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Common Core WHST.6-8.1a cultural activities
A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving Lesson Plan
A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving is a great introduction to Thanksgiving, particularly for EFL or ESL students who don't know a lot about the holiday. It covers the Thanksgiving football game, the turkey dinner, the theme of gratitude and friendship, even a name-drop of the Mayflower and Miles Standish! Students are led to discuss Thanksgiving traditions, the meaning of Thanksgiving, and key holiday vocabulary. The movie also lends itself to discussing hospitality and being a good guest as Peppermin
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Global Cultures Enrichment Course Curriculum | 6 Week Unit | Google BUNDLE
This fun, low-prep, 6-week enrichment course curriculum includes a pacing calendar and all lesson materials to make your teacher life easy! Everything you need is included! Intro to World Cultures1. What if the World had 100 People? Lesson2. What is Culture? Lesson3. Intro to Culture Vocab Lesson4. Culture Collage ProjectExplore World Cultures5. China: Discovery Atlas Lesson6. Travel the Silk Road Lesson7. Cultural Diffusion Lesson8. 10 Cool Things about India Lesson9. India: Discovery Atlas Les
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6th - 12th
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Caste System in India Debate - Group Project
Debates help students improve their skills in the areas of problem solving, critical thinking, communication, teamwork and leadership. For this class activity, divide your students into six teams. Two groups will be competing against each other at a time during the classroom debate. There are a total of three debate questions so each student in your class will participate in a debate and will be an audience member for two debates. The debate questions are about the caste system in India. In
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6th - 8th
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Also included in: Ancient India Bundle Projects Activities
Exploring Native American Cultural Groups: Gallery Walk & Lesson Plans
Description:Elevate your social studies curriculum and meet educational standards with this dynamic "Native American Cultures Gallery Walk" resource! Designed specifically for middle school and high school teachers, this comprehensive package includes everything you need to conduct an engaging and informative exploration of Native American cultures through a gallery walk activity.Aligned with Common Core State Standards and National Council for the Social Studies standards, this resource feature
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6th - 12th
Living History Interview Activity Kit - Black History
Product Description:Engage your students in a dynamic and meaningful exploration of Black history with our "Living History Interview Activity Kit." This comprehensive kit is designed for middle school and high school classrooms, providing a unique and interactive way for students to connect with living individuals who have made significant contributions to Black history.Key Features:Real-World Connection:Foster a deeper understanding of Black history by allowing students to connect with living h
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6th - 12th, Higher Education
Hispanic Heritage Month Writing Prompts Bundle
Thank you for visiting and downloading. For the latest new resources, Follow. Please Provide Feedback after use to help build this resource library! Thank you!Elevate your students' understanding of Hispanic and Latinx cultures with our engaging Hispanic Heritage Month Writing Prompts Bundle! Designed for both middle school and high school, this resource offers a diverse array of daily prompts aligned with Common Core State Standards (CCSS) for English Language Arts. Focused on key figures, eve
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6th - 12th
Black History: Martin Luther King - Digital Nonfiction Article Writing Prompt
Description:Engage your students in a meaningful exploration of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s remarkable life with this comprehensive reading comprehension pack. This digital resource is designed to provide an in-depth understanding of King's journey as a civil rights leader, utilizing a sequence text structure to guide students through key events.Components:Full-Length Article: Discover Martin Luther King Jr.'s life, major accomplishments, and enduring legacy in a well-crafted, kid-friendly art
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4th - 7th
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The Caste System Social Classes of India Pear Deck Google Slides
These engaging and interactive Pear Deck slides will allow your students to study the caste system and evaluate its fairness! In this resource, students will take on the role of archaeologists and historians as they learn about each rank of the caste system and the outcasts/untouchables. After analyzing primary and secondary sources, they will complete RACE written responses to evaluate the fairness of the system. These slides can be used in a whole group lecture with note-taking or in self-pace
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6th - 8th
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Achievements of Ancient India Yoga Meditation SEL Pear Deck Google Slides
Immerse your students in the history and practice of yoga and meditation while also promoting social-emotional learning and essential reading and writing skills! This Pear Deck engages students in the ancient practices of yoga and meditation in Ancient India while also incorporating modern-day exercises.At the start of the lesson, students will engage in a social-emotional check-in to reflect on their emotional state. They will then explore gratitude and favorite calming activities through journ
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6th - 8th
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Celebrating Black History Writing Prompts Bundle
Thank you for visiting and downloading. For the latest new resources, Follow. Please Provide Feedback after use to help build this resource library! Thank you!Engage your middle school and high school students in meaningful discussions and critical thinking with our comprehensive Black History Writing Prompts Bundle. This resource is designed to inspire thoughtful reflections on key figures, events, and movements that have shaped African American history.Features:Standards-Based Learning: Each
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5th - 12th
Lunar New Year Reading Comprehension Bundle
Are you seeking comprehensive resources to engage your students in learning about the Lunar New Year while enhancing their literacy skills? Look no further than our Lunar New Year Reading Comprehension Bundle! This meticulously curated bundle includes three informative passages about the history, traditions, and significance of the Lunar New Year, accompanied by differentiated comprehension questions and a thought-provoking writing prompt.What's Included:Informative Passages: Explore the rich hi
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6th - 12th
Rhetorical Analysis Google Doc Packet & Printable - Emma Watson "Women's Rights"
PRINTABLE or DIGITAL Google Doc work packet. Ready to be assigned on Google Classroom. You will save time because an answer key and detailed lesson plan are included, and you will have a rigorous and engaging lesson aligned to standards on reading informational texts and argumentative writing! Students will love reading about social justice and gender inequality, perfect for Women's History Month!In this activity, students will...1. Evaluate Emma Watson's persuasive techniques by reading the spe
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6th - 12th
Ancient Egypt Virtual Field Trip Stations Ready to Print or Post Worksheet
Students will go on a virtual tour/field trip in centers or stations via Google Arts and Culture, Google Earth, and YouTube to explore sites in Egypt from ancient times that still stand today. Students will visit the Nile River, the Great Pyramid of Giza, Inside the Pyramids, Nefertari's Tomb, and the Sphinx. Centers can be printed or posted to your learning management system. This lesson includes mixed-level questions to guide instruction. Students will also practice important ELA skills such a
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6th - 8th
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Also included in: Middle School Social Studies History Interactive Centers Stations Bundle
Silk Road Trade & Cultural Diffusion Simulation
The Silk Road was a series of routes extending north and south. People used these routes to carry goods between Rome and Chang’an. At times, sea routes carried this trade, as maritime technologies improved or when violence threatened land traders. When pirates and other perils faced the merchants on the sea routes, trade increased on the land routes.Along the routes of the Silk Road, different regions offered goods such as dates, copper, herbs, and finished products. Goods such as the magnetic c
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Not Grade Specific
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Pocahontas (Matoaka): Powhatan Princess
Google Doc and Presentation on the life and culture of the Powhatan princess known as Pocahontas. This lesson looks at who she was, where she lived, her relationship with the British colonists at Jamestown as well as how she came to be converted to Christianity, married and live in England.In addition, this lesson looks at the cultural history of the Powhatan Nation of the Tidewater region of Virginia. There are Google Earth images and various articles about the people.As an extension, there i
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6th - 12th
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Movie Worksheet: Asian American History Documentary
Objectives: Students will watch the PBS documentary “Asian Americans: Generation Rising” and compare their own lives (and cultural history) and the lives of the Asian Americans mentioned in the video. Video: Click for School tube Link HEREUnits: Ethics/ Politics World History: Asia and the Pacific Islands in America todayAgriculture History (Page 1 of the documentary worksheet)Teacher Tips: 1. Discuss with your students about the value of learning about other people's cultures. 2. Have a private
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Introduction to American Slavery HyperSlide | Distance Learning | History & ELA
This online introductory collection includes 4 activities that have students reflect on, not only the social, political, and economic impacts of slavery, but also touches on the humanity of it. It uses the research-based language strongholds of listening, speaking, reading and writing activities using trusted primary sources.The HyperSlide has live links that you can edit before assigning to your online class or Google classroom. You can add, remove, or change video clips, links to helpful sites
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8th - 12th
Native American Civilization Showcase
Are you looking for an engaging way to teach your students about Native American civilizations? Look no further than the Native American Civilization Showcase! This comprehensive activity helps your students become immersed in the life and culture of America's original Indigenous people.Participants will explore the impact of each civilization on the region, and take a deep dive into their daily living, art, political systems, and more. Through hands-on activities, primary source readings, and a
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5th - 8th
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Also included in: Native American Civilizations Bundle
Google Slide Lesson on Martin Luther King Jr. For online Teaching
Looking for that amazing lessons on Martin Luther King Jr. Well look no further because here you are! Enjoy this wonderful Google slide lessons as it takes your students through His words and passions. Lessons includes Do now - Who is Martin Luther King Jr.Group work - Non fiction text and writingIndependent work - Related to speech analysis !Students will love this lesson as mines did while I taught it! Enjoy!
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4th - 8th
"Encanto" Movie Review - South American Culture
This movie review project gives students the opportunity to research many different aspects of South American culture and then analyze how well the movie portrays this diverse culture. They will complete their analysis by writing a movie review using the CER (Claim-Evidence-Reasoning) style of writing.
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6th - 7th
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Civilization Unit (Social Studies)
Civilization is similar to the computer game you can find online, however this is a hands-on approach that is appropriate for classroom use. It teaches students how civilizations develop and learn over time, and how resources affect and play a factor in that growth.
This digital unit includes a lesson plan, that identifies which standards this unit accomplishes, as well as everything you'll need to print for activities and a list of resources recommended to use with the unit.
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6th
Women Change History: Maria Sibylla Merian Unit - Integrated Curriculum
"Women Change History: Maria Sibylla Merian Unit - Integrated Curriculum"Product Description:Embark on an inspiring journey through history with our comprehensive thematic unit, "Women Change History: Maria Sibylla Merian." This unit is designed to illuminate the remarkable life and contributions of Maria Sibylla Merian, a pioneering woman who transformed our understanding of botany and entomology. Crafted for grades 4 - 7 students, this engaging, multi-disciplinary unit weaves together Close Re
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4th - 7th
Also included in: Women Change The World Bundle 1
Celebrating Black History
Includes commemorating activity concepts for school & workplace settings.Worksheets & answer keys are included.1. A tribute to Black History Month2. Recognizing African Americans’ central roles in United States History3. Pinnacle moments in Black History 4. Activities to commemorate Black History Month in schools and workplace settings (includes clip art)
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4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Ancient Religions Notebook
Thank-you for your interest in my Ancient Religions interactive notebook! This is based on the current social studies standards for 6th grade! This notebook is designed to supplement your teaching of religions in 6th grade. The best use of this notebook would be around the holidays time to really increase student engagement.
Each religion has a title page, major gods/goddess page if applicable, and major holidays page to allow students to really “dive” into each.
What is included in your pur
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6th - 8th
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