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Common Core WHST.6-8.1b cultural activities
Egyptian Gods and Goddesses Mythology Reading Comprehension Passages Activity
What's not to love about ancient Egypt gods and mythology?! Feel safe as your students uncover the dramatic story of conflict between Osiris and Seth. Excite as they discover the role of each god at the Weighing of the Heart Ceremony. Discover the relationship between Egyptian gods and Egyptian geography.Enjoy the FUN of Egyptian Mythology without the stress of mature themes that students uncover during online research. Share the dramatic stories, but with MIDDLE SCHOOL APPROPRIATE TEXT AND GRA
Grades:
6th - 9th
The Roaring Twenties: Gallery Walk Stations (City vs. Rural Life)
Your students will come away with an understanding that the Roaring Twenties was not exactly “roaring” for everyone. This gallery walk is set up for your students to visit three stations. They will view historical images to analyze city life for the upper/middle class, life for immigrants & life in Harlem, and life in rural America. Pictures are worth a thousand words, and this is a great way for your students to analyze primary source images.This resource includes:- Life in the City: 7 imag
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5th - 7th
Women's Suffrage Movement PowerPoint, Guided Notes, Reading, Analysis
Discover the road to the 19th amendment with this women's rights unit. This resource includes an editable slide presentation (59 slides) with primary source images and documents, a student booklet with guided notes, reading passages, and analysis activities.What's Included:- 59 Slide PPT with primary source images- Guided Notes - Close Reading Passages (Susan B. Anthony, Elizabeth Cady Stanton, & Lucy Stone)- Analysis Activities (analyze statements, political cartoons, voter turnout stats)-
Grades:
5th - 7th
Also included in: Women's Suffrage Bundle: Activities, Reading Passages, Analysis, Lecture
Global Cultures Enrichment Course Curriculum | 6 Week Unit | Microsoft BUNDLE
This fun, low-prep, 6-week enrichment course curriculum includes a pacing calendar and all lesson materials to make your teacher life easy! Intro to World Cultures 1. What if the World had 100 People? Lesson 2. What is Culture? Lesson 3. Intro to Culture Vocab Lesson 4. Culture Collage ProjectExplore World Cultures 5. China: Discovery Atlas Lesson 6. Travel the Silk Road Lesson 7. Cultural Diffusion Lesson 8. 10 Cool Things about India Lesson 9. India: Discovery Atlas LessonAss
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6th - 12th
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Ancient Mesopotamia Hammurabi Learning Stations Activity
Engage your students in learning about Ancient Mesopotamia with primary resources and interactive learning stations. Students rotate through 7 stations and analyze history's most famous legal code using critical thinking, writing analysis, and reading comprehension skills. Students will learn what society in Ancient Mesopotamia was like by evaluating and explaining each law. Includes 3 graphic organizers to scaffold material as students evaluate and explain to demonstrate their understanding of
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6th - 9th
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Also included in: World History Full Year Curriculum
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
Peace Machine- Post Bomb/Manhattan Project activity
Teamwork, planning, decoding, research, and communication are skills needed to be successful in this race to create a peace machine. Simulation game takes 1-2 periods. easy to prepare- uses classroom materials, a few timers, cheerios, rope, and lots of excitement!
Grades:
5th - 8th
Feudal Japan Activity: Student Talk Show - Shogun, Samurai, Daimyo, Peasant
Students will work in groups of three to present a talk show. Their talk show will include the host who will ask the deep and engaging questions and two guests who will answer in an interesting and detailed way. Students will choose three out of the following four people to include in their talk show: a Shogun, a Daimyo, a Samurai or a Peasant. (Traditional Japanese names are included.)Included in the Resource:✓ Introduction✓ Specific requirements✓ Rubric✓ Sample questions that the host can as
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6th - 8th
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Also included in: Medieval Feudal Japan Bundle Unit 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
Grades:
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
Grades:
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
Types of Government Activities and Posters!
Description:Ten years ago, I created Types of Government posters, and they became my all-time best-seller on TPT!Although I regularly receive 5 stars for this product, one purchaser said, "I wish you had activities to go with this!" So, this product includes my original posters along with 5 different class activities to accompany the posters.Each poster features a different type of government and contains easy-to-understand definitions of each form. Posters also include images representing each
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5th - 11th
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SILK ROAD STATIONS ACTIVITY (Ancient / Medieval China)
Create a Silk Road in your classroom for your students to experience what it was like to travel and trade from Dunhuang all the way to Antioch! This lesson includes all of the sources, materials, videos, and also PowerPoint just in case you want to teach the whole China Unit Silk Road lesson for the week! Print out the signs and cards below and place them at each station. There are about five stations in total! You can always print more copies to duplicate stations. Depending on how many studen
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6th - 7th
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Also included in: SILK ROAD UNIT
Geography of China - Real Estate Ad Project
Your students will love exploring the geography of China with this real estate ad project. To set the scene, your students will assume the role of a real estate agent in order to convince homebuyers to move to a particular region with a focus on the geography of China. Project options include creating a commercial that would be on TV or a print advertisement that would feature in a magazine or newspaper.This China Geography project includes detailed directions for students including an introduct
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6th - 8th
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Also included in: Ancient China Unit Bundle
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
25 U.S. Civics Bellringer Writing Prompts & Essential Questions | Google Slides
vThis collection of 25 open-ended critical writing prompts is the perfect way to get students thinking, writing, and discussing essential civics topics and themes. These prompts are ready-to-use as bellringers, extra time writing prompts, or other civics supplements! Students begin by reflecting on Essential Course Questions, (Slides 1-3), and then answer various critical thinking questions about civic issues like voting, the U.S. Constitution, the three branches of government, important legisla
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7th - 12th
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BIRTH of the BLACK PRESS - Black History - Great Migration - The Nickel Boys
A 1-day interactive lesson on the Black Press. Students watch 2 short video clips and look at vintage front pages to learn how Black-run newspapers like The Chicago Defender helped in the fight for equality. Students will also learn the effect of the Black Press on the Great Migration. This lesson links 2 GREAT mini-documentaries (no more than 3 min apiece, available free on Youtube) and includes a folder of 6 FRONT PAGES from Jim-Crow-era issues of The Chicago Defender. This lesson works SO WEL
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in: Topics in Anti-Racism: 4 Mini-Unit Bundle
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
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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