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8th grade study skills Native Americans thematic unit plans
Native American Mythology Unit 1 week bundle Native American heritage & cultures
This Native American Mythology unit bundle includes a full week of activities to help students understand some of the key features of Native American Mythology and recognize the link between American Literature and American History. The end of the unit is a fantastic bridge between Native American myths and the literature of the earliest American settlers, which sets students up to better understand some of the conflicts that arose as settlers began to arrive from Europe.Use as Native American H
Grades:
8th - 12th
CCSS:
Economics Budget Project and LFS Unit
This project was created for my high school students in my resource room. My former students explained that they felt unprepared for life out in the "real world" because no one really told them what it would be like to be out on their own, and because of that they struggled a lot at first. So I created this project for my future junior and senior students to help them really get a grasp of what it might be like after graduation. Especially those whose parents will not help finance their futures,
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6th - 12th, Adult Education
The Seminole Indians Mini-Unit
This mini-unit on The Seminole Indians of Florida contains 19 pages of informational text and activities responding to text. Common Core standards covered include: Reading Informational Text--Key Ideas and Details, Craft and Structure, Integration of Knowledge ad Ideas, & Range of Reading and Level of Text Complexity.
This mini-unit contains the following activities in response to informational text about Florida' "Unconquered Nation":
-fast facts on the food, home, clothing, & languag
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3rd - 8th
Nez Perce and Chief Joseph
This packet contains 19 pages of informational text describing the Nez Perce tribe of the Plateau and their great warrior Chief Joseph. The slides include information about: the people and their territory, clothing, food, shelter, family life, and history fighting for their land against the U.S. government. Also included are 3 follow up activities: Nez Perce bubble map, salmon sequencing, and a t-chart.
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2nd - 12th
An Indigenous Peoples' History of the United States- Book Study
A full book study of "An Indigenous Peoples' History of the United States" by Roxanne Dunbar Ortiz. This study includes thoughtful discussion prompts, vocabulary activities, and critical thinking activities. Assessments are all project-based learning and rubrics are included as well as graphic organizers.
Grades:
7th - 12th
Ancient Mayan Civilization PowerPoint Presentation Bundle
Explore the astounding culture and accomplishments of the Ancient Mayan Civilization in 192 informative and colorful slides covering: Geography, Religion, Achievements, Politics, Economics, and Social Structure, this presentation is closely aligned to the ELA Common Core Standards for Literacy in Middle School Social Studies.Deep in the heartland of Central America the Maya established a civilization that towered over the jungle canopy. Creating a new written language that has only just been tra
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6th - 9th
Self-Advocacy & Self-Regulation: 10 lessons with PPT and student journals
Your students can advocate for their own needs, take initiative, and regulate impulsive behaviors as they channel their focused attention. Through this 10-lesson unit, students will experiment with approaches that help them meet the following goals:I can assess my own ability to concentrate.I can develop cognitive patience.I can manage technology distractions.I can manage the impulse to procrastinate.I can create habits that support executive functioning.I can strengthen my working memory.I can
Grades:
6th - 8th
Also included in:Â Discounted Bundle: All 6 Units of Middle School Finding Flow Solutions
Narrative Writing: Native American Trickster Tales
The Trickster is a character found in the narratives of many Native Peoples in North America. Teaching students how to write Native American Trickster Tales can be a great way to get them excited about the past, as well as gain a further understanding of America's earliest storytellers! This resource can complement Units on Native Americans and is designed to make Social Studies fun! After the lessons students can write tales on their own or with the graphic organizers. These things are included
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3rd - 9th
Native Americans of the Northwest Coast
Native Americans of the Northwest Coast is a part of The Events in History Series. This resource includes a complete study of the Northwest Coast Region and Clans and includes:- non-fiction texts- activities- graphic organizers- a writing prompt with a rubric- map prompt- practice pages - a project with a rubric. This study/project is a great way to include literacy standards in your social studies content!I also have this resource in a Google version here: Native Americans of the Northwest Coas
Grades:
5th - 8th
The Barren Grounds. Novel Study. Print And Go. No Prep. David Robertson
The Barren Grounds by David A Robinson is a brilliant middle grade fantasy novel. It was short-listed for the Silver Birch Award for Fiction. According to the Starred Review, "This middle grade fantasy novel deftly and compellingly centers Indigenous culture."David A. Robinson is one of my favourite contemporary Canadian authors because of the way he presents and shares his Cree culture in such an engaging and impactful way. This is a great entry point for discussion about indigenous culture and
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5th - 8th
Native Americans of the Southwest
Native Americans of the Southwest is a part of The Events in History Series. This resource includes a complete study of the Southwest Region and Tribes and includes:- non-fiction texts- activities- graphic organizers- a writing prompt with a rubric- map prompt- practice pages - a project with a rubric. This study/project is a great way to include literacy standards in your social studies content!Do you need a Google version of this resource? My Digital Native Americans of the Southwest Google V
Grades:
5th - 8th
Native American Heritage Month: Social Studies Unit (w/ music)
UPDATED November 2021. I recently updated this lesson to include more relevant information, additional videos/podcasts, and more contemporary (recent) links and news items. I also broke the main video into 3 parts (each focusing on just one issue) and made new exit slip worksheets to allow for more flexibility in how teachers use and assign the work. Additionally, I provided an extension lesson on "Music with a Message" to continue the theme and make additional connections between student intere
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6th - 12th
TOTEM POLE ACTIVITY | Thanksgiving | Native Americans | Art Integration
Easily incorporate ART INTEGRATION into your classroom routine with this Totem Pole Reading and Art Activity! It includes everything you need to celebrate and understand the tradition of Totem Poles.The following Native American Totem Pole Art Resources are included:•Totem Pole nonfiction passage•Create a Totem Pole that represents your family •Rubric•BONUS: Video links for background knowledge and extensionSupplies Needed:•Copy paper•Notebook paper•Scissors•Ruler•Art supplies (pencils, markers,
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3rd - 12th
Also included in:Â THANKSGIVING BUNDLE | Read Write STEM Art Games Research Activity Worksheets
Collaboration and Communication: 10 lessons with PPT and student journals
Your students can show good teamwork skills during group work assignments, collaborating and communicating effectively. Through this 10-lesson unit, students will experiment with approaches that help them meet the following goals: I can listen for understanding. I can appreciate different viewpoints and perspectives. I can communicate my ideas clearly and precisely. I can offer and receive pushback respectfully. I know how to compromise fairly with others. I know when it’s okay to disagree, and
Grades:
6th - 8th
Also included in:Â Discounted Bundle: All 6 Units of Middle School Finding Flow Solutions
Work Ethic and Responsibility: 10 lessons with PPT and student journals
Your students can take accountability for their work, choose opportunities to go beyond what’s required, and demonstrate trustworthiness and integrity. This 10 lesson unit helps students uncover for themselves the why and how beyond a responsible work ethic. Through this 10-lesson unit, students will experiment with approaches that help them meet the following goals:I take accountability for my words and actions. I demonstrate integrity and trustworthiness. I take initiative in starting tasks an
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6th - 8th
Also included in:Â Discounted Bundle: All 6 Units of Middle School Finding Flow Solutions
History Unit - New France
This Unit contains detailed lesson plans, assessment sheets and rubrics, graphic organizers, and expectations connecting to the Ontario Curriculum for History (Grade 7). The unit provides students the opportunity to learn about New France through the use of technology (History Minutes, Research activities on the roles of habitant, Jesuit Priests, fille du roi, etc.) and a variety of mediums (Political Cartoons, famous portraits, Hudson's Bay Company website etc.)
Topics Covered Include: The G
Grades:
7th - 9th
Streams to the River River to the Sea Student Novel Study Literature Unit
Click on the green star next to my name to become a follower. I am offering files at a discount or free when they first are available to my followers!This is 40+ pages of student papers on Scott O'Dell's book, Streams to the River, River to the Sea. In this file you will receive *Comprehension questions* Deeper thinking questions* Response activities* Quizzes* Final assessment with rubric* Answer keyThe rubric is aligned with 5th grade Common Core standards but can easily be adapted to other gr
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5th - 8th
NATIVE AMERICAN TOTEM POLE ELA MINI UNIT | Art Integration | Thanksgiving
Easily incorporate THEMATICALLY RIGOROUS LEARNING into your classroom routine with this no-prep, 24-page Totem Pole Mini Unit for Middle Grades (Grades 4-8)! This mini-unit includes everything you need to learn about Totem Poles with your students in your ELA, Art, or Social Studies classroom-reading, writing, art, and STEM. This is a great Thanksgiving-related art integration unit too!The following Native American Totem Pole Resources are included:•Nonfiction reading passage about Totem Poles w
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3rd - 12th
Also included in:Â THANKSGIVING BUNDLE | Read Write STEM Art Games Research Activity Worksheets
Neuroplasticity + Growth Mindset Unit: 10 lessons with PPT and student journals
Are your students reluctant to try new things, easily discouraged, and unconvinced of their own abilities to learn and grow? Teach them the neuroscience of learning! Through this 10 lesson unit, students will experiment with approaches that help them meet the following goals:1: I can learn anything, because I was born to learn.2: I grow my neural pathways to make it easier to learn new things.3: I can train my brain through practice.4: I know how mistakes help my brain improve.5: I take ownershi
Grades:
6th - 8th
Also included in:Â Discounted Bundle: All 6 Units of Middle School Finding Flow Solutions
Metacognition and Perspective: 10 lessons with PPT and student journals
Teach students to make connections between their ideas, and understand where those ideas come from! Understanding metacognition can help students observe their thinking, choose thoughts that are accurate and healthy, feel confident in their opinions and understandings, and be open to changing their minds when they learn something new.Through this 10-lesson unit, students will experiment with approaches that help them meet the following goals:I can think about my thinking.I can be the watcher of
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6th - 8th
Also included in:Â Discounted Bundle: All 6 Units of Middle School Finding Flow Solutions
Native Americans of the Eastern Woodlands
Native Americans of the Eastern Woodlands is a part of The Events in History Series. This resource includes a complete study of the Eastern Woodlands Region and Tribes and includes:- non-fiction texts- activities- graphic organizers- a writing prompt with a rubric- map prompt- practice pages - a project with a rubric. This study/project is a great way to include literacy standards in your social studies content! I also have a Google version of this resource here: Digital Native Americans of the
Grades:
5th - 8th
Veterans Day icebreaker game BUNDLE main ideas activity independent work middle
Veterans Day independent work BUNDLE, Veterans Day activities game BUNDLE icebreaker game, worksheet activities. Have a fun time with this Activity Pack for Classroom speech activity for icebreaker games. This game is great for all ages 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th 10th 11th 12th grade, Kid Education, early finishers, homeschool, Nursery school, Primary school, Junior high school, high school, and Middle school. It includes Printables Logic Puzzles for Kids, Mazes, word searches, Would you rather, Me
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4th - 12th
Creatures of the African Savannah Interactive Lapbook
The African savannah is abundant with herbivores, carnivores, and omnivores. In this product, you will learn about giraffes, zebras, lions, vultures, scarab beetles, and more! Get ready for an adventure as you create this 2-folder Lapbook. All instructions and templates are included. A complete Study Guide is also included. Designed for K-8th Grade. This ebook format includes a downloadable PDF file. Just follow the instructions, cut, fold, glue, and create! Print as many as you need for
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Grades:
K - 8th
Native American Project Choice Board
This is perfect when finishing a unit of study on Native Americans. Allow students to use the choice board to find the project that best suits their interests and show off what they have learned. A variety of ideas, plus a spot where students can brainstorm their own ideas and use of technology in various ways (I had a student design a blog/website as their choice!). Rubric is include for teacher use, student self-assessment, and critic of a peer.
Grades:
4th - 8th
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