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Greek Mythology Unit BUNDLE: Greek Gods, Myths, Activities, Escape Room & MORE
This Greek Mythology Unit BUNDLE includes over 150 pages and contains everything you need to teach your students about Greek Mythology or to prepare them to read Rick Riordan's The Lightning Thief. First, introduce your students to Greek Mythology with the 2 Introductory PowerPoints. While following along, students will complete the Guided Student Note Pages and Graphic Organizers. The PowerPoints cover The Creation of the World & the Greek Gods of Mount Olympus.Have students continue to
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5th - 8th
Editable Brochure Templates | Rubric Included | Projects | Book Reports
Build your own trifold brochure! Editable brochure templates, student directions, and brochure rubric are included! Customize your own brochure using 54 different mix and match panels. The brochure templates will work for all subjects and grade levels. Design your own brochure in minutes! CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE STEP-BY-STEP BROCHURE CREATION VIDEOINCLUDED WITH YOUR PURCHASE:• Editable Student Directions: An editable page for creating brochure directions is included. Simply add your own text
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4th - 7th
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Design a National Park Arrowhead Research Project Activity - National Parks Week
Looking for a fun, no prep national parks project that integrates science, social studies, art, and literacy AND keeps kids engaged? Your students will love designing a national park arrowhead emblem for a chosen or assigned NPS site, and it will quickly become one of *your* favorite activities too. Perfect as a National Park Week (April), an end of year, or after testing activity, students think critically and work independently as they apply their knowledge to design an arrowhead for one of th
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4th - 12th
Ancient Civilizations PowerPoints Greece India Egypt History Maps Google Slides
Ancient Civilizations Social Studies / Ancient History Interactive PowerPoint Bundle **New Update - Now includes additional INTERACTIVE Google Slides version for Distance Learning during Covid-19 | Coronavirus ★★★NEW UPDATE 7/19 - The bundle now contains The Stone Age | Early Humans | Archaeology Interactive PowerPoints!★★★This resource is part of the Ancient Civilizations (Entire) Curriculum (contains Interactive Notebooks, PowerPoints, Exams, STEM activities and Google Slides Projects)***Watch
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3rd - 8th
Missouri Compromise Compromise of 1850 Kansas-Nebraska Act Map Activity
This lesson teaches students about the three compromises relating to slavery before the Civil War. These compromises include the Missouri Compromise, the Compromise of 1850 and the Kansas-Nebraska Act. There are two versions of this product included. With the classroom version, I've included a visually appealing background information page, a blank map handout for students for coloring and labeling, and a presentation that brings everything together. The presentation includes a key. The digital
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6th - 9th
Also included in: Part 1 Complete U.S. History Curriculum | Middle School Bundle
Indian Removal Act & Trail of Tears MAP activity: engaging step-by-step lesson
THIS IS A MUST-HAVE FOR ANY TEACHER LOOKING TO MAKE INDIAN REMOVAL AND THE TRAIL OF TEARS EASY TO UNDERSTAND AND VISUALIZE ON A MAP. STUDENTS FOLLOW ALONG WITH SIMPLE STEP-BY-STEP DIRECTIONS TO CREATE THEIR OWN DETAILED MAPS BY THE END.***GOOGLE COMPATIBLE*** 1) Drag and Drop the PowerPoint into Google Drive2) Then Go to "FILE", and "SAVE AS GOOGLE SLIDES"This download comes with a blank map of the Southern United States in both PDF and MS WORD format, AND a 25-slide PowerPoint that guides stud
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3rd - 8th
Veterans Day Program Script School Assembly or Class Activity to Honor Veterans
Are you planning a Veterans Day celebration for your school this year? This Veterans Day program script will help you get started as you plan your Veterans Day program.Our school's Veterans Day program has been my absolute favorite event of the year for over fifteen years!I have found that a program that celebrates Veterans is one of our favorite activities to bring together community members of all ages and students in our school. I have used this script at our school-wide Veterans Day progra
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1st - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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World History Daily Warm Ups Bundle: Maps, Timelines, Questions, Bell Ringers
This World History warmup / Bellringer bundle includes two massive PowerPoints featuring engaging warm up activities for ALL of World history from the Paleolithic Era through to the Modern World and everything in between! This bundle includes access to both of these amazing products:Daily Warm Ups for World History I - covers early human history through the Renaissance.Daily Warm Ups for World History II - covers the Renaissance through to the present day. Each slide presents an awesome reflecti
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5th - 11th
Middle Ages PowerPoint + Notes Activity for Medieval Europe, Feudalism, Crusades
In this Middle Ages notes and PowerPoint lesson activity, you receive a 50-page PowerPoint presentation and a 5-page guided notes packet for instruction on the Middle Ages, Medieval Europe, feudalism, Germanic Tribes, Vikings, the Franks (Clovis, Charles Martel, Charlemagne, the Feudal System, the Pope and the Catholic Church, Cities, Towns, Universities, the Black Death, the Magna Carta, and much, much more. This unit PowerPoint is synced to go hand-in-hand with my Middle Ages Unit here!Studen
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5th - 9th
US History Bellringers & On This Day Warmups | 365 Days of On This Day History
In this US History and This Day in American History Warmup Bell Ringer resource, you receive 365 daily warmups and bell ringers, one for each day of the school year! This purchase is a great resource to start your classroom every day! Enjoy 365 days of daily warmups, bell-ringers, and class-starters with this purchase! Each day of American History is broken down into an assignment to start class! In this 1,099 slide presentation, each day is broken down into a trivia question that students are
Grades:
5th - 10th
Geography + Map Skills Bundle | Maps, Continents and Oceans, Latitude Longitude
This epic bundle includes 12 different essential geography resources to help your students develop map skills and a sense of geographic awareness! The printable and digital resources in this bundle cover topics like latitude and longitude, continents, oceans, countries, map key, map projections, map distortion, landforms, and a lot more!Save over 30% by purchasing this bundle!The 12 resources included in this bundle include:Map Skills Digital Activity + Overview SlideshowLatitude and Longitude A
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5th - 8th
Salem Witch Trials Introductory PowerPoint -- The Crucible, Puritans
Start off your unit on The Crucible or the Salem Witch Trials with this smartly designed 47-slide PowerPoint presentation. Topics covered in the presentation:• Overview of the trials• What is a crucible?• Puritanism beliefs• Role of women• Role of children• Native American fears• Salem Town vs. Salem Village politics• What is a witch?• Puritan superstitions• Tests for witchcraft• Puritan punishments• Causes of hysteria• Causes of girls' behavior• Witchcraft Acts• Salem and Danvers memorials• Sal
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7th - 12th
Retro Meet the Teacher Presentation
You are going to LOVE this retro themed "get-to-know-you" trivia game. Not only will your students learn more about you, but you will also learn more about them! Students will have an opportunity to respond to each question with a slide of their own. This resource includes :27 editable slidesInstructions page10 questions for the teacher10 student response slides4 "All About Me" teacher slidesRetro themed clip art and backgroundsYour students will all refer to you as "the cool teacher" after this
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3rd - 12th, Higher Education
Also included in: Retro Back to School Bundle (Edit-able)
Ancient Rome PowerPoint and Notes Activity for Roman Empire PLUS Teacher Guide
In this Ancient Rome notes and PowerPoint activity lesson, you receive a 49-page PowerPoint presentation and a 4-page guided notes packet for instruction on the founding of Rome, the geography of Rome, the Roman Republic, the rise of Julius Caesar, the Pax Romana, the Roman Golden Age, the Roman Empire, and much, much more. This unit PowerPoint is synced to go hand-in-hand with my Ancient Rome Unit here!Students are instructed on the origins and development of the Roman civilization, beginning
Grades:
5th - 9th
The Holocaust Gallery Walk Activity (Great for an introduction!)
Want the entire unit? Check out my Night by Elie Wiesel unit! It's $1 cheaper for an entire unit for a limited time!Holocaust Gallery WalkIn this engaging activity, students will walk around the room and have a chance to view 10 of 16 images. Some are directly related to the Holocaust, like a picture of Hitler Youth, and some are not, like a quote from Albert Einstein. Students will reflect on these images on a provided worksheet, asking them to summarize and make connections.INCLUDED:*Intro vid
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5th - 12th
Economic Systems -- Traditional, Market, & Command
Whoo hoo! Finally, a fun (and easy) way to teach some difficult economic concepts! This 53-page file on Economic Systems (Traditional, Market, and Command) is full of engaging, hands-on activities that will make your students understand those tough concepts. Enjoy!
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~Vocabulary Cards for each of the vocabulary terms that can be posted on your Word Wall (I've also included a blank template for you to write your own words, if needed) -- slides 2-5
~PowerPoint-style notes on
Grades:
6th - 7th
Also included in: Economics BUNDLE
Dream Vacation Project - Cross Curricular Activity - Great for End of the Year
Congratulations! You have been selected by the Blue Waters and Sandy Beaches Travel Agency to participate in a dream vacation contest! Imagine if you could go anywhere within the United States. Where would you go? How would you get there? What would you do? These questions and more will need to be researched and answered. Use your persuasive and informative skills to plan out your trip, put together a convincing presentation, and prove to the travel agency that your trip is the best dream va
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5th - 12th
Music Listening Unit: Holst "The Planets"- Science/SS Connections
Follow me on Facebook for the latest news, freebies, and more! >>>> Music With Sara Bibee--------------------------------------------------------------------Click here for FREEBIES!Click here for all Classroom DecorClick here for No Prep/Print and Go ResourcesClick here for Composer of the MonthClick here to be SUB READYClick here for Coloring ActivitiesClick here for Composition ActivitiesClick here for Write the Room ActivitiesClick here for Guided Listening Units------------------
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5th - 12th
Southern & Eastern Asia Unit BUNDLE
This bundle contains all of my Southern and Eastern Asia files – Geography of Southern and Eastern Asia, Environmental Issues of Asia, Comparing Asian Governments, Comparing Asian Economies, Belief Systems, India's Independence, Rebuilding Japan after World War II, Communism in China, Containment of Communism: Korea and Vietnam, and Population and Trade in Asia. There are over 840 pages of notes, group activities, writing assignments, projects, printables, etc., included in this file. Included
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7th
World War 1 (World War I) Bundle of Maps, PowerPoints & More for US and World
This money saving bundle includes all of my World War 1 resources. Your students will enjoy learning about World War I events, about the important people from this era, and so much more!Each of these products may be purchased individually.The bundle includes (click on each link to learn more about each resource):World War I (World War 1) 1914 and 1918 Europe Maps (digital version added World War I Battles Map Activity (print and digital)World War I (World War 1) Key People Scavenger HuntWorld W
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6th - 10th
Compare World Religions Chart --Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism
This is a chart I use with my students to compare five major world religions-- Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism and Buddhism. It is meant to have the students learn the basics and be able to know the major aspects of all the religions. I included a blank copy and a completed version. In my social studies textbooks, there is quite a bit of info about each of these religions. This can also be done this as a group jigsaw activity. Feel free to edit it to suits your needs. Let me know if
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5th - 10th
Geography of Southwest Asia (Middle East) - SS7G5
This file is a resource pack about the important political and physical features in Southwest Asia (as outlined by the Georgia Standard of Excellence– SS7G5). This lesson includes a presentation with important facts about the features and where they are located, as well as colorful images. There is also a graphic organizer for note-taking during the presentation, a quick map review game, a creative writing assignment, an Instagram-inspired activity, a map and directions for students to label cou
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7th
Also included in: Southwest Asia (Middle East) Unit BUNDLE
Rhetorical Triangle : Persuasive Techniques : Ethos , Pathos , Logos : Rhetoric
Teach rhetorical devices through movement and color-coding! This rhetorical appeal lesson will help students understand Aristotle's rhetorical triangle through a kinesthetic strategy and then will give students a highlighting technique to apply to any rhetorical analysis!No matter the rhetorical writing prompt, reading analysis, or propaganda scrutiny, this color-coding activity proves to be a great way to analyze rhetorical appeals. It works well with English, history, and speech classes. This
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7th - 12th
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Geography of Africa (SS7G1)
This file is a resource pack about the major physical features in Africa: the Sahara, Sahel, savanna, tropical rain forest, Congo River, Niger River, Nile River, Lake Victoria, Great Rift Valley, Mt. Kilimanjaro, Atlas Mountains, and Kalahari Desert (as outlined by the Georgia Standard of Excellence – SS7G1). This lesson includes a presentation with important facts about the features and where they are located, as well as colorful images. There is also a graphic organizer for note-taking during
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7th
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