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Common Core WHST.6-8.2a cultural activities
Samurai Medieval Feudal Japan Project Help Wanted Advertisement
To set the scene, your students are Japanese scribes who live in medieval (feudal) Japan and have been chosen to design a help wanted advertisement to recruit highly qualified people to become samurai. The task of your students is to create a help wanted ad describing the role of the samurai. Additionally, an optional extension project is included in the resource in which students apply for the job by creating a career portfolio.This samurai project includes a detailed introduction for students
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6th - 8th
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Also included in: Medieval Feudal Japan Bundle Unit Activities
Ancient China Confucianism Daoism Legalism Philosophies - Talk Show Activity
In this Ancient China Philosophies Activity, students will work in groups of four to present a talk show focusing on Confucianism, Daoism and Legalism. This talk show activity will allow students to further develop their teamwork and presenting skills along with demonstrating their knowledge of these ancient Chinese philosophies. When planning and performing the talk show, students will take on the role of either the host or as a guest. The host will be responsible for asking the deep and engagi
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6th - 8th
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Also included in: Ancient China Unit Bundle
Film Studies Guide for Making a Movie with Organizer & Templates for High School
Teach the art of filmmaking and get your high school students making their own movies and short films. From film-related vocabulary to storyboarding ideas, this Film Studies Guide for Making a Movie pack is your complete guide to teaching your high schoolers how a movie is made. It is perfect for film studies units and provides step-by-step instructions on scriptwriting, storyboarding, casting, and filming techniques for how to make a movie of your own. There are also production task cards with
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8th - 11th
Holidays Around the World Writing Project, Leveled, Differentiated!
Students will pick a country they are interested in studying and answer questions about the holiday traditions in that country, then write an essay in paragraph form, using the questions as a graphic organizer. This product includes geography, writing, and social studies components. There are 2 levels for the writing portion, the first level contains a fill in the blanks essay. Level 2 is for intermediate learners who are able to free write their answers in essay form.
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K - 12th
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
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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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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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
Create Currency for Ancient Rome - A Fun Project!
The year is 100 C.E. and your students are artisans who live in ancient Rome during the era of the Roman Empire. They have recently been hired to create a currency to reflect the daily life and culture of the Roman Empire. Included in the Resource: • Direction sheet with seven requirements & suggested topics• Rubric• Two-page chart about the phrases and images of the American dollar bill• Answer key• Four currency templates (half and full page options)Your students will love this project!
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6th - 8th
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Also included in: Ancient Rome Unit Bundle: Projects and Activities
Introduction to Ethnic Studies
This is a one-day 55 minute slideshow to help introduce the topic of Ethnic Studies, through the use of Circle Maps, and defining and reflecting on the terms "Identity" and "Community".There is a corresponding hand-out, but the students can also create their circle maps and complete their exit ticket on lined notebook paper or in their own self-created Google Slides presentation.
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7th - 10th
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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
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
Latin Nation Book
Discover the nations of Latin America as a class through a powerful research book that will focus students' attention on essential content. Students can work at their own pace to become an expert on the nation they choose. This project can also be adapted for any other nation they want to learn about. Great project for students who are in-person or at-home. Includes Student Requirements and Teacher Rubric. Bonus Doc is included for students to give each other book reviews! Enjoy!
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3rd - 8th
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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
Katherine Johnson Writing Across the Curriculum | Distance Learning
Wondering how to integrate writing in science? Your students will love learning about NASA mathematician and scientist Katherine Johnson with this engaging, no-prep writing activity! More than 25 facts about Johnson are provided in this resource.Students learn:1. How to write an outline2. How to write in their own words3. How to write an essay4. All about Johnson, the famous scientist and mathematicianIncludes:· More than 25 vetted facts and quotes about Katherine Johnson--well-known as well as
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5th - 8th
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HS-ESS1-4
, MS-ESS1-2
Also included in: Space Unit Activities BUNDLE
6th Grade SS GSE - Geographic Visual Art Activities - F2F or Virtual
Use these 4 activities for F2F or virtual instruction. Students will create a two-dimensional, virtual layouts of either a sculpture, wood art, roack art or mural that describes what they learned in Latin America, Canada, Australia or Europe's geographical features and econonmic development in an artistic and expressive way. Upload as a virtual assignment for an extension for homework purposes, interactive notebook reflection activity or in-class/session daily class assignment using any Google A
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Grades:
3rd - 7th
Black History Month Visual Research Project
A great project for teaching foundations of research. It is also a great project with student choice for Black History Month. Students enjoy the freedom of researching somebody they pick and they make a great display when finished.
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4th - 8th
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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
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