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Westward Expansion Unit Bundle
This bundle includes everything you need to teach Westward Expansion! Be sure to check out the preview to see what is included!Includes:Introduction PowerPoint and Note SetLouisiana Purchase PowerPoint and Note SetLouisiana Purchase Internet Scavenger HuntLewis & Clark PowerPoint and Note SetLewis & Clark Internet Scavenger HuntMexican-American War PowerPoint and Note SetMexican-American War Internet Scavenger HuntCalifornia Gold Rush PowerPoint and Note SetCalifornia Gold Rush Internet
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3rd - 5th
European Explorers - Age of Exploration Unit Bundle
This European Explorer Bundle is aligned to the Georgia Performance Standards. The following explorers are covered in this bundle: Christopher Columbus, Vasco Nunez de Balboa, Hernando de Soto, Juan Ponce de Leon, Jacques Cartier, John Cabot, and Henry Hudson.This bundle includes:- European Explorers – Age of Exploration PowerPoint and Notes Set- European Explorers – Age of Exploration Interactive Notebook Foldable Bundle- European Explorers – Age of Exploration Route Map Bundle- European Explor
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3rd - 6th
Colonial America New England Middle Southern Colonies Unit Bundle
This amazing Colonial America bundle includes everything you need to teach your students about Colonial America!Includes:-New England Colonies PowerPoint and Note Set-Middle Colonies PowerPoint and Note Set-Southern Colonies PowerPoint and Note Set-Colonial Vocabulary PowerPoint and Note Set-Colonial America Classroom Poster Set (3 Posters Included)-New England Colonies Internet Scavenger Hunt WebQuest-Middle Colonies Internet Scavenger Hunt WebQuest-Southern Colonies Internet Scavenger Hunt Web
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3rd - 5th
Immigration in the 1900's Digital Lesson and Activities SS5H1d Ellis Island
Immigration in the 1900’s Digital Lesson and NotesNeed an engaging digital lesson that will anchor your students understanding of Immigration in the 1900’s? This product is a no prep, photo-filled digital lesson with notes companions your students will love! This presentation sparks rich classroom discussions and is perfect for ESOL learners! This product contains:One PowerPoint lesson (20 slides)Four website links that cover the standardCloze notes companion to slideshow (fill-in-the-blank note
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3rd - 8th
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New Nation and Government Bundle
This bundle contains INCREDIBLE resources to teach students about the creation of our nation. By purchasing the bundle, you save $4.50!!
This bundle covers the following topics and contains the following resources:
Articles of Confederation -- PowerPoint, Foldable, Posters, Internet Scavenger Hunt
Constitution & Constitutional Convention -- PowerPoint, Corresponding Notes Sheet
Branches of Government -- PowerPoint, Branches of Government Foldable, Checks & Balances Handout
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3rd - 6th
War of 1812 Mini Bundle
This mini bundle introduces the War of 1812 to students and includes the following:
- PowerPoint
- Scaffolded Notes Handout
- Internet Scavenger Hunt
PowerPoint & Notes - This PowerPoint and corresponding notes handout provides students with an introduction to the War of 1812. It introduces students to the troubles that began with Britain in the 1800s. It discusses why America went to war with Britain as well as the outcome of the war. It teaches students about Francis Scott Key and why
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3rd - 5th
Ojibwa (Chippewa/Anishinabe) Native American Webquest/Worksheet
Students will gain basic knowledge about the Ojibwa (Chippewa/Anishinabe) by completing an internet based worksheet. The following topics are covered in this webquest:Food and resource gatheringFamily roles and etiquetteHousing and transportationReligionClick here to view the website.Please check out my Native American lesson plans.Great Native American Lesson Plan Collections:Native American Lesson Plan and Webquest CollectionMayan, Aztec, Inca Sampler Collection: 3 WebquestsMayan Lesson Plan
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3rd - 10th
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Mayan Daily Life Webquest
Students will gain basic knowledge about the Mayans by completing an internet based worksheet. The following topics are covered in this Mayan webquest:Daily LifeReligionSocial ClassesGovernment CultureImportant CitiesThe webquest contains 33 questions and is a great introduction to a unit on the Mayas. An answer sheet is included for the teacher. The information for this webquest is from the following website.http://mayas.mrdonn.org/index.htmlClick here to view the website.I would like to thank
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3rd - 9th
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Also included in: Mayan, Aztec, Inca Sampler Collection (3 Webquests)
Westward Expansion Bundle
YOU SAVE 25% BY PURCHASHING THIS BUNDLE INSTEAD OF EACH ITEM INDIVIDUALLY!!
This product contains everything you need to teach all about the Westward Expansion! This product contains PowerPoints, note takers, and engaging activities for each topic. It also contains 2 review activities for students to prepare for an assessment or their state test.
The topics and activities this product contains include…
- Introduction to Westward Expansion – PowerPoint & Note Taker
- Louisiana Purcha
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3rd - 5th
La identidad y diversidad en España | Gráficas interpretativas con preguntas
Great introduction to Spain! I created this product for my unit on Spanish diversity I wanted my students to really see the diversity of the country by using facts and without much guidance from an adult. The charts and graphics cover the following themes:EconomyLanguagesDiversityCultureWeatherGeographyGastronomyAnd more!¡Excelente introducción a España! Creé este producto para una unidad sobre la diversidad española. Quería que mis alumnos vieran realmente la diversidad del país utilizando dato
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3rd - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Articles of Confederation Mini Bundle
This Articles of Confederation mini bundle includes the following:
- Introductory PowerPoint - provides a great introduction to the Articles of Confederation. It discusses what life after the Revolutionary War was like in the colonies and why a system of government was important. It discusses the powers that were given congress and the states. It discusses the problems with the Articles of Confederation including Shays's Rebellion.
Foldable - gives students a way to take notes from the PowerP
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3rd - 6th
Bundle Terry Fox - French escape room, interactive slides and activities
RESOURCE 1: READING COMPREHENSION ESCAPE ROOMThis Print and Go TERRY FOX Escape Room is a fusion of close reading, comprehension skills, secret codes, movement, citing evidence with text marking and critical thinking! Everything a teacher wishes for wrapped up into one FUN and engaging escape room activity.Students will revisit their non-fiction reading passage several times (at each challenge) to seek answers and cite evidence.What’s Included?✔️ Reading Passage, in FRENCH (approx. 500 words)✔️
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3rd - 8th
Black Creek Pioneer Village - Virtual Field Trip
Take a trip to Black Creek Pioneer Village. This interactive slideshow gives students the freedom to explore Black Creek by themselves or as a whole class. All slides are fully editable and teachers can change the bitmoji to their own. This 66-slide program walks students through all of Black Creek by using games, videos, and written information. Teachers are also given handouts that can be used to assess student understanding.If you would like to preview the whole presentation, please watch the
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1st - 6th
3 Branches of Government Webquest grades 3-5
http://bensguide.gpo.gov/3-5/government/branches.html
This is a 3 branches of government webquest that goes along with the linked website - for grades 4-5 ideally. Perfect for a computer lab activity to extend upon a US government lesson!
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3rd - 5th
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Civil War: Daily Life of a Soldier 4 Minute Video Worksheet
This video worksheet allows students to learn about the daily life of a soldier in the Civil War. The video clip is only four minutes long, but it is packed full of information that will keep your students engaged.This video worksheet works great as a “Do Now Activity” or as a complement to any lecture or lesson plan on the Civil War. The worksheet guides students through the everyday routines of a Civil War soldier. The video is great for visual learners and helps to break up class time so stud
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3rd - 12th
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American Revolution Bundle
This bundle includes the following activities. Please see the preview for details about each activity.
- Causes of the Revolutionary War PowerPoint
- Causes of the Revolutionary War Notes Chart
- Battles of the Revolutionary War PowerPoint
- Battles of the Revolutionary War Notes Chart
- Important People of American Revolution PowerPoint
- Important People of American Revolution Notes Chart
- Declaration of Independence PowerPoint
- Declaration of Independence Flipbook
- American Revolution
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3rd - 6th
Louisiana Purchase PowerPoint, Note Taker, and Internet Scavenger Hunt
This product contains a PowerPoint, note taker and map, and internet scavenger hunt that introduces the concept of the Louisiana Purchase. The PowerPoint shows students who owned the land known as Louisiana, why the United States wanted the land, why France sold the land to them, and much more. Students will enjoy completing the internet scavenger hunt as a follow up activity.
I hope you and your students find this resource helpful and engaging! Please remember to leave feedback.
- Kara
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3rd - 5th
Crazy Horse Sioux Hero and Memorial Hyperdoc Lesson using Google Slides
This is a HyperDoc lesson on the Sioux hero, Crazy Horse. It explores the life and legacy of Crazy Horse and the current Crazy Horse Memorial. It centers around the question: Would Chief Crazy Horse approve the construction of the Crazy Horse Memorial? Students are guided on a journey where they explore numerous sources in order to evaluate whether Crazy Horse would be approving of the current memorial. There's also two slides for early finishers where they can compare and contrast Mount Rushmor
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3rd - 6th
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Mexican Revolution Concept Map - La Revolución Mexicana Webquest - Organizer
Have your students research the Mexican Revolution using this concept map. I like to use it before reading any novel or film that takes place during the Mexican revolution such as "Like Water for Chocolate" by Laura Esquivel, "Tear This Heart Out" by Angeles Mastretta, "The Underdogs" by Mariano Azuela, "Here's To you Jesusa" by Elena Poniatowska, "Cartucho" by Nellie Campobello, "The Storm that Swept Mexico" and more.Haga que sus estudiantes investiguen la Revolución Mexicana usando este mapa c
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3rd - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Landforms Webquest
Jamboard Example*** This activity has been updated to accommodate distance learning and new technology. The new activity asks them to create a Google Jamboard defining and showing examples of eight landforms in the Eastern Hemisphere. The instructions and example are linked. Make a copy to edit.This web quest asks students to define 16 different landforms and find examples of them in the Eastern Hemisphere. The students are then asked to postulate how people may have adapted to living in or near
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3rd - 12th
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Digital Resource: Immigration Through Ellis Island WebQuest
Take your students on an interactive tour of Ellis Island with the help of Scholastic!This wonderful webquest resource can be explored with the help of this handout. 13 comprehension questions provide a good note-taking outline. Questions are typed in Word, making this a digital resource you can use and assign your way!How to use it:I used this web quest to build background knowledge at the beginning of my Uprising novel study.It could also be used with any social studies or U.S. history lesson
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3rd - 8th
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National Geographic MapMaker Interactive Digital Map Scavenger Hunt
Students will be going on a scavenger hunt on a digital map! The link to the map is in the title, a free interactive digital map by National Geographic. The students will then follow the directions on how to get onto the map, and to learn more about all of it’s cool features! Then, continue on to part 2 (on the back side), and answer the questions as they explore. This activity introduces the world of digital maps and their features and allows students to get comfortable navigating a digital ma
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1st - 6th
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Ancient Greek People Webquest
This Webquest is an interactive Powerpoint that allows children to click on links to learn more about each topic. The children also edit the Powerpoint to demonstrate knowledge of various concepts. I have also included a link to www.factmonster.com on most pages for students to use if they encounter an unfamiliar vocabulary word. At the end of the presentation is a Who Wants to be a Millionaire game reviewing the content in the webquest. I plan to complete this webquest with my 10-15 lowest stud
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3rd - 4th
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Colorado National Parks Webquest
Colorado is home to some of our country's most precious natural resources and beautiful outdoor spaces. There's a reason it's called "Colorful Colorado!"This Web quest is a great tool for introducing students to research practices, note taking skills, and reading expository text. In addition, it's a great tool for introducing students to the wide array of diverse environments available in Colorado's National Parks, Monuments, and Heritage Areas. Easily adjusted for multiple grade levels, this r
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3rd - 8th
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Also included in: National Parks Projects
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