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Adult education social studies game pdfs
Economics and History: Communism vs. Capitalism, the Rock, Paper, Scissors Game!
This highly interactive game gives students a hands-on, experiential understanding of the differences in between communism and capitalism. Students will learn more about the key components of communism, capitalism, and socialism.
Out of all of the activities that I do in my class, students probably have the most fun playing this game.
There is a reflection that follows the game, as well as a sheet that the students can fill out. After they have filled it out, allow for a discussion on the imp
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Geography—World Religions: A Comparison Study on Judaism, Christianity, & Islam
An engaging and interesting comparison of the three great present-day monotheistic world religions: Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. (INCLUDES EASEL ACTIVITY)Bundle & Save Here World Religions BundleTHIS LESSON INCLUDES:World Religions Chart (Student Notes)World Religions Chart (Teacher Guide)Venn Diagram (Student Notes)Venn Diagram (Teacher Guide)Aesthetic & Interesting Informational Handouts on Judaism, Christianity, and IslamTeacher Instructions (Lesson detail Introduction and Proced
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in: Bundle for Katrina- World Religions
stranded - a group survival simulation. Social Studies CCSS
Which people would you choose to start a new community with until being rescued? Who deserves to be saved?What’s more important: their character or their skills? Their past or their future?This simulation has been done lots of times in many different ways. Here’s my variation on it, complete with gorgeous graphics and some tongue-in-cheek humor with the names of characters.NOTE: I've used this activity with grade 4 all way through to adult friends at small group :)Apart from the cover page (S
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3rd - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Latin American Countries and Capitals: Geography Activities and Games in Spanish
Latin American Geography for Kids IN SPANISH! Use these games, activities, and quizzes to teach your students the Spanish-speaking Latin American countries and capitals. I always use these at the beginning of the year with all levels of Spanish classes! It is so important for kids to be familiar with the countries were the Spanish language is spoken.
1) Label the map with Spanish-speaking Latin American countries. (with a word bank of countries in Spanish with accents, etc)
2) Label the map w
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6th - 12th, Adult Education
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ABA Card Game Applied Behavior Analysis Therapy Terminology BCBA Supervision
ABA Card Game Applied Behavior Analysis Therapy Terminology for BCBA Supervision and Study: Play this during small group supervision sessions, at work parties, during team-building activities, and so much more! This game is designed to help ABA therapists and supervisees have fun while practicing their knowledge of applied behavior analysis. If you are a BCBA, BCaBA, RBT, or are familiar with the field of ABA then this game is sure to give you and your coworkers a fun time. Better yet, you can u
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Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Financial Literacy & Personal Finance Video Game - HTML5 Distance Learning
Video Game about Personal Finance, Investing, Money Management, & Budgeting. An evidence-based, hand drawn visual-novel personal finance simulation game for High School and Young Adults that teaches financial literacy skills. Learn Asynchronously from home on any Computer, Smartphone, or Tablet:2 different ways to play: on any modern desktop/smartphone/tablet web browser, or install on any Mac, Windows, or Linux computer!Expected Student Learning Outcomes:Learn financial skills & content
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Murder on Mount Olympus: A Mythological Murder Mystery Party Kit
Murder at Mount Olympus: A Mythological Murder Mystery Party Kit, murder mystery games, clue party, kids mystery party, detective party**Available as a Virtual Party, see below**Host a mythological murder mystery! Also works well as a toga party. Great for Kid's Birthday Parties, Adult Parties, College Parties, Tween Parties, Classroom Activities, Office Parties, Social Groups, and more!Visit mystical Mount Olympus where the Greek gods and goddesses have gathered for a party. Students have the o
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Europe Geography — Eastern & Western Europe Scavenger Hunt (Intro Activity)
This lesson is easy enough for 5th graders to understand yet works well with students up to grade 12. Modifications can be made as needed. Get the Scavenger Hunt Bundle and Save HereStudents will find this Eastern and Western Europe Scavenger Hunt activity fun and motivating, and it will encourage students to examine the physical, political, economic, and cultural characteristics of Eastern & Western Europe, along with the geographical themes. This is the perfect activity to introduce and be
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5th - 12th, Adult Education
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Also included in: NEW! Geography Scavenger Hunt Bundle + 2 Freebies
Senate: A Roman Society Simulation Game
Senate! Is a Roman take on the popular team building game Mafia. I typically use this activity to reinforce some of the vocabulary after students have learned about the structure of the Roman republic. It's also a lot of fun. The game is set in a Roman town during the early period of the Roman republic. Plebeians, consuls, a dictator, and an orator due battle against the conspiring Senate to restore peace to the town. The Senate is keen on "removing" their political rivals from the game.
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
World War II BUNDLE, WWII (American History Bundle), Print & Digital
World War II BIG BUNDLE, Print & Digital Distance LearningWWII Part A: Dictators Threaten Peace, War in Europe, The Holocaust, America Moves Toward WarWWII Part B: Mobilization on the Home Front, The War for Europe and North Africa, War in the Pacific, Impact of the War This unit includes links to engaging resource in Dropbox and Google Format as well as direct PDF downloads. INCLUDED: World War II Unit Lesson Plan Guide, American History BACK TO SCHOOLWorld War II Game Cards (I Have, Who H
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Black History Month Music Bundle: Music History Lessons, Bulletin Displays, Game
This music bundle is a fully-immersive Black music history unit for middle school and high school students. Although bundle is music-related, it is also appropriate for general homeroom class lessons, social studies, history, and government classes.The history of the black community's influence on American popular music, classical music, and musical activism is a crucial story to tell, and gives students a more well-rounded understanding of American culture, the arts, and the human experience. R
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Geography: Turkey Trotting Around The Globe (Thanksgiving Around the World)
Fun for all ages!Take a trip around the world and experience Thanksgiving and harvest festivals from the US. to Malaysia to Ghana.This is a great way to engage your students in geography and culture when you are winding things down for the fall break/holidays. This Lesson May Be Modified to Reach Various Learning Levels.This lesson includes 17 pages of:Highly-Detailed Teacher Instructions.Helpful Online SitesSpinning Wheel ReproduciblesThinking Map ReproducibleGame InstructionsStudent Reading Pa
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5th - 12th, Adult Education
Also included in: Build A Bundle for Georgianne B
Fun Icebreaker for PD Staff Meetings - 90s TV Show Trivia Game - Team Building
A fun icebreaker game and beginning of new school year activity for teachers, back to school staff or faculty meetings, professional development PDs, and PLC meetings. Use with in-person or virtual trainings. Engage your staff and build morale!This resource is a fun way to take your staff down memory lane to see what they can remember about the cast members of their favorite 90s TV shows. The Name That Cast 90s TV Show Trivia Game will help you test your knowledge of some the most popular TV sh
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Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Israelite Wilderness Wanderings: The Exodus and Moses Board Game for Bible Class
The Exodus of the Hebrews from Egypt, led by Moses is one of the most legendary accounts in Scripture. The Israelites were enslaved by the Egyptian Pharaoh for hundreds of years and God heard their cry and sent Moses back to Egypt to lead the people to the land that he promised their ancestor Abraham.In this game, students will test their knowledge by answering a series of true and false questions and moving their game piece from Egypt, through the Sinai wilderness and up to the promised land.St
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in: Old Testament Bundle for Bible or Sunday School Class
The History of Halloween: Close Reading Story and Crossword Puzzle Printable
Give your students a fun, engaging, and educational Halloween lesson activity! This product includes a one page History of Halloween Story, a Crossword Puzzle, and Clues! Your students will have the opportunity to learn and have fun at the same time! Perfect for the upcoming Halloween season! From one teacher to another, you deserve this!The Close Reading story begins with in the 2000s when the Celts of present day Ireland celebrated All Hollow's Eve during a three day festival called Samhain
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1st - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Black History Month Games Activities Trivia High Middle School Staff PD
Fun Black History Month or African American Studies trivia game, activity for high school and middle school students, teachers, virtual staff trainings or meetings, professional development or PDs and more! Identify famous Black athletes, Civil Rights leaders, and entertainers in the past, present, and future of Black History. This resource is a fun way to introduce a Black History unit/class, or just a way to incorporate African-American History into your lesson. Includes:Name That Person-Black
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Animal Farm by George Orwell History and Symbolism Crossword Puzzle
Animal Farm History and Symbolism Crossword Puzzle
This is a crossword puzzle which can be used with the Novel, Animal Farm, by George Orwell. It is an assessment activity for teaching the history of the Russian Communist Revolution as it relates to the major characters and events of the novel.
The use of symbolism by the Mr. Orwell is subtle, clever, and effective. If your class is like mine, many students hate to analyze a story. However when you inject symbolism into the equatio
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7th - 12th, Adult Education
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Second Semester Psychology Activities, Viewing Guides, & Games Mega Bundle
This mega bundle contains 90+ resources for the second half of a psychology course! Units Covered:MemoryCognitionMotivation & EmotionPersonalityPsychological DisordersTherapies & TreatmentsStress & HealthApplications & CareersResources Include:Unit Presentation Slides Unit Guided Notes Unit Fact or Myth GamesUnit Bingo GamesUnit Independent Work PacketsUnit Crossword PuzzlesMovie Viewing GuidesEpisode Viewing GuidesTask CardsPreview & Review ActivitiesClasswork & Homework
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9th - 12th, Adult Education
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Economics ESCAPE ROOM! - Microeconomics & Trade - Classroom Activity!
Make your classroom more fun and engaging with this thrilling and competitive activity. This exciting game has students scramble to solve and decode clues in pairs using their knowledge of Economics to exit the Escape Room! The game is ready-to-go. Once you understand the game, you simply print the materials and go!NOTE: This activity is meant to be used AFTER students have learned the material.Game includes all required materials:A set of instructions and keys for the teacherA student packet wi
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in: Economics Full Curriculum Bundle - Full Semester - Google Drive Access
Financial Vocabulary Playing Cards
Your must-have Financial Vocabulary Playing Cards featuring over 100 financial vocabulary terms across personal and business finance, economic indicators and events, as well as historical figures and institutions. While this file details the contents of the cards, the cards are also available for purchase at a discount to all educators. We also offer customization in order to create content compatible with your existing curriculum!Example Content: Personal Finance & Key Concepts (40)E.g. Sav
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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The Resurrection Day Unit Study | About Easter & Holy Week | Class Bible study
It’s Almost Easter time!What do you imagine when I say it’s almost Easter time? Do you think about bunnies, chicks, candy, baskets, and egg hunts?All those things are fun, but they have absolutely nothing to do with Easter. In fact, one of the most important events in our Christian faith has become greatly secularized.In This Unit StudyIn this unit study, your students are going to learn about the real meaning of Easter, or what is known as “Resurrection Day.” The unit is rich in scripture to he
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K - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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ACTIVIDADES Y JUEGOS CON PERSONAJES HISPANOS FAMOSOS
Activities and games with famous hispanic people for Hispanic Heritage Day/MonthActividades y juegos con personajes hispanos famosos para el día de la Hispanidad/Mes de la Herencia HispanaEste recurso incluye actividades y juegos sobre personajes hispanos famosos (cantantes, políticos, escritores, deportistas, etc.), y es ideal para llevar a cabo en una clase de cultura hispana, el Día de la Hispanidad o durante el Mes de la Herencia Hispana. Todas las actividades y juegos están pensadas para ll
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in: ACTIVIDADES PARA EL MES DE LA HERENCIA HISPANA (BUNDLE)
US History Taboo Review Game
US History Taboo game that challenges players to guess 136 different key people, events, and concepts from the post-Reconstruction era to the 21st centur (4 terms per page).Players take turns describing the words on their cards without using the taboo words listed. The game is an engaging way to learn and discuss important aspects of modern American history.Game Rules:Divide players into two teams.Place the deck of cards face-down on the table.Set a timer for 1 minute per round.A player from Tea
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Trivia Night Fundraiser Questions, Answer Sheets, Scoresheets #2
Do you want to hold a fundraiser for your school or group and do not want to pay outrageous amounts for questions (that are usually extremely difficult for anyone to have fun answering) or take the time to write your own? Here's your answer!
This affordable package has everything you need to host a fundraiser Trivia Night: 100 questions (10 rounds/10 questions each round); rules & directions for participants; category descriptions; answer sheets for teams to fill in; separate Answer Key she
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Importance of learning social studies
Social studies offers valuable insights into history, geography, and much more. Social studies captivates students by providing them with perspectives from the past, present, and future, allowing them to understand history and navigate current events. It enables them to appreciate how previous generations have shaped their present reality. In essence, social studies opens their eyes to the vastness of life beyond their immediate surroundings.
Benefits of learning social studies
Learning social studies offers many benefits to students in terms of helping them develop a holistic understanding of the world. Namely, it helps them:
- Learn about the achievements, challenges, perspectives, traditions, and customs of different societies
- Evaluate information, analyze evidence, and make informed judgments about complex social, economic, and political issues
- Become active, responsible, and engaged citizens
- Comprehend global issues such as human rights, environmental sustainability, and economic disparities
By teaching social studies, teachers can help students develop critical thinking skills, foster civic engagement, and promote social awareness and responsibility.
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On TPT, social studies resources come in various formats, from worksheets to interactive notebooks to units. They can be used to enhance learning, assess a student’s mastery of social studies concepts, or to reteach a tricky topic. With plenty of TPT resources at your fingertips, teaching and learning social studies will be so much easier.
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If you’re a teacher or parent looking for printable or digital social studies resources, TPT has an extensive array of instructional materials for every learning need, topic, or grade level. Whether you’re teaching students about America’s democratic process, the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., how to read maps, or World War II, we’ve got you covered.
Social studies resources on TPT offer informative lessons, engaging texts, intriguing facts, interactive puzzles, and enjoyable trivia games. These grade-specific resources ensure that all students can access age-appropriate materials that stimulate their minds and enhance their creative thinking abilities.
For instance, first graders can explore worksheets on senses and emotions, followed by a coloring page featuring Harriet Tubman. Older students can test their knowledge with quizzes on statistics and capital cities, then delve into the history of the Underground Railroad through an informational sheet or enjoy a word search focused on civil rights leaders. With such a wide variety of subjects and topics covered, our social studies pages provide endless opportunities for students to explore the world in captivating ways.
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