.It is for the first day of content of an American History Course.The PPT gives an overview of Native societies. Due to the complexity and depth of this topic but the limited time afforded in an American History Course, it gives detail on four distinct groups: Iroquois, Cheyyenne, Anasazi and Aztecs.Depeding on teaching style and if you have additional materials to include it should
Grades:
9th - 12th
Where Important Aztec Artifacts were found in Mexico City – Infographic – 1 page
One-page infographic exquisitely details where important Aztec artifacts have been discovered in modern Mexico City. Recent discoveries within modern Mexico City have uncovered a treasure trove of Aztec artifacts. Overlaid on map of Mexico City, infographic details exactly where the Aztec Calendar Stone, Coatlicue, Templo Mayor, Coyolxauhqui, and many more items were unearthed. Your students will learn where 13 of the most important Aztec artifacts were found, learn about Mexico City, and unders
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
United States History Fun Rhymes
For students, teachers of U.S. History (pre-colonial through Columbian Exchange), this compilation of rhymes has been created as a FUN review, supplement, or study guide to classroom discussion/presentation. Parenthetical content is provided throughout the rhymes for additional focus and/or instruction as necessary. Rhymes are provided in two-sentence stanzas, with a key person, place, event, or concept ending the same for emphasis/focus. I have composed additional verses for objectives cove
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8th - 11th
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The Impact of a Thing: Indigenous Environmental Sustainability
Utilizing the work of Dan Longboat, a Haudenosaunee traditional knowledge holder and Professor who created the Indigenous Environmental Department at Trent University, your students will investigate the Impact of a Thing by asking:What are the spheres of influence of the things in our lives?What is our ‘Relationship’ to these things?Do we have a ‘Responsibility’ to the spears of impact created by the things in our lives?
Grades:
5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Garden Safety PPT: Middle School
Copyright: This is a UC Master Gardener Contribution formatted for educators to use in the classroom. Unfortunately, other instructors have attempted to take credit for my work and have been reported. In order to continue to have access to my work, please keep my name on all documents. Thank you!Objective: Students will identify and describe various hazards in the garden and will be assessed on their ability to apply measures in order to ensure the safety of themselves and othersGoes With: Garde
Grades:
6th - 12th
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NGSS:
MS-ESS3-2
, MS-ESS3-1
, MS-ESS3-5
, MS-ESS3-4
, MS-ESS3-3
Also included in: Garden Safety Middle School/ Upper Elementary (Being Updated)
13 English Colonies in North America PowerPoint
41 slide PowerPoint on the 13 colonies. Includes bolded terms, key figures, maps, different reasons for establishing the various colonies.
Grades:
6th - 10th
Truth and Reconciliation Intro Lesson
This lessons is a great introduction to a unit of Truth and Reconciliation with the indigenous peoples of Canada.
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Grades:
7th - 8th
The Humble Honey Bee and Why We Care About Them
This is a Google Slide presentation (21 slides) on Honey Bees. It explains for a general audience what a honey bee is, how long they have been around, their early interactions with humans, their arrival in the United States, honey bee classification, the natural history of honey bees and why they are important to us. The slide show ends with a mention of Colony Collapse Disorder and a call for more people to take up the noble hobby of beekeeping.PLEASE SHARE THIS PRESENTATION AS FAR AND AS WID
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Grades:
6th - 12th, Adult Education
Earth Day Smart Notebook Presentation
Earth Day lesson discusses the 4 R's (reduce, reuse, recycle, replace). It also has links to lots of great video resources that show students what recycling really looks like and easy ways they can make a difference at home by reducing their footprint.
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Grades:
2nd - 5th
Indian Governments and Indian Gaming: A Tribal Perspective
This short informational booklet introduces basic concepts regarding American Indian tribal governments and tribal government gaming: what empowers tribal governments, how are they operated, and who do they serve? What laws govern tribal government gaming operations?
Grades:
10th - 12th, Higher Education
NBE3U - Identity and Important Terminology
This lesson can open discussion on identity and its relevance to terminology. This slideshow contains specific information about terminology related to Indigenous peoples in Canada, but can be used interchangeably with some Indigenous groups found in the USA.
Grades:
9th - 12th
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