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Free social studies reflective journals for teachers
Curriculum Map Template {Middle & High School Humanities}
Having clearly mapped out units for the school year is critical in my practice, but I never quite found the right map to match my style and personality as a teacher. This curriculum map was designed by me, at the time, a 10-year veteran teacher, who decided to quit her comfortable job and take a new job closer to home. I created this map to help me navigate two brand new courses (English 1 and English 3) with the language, goals, and through processes that I felt comfortable with.
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Grades:
6th - 12th
Interactive Journal Covers FREE
These journal covers are perfect to fit on the front of a composition notebook. I designed them so they print 2 to a page, and I left them black and white so the students can color them. There are covers for Reading, Writing, Math, Mentor Sentences, Science, and Social Studies! On each page there is also girl option and a boy option! I hope you enjoy using these in your classroom!They are perfect for interactive journals/notebooks!
Grades:
3rd - 5th
FREE CNN10 Written Response Questions
FREE CNN 10 Response Questions
This is a FREEBIE that students can cut out the directions and tape or glue to the inside of their notebooks. I have students have a notebook specifically for CNN10 response questions. I have students pick what questions they get to respond to but give them hints as to what stories are lengthy or what kind of stories they will hear about.
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Grades:
7th - 11th
FREE: Classmate Scavenger Hunt & Intro Survey - Back to School History Class
People Scavenger Hunts are a fun way to get students to mingle. And in this version, the "coolest kids" will know something about history because half the topics are history related! There are 12 topics on the Scavenger hunt. Half are history related & half are not. You can edit those topics as you please. Give students 7-10 minutes to find as many people as they can. Award the first finished or those with the most complete with candy, pencils, stickers, or any other treat – teenagers still
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Grades:
9th - 12th
FREE: AP® US History Guide - APUSH Pacing Calendar - Back to School
Do you feel like you're spinning your wheels planning your APUSH Course? This suggested Pacing Calendar & Activity List will help get you on the right track!There are 2 calendars: Traditional 60 minute classes4x4 Block (which can be spread out over a full year for an A/B Block)There is also a thorough description of all the activities listed on the calendar -- almost 200 activities! All those activities can be purchased from my shoppe & are included in the FULL YEAR OF APUSH CURRICULUM
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Grades:
10th - 12th
Smart Goals Worksheet! (Freebie)
Setting goals is important for ourselves as well as our students. However, often times we set ourselves up for failure by setting unrealistic goals for ourselves like “I want to get an 'A' on every single test.” Why not set yourself up for success from the beginning so you can keep pushing yourself further? Using the S.M.A.R.T. principle can help you organize and reach your goals one step at a time.With this simple and easy to use worksheet students will be creating realistic time based smart go
Grades:
5th - 11th, Staff
FREE: AP® US History - Plan Your APUSH Course Workbook - Back to School
Not sure where to start planning your APUSH Course? This workbook is the companion to my "Ultimate Guide to Teaching APUSH" Professional Development Course. The workbook includes organizers to take notes about... CURRICULUM FOR YOUR CLASS PLAN YOUR WHOLE COURSE IN ONE HOUR TEACH AP® WRITING LIKE A PRO: SAQs, LEQs & DBQs EFFECTIVE ASSESSMENT FUN & FOOLPROOF EXAM PREP& MORE!All these topics are covered in depth for teachers enrolled in my Course, but the workbook can be used for anyo
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Grades:
10th - 12th
Substitute Reflection Form
I know! I know! Sometimes, it just seems easier to suck it up and just go in! Creating sub plans for the day and worrying about how your class is going to be for a sub can be stressful. However, with this Substitute Reflection Form, you can have a little bit of peace of mind. This gives your substitute a place to jot down notes throughout the day, so that when you come back you have an idea of how the day went! Print this out and provide it with your sub plans for the day! When printing - select
Grades:
K - 5th
ESL Curriculum ESL Activities ESL Newcomer Activities Teacher PD FREE
ESL Curriculum | ESL Activities | ESL Newcomer ActivitiesTEACHER PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENTAre you looking for resources to support your ELL and ESL students? WHY SCHOOLS NEED AN ESL/ELL NEWCOMER CURRICULUM STRATEGIES TO USE WITH ESL/ELL LEARNERSRESOURCES TO SUPPORT ESL STUDENTSESL/ELL FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL NEWCOMERS | GREAT FOR GRADES 6-9Having worked with ESL/ELL students for the past 23 years. It has become more clear each year that having an understanding of who these students are, how we can add
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5th - 11th, Staff
Resilience Journey Planner - Blue & Pink with Polka Dots - Instant PDF Download
Cultivate Your Inner Strength and ResilienceDiscover the power of perseverance with our adorable Resilience Journey Planner. Crafted with care in shades of soothing blue and heartwarming pink, sprinkled with whimsical black and white polka dots, this planner is your personal haven for reflection and strength-building.What You'll Receive: Instant Digital Download: A beautifully designed PDF file that's both practical and pretty, ready for you to print and personalize. Chic and Cheerful Design: A
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Not Grade Specific
Engaging history: the educational impact of medieval objects
Suitable for teacher training and continuing professional development.• This CPD PowerPoint introduces ‘The Mobility of Objects’ project led by Dr Katherine Wilson and Dr Thomas Pickles at the University of Chester in the UK, who are seeking to reinvigorate history education through the incorporation of everyday medieval objects. Their approach, emphasising hands-on exploration and critical inquiry, demonstrates how material culture profoundly enhances historical understanding and pedagogy. • It
FREE: AP® European History Guide - AP Euro Pacing Calendar
Do you feel like you're spinning your wheels planning your AP Euro Course? This suggested Pacing Calendar will help get you on the right track!All the activities can be purchased from my shoppe & are included in the FULL YEAR OF AP EURO CURRICULUM NOTE: AP® is a trademark owned by the College Board, which is not affiliated with, and does not endorse, this product/site. Trademark used with permission.Imagine yourself in August:Confident... you have an understanding & a plan to cover all
Grades:
9th - 12th
End of Year Survey for World History Social Studies Class (FREE)
Use this end of the year questionnaire for your world history social studies classes. Evaluate your program and learn what units students liked the best and tally your student's answers to see overall class results.
Grades:
6th - 9th
Film Viewing Questions and Extensions for The Grizzlies
The Grizzlies is a 2018 Canadian film about a group of Inuit students in Kugluktuk, Nunavut and a new teacher who helps them to create a lacrosse team and, in doing so, helps his students to find hope and purpose in a very small town with a very high suicide rate. I teach Grades 8-12 in a very small community in Nunavut (smaller than Kugluktuk!) and all of my students love this movie. Even though it is about a very sensitive subject (youth suicide), they want to watch it over and over again -- b
Grades:
7th - 12th, Adult Education
Inquiry Process Reflection Questions
This document acts as a one page reference for students using the Inquiry Process. Following these steps and posting reflections on their digital portfolio, students are guided through a series of questions that connects them to the Core Competencies (BC curriculum) as well as engages them with Essential Questions. This model specifically requires students to engage with their learning in Humanities and Science (combined curriculum) but can be altered to fit any classroom and any portfolio platf
Grades:
7th - 10th
CCSS:
Debate Rubric and Reflection
This is a reflection used for in class debates or discussions as well as a rubric that follows grading on a 4-point scale. Can be adapted to suit all classes.
Grades:
6th - 12th
Smart Goal Template Easy to Follow
Introducing our Smart Goal Template Digital Download – your key to unlocking effective goal-setting and achieving success! This digital resource is meticulously designed to guide individuals, professionals, and students in crafting SMART goals that are Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound.Key Features:1. **SMART Framework:** This template adheres to the SMART goal-setting framework, ensuring your objectives are clear, quantifiable, realistic, and bound by a defined timefram
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Not Grade Specific
PRODUCTIVE MOOD TRACKER FOR TEACHER & STUDENT - Digital & Printable
In order to increase your awareness of your own moods, you will fill in your daily moods for a month. These mood trackers allow for all of you to track your feelings and reflect more on what could be causing those emotions. It can make you be more productive and create new behaviours. AMAZING/GOOD/PRODUCTIVE/AVERAGE/RELAXED/EXHAUSTED/DEPRESSED/BORED/SICK --> you can fill in the colours to describe the mood that you have that day.
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Not Grade Specific
Asking and Answering Questions Checklist (CCSS included!)
A quick checklist to use while observing small groups/ partner discussions in any subject area to include ELA, Social Studies, Science, Math, DBQ's and Test Prep! Includes a section to show your follow-up intervention strategy. A great way to show others who aren't in your classroom the interventions you have in place!
**Updated to include visual/text prompts for partner work. Green side for Partner 1 (what "I" can do) and Red side for partner 2 (what "you" can do). ***
Grades:
K - 2nd
Positive Psychology - Self Reflection Questions
1. Use positive psychology to boost students' motivation through personal reflection. 2. Direct their attention to meaningful personal goals for optimal self-development.3. Support students in their development of self-awareness.For best integration, complete one page per week and review periodically throughout the year to assess progress.
Grades:
6th - 10th
Discussing Racial Oppression - Self-Assessment Checklists and Contract Template
This resource provides a set of tools to support teachers who wish to bring discussions surrounding oppression, racial inequality, criminal injustice, and discrimination into the classroom. Educators may feel discomfort discussing sensitive topics in the classroom, as they may be concerned about their vulnerability in sharing experiences or expressing personal opinions on delicate subjects. Furthermore, educators cannot control the comments or opinions expressed by other members of the conver
Grades:
7th - 12th
Personal Letter - Getting to Know You - Introduction - Ice Breaker
For the first week of school in every year I have taught, I have provided a tool for the students to inform me about themselves. Not only does this begin a path of building good relationships with them, but it allows me a glimpse into their writing abilities and needs.The preview shows three of the five paragraphs that I have students write on the first or second day of class. Purchase this lesson for only $1 to unlock the other two paragraphs in an editable Word document complete with picture
Grades:
9th - 12th
Community Helpers Writing Pages
Use these writing pages to help enhance students' understanding of how community helpers help the community. Each page has a question at the top and a space below it for the student to draw what the community helper does. A second version also includes lines at the bottom for students to write about the community helper. Community helpers featured include: firefighter, doctor, nurse, chef, vet, teacher, construction worker, police officer and mail carrier.
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Grades:
PreK - 2nd
Self-Care Reflection Worksheet (Updated 2022)
Regular check-ins with yourself are important to help keep things on track, remind you what you are already doing well, and help point out any areas for improvement.Use this worksheet to check-in with yourself at the beginning of a new month about your self-care habits.Great product for adults and older teens to teach the practice of self check-ins.
Grades:
9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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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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On TPT, social studies resources come in various formats, from worksheets to interactive notebooks to units. They can be used to enhance learning, assess a student’s mastery of social studies concepts, or to reteach a tricky topic. With plenty of TPT resources at your fingertips, teaching and learning social studies will be so much easier.
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If you’re a teacher or parent looking for printable or digital social studies resources, TPT has an extensive array of instructional materials for every learning need, topic, or grade level. Whether you’re teaching students about America’s democratic process, the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., how to read maps, or World War II, we’ve got you covered.
Social studies resources on TPT offer informative lessons, engaging texts, intriguing facts, interactive puzzles, and enjoyable trivia games. These grade-specific resources ensure that all students can access age-appropriate materials that stimulate their minds and enhance their creative thinking abilities.
For instance, first graders can explore worksheets on senses and emotions, followed by a coloring page featuring Harriet Tubman. Older students can test their knowledge with quizzes on statistics and capital cities, then delve into the history of the Underground Railroad through an informational sheet or enjoy a word search focused on civil rights leaders. With such a wide variety of subjects and topics covered, our social studies pages provide endless opportunities for students to explore the world in captivating ways.
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