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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.
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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.
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9th - 12th
Prohibition and the Birth of NASCAR
Prohibition and the 18th Amendment are topics often covered in U.S. History classes, however, many people do not know that NASCAR started as a direct result of prohibition. This lesson can be a fun and enriching way to incorporate one of America’s fastest growing sports into discussion of a U.S. History classroom.
Included are a Teacher Guide, Teacher Presentation, and Student Handout.
If you like this lesson you might also like my Wendell Scott NASCAR's First African American Lesson available
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6th - 12th
Media Literacy Presentation
The link below will take you to a Google slideshow about Media Literacy. It is a 40 minute presentation for middle and high school students about evaluating news sources. Fake news vs. biased news is covered. You are free to use or modify this presentation, but please make a copy for yourself first. (Go to File --> Make a Copy.)Note: This presentation doesn’t make sense unless you click through it in the “Present” mode. Go to View --> Present or click the “Present” button at the top.
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7th - 12th, Adult Education, Staff
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.
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3rd - 10th
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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
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9th - 12th
Critical Pedagogy: Origin Vision Action & Consequences
"Critical Pedagogy: Origin, Vision, Action, & Consequences" is a comprehensive exploration of critical pedagogy, a philosophy of education that emphasizes the role of teaching in challenging societal injustices and empowering learners. This theme likely examines its historical origins, key theorists (like Paulo Freire), and foundational principles. It delves into how critical pedagogy is applied in educational settings, aiming to foster critical thinking and social awareness. Additionally, i
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11th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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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2nd - 12th
Artificial Intelligence for Middle / High School -Week-1 : Worksheets/Notes
**** *********Please leave a review. The feedback ( positive or negative) can help me improve my contents. *****************************It includes a (1) Lecture Note- It is comprehensive guide on the fundamentals with a solved case study. (2) Two Activity Sheets - It includes a second case study which the students can solve to understand the concept. It discusses about the Fundamentals of Artificial Intelligence with focus on Linear Regression. It includes two cases studi
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4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Exploring Artificial Intelligence | AI Literacy Lesson Plan
Why?The purpose of this lesson is to introduce middle school students to the concept of Artificial Intelligence (AI). This aims to help them identify AI examples in their daily life and spark curiosity about its role in society and its possible impact on their futures. The lesson uses Thinking Routines by Harvard Project Zero.By the end of this lesson, students will be able to:● Define AI in simple terms● Identify everyday examples of AI● Formulate questions about AI’s role and impact on society
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6th - 8th
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What Are Decision Tree Algorithms? | AI Literacy Lesson Plan
Why? This lesson equips students with an understanding of decision-making processes in technology, fostering critical thinking and digital literacy skills essential for navigating an increasingly AI-driven world. By learning about algorithms and decision trees, students gain insights into how everyday technologies make decisions, enhancing their ability to think logically, solve problems, and comprehend the ethical implications of automated systems. This knowledge is crucial not only for potenti
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Not Grade Specific
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'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.
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
"Fractured FAIrytales": An Idea for Using AI in Theatre Class | AI Integration
Why?Once potential use for AI technologies like ChatGPT is as a creative partner. Thislesson is designed to help students rethink the plots of well-known stories then perform the new versions in order to flex their own creativity and think critically about AI capabilities.Objectives● Students will be able to collaborate with ChatGPT to generate alternative plotsuggestions for a chosen fairytale.● Students will be able to devise and perform a skit based on one of theAI-generated plot alterations,
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Not Grade Specific
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Phase 1 AVID Focused Notes Format Ideas
This is a Google Slides that is meant for phase 1 of the AVID note taking strategy. These slides are meant to give students inspiration for the various ways their notes could look. The more personalized the notes formatting, the more engagement and learning takes place. My motto is "your notes can look however you imagine them, but they must all have the same key components for learning."I would share this with the students and provide them with various tools to personalize their notes in the cl
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Staff
Science Challenge of the Week Freebie
Enjoy this freebie sample of my Science Challenge of the Week Bundle.The goal would be that students would notice that this photo has tools being used incorrectly. This can lead into a discussion as complex as force and friction or as simple as using tools correctly. Like it? Grab the full resource in my shop. Challenge students to find what is scientifically wrong in all the pictures. Pictures range from animal habitats, weather, space, geographical location, and more. There is even a helpf
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1st - 3rd
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Improving Listening & Note-taking Abilities with ChatGPT | AI Integration Lesson
Why?This comprehensive lesson plan ensures students actively engage in note-taking,utilize AI for self-assessment, and reflect on the process to refine their skills. NOTE: This guide is intended for students who have received permission to use AI tools like ChatGPT from their parents or guardians, as well as their school. Different districts and schools have different rules regarding the use of AI tools in the classroom or for homework. These tips are meant to guide students who have been given
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Not Grade Specific
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The World in 25 People: Global Proportions with AI | AI Integration Lesson Plan
Why?This lesson, which scales down global demographics to the number of students in a specific classroom, aided by AI-generated text, is useful for a holistic educational experience, applying in several classes, including social studies, geography, math/statistics, and sociology. It cultivates a deeper understanding of global diversity and cultural empathy. Students benefit from visualizing demographic breakdowns, while providing a practical application of percentages and data interpretation. In
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Not Grade Specific
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AI and the Economics of Prices | AI Integration Lesson Plan
Why?Understanding the economics of pricing is useful for students as they navigate the world of consumerism, business, and personal finance. In this lesson, designed for a middle-school social studies course, we will explore pricing concepts with the help of generative AI. Using the analysis capabilities of AI, students will gain practical insights into how prices are determined, the factors influencing them, and the impact of pricing decisions on individuals and the economy.
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6th - 8th
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AI and Mathematics Story Problems | AI Integration Lesson Plan
Why?This lesson plan introduces AI as a modern tool to enhance math education,specifically in developing and solving story problems. It leverages generative AI’scapabilities to create engaging, context-rich math problems, fostering critical thinking and real-world application skills among students. This integration showcases the intersection of technology and education, preparing students for a tech-savvy future.Objectives● Students will be able to interact with an AI tool (such as ChatGPT) to g
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Not Grade Specific
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AI Inventor's Sprint: A Quick Exploration of AI and Creativity | AI Integration
Why?The purpose of this lesson is to introduce students to the concept of ArtificialIntelligence (AI), inspire creative thinking about potential AI innovations, gainconfidence in themselves as they boost their problem-solving skills, and develop a deeper understanding of how AI can positively impact our world.Through this lesson, they will also be able to practice skills for clear and concisecommunication through a quick-fire invention and presentation activity.By the end of this lesson, student
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6th - 8th
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AI and Multiple Perspectives: Vox Populi "Interview" | AI Integration
Why?In a world increasingly polarized by black-and-white perspectives, especially in areas such as politics, social issues, and cultural debates, it's crucial to foster anunderstanding that the spectrum of human opinion is far more colorful and varied. Artificial Intelligence (AI) can fill in gaps in students’ knowledge by providing a spectrum of opinions on a specific issue. By exploring these multiple viewpoints on a single topic, students learn that issues are rarely as binary as they seem. T
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Not Grade Specific
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Goal Setting: Student Self Evaluation & Self Efficacy
This is a great way to start the year or term. Students will use metacognitive skills to reflect on their learning in terms of strengths and areas of growth. You can also have students fill this out at the end of the year/term and use it as talking points for student-led conferences or parent/teacher conferences.This resource can be used as posters or slides when talking to your students about reflecting on theirlearning.
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2nd - 8th
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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!
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4th - 11th
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