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Common Core WHST.6-8.2d cultural activities
Veterans Day Program Script School Assembly or Class Activity to Honor Veterans
Are you planning a Veterans Day celebration for your school this year? This Veterans Day program script will help you get started as you plan your Veterans Day program.Our school's Veterans Day program has been my absolute favorite event of the year for over fifteen years!I have found that a program that celebrates Veterans is one of our favorite activities to bring together community members of all ages and students in our school. I have used this script at our school-wide Veterans Day progra
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1st - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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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
Silk Road Trade Routes FUN Game Activity | Cultural Diffusion and Geography
Play a FUN “Travels on the Silk Road” game that students LOVE! They must identify goods & ideas spread on the trade routes while competing to amass the greatest fortune along the way! Print & interactive, digital versions of the materials are included. Made for traditional in-class learning or digital 1:1 classrooms. Everything you need is included!Includes:Explain Slides: Game DirectionsFill-in Scorecard & ChartGame Task CardsGame BoardAnswer KeyTeacher Reference GuideVocabulary:Sil
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5th - 12th
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What is Culture? 5-E Intro Lesson | FUN Cultural Traits Activity | Google
This fun, intro lesson challenges your class to explore what culture means and ways cultures vary worldwide. The activities are engaging for students & the guided, 5-E format is easy for you to use! Begin with a fun “What in the World?” warm-up activity featuring Manu Martian, an alien who has crash-landed and is utterly confused. Examine culture and cultural traits through his observations of Earthlings, then introduce key vocabulary and concepts. Fill-in notes accompany the lesson. Next, s
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5th - 12th
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Assimilation of Native Americans: Indian Boarding Schools (STATIONS)
Through these primary source analysis stations, your students will gain an understanding of the assimilation of Native Americans in the United States following the Civil War, due to the use of Indian boarding schools. Through readings, photographs, and interviews, your students will analyze primary sources to learn the laws and history surrounding the schools in the United States, as well understand the negative impact these government instituted school experiences have had on Native American ch
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5th - 8th
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
African Cultures in Black Panther 5-E Lesson | Investigate Wakanda | Microsoft
A STUDENT FAVORITE EVERY YEAR! A GREAT BLACK HISTORY MONTH RESOURCE TOO!This lesson examines “Wakanda” to learn about Africa’s cultural diversity & the real African traits that inspired Marvel's "Black Panther" movie. The activities are engaging for students & the guided, 5-E format is easy for you to use! Fill-in notes accompany the lesson. Begin with a “Sorting Hat” warm-up to clear up common misconceptions about Africa. Next, explore how the filmmaker blended traits of various African
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5th - 12th
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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
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6th - 9th
Hunter-Gatherers Lesson & Activities (Print & Digital Included)
If you are starting your social studies unit with early civilizations, this resource is perfect for covering Hunter-Gatherers. Your students will take a look at the nomadic lifestyle, egalitarian society, and early tools and weapons used by hunter-gatherers. As well, your students will learn about a few modern-day hunter-gatherer societies and will have an opportunity to analyze and compare their lifestyle to western society.This Resource Includes::: 19 Slide Presentation (PPT and Google Slides)
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5th - 8th
Aztecs Project - Tenochtitlan Travel Brochure
Let's set the scene for this imaginative and engaging Aztecs Project:The year is 1500 and your students come across a “Help Wanted” ad in the Classified section. Tenochtitlan Tours is in need of an experienced, knowledgeable and articulate tour guide. In lieu of a formal interview, Tenochtitlan Tours has requested that job candidates submit an original travel brochure. The brochure will include images and descriptions of the culture and tourist destinations in Tenochtitlan. The creator of the mo
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6th - 8th
Also included in: Maya Aztec Inca Unit - Activities Bundle
Intro to Culture and Cultural Traits 5-E Lesson | Explore World Culture | Google
This student-favorite lesson explores culture and cultural traits. The activities are engaging for students & the guided, 5-E format is easy for you to use! Begin with a fun “4 Pics, 1 Word” warm-up activity, then introduce key vocabulary and concepts. Fill-in notes accompany the lesson. Next, challenge students to complete an “ABC’s of Culture” activity examining cultural traits. Finally, assess learning with a “Search & Find” activity where students watch a video & identify example
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3rd - 8th
Civil Rights Movement: March on Washington Gallery Walk Activity
In this Civil Rights Movement activity, your students will become historians as they analyze the official March on Washington organizing manual that was published prior to the demonstration. Then they will take a gallery walk to analyze historical images from the demonstration. Students will answer critical thinking questions throughout the activity and complete a final reflection. This resource is set up in an easy-to-print format to save you time.Primary Source Analysis:There is no better way
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6th - 8th
The Roaring Twenties: Introductory Article (Magazine Format Reading)
If you are looking for an overview of the Roaring Twenties, this 4-page magazine format article will not only allow your students to practice reading with non-fiction text features, but is high interest and well-rounded.This article is set up similar to a magazine with 4 pages of reading that contain text features (ex. headings, fact boxes). I like to staple the article to form a booklet. Comprehension questions and answer keys are included!The article covers the following content:-What were the
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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)-
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5th - 7th
Also included in: Women's Suffrage Bundle: Activities, Reading Passages, Analysis, Lecture
Decolonizing education: ESL unit plan on food and culture
This unit plan focuses on teaching students necessary skills in critical thinking, various writing production, creative thinking, and literary skills. It takes a critical and decolonial approach to instructing students about relevant topics in developing and maintaining healthy lifestyles and attitudes towards food and culture.
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7th - 10th
Mesopotamia The Cradle of Civilization Lesson & Activities (Print & Digital)
If you are looking to cover Mesopotamia, this is a great resource to give a broad overview of this early civilization. This resource includes both print and digital options perfect for blended learning! What's Included:- Slide Presentation (PPT & Google Slides included)- Interactive Notebook (Print & Digital Notebook included)- Key Term cards (Print)- Key Term Drag & Drop Activity (Digital)- Note-taking sheets (Print & Digital)- Assessment (Print & Digital)Topics Covered::: M
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5th - 8th
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
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
History of Ancient/Medieval Japan: Beauty & Fashion Trends in the Heian Period
Looking for engaging lessons on the Heian Period of Medieval Japan? Look no further!This set of 11-page Medieval/Feudal Japan worksheets for the history classroom explores the Beauty and Fashion Trends of Medieval Japan during the Heian Era. Just seeing the picture of a Japanese woman with painted black is enough to catch the attention of any middle school or high school history student!Analyzing the beauty and fashion trends in Medieval Japan during the Heian Era is a great way to teach about J
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7th - 10th
The Roaring Twenties: Consumerism (Reading Passage & WebQuest)
In this lesson, students learn about consumerism during the Roaring Twenties. This is a great supplement to a 1920’s or Stock Market Crash unit. This resource includes a 2 page reading passage with comprehension questions, as well as a WebQuest activity. Students will find images that depict consumerism in the 1920’s and today. The WebQuest is Google Compatible. Link is provided. This WebQuest interactive foldable is perfect for your student's interactive notebooks.What’s included:- Consumerism
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5th - 7th
Ancient Greece Virtual Field Trip with Pear Deck Google Slides
Discover ancient Greece with this virtual field trip using Google Arts and Culture and Pear Deck prompts! This engaging lesson provides opportunities for students to reflect on their experiences and convey their understanding. It can be done as a whole group or in self-paced mode, and additional websites are available for students to explore influential people and places of ancient Greece.Mixed-level questions are included to guide instruction and help students practice important ELA skills such
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6th - 8th
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Also included in: Ancient Greece BUNDLE Pear Decks, Google Docs, and more!
Introduction to Culture Lesson & Activities (Printable Booklet)
If you are in need of a low-prep introduction to culture, this lesson is set up and ready to go. Your students will gain an understanding of key terms and understandings about culture, and will have an opportunity to analyze their own culture, view short video clips, and respond to questions about cultures around the world. This is set up as a printable booklet with thought-provoking questions integrated throughout, but you can also just print the pages that you need. Answer keys included!This r
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6th - 8th
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Also included in: Introduction to Culture Lesson & Activities Print and Digital Bundle
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
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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