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Adult education social studies lessons for Easel
Mesopotamia Unit in Pictures for Special Ed., ELL and ESL Students
ANCIENT MESOPOTAMIA IN PICTURES FOR SPECIAL ED, DUAL LANGUAGE AND BILINGUAL ED. (NOW AVAILABLE IN SPANISH)Mesopotamia en dibujos para diferenciar instrucción, educación especial lenguaje dualMesopotamia Unit in Pictures for Differentiating Instruction Special Ed., ELL and ESL Students from the Include Me © Series Ancient Civilizations (Teacher's Resource Book for Differentiated Instruction, Special Education and ELLs) by Lonnie Dai Zovi and Dr. Annette Maestas, is a picture based, simple, an
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4th - 8th, Adult Education
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Life in the Colonies in Picture for Special Ed, ESL and ELL Students
Life in the (New England ) Colonies Unit in Pictures for Differentiating Instruction, Special Ed., ELL and ESL Students in Pictures for Special Ed., ELL and ESL Students from the Include Me © Series U.S. History Vol. 1 (Teacher's Resource Book for Differentiated Instruction, Special Education and ELLs) is a picture based, simple, and leveled, packet to differentiate instruction. With your good teaching, and with these worksheets to teach both the concepts, vocabulary and facts of New Eng
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4th - 9th, Adult Education
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Also included in: U.S. History Simplified in Pictures For Special Ed and ESL/ELL BUNDLE
Geography—World Religions: A Comparison Study on Judaism, Christianity, & Islam
An engaging and interesting comparison of the three great present-day monotheistic world religions: Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. (INCLUDES EASEL ACTIVITY)Bundle & Save Here World Religions BundleTHIS LESSON INCLUDES:World Religions Chart (Student Notes)World Religions Chart (Teacher Guide)Venn Diagram (Student Notes)Venn Diagram (Teacher Guide)Aesthetic & Interesting Informational Handouts on Judaism, Christianity, and IslamTeacher Instructions (Lesson detail Introduction and Proced
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in: Bundle for Katrina- World Religions
Ancient Egypt Unit in Pictures for Special Ed., ELL and ESL Students
**ANCIENT EGYPT IN PICTURES FOR SPECIAL ED, DUAL LANGUAGE AND BILINGUAL ED. NOW AVAILABLE IN SPANISH. CLICK ON LINK BELOWEgipto en dibujos para diferenciar instrucción ed especial y lenguaje dualInclude Me © Series Ancient Civilizations (Teacher's Resource Book for Differentiated Instruction, Special Education and ELLs) by Dr. Annette Maestas and Lonnie Dai Zovi is a picture based, simple, and leveled, packet to differentiate instruction. With your good teaching, and with worksheets to teach b
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4th - 8th, Adult Education
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Ancient China Unit in Pictures for Special Ed., ELL and ESL Students
**ANCIENT CHINA IN PICTURES FOR SPECIAL ED, DUAL LANGUAGE AND BILINGUAL ED. NOW AVAILABLE IN SPANISH. CLICK ON LINK BELOW)China en dibujos para diferenciar instrucción ed especial y lenguaje dualAncient China in Pictures for Special Ed., ELL and ESL Students from the Include Me © Series Ancient Civilizations (Teacher's Resource Book for Differentiated Instruction, by Dr. Annette Maestas and Lonnie Dai Zovi is a picture based, simple, and leveled, packet to differentiate instruction. With your
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4th - 8th, Adult Education
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WWII-Homefront Stations Activity
WWII - Homefront Stations Activity - Completely Student-ledGet your students moving and engaged by taking your students through the major topics of the Homefront!The activity consists of 10 different stations that can be either combined or broken up into smaller/larger stations to suit your needs. The activity also comes with a note page for each station and corresponding analysis/critical thinking question packet. In addition, a link is provided to a spotify playlist created for this activity t
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in: WWII Stations Activity Bundle Pack
Ancient Greece Unit in Pictures for Special Ed., ELL and ESL Students
** PDFs Printable and digital compatible (Flipped learning, distance learning)**ANCIENT GREECE IN PICTURES FOR SPECIAL ED, DUAL LANGUAGE AND BILINGUAL ED. NOW AVAILABLE IN SPANISH. CLICK ON LINK BELOW)Grecia en dibujos para diferenciar instrucción ed especial y lenguaje dualAncient Greece Unit in Pictures for Special Ed., ELL and ESL Students in Pictures for Special Ed. from the Include Me © Series Ancient Civilizations (Teacher's Resource Book for Differentiated Instruction, Special Education
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4th - 8th, Adult Education
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Europe Geography — Eastern & Western Europe Scavenger Hunt (Intro Activity)
This lesson is easy enough for 5th graders to understand yet works well with students up to grade 12. Modifications can be made as needed. Get the Scavenger Hunt Bundle and Save HereStudents will find this Eastern and Western Europe Scavenger Hunt activity fun and motivating, and it will encourage students to examine the physical, political, economic, and cultural characteristics of Eastern & Western Europe, along with the geographical themes. This is the perfect activity to introduce and be
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5th - 12th, Adult Education
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Also included in: NEW! Geography Scavenger Hunt Bundle + 2 Freebies
Westward Movement in Pictures for Special Ed, ESL and ELL Students
U.S Westward Movement in Pictures for Differentiating Instruction, Special Ed., ELL and ESL Students from the Include Me © Series U.S. History Vol. 1 (Teacher's Resource Book for Differentiated Instruction, Special Education and ELLs) is a picture based, simple, and leveled, packet to differentiate instruction. With your good teaching, and with these worksheets to teach both the concepts, vocabulary and facts of U.S Westward Movement period, all students will develop English language skills
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4th - 8th, Adult Education
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Also included in: U.S. History Simplified in Pictures For Special Ed and ESL/ELL BUNDLE
Ancient Rome Unit in Pictures for Special Ed., ELL and ESL Students
****ANCIENT ROME IN PICTURES FOR SPECIAL ED, DUAL LANGUAGE AND BILINGUAL ED. NOW AVAILABLE IN SPANISH. CLICK ON LINK BELOW)Roma en dibujos para diferenciar instrucción, educación especial y lenguaje dualAncient Rome Unit in Pictures for Special Ed., ELL and ESL Students in Pictures for Special Ed. from the Include Me © Series Ancient Civilizations (Teacher's Resource Book for Differentiated Instruction, Special Education and ELLs) by Dr. Annette Maestas and Lonnie Dai Zovi is a picture based,
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4th - 8th, Adult Education
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Weather and Climate - Text and Exercise Sheets
Weather is the state of the atmosphere in a certain place at a certain time. Weather always changes and is different all around the world. It depends on many elements . It may be warm and sunny in one place, but cold, windy and rainy somewhere else.Climate refers to the weather conditions in a certain area over a longer period of time.Contents : 16 pagesIntroductionElements of the weatherTemperatureAir pressureHumidityPrecipitationGlobal wind systemsAir massesClimate ZonesWeather forecastingExt
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Geography: Turkey Trotting Around The Globe (Thanksgiving Around the World)
Fun for all ages!Take a trip around the world and experience Thanksgiving and harvest festivals from the US. to Malaysia to Ghana.This is a great way to engage your students in geography and culture when you are winding things down for the fall break/holidays. This Lesson May Be Modified to Reach Various Learning Levels.This lesson includes 17 pages of:Highly-Detailed Teacher Instructions.Helpful Online SitesSpinning Wheel ReproduciblesThinking Map ReproducibleGame InstructionsStudent Reading Pa
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5th - 12th, Adult Education
Also included in: Build A Bundle for Georgianne B
TED Talk Worksheet and Activity Pack - 02 - Angela Lee Duckworth - Grit
Great Lessons For Any Occasion. The TED Talks Worksheet and Activity Pack is more than just another worksheet, it is a valuable resource including pre and post watch activities, useful links, and suggestions to make your lesson the perfect fit for your students and needs. We all understand that each class has its own needs depending on age, level, and composition—just pick what you need for your class and you’re ready to go! Every pack has something different to offer, introducing activities tha
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Roanoke, The Lost Colony Mystery. ESL Social Studies. Vocab. Activities. Fun.
Voyage to The Lost Colony of Roanoke with your class! Build background knowledge in ESL or ELA class or give your ELLs something exciting to do in Social Studies!Product DescriptionBeginner English language learners are crying out for stimulating texts to develop their reading and language skills. These texts are hard to find. This story is part of a collection of high interest material specifically designed for ENL, ELL and ESL students. It is short enough for beginners (at a two page reading)
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6th - 12th, Adult Education
Student Gallery Walk- Reconstruction Era - SS8H6 (DBQ)- No Prep!
This is an interactive project where students walk around the room in groups and view documents relevant to the GSE standard SS8H6. Then, students answer questions. I have included detail instructions on how to conduct the class project. This is great to preview the standard or review.SS8H6 Analyze the impact of Reconstruction on Georgia.- Freedman's Bureau, Reconstruction, Sharecropping, and Klu Klux KlanAlso available on TpT Easel for students to complete independently.Answer Key Included!★Wan
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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European Exploration in Pictures for Special Ed, ESL and ELL Students
** PDFs Printable and digital compatible (Flipped learning, distance learning, digital activities)European Exploration Unit in Pictures for Special Ed., ELL and ESL Students in Pictures for Special Ed., ELL and ESL Students from the Include Me © Series U.S. History Vol. 1 (Teacher's Resource Book for Differentiated Instruction, Special Education and ELLs) is a picture based, simple, and leveled, packet to differentiate instruction. With your good teaching, and with worksheets to teach both
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4th - 8th, Adult Education
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Also included in: U.S. History Simplified in Pictures For Special Ed and ESL/ELL BUNDLE
First Americans Unit in Pictures for Special Ed, ESL and ELL Students
** PDFs Printable and digital compatible (Flipped learning, distance learning) and of course Google Classroom readyThe First Americans Unit in Pictures for Special Ed., ELL and ESL Students in Pictures for Special Ed., ELL and ESL Students from the Include Me © Series U.S. History Vol. 1 (Teacher's Resource Book for Differentiated Instruction, Special Education and ELLs) is a picture-based, simple, and leveled, packet to differentiate instruction. With your good teaching, and with worksheets
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4th - 8th, Adult Education
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Also included in: U.S. History Simplified in Pictures For Special Ed and ESL/ELL BUNDLE
Mesoamerica Unit in Pictures for Special Ed., ELL and ESL Students
**ANCIENT MESOAMERICA IN PICTURES FOR SPECIAL ED, DUAL LANGUAGE AND BILINGUAL ED. NOW AVAILABLE IN SPANISH. CLICK ON LINK BELOW)Mesoamérica en dibujos para diferenciar instrucción, ed especial y lenguaje dualThe Mesoamerica Unit in Pictures for Special Ed., ELL and ESL Students in Picturesfrom the Include Me © Series Ancient Civilizations (Teacher's Resource Book for Differentiated Instruction, Special Education and ELLs) by Dr. Annette Maestas and Lonnie Dai Zovi is a picture based, simple,
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4th - 8th, Adult Education
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I Don't Belong Here - Ghosts of Buffalo Soldiers and Arizona History
** Don't Belong Here - Ghosts of Buffalo Soldiers and Arizona History is now double formatted for printable PDFs, digital compatible (Flipped learning, distance learning) and is of course Google Classroom readyI Don't Belong Here - Ghosts of Buffalo Soldiers and Arizona History by Lonnie Dai Zovi - is a short ghost story with exercises about a young man who enlisted in the unique branch of the U.S cavalry made up of all former slave recruits later called the Buffalo Soldiers. He lost his life
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6th - 10th, Adult Education
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Fake News. Video. Quiz. Reading. Fact or Opinion. Media. Current Events. ELA.
Fake news is all around us now that so much news is consumed online. It is important for student media literacy to be able to identify fake news. These resources will help your students develop their media literacy and fake news awareness. Includes:1. PPTx. Introduce the topic. Click the pptx icon on the cover page to download.2. Fake news quiz. Read the headlines. Which are fake? Which are real? Answer key.3. What Is Fake News? Video. (click the play button). Pre and during watching questions.
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
The Hospital - The Battle of Gettysburg and Its Ever Present Ghosts
** The Hospital - The Battle of Gettysburg and The Ghosts That Are Still There is now double formatted for printable PDFs, digital compatible (Flipped learning, distance learning) and is of course Google Classroom ready.Students get supernatural thrills as they learn about the Civil War and the Battle of Gettysburg in a unique way. Two university professors, accustomed to proving everything that they learn and teach, are shaken when they unexpectedly witness a ghostly scene. In the basement of
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4th - 10th, Adult Education
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The Tunnel of Freedom - Ghosts of Underground Railroad Passengers
** The Tunnel of Freedom -Ghosts of Underground Railroad Passengers is now double formatted for printable PDFs, digital compatible (Flipped learning, distance learning) and is of course Google Classroom ready.The Tunnel of Freedom -Ghosts of Underground Railroad Passengers is a short ghost story with exercises about a young Afro-American carpenter hired to board up a tunnel in a man's basement in Georgetown, Maryland where legend has it the tunnel led from the river and housed runaway slaves as
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4th - 10th, Adult Education
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WWII - European Theatre Stations Activity
WWII - European Theatre Stations Activity - Completely Student-Driven!Get your students moving and engaged by taking your students through the major topics of the European Theatre!The activity consists of 14 different stations that can be either combined or broken up into smaller/larger stations to suit your needs. The activity also comes with a note page for each station and corresponding analysis/critical thinking question packet. In addition, a link is provided to a spotify playlist created f
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in: WWII Stations Activity Bundle Pack
Geography Bingo Trivia Game For Thanksgiving: Turkey Bowl Bingo
A neat way to encourage learning and review geography concepts and skills Thanksgiving week. This bingo game has a twist to it and will make learning fun and engage your students.The provided 88 questions range from basic locations of countries and landforms to problems solving questions. But, if you don't want to use the set of questions provided, any set of trivia questions will work. Need to use this game as a review activity for term tests? Create your own list of questions based on the know
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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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
By teaching social studies, teachers can help students develop critical thinking skills, foster civic engagement, and promote social awareness and responsibility.
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