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Imperialism in Africa DISTANCE LEARNING & IN CLASS - Belgian Congo & Nigeria

By Sonya's Social Studies

When covering a lesson on Africa, I always strive to include African voices. This lesson is no exception with primary source readings, a recent African News broadcast and a personal account exposing one of the legacies of imperialism in Africa

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, World History, African History

Grades:

9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

Types:

Interactive Notebooks

$14.99

Online Resource
Google Slides™

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Analyzing maps! Creation of Israel & Today DISTANCE LEARNING or IN CLASS

By Sonya's Social Studies

How observant are your students?! In this lesson students analyze 3 maps to understand the situation on the ground which has endured much conflict. Using think, pair, share they can begin to understand the history of the creation of present day

Subjects:

U.S. History, World History, Geography

Grades:

9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

Types:

Research, DBQs

$4.99

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South Africa & apartheid DIGITAL UNIT and movie Sarafina! Distance learning.

By Sonya's Social Studies

This is a whole-istic unit centered around understanding South Africa and apartheid through the movie Sarafina! It is on Google Slides and it includes music, history, South Africa's natural resources, parts of Trevor Noah's book Born A Crime,

Subjects:

World History, Geography, African History

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

Types:

Movie Guides

$12.99

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Amanda Gorman "Earthrise" - Earth Day or Climate Change assignment

By Sonya's Social Studies

Engage your students with Amanda Gorman's powerful poem "Earthrise" named after the famous photo taken by astronaut William Anders in 1968. In this lesson your students will research Ms. Gorman's life, watch her compelling video and unpack her poem.

Subjects:

Environment, Civics, Poetry

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Adult Education, Homeschool

Types:

Research, Printables, Graphic Organizers

$1.99

Digital Download PDF (1.52 MB)

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(National Geographic) "The Human Family Tree" on human migration - film guide

By Sonya's Social Studies

Have you seen The Human Family Tree?! This is a great National Geographic documentary about our human migration using recent DNA research. It is a perfect film for a lesson for prehistoric human migration in Ancient History. And it can be

Subjects:

Ancient History, World History, Geography

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

Types:

Worksheets, Homework, Movie Guides

$4.99

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Imperialism India & the movie Gandhi DISTANT LEARNING or InClass

By Sonya's Social Studies

This is a complete unit that deepens students' understanding of India's culture and history. It prepares them for a more impactful viewing of the movie Gandhi. In this mini course, your students will also investigate India before colonialism, her

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, World History, Asian Studies

Grades:

9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

Types:

Movie Guides, Interactive Notebooks

$12.99

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Google Slides™

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American Imperialism & the Philippine American War DISTANCE LEARNING & IN Class

By Sonya's Social Studies

The Philippine American War is a little known war during the beginning of America's expansionism abroad. It is often compared to the Vietnam War because of its brutality, continued need for more US soldiers and the enemies' fight for independence.

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, U.S. History, World History

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

DBQs, Printables, Interactive Notebooks

$6.99

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Water - The New Gold. DISTANCE LEARNING. Unit - Water Issues TODAY

By Sonya's Social Studies

Water is the new gold! As the world is experiencing record high temperatures and as the population continues to grow, water will increasing become a priceless resource. A resource we need to protect and conserve. School children will face this

Subjects:

Civics, U.S. History, Geography

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Adult Education, Homeschool

Types:

Internet Activities

$11.99

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Dances with Wolves comprehension questions, vocabulary and writing prompt!

By Sonya's Social Studies

Have you seen Dances with Wolves!? It is a favorite of students! It won 7 academy awards and is one of the best movies on Native American cultures. This is a great film for American History and the Western Expansion or for a class on World

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, Native Americans, U.S. History

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

Types:

Worksheets, For Parents, Movie Guides

$2.99

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A Textbook Scavenger Hunt for Ancient World History

By Sonya's Social Studies

I give this to my students at the beginning of the year, after assigning them their History Alive! textbooks. This textbook, or ANY textbook for that matter, is a resource I want them to feel comfortable using. I want my students to be independent

Subjects:

Ancient History

Grades:

6^th, 7^th

Types:

Worksheets

$3.00

Digital Download PDF (0.13 MB)

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Analyzing primary document photos - Native Americans

By Sonya's Social Studies

Let your students be detectives! Analyzing photos is a great way to introduce a subject especially for students who struggle with reading! It is also a perfect introduction to primary source documents. Included are before and after photos from

Subjects:

Native Americans, U.S. History, Writing

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Handouts

$3.99

Digital Download PDF (1.62 MB)

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Earth Day! NASA Climate Change webquest. Learn from our top scientists!

By Sonya's Social Studies

Who better to teach us about the facts of climate change than our top scientists at NASA?! This webquest will take your students through short videos, a quiz, graphs and more on the NASA Global Climate Change Facts website. Included are an answer

Subjects:

Environment, Geography, Earth Day

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

Types:

Webquests

$3.99

Digital Download PDF (1.99 MB)

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Guided Reading of Physical & Human Geography of Canada & US

By Sonya's Social Studies

These guided reading worksheets of the Physical and Human Geography of Canada and the US (pages 42-49 in textbook) can be used with the Mapping Lab for this region. Students complete the reading and the worksheets then move on to Challenge 1 &

Subjects:

Geography

Grades:

6^th, 7^th

Types:

Worksheets

$2.99

Digital Download PDF (0.23 MB)

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Intro to AFRICAN CULTURE thru MUSIC-traditional & contemporary DISTANCE LEARNING

By Sonya's Social Studies

UPDATED with new music (2020) and the latest international hit single from SouthAfrica. My students always enjoy this lesson. What teen/pre-teen doesn’t love music?! It is a great way to expose your students to different cultures! Through my

Subjects:

Music, Geography, African History

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

Types:

Songs, Cultural Activities

$5.99

Digital Download PDF (1.60 MB)

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4 Guided Readings of Physical & Human Geography Canada/US, Africa, Asia, Europe

By Sonya's Social Studies

These guided reading worksheets are for the physical and human geography for Canada and US, Europe and Russia, Africa and Southwest & Central Asia for Geography Alive! They are also sold separately.Guided Reading for the Physical & Human

Subjects:

Geography

Grades:

6^th, 7^th

Types:

Worksheets

$8.98

$7.18

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Global warming Unit - NASA, UN, Greta Thunberg, Congress hearing, news & more!

By Sonya's Social Studies

Climate change is a critical and relevant topic for our students today! Engage your students in exploring the science, latest UN agreements, US court cases, actions of individuals like Greta Thunberg, and recent Congressional hearings on global

Subjects:

Environment, Geography, Earth Day

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

Types:

Printables, Webquests

$16.96

$15.26

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The United Nations - history, organs & functions DISTANCE LEARNING or in class

By Sonya's Social Studies

Many of our students know next to nothing about the United Nations even though its main headquarters are located in New York City and the founding conference took place in San Francisco. This international organization is very much a part of our

Subjects:

U.S. History, World History, Geography

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

Types:

Assessment, Interactive Notebooks

$6.99

Online Resource
Google Slides™

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McCarthyism & Hollywood Ten thru film 'Guilty by Suspicion' DISTANCE LEARNING

By Sonya's Social Studies

The Second Red Scare and McCarthyism was a difficult period in US history. It destroyed careers and many lives. As a teacher, I found a powerful movie better conveys the human drama and torment of that time. Guilty by Suspicion is such a film,

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, Civics, U.S. History

Grades:

9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

Types:

Research, Movie Guides

$3.99

Online Resource
Google Slides™

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Earth Day! Greta Thunberg, UN & more: CURRENT EVENTS on Climate Change!

By Sonya's Social Studies

What is anyone doing about climate change?! Inspire your students with this unit! This is a great unit to supplement any lesson on climate change because global warming is such an emotionally difficult topic for students. In this lesson, students

Subjects:

Environment, Civics, Earth Day

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

Types:

Handouts, Webquests

$5.99

Digital Download PDF (2.30 MB)

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Test your knowledge of Africa & stereotypes. DISTANCE LEARNING or in class.

By Sonya's Social Studies

This a great lesson to start your unit on Africa. It addresses common stereotypes of Africa through questions and collaborative research. This lesson also incorporates two world maps which touches on the issue of map distortions. Good for

Subjects:

World History, Geography, African History

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

Types:

Research, Activities

$1.99

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Google Slides™

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

I have taught in SF Bay Area and in Michigan at a middle school and at two different high schools. For a very brief time, I also taught in a college in NYC.

MY TEACHING STYLE

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HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

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MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

I have a Masters degree in History from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. I received my teaching credentials from California State University in Hayward, California.

ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

I have lived overseas for 7 years and in a number of different cities in the US. This has given me a perspective of the world that no college course could ever give me. I try to bring this perspective to my students when preparing my lesson plans.

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5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Adult Education, Homeschool

SUBJECTS

English Language Arts, Science, Environment, Social Studies, Ancient History, Civics, Native Americans, U.S. History, World History, Arts & Music, Music, Geography, Writing, Asian Studies, Holidays/Seasonal, Poetry, Earth Day, African History