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8th grade other (social studies) centers for Microsoft Word
Reading Decoding & Social Studies Integrated 5E Lesson Plan
This is a Reading Decoding lesson plan that uses word origins, and root words to decode vocabulary in Social Studies. The lesson plan follows the 5E Lesson Plan model. The 5 Es are Engagement, Exploration, Explanation, Elaboration, and Evaluation. The plan uses poetry to enforce vocabulary, however, any reading passage can apply to this lesson plan. The lesson plan applies to Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) and the Common Core Standards. The lesson is designed for the average student
Grades:
2nd - 12th
Also included in:Â Reading 5E Lesson Plan BUNDLE
Autopsy: Age of Revolutions, Part I
The students will be looking into a specific Age of Revolution and will be researching major themes provided. The students will be depicting this through an autopsy project where the students will be drawing a person him/herself or someone from that time period with the themes surrounding the person. Students have autonomy on who they want to draw as long as it adds to the project. This assignment is created to be fun, creative, and most importantly… informative.
Grades:
4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in:Â Autopsy: Age of Revolutions
Jay and Pinckney's Treaty Readers Theatre
Jay and Pinckney's TreatyThis ORIGINAL and engaging reader's theater will bring this typically boring material to life. Students become excited and enthusiastic about reading when they are presented with the opportunity to participate in Readers Theater. The ideal way to use this play is to put students in groups of 4 so they all have a part to read. Print copies for each student or read off of your website/google drive. A Student Reflections sheet keeps students engaged and accountable for w
Grades:
5th - 8th
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Also included in:Â Readers Theatre in History Class
200+ Premade Geography Terms for Word Wall + Blank Strips to Make Your Own
121+ Geography term for use of a Word Wall + blank strip for extra words. Font: 39 SmoothAbsolute locationAccessibility resourceAcculturationAcid rainActive volcanoAgricultureAltitudeArchipelagoAshAtlasAtmosphereAxisBayBedrockBiosphereBirth rateBoundaryButteCanalCapeCapital goodsCapitalismCardinal directionsCarrying capacityCartographerCinder coneClimateColonialismCommand economyCommercial farming CommunismCompass roseGeographyConiferousConstitutional monarchyConsumerContinentContinental climate
Grades:
6th - 12th
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Also included in:Â Build A Bundle for Georgianne B
16 Social Studies Choice Boards
16 Choice Boards covering various SS topics. These are great to use in between units, after units, or for sub plans! This document is editable to fit the needs of your classroom. Topics include:- United States Geography- SS- My State- Map Skills- Indus Valley- Immigration- Historical- Governments around the world- Geography- Colonial Times- Ancient Mesopotamia- Ancient Geography- Ancient Egypt- Ancient China
Grades:
4th - 9th
Types:
NGSS:
MS-ESS3-3
Traditional Clothing of Latin America: Poncho, Sombrero and Huipil (English)
This English language reading introduces students to the traditional clothing of Latin America. It includes one paragraph each on: the poncho, sombrero and huipil.Spanish vocabulary appears at the top with an English translation.The reading is followed by 8 true/false reading comprehension questions.Editable word file.Answer key included. Great for Hispanic heritage month!
Grades:
7th - 11th
Also included in:Â Hispanic Culture Bundle: TOP 5 Readings at 30% off! (English Version)
Government Survival Team Building Worksheet Activity & Reflection
Students have been stranded with no hope for survival. They must work in teams to create order by determining if they should have a leader, who will be chosen, what happens to the property, what jobs are needed and who decides, what laws there will be and how they will be enforced, etc. There is also a reflection included. This document is editable to fit the needs of your classroom.
Grades:
4th - 8th
Types:
NGSS:
MS-ESS3-3
112 Social Studies Writing Worksheet Activities Covering 14 Topics
112 Worksheet Activities covering:Ancient ChinaAncient EgyptAncient Greece/RomeAncient MesopotamiaColonial TimesGeographyGovernmentHistoricalImmigrationIndus ValleyMap SkillsMy StateSocial StudiesUnited States
Grades:
4th - 9th
Types:
NGSS:
MS-ESS3-3
Chu Ju's House Reading Journal
This is a reading journal to go with the novel Chu Ju's House written by Goria Whalen. This journal has space for unknown words and their definitions as well as a summary for each day you read and comprehension quesitons.
Grades:
5th - 8th
Types:
STEM daily discussion starters, journal prompts, and fillers - January
I've done all the work for you! Each date has a STEM-related discussion-starter that you can use as an introduction, conclusion, or fill-in when needed. Each day includes what happened on that date, a bit of information for your students, an appropriate image, and a thought-provoking question for discussion. You can even post this as a journal-entry prompt!Each date is connected to further information links for your use, or a student's independent learning. History teachers - each of the ent
Grades:
6th - 12th
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Groundhog Day Language Activities
Here is a package of Groundhog Day activities that can be used as centres (centers), group activities or individual activities. It is a mix of social studies, word studies, poetry and writing. There is sequencing, word matching, rhyming words, creative writing, holiday brainstorming, etc. Writing paper is also included for the creative writing portion. This product can also be adapted for reading and math. It is a word document and can be edited to suit your needs. Created by Kristie Smith
Grades:
PreK - 8th
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Historical Thinking Skills Practice Activity
This an introductory activity that works well for students who are encountering historical studies for the first time. While working through the packet the students are introduced to the concepts of Cause and Effect, Continuity and Over Time, and Turning Points in History. Each section gives the students a definition of that Historical Thinking Skills and a brief follow-up activity to test them on their basic understanding of that skills. This is an excellent activity to do in groups or as an e
Grades:
6th - 9th
Types:
Survival Geography (Individual or Group) Social Studies Worksheet Acitivities
In groups or individually, this is the perfect plan for students to pretend they are stranded in the middle of the desert and must rank items by importance to survival. Students can debate as well.I like to change the geography and have students justify their answers based on location. Answer key included.This is a great time filler OR sub plan.
Grades:
4th - 9th
Types:
NGSS:
MS-ESS3-3
Causes of World War I Lesson
This lesson is a student led activity that teaches them the MAIN causes of World War I. Students work through each section with a group to understand the meaning of each cause but also how that led to the start of the war.
Grades:
6th - 12th, Adult Education
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Thesis Statement GUIDE
Every research paper should make a point about its topic. To do this, you will need to develop your own argument about the historical impact of the person, event, pattern, or idea you are studying. The point you make is called a thesis statement. It is NOT the same as a topic. Your thesis statement explains what you believe to be the impact and significance of your topic. THIS PRODUCT GUIDES YOU THROUGH CONSTRUCTING YOUR THESIS STATEMENT.
Grades:
5th - 12th
The Science of Salt
Interesting and fun information / activities about salt. Lots of information, science, reading, history, comprehension, word search, arts/crafts, and more. My children enjoyed learning about what salt is. Can be adapted for many age/grade levels.
Grades:
1st - 12th
Types:
Formulating Critical Questions for a Literary Text
This lesson uses a story within a story from Jon Krakauer's "Where Men Win Gory" to convey the importance of critical textual analysis, and the methods and questions required to effectively use this practice. The focus of the Case Study is the reporting of events concerning Jessica Lynch, an early POW during the Operation Enduring Freedom campaign in 2003. The inaccurate reporting of the story is prefaced by students first reading the events according to Krakauer and then asking critical questio
Grades:
8th - 12th
NOTABLE ABOLITIONISTS WORD SEARCH
TEACHERS: THESE ARE JUST SOME OF THE FAMOUS ABOLITIONISTS. WHEN THE WORD SEARCH IS COMPLETED, IT CAN BE USED AS A HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENT TO WRITE A PARAGRAPH ON EACH ONE OF THESE FAMOUS PEOPLE!
Grades:
4th - 8th
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Nero's connection to Vatican and Coliseum
The two documents explain the Emperor Nero's connection to the two most important historical sites in Rome; The Coliseum and the Vatican. Both reading include a picture to match the content and questions that range from lower lever (one chili) to higher level (three chillies). You can also purchase the cartoon story board which differentiates between higher level readers and medium level readers in order to turn it into a lesson with differentiation. If you choose this route, I have them do t
Grades:
7th - 9th
Types:
2 Geography Choice Boards & 18 Activities
There is two choice boards with 18 activities. This is perfect to use during the unit or for sub plans.
Grades:
4th - 8th
Types:
NGSS:
MS-ESS3-3
Social Studies Choice Board Activities & Worksheets 16
There is one choice board with 16 activities and then there are 16 worksheets attached for each choice. This is perfect to use during the unit or for sub plans.
Grades:
4th - 8th
Types:
NGSS:
MS-ESS3-3
16 Social Studies Choice Board Activities & Worksheets
There is one choice board with 16 activities and then there are 16 worksheets attached for each choice. This is perfect to use during the unit or for sub plans.
Grades:
4th - 8th
Types:
NGSS:
MS-ESS3-3
Cartoon Story Board for Nero's Connection to Coliseum and Vatican Reading
If you downloaded the sources on Nero and the Coliseum and Nero and the Vatican then this is an additional part of the assignment if you wish to use it. The cartoon story board allows the student to demonstrate an understanding of the content of the source before moving on to the guided reading questions. One is High Level (HL) where the first caption is the only one filled out ahead for the student. The Medium Level (ML) has 4 of the 8 captions filled out. For both story boards the students
Grades:
7th - 9th
Types:
"Just A Dream" by Carrie Underwood Analysis
My students have always loved this lesson!
Included, are questions to analyze the lyrics to "Just A Dream" by Carrie Underwood.
My lesson:
-I print out the lyrics to the song and cut out each "stanza".
-I have each student read the stanza to themselves and answer the questions for that stanza by themselves.
-We discuss their answers and everyone gets so excited to share. Everyone comes up with the setting as funeral or wedding pretty fast but they don't know what it is for sure.
-I give them
Grades:
4th - 8th
Types:
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