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7th grade critical thinking social studies teacher manuals under $5
First Day of School Slides (Rules & Procedures, Icebreaker Activity & More!)
Need help planning your first day of school? Unsure of what rules, expectations, and procedures to cover? Not quite sure how to introduce yourself to your new students? Worry no more. I've got you! In these editable Google Slides, you will have access to:Teacher introduction slidesRulesProceduresAn icebreaker activityand more!The slides are completely editable. Feel free to modify these to suit your classroom, personal teaching style, grade level, and subject.
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4th - 12th
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World War II Project Menu- No prep, share and go!
This highly engaging, no prep, share or print and go project menu gives students the opportunity to be engaged in activities which deepen their understanding of World War II while sharpening their critical thinking, writing, research, and artistic skills. Since this is a PDF file, this product may be easily shared with students so that they may view directions virtually and complete project activities either virtually or on paper. Students can choose from options like: creating a photo collage (
Grades:
5th - 8th
HIDDEN FIGURES ACTIVITY PACKET
The movie Hidden Figures is a great way to teach about important Black History and the contributions of women to the NASA program. But, you don't want to have your students just watch the movie! Engage them with higher level thinking activities before and after the movie. This easy to read manual includes teacher directions, templates for ease of use and even photographs showing student examples. Strategies Include: BioPoem - A poem that describes a historical figure in 11 lines in order to sum
Grades:
4th - 7th
13 Colonies Anchor Chart Kit for the American Colonies
This Colonization Anchor Chart Kit contains the resources required to make several different anchor charts for the Colonization Era and the 13 Colonies – just print and paste! It also contains ideas for other types of anchor charts you can use during this unit. The clip art and anchor chart ideas are included in this resource.This kit is designed to help inspire your own journey in creating anchor charts in Secondary Social Studies. All are great examples for you to see and use. Clip Artists h
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5th - 8th
Veterans Day and Veterans Day Assembly Resources
This resource is useful to anyone who is planning a Veterans Day ceremony or program. Whether the program is going to be classroom-wide, school-wide, or district-wide, there are many ideas here for you to consider. This resource will provide a solid base for everything you need to host a meaningful and engaging program! This resource includes multiple documents and templates that are all fully-editable. I have also included links for some of the digital presentations we have created in case you
Grades:
6th - 12th
Group Work Contract and Debrief Cards Activity
Tired of groups not working? Use the Groups Work! contract and assessment sheet to hold students accountable for their work within a group as well as the work they produce. Prior to any group work assignment, pass out the Groups Work! contract and review your expectations. Use the Mid-Point check strategies to monitor the groups, progress and learning. The group work check off sheet has been left editable for you to change during different group work assignments. At the end of the project, you
Grades:
5th - 8th
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Also included in: SOCIAL STUDIES STRATEGIES BUNDLE
Stock Market Crash Simulation for Elementary and Middle Grades
This activity was created in 2008, when I first made the switch from middle school down to 5th grade. My class was getting ready to move into a unit about the Roaring Twenties and the Great Depression. I was afraid one of the central concepts involved in the history of the 1920’s and 30’s would be glossed over as another random fact. Many elementary and middle school students don’t really even know what the stock market is. Without a deeper understanding of the stock market, and how it is connec
Grades:
5th - 8th
Nurturing Our Students Self-Worth and Self-Confidence
Keala Settle's incredible performance of the song "This is Me," from the hit movie "The Greatest Showman," is the inspiration to this complete unit of study teacher's guide, certain to help lift your students' self-esteem!This unit of study will guide you and your students through activities that promote critical thinking, reading comprehension and analysis, and build classroom community as well.Activities included in this guide-*Copy of the lyrics*Video links of two powerful performance of "Thi
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4th - 7th
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Also included in: Coaching Our Students' Literacy Skills Through Inspirational Song Lyrics
American Indians of Texas Anchor Chart Kit
This American Indians of Texas Anchor Chart Kit contains the resources required to make an anchor chart for the Native Americans of Texas – just print and paste! The clip art and anchor chart ideas are included in this resource.You will receive:-American Indians of Texas Map Clip Art-Symbols to represent the culture of Native Americans in Texas Clip Art-Labels to print and paste-A sample to copy-a 2 page article to describe how to use anchor charts in Secondary Social Studies. *****************
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Grades:
4th - 7th
Also included in: Texas History 7th Grade Curriculum Bundle of Activities
Our Canada Grade 7 Social Studies Textbook Summary
Here is my student & teacher collaborated note summary.
62 pages - A pretty good summary for board notes or for students to study the Our Canada Student Textbook by Nelson Publishing. It is now available as a .docx for editing purposes. Thanks for purchasing.
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Grades:
7th
Ancient Egypt Activity - How to Make a Mummy & Procedural Writing Option
Kids love ancient Egypt, and your students will love this engaging ancient Egypt activity that includes a hands-on activity for making a mummy the ancient Egyptian way (using Cornish game hens). This mini-unit hooks kids the entire time, but you can also shorten the timeframe depending on your need.This engaging social studies lesson is also a platform for teaching or reviewing procedural process writing and transition words. It can also be used as a reward activity, or a culminating activity af
Grades:
4th - 7th
Ancient Rome: Organizing a "Roman Dinner Party"
An important part of any effective study of Ancient Rome includes role-playing and authentic learning activities such as my Roman court case, Roman school simulation, and this activity of organIzing a Roman meal for your students. Do not worry about over-working in this lesson, the students each take different recipes and bring it in pot-luck style for the lunch on meal day!
This is your complete guide for that process. It contains some background information and preparation strategies for a Ro
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Grades:
5th - 12th
Regions of Texas Anchor Chart Kit
This Regions of Texas Anchor Chart Kit contains the resources required to make a variety of anchor charts for the Regions of Texas – just print and paste! The clip art and anchor chart ideas are included in this resource.You will receive:-Regions of Texas Map Clip Art-Symbols to represent the economy and natural resources in Texas Clip Art-Labels to print and paste-A sample to copy-a 2 page article to describe how to use anchor charts in Secondary Social Studies. *******************************
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4th - 7th
Also included in: Texas History 7th Grade Curriculum Bundle of Activities
"Thriller"- A Socratic Seminar Unit of Study
“Thriller” by Michael Jackson celebrates a classic nod to the imagination. This unit compliments students’ desire for something fun and light on the brink of Halloween, or simply in honor of their love for thrilling literature with which to “play.” In turn, they will engage in activities that develop comprehension, fluency, vocabulary enrichment and writing skills. Activities/Inclusion:Copy of the song lyricsLinks to learn the iconic danceSketch to stretch activityVocabulary enrichment activit
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6th - 8th
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Also included in: Holiday Song Lyric Analysis
Guide for Creating Lessons to Support ELL Students
Are you a mainstream teacher looking for ways to better educate your EL students?
Are you an ELL teacher who is asked by mainstream teachers or your administration for input on how to better reach ELs?
This MPI (WIDA's version of a Learning Target/Objective) guide is an amazingly easy to use resource for both mainstream and ELL teachers. These sheets lead you through writing a learning target, MPI, or daily objective in a quick easy to implement manner that ensures you are doing everythin
Grades:
PreK - 12th, Staff
Social Studies Teacher Manual
This Instructional Strategies for Social Studies Manual is a guide book full of engaging, purposeful teaching strategies that provide students a rich learning experience. You can engage your students while still providing the rigor needed for a secondary Social Studies classroom. This strategy manual will give you multiple opportunities to embed reading and writing into your Social Studies instruction.⭐Templates are provided!❤️Try out the full Strategy Manual - full of activities and ideas for y
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Grades:
5th - 8th
Also included in: SOCIAL STUDIES STRATEGIES BUNDLE
Future History - Teacher's Guide
Welcome to Future History! This is my favorite unit to teach. I have created a unit that allows students to review the basics of social studies, synthesize their learning into a new idea, and have fun with their imagination. Explore the connections between resources, climates, governments, economics, and more.
Grades:
4th - 8th
Also included in: Future History!
BIOGRAPHY TEACHING IDEAS
Are you looking for new ways to teach biographies? Are you tired of the same ole’ lesson? Try the Biography Book! Included in this book are 20 different teaching strategies to bring biographies to life in your classroom.This easy to read manual includes teacher directions, templates for ease of use and even photographs showing student examples. Strategies Include: Attribute Graph - This is a graph that shows the attributes of a historical figure, an inventor, an ordinary citizen or a character f
Grades:
4th - 7th
Also included in: SOCIAL STUDIES STRATEGIES BUNDLE
Leader In Me Sayings Chart
Do you ever need a quick companion chart to use to quickly redirect your class to give feedback for the 7 Habits Implementation? This chart can be your reference for sayings to encourage your class to strengthen the leader inside each of them.
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PreK - 8th
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Teacher Binder- Teacher Evaluation based on OTES- Common Core-Ohio Teachers
Hi Teachers,
The OTES Binder (Ohio Teacher Evaluation System)/ Teacher Binder is a helpful tool to help you stay organized throughout the year. This 250 page binder will help you gather student assessments, data, sample work, and lessons to demonstrate a skilled domain or accomplished domain. This binder will help you organize data, student work samples, pre-assessments, learning targets, formative assessments, and student growth.
As the year progresses, I may need to add or change information
Grades:
PreK - 12th, Adult Education, Staff
{EDITABLE} Lesson Plan: How to make Mind Maps
QR code is included and linked to a video with an overview of the lesson.
If you would like to teach how to create Mind Maps, but have no time to put a lesson together, than this I lesson plan is for you.
This product contains Lesson Plan with directions for the teacher, a sample of student-generated map, QR code with the lesson overview, copy of a possible mind map created during the lesson.
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4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff, Not Grade Specific
Hispanic Heritage Month | 21 Spanish-speaking Countries Presentation Slides.
This is a set of 21 Spanish-speaking countries presentation slides to engage in and is perfect to celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15th through October 15th each year. It's a time to recognize and celebrate the contributions, culture, and history of Hispanic and Latinx Americans. "Hispanic" refers to the culture, people, and nations linked to Spain or the Spanish language. These presentation slides could make students learn about Hispanic nations and influence Spanish as
Grades:
1st - 12th
Also included in: Hispanic Heritage Month Activities | 21 Spanish-speaking Countries.
Florida Framework for Gifted Goal 1 Objective 2
The goal of this lesson is to empower elementary & middle school students to explore the essence of various academic fields by identifying and illustrating basic principles and foundational concepts. Through questioning, understanding, performing tasks, and accomplishing goals within assigned disciplines, students will actively engage in activities that foster critical thinking and interdisciplinary connections. By the end of the lesson, students should develop a deeper appreciation for the
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4th - 7th
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Also included in: Florida Frameworks for Gifted Goal 1 Objectives 1-3
Florida Framework for Gifted Simulations Goal 1 Objective 3
In this engaging 3-hour lesson, elementary and middle school students will embark on an exploration of various academic fields, from science to literature, uncovering the unique characteristics and support structures within each discipline. The lesson begins with a lively discussion about different subjects, followed by small group assignments where students delve into specific subjects like history, math, or art. Using a mix of books and online resources, each group identifies the distinct skil
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4th - 7th
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Also included in: Florida Frameworks for Gifted Goal 1 Objectives 1-3
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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.
Discover printable and digital social studies resources
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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