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8th grade social studies outlines
Bubonic Plague The Black Death PowerPoint Slides Outline Notes & YouTube Videos
This was recently re-mastered to be AWESOME! This PowerPoint has some fantastic visuals of the black death/bubonic plague. It also shows the spread of the disease throughout Medieval/Feudal Europe with a great map. There are several key questions that encourage discussion. This PowerPoint is sure to grab your student's attention!The last slide has 2 YouTube links from the History Channel, including a fun song that my class thought was hilarious.We also have an Oh Rats! Black Death storyboard pos
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5th - 9th
Cornell Notes Introduction - Presentation Slides & Cornell Note-Taking Template
Cornell Notes Introduction - Presentation Slides & Cornell Note-Taking Template: Cornell Notes is an effective note-taking system designed to enhance students' ability to learn and retain essential information. This resource provides a practical and adaptable tool for teaching note-taking success in any subject. Use the included presentation slides to teach students how to take notes and have them practice using the included Cornell Notes Template! Included in This Cornell Notes Lesson: ➡️
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8th - 12th, Higher Education
Paleolithic, Neolithic & Agricultural Revolution Historical Snapshot Reading
Discover an invaluable resource that delves into the fascinating transition from the Paleolithic Era to the Agricultural Revolution, all while aligning seamlessly with Common Core standards. This engaging resource offers both a concise, two-page reading and an extended three-page version with clearly defined key concepts that you can choose from!Here's what makes this resource exceptional: Close Reading: Our carefully crafted texts feature generous margins, inviting students to engage actively t
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5th - 9th
Biography Timeline Graphic Organizer Template
I always tell my students that a biography is the story of a person's life, as though a timeline was put into narrative form. For their upcoming writing project on a historical figure, I plan to have them prewrite by turning their research into a timeline. This template should keep them on the right track and help them see what is most important. Let me know how you use it in your classroom!
Grades:
2nd - 8th
Country Travel Brochure Project
This is a fun project activity where students create a travel brochure for a chosen (or teacher-assigned) country. This project works well because the students know exactly what information that they need and where to put it on the brochure. It makes researching so much easier for everyone! There are directions, a brainstorm sheet, and a rough draft graphic organizer. I like the students to complete the final draft on large white construction paper, but the rough draft graphic organizer could be
Grades:
4th - 12th
Crash Course World History Worksheets Complete Series Set Full Bundle Collection
This ZIP file contains Microsoft Word document worksheets (along with PDF versions) for each of the forty-two episodes of Crash Course World History hosted by John Green.Worksheets contain a combination of fill-in-the-blank and short answer questions. Each worksheet is accompanied with an answer key and relevant images.By purchasing this file, you agree not to make it publicly available (on external websites, etc.) or to share with any other teachers. It is intended for classroom use only. You *
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Summary (Organizer) on the Seven Articles of the Constitution UPDATED
UPDATED WITH KEY. This activity is a graphic organizer for each of the seven articles of the Constitution. It is not especially detailed being one sheet, but it does contain what I feel are the condensed, key parts of each Article- such as major powers and topics. I use it as a review study guide activity or an introduction. Students use a Constitution, either online or in their textbook to fill out the missing parts. It took my students about 30-40 minutes and provided a nice visual for them to
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8th - 12th
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How to Write a Research Paper: Graphic Organizers & Writing Activities | PDF
These research paper graphic organizers and writing activities guide your students through the process of writing a research paper—from thesis statement to MLA citations. Graphic organizers for Thesis Statements, Topic Sentences, Working Outline, and Final Outline give you the tools you need to help your students succeed! Graphic Organizers for every paragraph help your students write strong paragraphs and manage a long writing project.✅ How to Write an Introduction✅ How to Write the Historical
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7th - 12th
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Also included in: Expository, Literary, and Research Writing for Middle School
Starter Kit for Middle School Newspaper, Part 1 (editable version included!)
Starting a middle school newspaper was a daunting task; I wasn’t quite sure where to begin! As with anything in teaching, I started by determining my goals, establishing what our writing/publishing procedure would look like, and choosing daily and weekly rhythms to move my journalism group in the right direction.This template I came up with was essential for creating structure while giving students ownership over the process. I also created a Starter Kit for Middle School Newspaper, Part 2, whic
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6th - 9th
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GEOGRAPHY | 50 U.S. State Maps Outlines (K-12)
GEOGRAPHY | 50 U.S. State Maps Outlines (K-12). Map outlines for all American occasions: history, physical, political, or specialty. Ideal for reports, labeling, or patriotic projects. Unfortunately, maps will not create a scaled puzzle. Preview same as Download.About the collection:Files are 8.5" x 11" in PDF & PNG. Product purchase is for organizational services. Maps are compiled from various free online sources and clarity is not always consistent. Please view Preview to see if maps mee
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K - 12th
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Also included in: Top 20 Best Sellers
Class Debate Graphic Organizer Activity: Debate Planning Template
This debate template helps with group coordination, facilitating the organization of presentations and the equitable distribution of responsibilities among team members. It helps prevents one student from monopolizing the debate by assigning various sections to different individuals, ensuring a balanced contribution from all team members. By utilizing this template, teams can effectively structure their arguments and ensure that each member shares responsibility for the debate in a fair and incl
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5th - 12th
Research Paper Digital Note Cards & Graphic Organizers |Google Apps
These Digital Source Cards, Note Cards, and Graphic Organizers allow you to manage your research project via Google Classroom or class LMS. This easy-to-use Digital Interactive Notebook helps you walk your middle and high school students through every step of the Research Process.Manage your research project in one place! No more lost note cards! You and your students have access to the project at the same time, so you can monitor their progress and provide timely feedback.The right-hand margin
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8th - 12th
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Also included in: Research Paper Bundle: Note Cards, Outlines, MLA 9th Edition | Digital
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.
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1st - 12th
Constitution - Articles of the Constitution Chart Notes & Answer Key
Students take notes on the 7 articles of the U.S. Constitution using this chart. Reading and analyzing the U.S. Constitution itself, students write the subject of each article, fill-in-the-blank significant details about each article, and then draw a picture or symbol of what they learned about each article. These notes can later be turned into a flip-book project or PowerPoint presentation. This 3-page product includes the student notes chart, an answer key for the chart, and a summary of th
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5th - 11th
Ancient Nubia Kush Historical Snapshot Close Reading Investigation
This includes both a great,concise, two page and three page close reading with interesting visuals and key concepts for social science clearly stated. The Ancient Nubia Kush informational text has wide margins for annotation. It comes with an annotation guide. Key Common Core vocabulary for social sciences are bold throughout.The reading details the birth of Ancient Nubia Kush including: key leaders, economy and trade, crops, wars, achievements, religion, and social structure.
There are two les
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5th - 9th
Byzantine Empire Historical Snapshot Close Reading Investigation & Quiz
This is a great concise two page close reading with interesting visuals and key concepts for social science clearly stated. The close reading has wide margins for annotation. It comes with an annotation guide. Key Common Core vocabulary for social sciences is bold throughout. The reading details the rise and decline of the Byzantine Empire including: geography, trade routes, Theodora, Justinian, Justinian's Codes, Hagia Sophia and other major achievements.Here's What's Included:A two page Ruse o
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5th - 9th
Also included in: Medieval History Historical Snapshot Close Reading Investigation BUNDLE
Protestant Reformation Historical Snapshot Close Reading Activity and Quiz
This is a great concise two page close reading with interesting visuals and key concepts for social science clearly stated. The close reading has wide margins for annotation. It comes with an annotation guide. Key Common Core vocabulary for social sciences are bold throughout. The two page reading details the Protestant Reformation including church abuses like indulgences and key figures such as Martin Luther, John Calvin and King Henry VIII.This resource includes:A two-page close reading with b
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5th - 9th
Also included in: Medieval History Historical Snapshot Close Reading Investigation BUNDLE
Joseph Campbell's 17 Steps of the Hero's Journey, GR. 6 - 12. PPT, Notes, Quiz
Joseph Campbell’s 17 Steps of the Hero’s Journey is an essential resource, cataloguing the timeless patterns found in SO many of the texts you will cover for YEARS to come as an educator. ANY GRADE – 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12! You RECEIVE:A. PDF’D secure Power Point, 18 pages total, 14 pages CHOCK full of informationB. NOTE TAKER (editable) for students to follow along, with prompts to increase on-task behavior and retention. C. A SIMPLE QUIZ, (editable) the goal of which is to ensure understanding
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6th - 12th
Writing: How to Write an Outline Handout Printable and Digital Easel Activity
Writing an outline handout with templates. Defines what an outline is and why it is used, two types of outlines, and the rules for formatting an outline from general to specific with headings, subheadings, details, and specifics. Use when writing an expository paper such as a research report, biography, or essay. Includes an outline format template. You may also download my other Outline Template - Blank to help with scaffolding or differentiation. Outlines are helpful graphic organizers to use
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5th - 8th
Crusades Notes Curriculum Outline & Graphic Organizer : A One Pager
This is a condensed one page that outlines the important facts about the Crusades including who went, why, and how the Crusades impacted European feudalism. It has a map and great eye catching visuals. This product also comes in a Google Ready fill-able graphic organizer version for Google Classroom! Text boxes are ready for students to type!Students can use the Crusades worksheet also posted as an extension, or they can use the outline as launching pad for class projects and assignments.This fi
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5th - 12th
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Bering Land Bridge - Graphic Organizer & Mapping Activity
Teacher-prepared notes show students what is important and how ideas relate, and offer a model for how students should take notes themselves (Marzano et al., 2001). These teacher-created notes will help your students grasp the major events that led to crossing of the Bering Land Bridge by hunter-gathers. The notes show the cause-and-effect relationship that led to the early migration of hunter-gathers across the Bering Land Bridge in a flow chart format. These notes also help students understand
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5th - 8th
The "Other" Amendments (11-27) PowerPoint and Graphic Organizer/ Guided Notes
So you just spent an entire unit on the Bill of Rights in your class, now you remember that there are 17 other Amendments! What now? This product is the perfect start for you!
This product includes both a 25 slide PowerPoint presentation and a graphic organizer/ guided notes Microsoft Word document to accompany the PowerPoint.
Students will exposed to Amendments that have led to the end of slavery, end of poll taxes, the desegregation of public schools, presidential reform, etc.
In addi
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7th - 12th
Ancient Mesopotamia Historical Snapshot Close Reading and Quiz
This activity set includes both two-page and three-page option close reading with interesting visuals and key concepts for social science clearly stated. The Mesopotamia informational text has wide margins for annotation. It comes with an annotation guide. Key Common Core vocabulary for social sciences is bold throughout. The reading details the rise of Mesopotamia, including thegeography of the fertile crescent along the Tigris and Euphrates rivers, achievements, the leadership of Hammurabi and
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5th - 9th
Mongols or Yuan Dynasty Historical Snapshot Close Reading Investigation and Quiz
This is a great concise two page close reading with interesting visuals and key concepts for social science clearly stated. The close reading has wide margins for annotation. It comes with 4 lesson options!!!! An annotation guide, big idea graphic organizer, worksheet and FUN wanted sign/tombstone assignment are all included!Key Common Core vocabulary for social sciences are bold throughout the close reading. The reading details the rise and decline of the Yuan Dynasty including: geography, trad
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5th - 9th
Also included in: Medieval History Historical Snapshot Close Reading Investigation BUNDLE
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