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8th grade social studies activities for Prezi
What is a Civilization? | Reading Comprehension & Presentation - Print & Digital
What exactly makes a civilization a civilization? It may seem like an easy question, but it’s more complex than students think. This is why I like to address it when teaching about Mesopotamia or even just introducing Ancient History. When studying Ancient Civilizations, including Mesopotamia, it’s important to address the seven areas of civilization to be able to understand and analyze ancient (and even modern) civilizations. This set of activities is designed to be an easy, no-prep approach to
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5th - 8th
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Lenape / Eastern Woodland Natives Unit of Study
I created this project in order for students to learn about the Lenape and to teach non-fiction reading strategies. The lap book is a great way to help students take notes and organize information that they learn along the way. What's included:Prezi – a link to an easy to use presentation that will display all project pieces. The presentation also contains links to internet resources, videos, and support instructions. Exit slips included for daily checks of student understanding. Please make sur
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3rd - 12th
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Leadership Middle School Bundle | Prezis & Printable Activities
This bundle includes three mini-units designed to help students develop leadership skills and empower them to become successful youth leaders in their schools and communities. Students will explore specific strategies including: being a collaborative leader while working in a group (by delegating and leveraging talents of members); building relationships through assertive communication and active listening; joining, gaining experience in, and ultimately leading a club or organization; and workin
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5th - 8th
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What is a Civilization? | Reading Comprehension & Presentation - Digital
What exactly makes a civilization a civilization? It may seem like an easy question, but it’s more complex than students think. This is why I like to address it when teaching about Mesopotamia or even just introducing Ancient History. When studying Ancient Civilizations, including Mesopotamia, it’s important to address the seven areas of civilization to be able to understand and analyze ancient (and even modern) civilizations. This set of activities is designed to be an easy, no-prep approach to
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5th - 8th
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Also included in: What is a Civilization? & Fertile Crescent Bundle - Digital
Diversity, Prejudice & Respect Middle School Mini-Unit | Prezi & Printables
Help students learn to respect differences in both face-to-face and online situations by embracing individuality of self and others, exploring universal human rights, recognizing and speaking out against prejudices, and understanding the benefits of diversity. If you've witnessed students demonstrating intolerant behavior or grappling with their identity or individuality, this mini-unit (called a Qit) can help foster a sense of acceptance and connectedness in your classroom.Sensitive Content Not
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7th - 9th
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Celebrate Freedom Week: Government and Citizenship - Google Slides
This unit bundles student expectations related to the U.S. founding documents and America’s cultural identity. This final unit culminates in a review of the significance of the Declaration of Independence, the U.S. Constitution, and Bill of Rights to the cultural identity of Americans. Additionally, the unit content focuses on the values associated with the unique American identity. An examination of the founding documents and American cultural values is important for understanding how Americans
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7th - 12th
Vocabulary Activity for use with ANY Text (Science/Eng/Soc Studies)
Just download, click on the PREZI circle, then, click "open"....IF YOU CANNOT OPEN this FREE PREZI file, I WILL BE HAPPY TO EMAIL A COPY TO YOU :-) PLEASE do NOT leave negative feedback if you cannot OPEN it. THANKS! :-) This is a vocabulary prezi (a presentation similar to powerpoint but BETTER) that will work with ANY subject area or textbook. It's perfect for getting the kids to learn the vocab when you start a new chapter in your text. They work w/ a partner, and then share their vocab work
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4th - 10th, Staff
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Injustice and Fighting For Change Middle School Mini-Unit | Prezi & Printables
Help students fight injustice in their school, community, or the world at large, both face-to-face and online. In this mini-unit, students will learn to use a risk-benefit analysis to determine whether or not an injustice is worth fighting, as well as how to propose a solution and garner support for it. If your students demonstrate a defeated or apathetic attitude about local or global injustices, this resource can help empower them to take action in order to improve their own lives and bring po
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5th - 8th
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12 Unknown, Influential African Americans
Abraham Lincoln was born on February 12th and Frederick Douglass was born on February 14th. Lincoln and Douglass were two great Americans who helped to shape and define this country, and, as a result, their birthdays were celebrated independently in circles and communities since the mid-to-late 1800’s. It is thought that Carter G. Woodson embraced the importance of the second week in February when he introduced “Negro History Week” to celebrate the invaluable contributions of African Americans.
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6th - 10th
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Southwest Asia Interactive Map Tour - Student Mapping Activity
Great mapping activity for both in-person and virtual students. The Southwest Asia Interactive Map Tour allows students to navigate a Prezi presentation as they label and color their blank map at their own pace. The activity allows for differentiation among students at different levels and is great for ESL learners. The Map Tour includes: Blank Southwest Asia Maps: Blank political maps of the region are ready to be printed and great for students to label and color. One map has a list of key
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8th - 11th
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Patriots of the American Revolution FlipGrid Presentation - 24 Patriots!
Investigate famous and lesser-known Patriots of the Revolutionary War while helping students develop key research and communication skills! This simple, proven, and effective assignment is a great way to cover the topic! How the Activity Works:Students are given a Patriot to investigate and will create a 5-minute FlipGrid presentation covering the assignment requirements. The teacher creates the FlipGrid class account and provides the link to the students for recording. Students watch each othe
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8th - 12th
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South Asia Interactive Map Tour - Student Mapping Activity
Great mapping activity for both in-person and virtual students. The South Asia Interactive Map Tour allows students to navigate a Prezi presentation as they label and color their blank map at their own pace. The activity allows for differentiation among students at different levels and is great for ESL learners. The Map Tour includes: Blank South Asian Maps: Blank political maps of the region are ready to be printed and great for students to label and color. One map has a list of key ter
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8th - 11th
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My Perfect Civilization Project
Students will create their perfect civilization by filling out this packet. After filling out their packet they will create a presentation that shows their civilization. Presentations can come in any form you want from Powerpoint to a diorama.
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5th - 12th
Africa Interactive Map Tour - Student Mapping Activity
Great mapping activity for both in-person and virtual students. The Africa Interactive Map Tour allows students to navigate a Prezi presentation as they label and color their blank map at their own pace. The activity allows for differentiation among students at different levels and is great for ESL learners. The Map Tour includes: Blank Africa Maps: Blank political maps of the region are ready to be printed and great for students to label and color. One map has a list of key terms for studen
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8th - 11th
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DISTANCE LEARNING- WWI Propaganda Gallery Walk
This is a remote version of the WWI Propaganda Gallery Walk Activity also available here on TpT. This activity has students using Google Forms to view different pieces of propaganda from WWI. Students use the Form to analyze the different pieces of propaganda, learning how to identify bias and the message of the propaganda posters. I have linked a Prezi as the "gallery" of examples of WWI propaganda for this activity. I try to include as many different perspectives in the gallery walk as possibl
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6th - 12th
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Western Europe Interactive Map Tour - Student Mapping Activity
Great mapping activity for both in-person and virtual students. The Western Europe Interactive Map Tour allows students to navigate a Prezi presentation as they label and color their blank map at their own pace. The activity allows for differentiation among students at different levels and is great for ESL learners. The Map Tour includes: Blank Western Europe Maps: Blank political maps of the region are ready to be printed and great for students to label and color. One map has a list of k
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8th - 11th
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Pokémon and Egyptian Mythology - Videos + Extension Activities
This course covers 18 different Pokémon and their connection to Egyptian culture and mythology. This course is not a comprehensive overview of Egyptian mythology; instead, we focus on the aspects of Ancient Egypt that have to do with Pokemon. Students will come away with a basic understanding of many of the Egyptian gods and magical creatures, and how they are connected to their favorite Pokemon.▬▬▬▬▬▬ VIDEOS, ACTIVITIES, AND MORE ▬▬▬▬▬▬This course has four parts to it. Each “part” consists of a
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3rd - 10th
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Divination for Wizard Students - Videos + Activities
Divination has been used in cultures around the world for millennia. Many of these types of divination have recently become popular with young people, thanks to some popular wizard books that feature divination as a class at wizard schools. But...what is divination, and what does it look like in the real world?In this class, we will examine fifteen types of divination through a historical lens. Where did these types of divination come from? How were they done in the past, and how does that compa
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4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Pokémon and Their Inspirations from the Americas - Videos + Extension Activities
This course covers 22 different Pokémon and their connection to American culture and mythology. This course is not a comprehensive overview of American history; instead, we focus on the aspects of the Americas that have to do with Pokemon. Students will come away with a basic understanding of some American gods and magical creatures, and how they are connected to their favorite Pokémon.▬▬▬▬▬▬ VIDEOS, ACTIVITIES, AND MORE ▬▬▬▬▬▬This course has four parts to it. Each “part” consists of a downloada
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2nd - 9th
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Latin America Interactive Map Tour - Student Mapping Activity
Great mapping activity for both in-person and virtual students. The Latin America Interactive Map Tour allows students to navigate a Prezi presentation as they label and color their blank map at their own pace. The activity allows for differentiation among students at different levels and is great for ESL learners. The Map Tour includes: Blank Latin America Maps: Blank political maps of the region are ready to be printed and great for students to label and color. One map has a list of key te
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8th - 11th
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Exploring North America Interactive and Instagram Primary Source Activity--CANVA
This Project is Designed for CANVA, but could be converted to Prezi.his activity combines several historical thinking skills that are meant to help the students understand the importance and impact of the American explorations of the North American Continent during the Jefferson Era. The historical thinking skills for the first section are evidence analysis, identifying and describing causation, and argumentation.In the first section of the project, the students use secondary source material to
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6th - 10th
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Rise & Fall of the Soviet Union (prezi with timeline)
Interactive prezi presentation with blank timeline! Can be used as a whole class activity or independent! I split my students up into groups of 4 and had them work through the Prezi together to complete the timeline, but you can format this however you'd like. If the prezi link doesn't work please message me! Prezi comes with notes, videos and images already embedded. Timeline can be done online or on paper!
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5th - 12th
Push and Pull Factors
This set includes a link to a digital presentation that introduces immigration to Texas in the mid-1800s and helps students to identify push and pull factors.The assignment that goes with the digital presentation (3 pages) has students define push and pull factors, draw examples of each, identify whether a situation should be considered a push or pull factor and then students will write 2 examples of their own! The assignment itself could be used for other areas of study outside of Texas history
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4th - 12th
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Also included in: Immigration to Texas - Mini Bundle - Texas History
Eastern Europe Interactive Map Tour - Student Mapping Activity
Great mapping activity for both in-person and virtual students. The Eastern Europe Interactive Map Tour allows students to navigate a Prezi presentation as they label and color their blank map at their own pace. The activity allows for differentiation among students at different levels and is great for ESL learners. The Map Tour includes: Blank Eastern Europe Maps: Blank political maps of the region are ready to be printed and great for students to label and color. One map has a list of
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8th - 11th
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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.
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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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