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Common Core RH.6-8.1 internet activities
Why Study History? Back to School Activity for Secondary Social Studies
Do your students truly understand why they are taking a history class!? Why not teach them in a fun activity? Teach your students to think like an historians as they dig through artifacts, analyze primary sources, and read information about history. This lesson guides your students through an activity where they debate the importance of history in their lives, examine artifacts, analyze primary sources, read an article and create Doodle Notes. The lesson concludes with a spectrum discussion or
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7th - 11th
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Also included in: Texas History 7th Grade Curriculum Bundle of Activities
WebQuest Evaluating Argument Claims, Evidence, Reasoning: Captive Orcas Debate
Updated in 2020 as a distance learning WebQuest in Google Slides (and still in PDF) while the debate continues (killer whales continue to be sold worldwide in worse-than-ever conditions, plus think about the other marine mammals). Authentic, relevant, in-depth argument examination! Truly delves into both sides of this hotly debated issue by examining and analyzing multiple primary sources.Step-by-Step guided activity leads students to read and analyze claims, counterclaims, and evidence presente
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
CNN 10 Worksheets: Current Events News Summary, Graphic Organizer, Video Project
CNN 10 (CNN Student News) is the perfect avenue for students to stay informed on current events. This PDF and GOOGLE DRIVE set of graphic organizer worksheets are an excellent way to analyze and summarize the current events of the day using CNN10. These various templates will help students of all ages stay engaged while watching CNN 10. A simple writing format helps students recognize, summarize, and write opinions about the major headlines of the day. I find this resource to be extremely prac
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Not Grade Specific
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The Holocaust Reading and Activities Bundle to teach the Holocaust Tragedy
In this Holocaust resource bundle, you receive three high-quality resources to use when teaching the Holocaust in a safe and responsible manner. The first resource is a short reading assignment with analysis questions to complete. The Holocaust is such a deep and powerful topic, so a one-page reading may not be enough for what you need, but it summarizes the rise of Adolf Hitler, the Final Solution, the beginning of the persecution of Jewish people, Kristallnacht, and the building and liberati
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7th - 10th
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Ancient Egypt Gods - Egypt Mythology Unit - Ancient Egypt Projects - Religion
This 80 page Ancient Egypt Mythology unit contains engaging Ancient Egypt projects for your upcoming unit on the gods and goddesses of Ancient Egypt. These engaging Ancient Egyptian gods activities contain informational text, graphic organizers, foldable activities, and templates, and make perfect additions to your Ancient Egypt Interactive Notebook. A variety of Ancient Egypt projects and activities are included. Very little teacher prep is required – simply print and teach!While all of the res
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4th - 7th
Social Studies: Easy to Use Set of 7 Webquests for World Geography and History
Reach students in the classroom or at home with this set of seven social studies webquests. Every world geography and history webquest in the set comes with a clickable webquest file, a worksheet, and an answer key. Each webquest link points to information that your students need to complete the worksheet. This set is just right for a hybrid, blended, or flipped approach to teaching. (It can also be used just as easily in traditional classroom instruction.) Besides printing the worksheets, no ot
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6th - 11th
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Social Studies Bell Ringer - This Day in History | Writing - Digital Version
Bellringers and check-ins can be a vital part of your social studies or history classroom curriculum and routine, but creating them can take a lot of precious planning time. Lucky for you, with This Day in History the work is already done for you! The activities in this resource are ready to roll out when you are! This resource creates opportunities for students (and teachers) to get settled into class, learn something new about history each day, and also reflect on their social-emotional needs.
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4th - 8th
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Otzi: CSI Investigation - Print and Digital
One of the most interesting stories of Early Man is Otzi the Iceman! Students love learning about Otzi and where he was found, examining the theories behind what happened to him, and based on their research, coming to their own conclusions. It’s the perfect CSI-type activity to engage students in the learning, research, and writing process! Use this lesson towards the end of your Early Man unit to make 6th grade social studies rock! As fun as this activity is, you’ll probably love that it requ
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6th - 10th
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Also included in: Early Man Interactive Notebook and Resource Bundle - Print and Digital
The Scramble for Africa - Causes and Effects
The Scramble for Africa – Causes and Effects of European Imperialism in Africa The main goal of this lesson is to have students describe and make connections between the causes and effects of European Imperialism in AfricaYou get a 16 Slide Power Point with:Do Now Instructions (Worksheet included)Info ChartInformational Graphics/MapVideo LinksAssessment QuestionsActivity InstructionsConclusion QuestionThere are 3 Activity Options that use 3 different resourcesResource 1 – Information Chart on Ca
Grades:
6th - 11th
Also included in: African History Unit Bundle
Analyzing and Comparing Different Types of Maps
Different Types of Maps The main goal of this lesson is for students to identify, analyze, and make connections between different types of mapsAlthough not necessary, having computers or Ipads available for students will allow them better view each map in full color. If this is not possible, the maps can still be projected onto a screen. A Powerpoint with each map is provided for this17 Slide PowerPoint comes with:Do NowInformational ChartClass NotesAssessment QuestionsActivity InstructionsConc
Grades:
5th - 10th
Also included in: Geography Unit Bundle
The Punic Wars and The Expansion of Rome
The Punic Wars and the Expansion of Rome - Lessons and Activities:The main objective of this lesson is for students to describe the causes, strategies used, and results of the Punic Wars.Includes 17 slide PowerPoint with:Do NowClass NotesDiagramVideo LinksAssessment QuestionsActivity InstructionsConclusion QuestionThere are 4 different combinations/options for the Activity.Activity Option 1 – Students use the Reading: The Punic Wars: Rome vs. Carthage (700 words) and complete and worksheet with
Grades:
6th - 11th
Also included in: Ancient Rome Unit Bundle
Roman Emperors - The Good, The Bad, and the Mad
Roman Emperors: Lesson and ActivityThe main objective of this lesson is for students to evaluate the rule of different emperors and determine who were the best and worst.Lesson is built to work with digital learning! Students can complete and submit their working using the fillable PDF filesYou get a 10 slide PowerPoint with:Do now QuestionsCharts with Background Information on Roman EmperorsResources:- Roman Emperor Information Cards – 10 Cards for the 10 emperors to choose from. Each is 200-2
Grades:
6th - 11th
Also included in: Ancient Rome Unit Bundle
Current Events Activity and Worksheet | PEGS Factors in the News | Google
Challenge students to follow current events and discover PEGS (Political, Economic, Geographic, Social) factors in the news. They watch or read the news, identify examples of stories that represent each PEGS factor, summarize the main ideas, then justify their decisions. Includes links to websites and a PEGS reference chart for interactive notebooks. This activity can be assigned regularly throughout the year, so students stay informed & connect the real world to your classroom. Social Studi
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5th - 12th
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Ancient Mesopotamia Activities | Stations, Debate, Primary Source Analysis
These interactive Ancient Mesopotamia Activities are the perfect supplement to your textbook or your existing school curriculum about Mesopotamia! This bundle includes several engaging and no-prep activities from our complete Ancient Mesopotamia unit bundle that will excite your students and add some variety to your lesson planning!Save 20% by purchasing these resources together!This bundle is a great fit for you if you just want a few Mesopotamia activities, but don't want word walls, slideshow
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6th - 9th
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Green Book Mapping Project for the Civil Rights Movement
This Green Book mapping project is a great activity to help students work on geography during the Civil Rights Movement and help understand the hardships African Americans faced during segregation.The Negro Motorist Green Book was a travel guide that helped African Americans find safe places to stop during the Jim Crow Era of segregation. The 2018 Academy Award-winning movie Green Book, of course, brought the book back into the spotlight. This lesson has students analyzing scanned copies of diff
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7th - 10th
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Age of Absolutism and Absolute Rulers Unit Plan | 7 Student-Centered Resources
Age of Absolutism Unit Bundle | 7 Resources for Absolute Monarchs | Google ReadyIn this Age of Absolutism Unit Bundle, you receive 7 engaging, hands-on, and effective resources to teach the Age of Absolute Monarchs, the Glorious Revolution, Henry VIII, Louis XIV, Peter the Great, Catherine the Great, the Thirty Years War, the Seven Years War, and much, much more! Each resource in this bundle is prepared in a traditional classroom version and a Google 1:1 digital version designed for distance le
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7th - 10th
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Also included in: World History Curriculum Part 2 | 1500s to Modern Day
Gender Roles & Stereotypes in Mid-20th Century Television: 6 Classic Shows!
In this engaging and interactive resource on Gender Roles in 1950s-60s television, students investigate 6 classic television shows to learn about gender roles and stereotypes in mid-20th century TV. Students watch short video clips from Leave it to Beaver, Father Knows Best, I Love Lucy, The Mary Tyler Moore Show, All in the Family, and The Jeffersons to learn about gender roles and stereotypes, and how some shows reinforced these views while others challenged them. For each video, students "r
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6th - 10th
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Middle Ages Mapping Activity Europe Geography Analysis
This Middle Ages Mapping Activity will save you time and energy as you teach about the changes and developments during the World History period.Use this mapping activity to introduce the Middle Ages of Europe.Reviews basic geography skills while introducing significant places and geographic themes for covering the Middle Ages time period.Resource IncludesMaps for AnalysisGuiding QuestionsMapping PromptsSocial Studies Skilled AddressedMappingMap AnalysisCritical ThinkingHistorical InquiryAbout th
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6th - 11th
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Constitution Unit Doodle Notes Bundle Constitutional Convention - Bill of Rights
Engage your students with Doodle Notes! Purchase the bundle of Constitution Doodle Notes for huge savings! In this bundle, you will receive all of my Doodle Notes resources for the Constitution. This includes Readings, Doodle Notes, Word Walls and Games. Each of these lessons and review activities is designed to review key content and to practice skills necessary for complex questions. You will receive a total of 6 different resources that I have created for your Constitution Unit. You will r
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5th - 9th
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Africa Webquest (World Geography and History)
The Africa webquest comes with a worksheet and an answer key. Each link in the webquest points to information that your students need to complete the worksheet. Besides printing the worksheets, no other prep is needed to conduct this activity on Africa.How to use this resource:1.) Share the PDF webquest file with clickable links to student computers. 2.) Print the accompanying worksheets. 3.) That’s it! Students are ready to get started.Students click the links embedded into stunning photographs
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6th - 11th
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Rise and Spread of Christianity Web Quest Activity | 4 Part + Primary Source
In this Rise and Spread of Christianity web quest and primary source activity, students complete a 4-part web quest to learn the early history of the Christian faith, Constantine, the Edict of Milan, the Edict of Thessalonica, and more. A short primary source analysis is included as well for students to practice interpreting short documents from the 3rd century!☆ ☆ Get this engaging resource (and a huge discount) when you purchase my Ancient Rome activities unit located here bundle!
Grades:
5th - 8th
Glorious Revolution & English Bill of Rights | James II & Rise of William & Mary
Glorious Revolution & English Bill of Rights | James II & Rise of William & Mary★ This resource is included in the Age of Absolutism Unit Bundle located here! ★In this informative and skill-based resource, students learn about the historical movement known as the Glorious Revolution, the creation of the English Bill of Rights, the demise of King James II, the rise of William and Mary of Orange, and the limitations placed on the English monarchy that have influenced countless democrac
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7th - 10th
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Primary Source Analysis Handouts Historical Thinking Skills Distance Learning
These handouts are designed to help students hone their historical thinking skills more specifically. Each handout requires that they source the document and then the questions asked help them to critically analyze the document with one of their historical thinking skills. These can be utilized with all types of primary sources, and I've included a list of websites to help teachers source different types of sources. Newsela is popular choice because the lexile score can be changed. There are fou
Grades:
7th - 10th
Also included in: The History Teacher Toolkit Posters, Forms, Agenda, Historical Thinking
Immigration Activity with Google Slides™ and Doodle Notes™
Dig deep into the content of the mid-1800’s while your students explore the essential question “How did immigrants contribute to the growth of the United States” through primary sources and background essays in this immigration activity. Google Slides™ and a Jamboard™ have been included for distance learning. Students will begin this lesson with a hook – listening to the song “Don’t Bite the Hand That’s Feeding You” and "Immigrants - We Get the Job Done" while they analyze the song for histori
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7th - 10th
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