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The Five Themes of Geography Project

By Tales from the Traveling Backpack

This was designed for a middle or high school social studies classroom. This project asks students to create a travel brochure using the Five Themes of Geography. This is perfect for both the general education and special education classroom!

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, Special Education, Geography

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Research, Projects, Activities

CCSS:

W.6.1d, W.6.2b, WHST.6-8.8

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Differentiated Current Events Templates

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Current Events ***DIFFERENTIATED TEMPLATES FOR MULTIPLE ENTRY POINTS*** Option #1- Article summary with three different length requirements for students. Use this option for a heterogenous class with students at varying reading levels. The

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, Special Education, For All Subject Areas

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th

Types:

Outlines, Printables, Graphic Organizers

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Summer of the Mariposas, Plot Diagram Activity & Story Elements

By Tales from the Traveling Backpack

This engaging cut and paste activity is designed for the novel Summer of the Mariposas by Guadalupe Garcia McCall. Students will have the opportunity to demonstrate their understanding of the story by arranging the events in sequential order as

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Reading Strategies

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th

Types:

Activities, Graphic Organizers

CCSS:

RL.2.5, SL.6.4, CCRA.R.5

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Immigration Bundle- Push and Pull Factors

By Tales from the Traveling Backpack

Bring real-life immigration scenarios into your classroom with this captivating activity bundle! Through these thought-provoking activities, you will be able to facilitate meaningful discussions on immigration in the classroom. This easy-to-use

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, U.S. History, Special Education

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Activities, Printables, Graphic Organizers

CCSS:

RI.6.7, RH.6-8.7

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Become a History Detective- Primary & Secondary Sources

By Tales from the Traveling Backpack

HOW TO USE THIS PACKET This was designed for a middle or high school social studies classroom. This packet is a useful resource for students that are analyzing primary and secondary sources. This is perfect for both the general education and

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, Special Education, Tools for Common Core

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Handouts, Bulletin Board Ideas, Interactive Notebooks

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RACES & RACECES Strategy Writing Practice

By Tales from the Traveling Backpack

Enhance Student Writing with the R.A.C.E.S/R.A.C.E.C.E.S Strategy!Empower your students to elevate their writing skills with dedicated practice using the R.A.C.E.S/R.A.C.E.C.E.S strategy! This resource offers three engaging passages accompanied by

Subjects:

English Language Arts, ELA Test Prep, Writing

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Workbooks, Activities, Printables

CCSS:

W.8.1, W.8.1d, W.8.1e, CCRA.W.2, CCRA.W.4

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Cultural Doll Project

By Tales from the Traveling Backpack

This was designed for a middle or high school social studies classroom. This project asks students to create a paper doll using images of their culture. This is perfect for both the general education and special education classroom! Encourage your

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, For All Subject Areas, Back to School

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Projects, Bulletin Board Ideas, Cultural Activities

CCSS:

W.6.2, SL.6.4, L.6.2, RH.6-8.7

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Lucy Early Human- Should Lucy Go On a World Tour?

By Tales from the Traveling Backpack

HOW TO USE THIS DOCUMENTThis was designed for a NYC sixth grade social studies classroom. This document can be used to supplement the sixth grade NYC Passport curriculum. This document was created to make the Lucy extended writing piece more

Subjects:

Ancient History, World History, Writing

Grades:

6^th

Types:

Activities, Printables, Graphic Organizers

CCSS:

WHST.6-8.1, WHST.6-8.1a, WHST.6-8.1b, WHST.6-8.1d, WHST.6-8.2b, WHST.6-8.4

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Geography Interactive Practice

By Tales from the Traveling Backpack

This graphic organizer can be used as a introductory activity before teaching absolute location. This worksheet reinforces the concepts of latitude and longitude as well as the four hemispheres. WHAT DOES THIS GRAPHIC ORGANIZER OFFER? *

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, Special Education, Geography

Grades:

Not Grade Specific

Types:

Handouts, Graphic Organizers, Interactive Notebooks

$1.49

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Notebook Rubrics

By Tales from the Traveling Backpack

Notebook evaluations have a positive effect on student achievement! Help your students get organized with a notebook rubric that provides detailed feedback! WHAT DOES THIS PRODUCT OFFER?*Interactive Student Notebook (ISN) ready!*Common Core

Subjects:

For All Subject Areas, Tools for Common Core, For All Subjects

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Assessment, Printables, Interactive Notebooks

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Purposeful Portfolios

By Tales from the Traveling Backpack

HOW TO USE THIS PACKETThis was designed for an elementary or middle classroom. This packet is a useful resource for students that need help with organization and self-reflection. Students use the reflection sheets to identify their own strengths and

Subjects:

Curriculum & Instruction, For All Subject Areas

Grades:

Not Grade Specific

Types:

Assessment, Printables, Graphic Organizers

$3.95

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Neolithic Revolution- Change to Farming

By Tales from the Traveling Backpack

Subjects:

Ancient History, World History, Writing

Grades:

6^th

Types:

Activities, Printables, Graphic Organizers

CCSS:

WHST.6-8.1, WHST.6-8.1b, WHST.6-8.1d, WHST.6-8.2b, WHST.6-8.4

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Design Your Own Ice Cream- Leveled Questioning

By Tales from the Traveling Backpack

HOW TO USE THIS PACKET... This was designed for a middle school social studies classroom. This educational packet utilizes Bloom’s taxonomy through leveled questioning that is perfect for both the general education and special education classroom!

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, Ancient History, Special Education

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Handouts, Printables, Interactive Notebooks

CCSS:

WHST.6-8.2, WHST.6-8.4, WHST.6-8.9

$3.95

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Student Contact Information

By Tales from the Traveling Backpack

Organize Your Classroom and Your Mind!This product offers two ways to organize student information...1. Index Cards*Print these on card-stock, cut and file for easy access!2. Running List*Quick access to student information! Carry it in your bag

Subjects:

For All Subject Areas, Classroom Management, For All Subjects

Grades:

Not Grade Specific

Types:

Printables, Classroom Forms

$0.99

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Father's Day Questionnaire

By Tales from the Traveling Backpack

This questionnaire produces hilarious answers from younger children. Ask away! This is a great gift to give for Father's Day! Enjoy! How to use... -Ask -Laminate -Gift

Subjects:

Life Skills, Child Care, For All Subjects

Grades:

Not Grade Specific

Types:

Printables, For Parents

$0.99

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Triple CCC Strategy for Writing in Social Studies

By Tales from the Traveling Backpack

The Common Core wants students to be able to read and interpret complex non-fiction texts. From their interpretations, students must then construct an argument using text-based evidence. The Triple CCC strategy was created for a middle school

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, Special Education, For All Subjects

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Printables, Interactive Notebooks, Centers

FREE

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Word of the Day Templates

By Tales from the Traveling Backpack

Teach New Vocabulary with Word of the Day Templates! * Use at ANY Grade Level! * Interactive Notebook Ready! * Three Differentiated Options! * Use in ANY Subject Area! Each page has two identical templates to minimize paper waste. Template can

Subjects:

Vocabulary, For All Subject Areas, Tools for Common Core

Grades:

Not Grade Specific

Types:

Printables, Graphic Organizers, Interactive Notebooks

FREE

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The majority of my students are English Language Learners (ELLs) with special needs. As a result, I have to accommodate their diverse learning styles. I create graphic organizers and worksheets that follow the sixth grade curriculum but that allow my students entry into grade level activities. I fight everyday to empower my students with the confidence they need to overcome educational barriers. Common Core has made literacy the focus in the social studies classroom. In addition, a new sixth grade social studies curriculum was created for NYC schools. These two educational standards are obstacles for my students. My job is to breakdown these barriers allowing my students to achieve and excel in school. My students aim to please and go above and beyond what is expected of them.

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