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*BUNDLE* 20 Protest Songs Every Kid Should Know: Google Slides & Interactive PDF
This Google Slides/Interactive PDF music resource bundle is designed to introduce 5th grade through 12th grade students to 20 of the most influential and impactful protest songs in American music history. Lessons covering music of the Civil Rights Movement, protest songs, folk music, and spirituals are appropriate for many subject areas such as vocal and instrumental music, history, social studies, and government/political science.American Civil Rights Movement music evolved from a rich and dive
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
*BUNDLE* Folk Instruments of the World: PDF & Google Slides (w/o navigation map)
Folk Instruments of the World: A Musical Passport is an entire semester of multicultural music appreciation lessons combined into one unit bundle!There are 19 weeks of google slides and matching PDFs for bulletin display, listening activities, research prompts, and conversation prompts on folk instruments, musical traditions, and how to properly participate and appreciate all kinds of music from around the globe.If you would like to schedule a private tutorial of the bundle before purchasing, or
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4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
*BUNDLE* The Evolution of Rock Music Genres: PDF/GOOGLE SLIDES BUNDLE
This is a comprehensive history of rock and roll activity, listening center, and interactive google slides and PDF activity bundle for high school students, advanced middle school students, and undergraduate music students. It is an info-filled, culturally responsive addition to your music history curriculum, and covers 28 genres of rock, their origins, social and political impact of rock and roll and its pioneers, important related musical terminology, and the important sound characteristic of
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Black History Month Posters for Bulletin Board: PDF plus EDITABLE Google Slides
This bold and beautiful bulletin board set depicts, in amazing detail, 20 powerful portraits of African-American heroes. Stunning images bring the contributions of African-American men and women to life. Each history maker’s vivid image is paired with a description of his or her contribution to history. Honor the strength, bravery and sacrifice of our nation’s Black heroes with this set.Set includes one PDF file with 20 posters, size 8.5 x 11, and one EDITABLE Google Slides presentation. Want th
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1st - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
The Great Depression - Google Slides PowerPoint
This unit bundles student expectations that address the Great Depression and the New Deal response. In 1929, the crash of the stock market brought an end to the economic prosperity of the 1920s and ushered in the worst economic depression in U.S. history. It was also during the 1930’s that drought and poor agricultural practices coupled to turn the heartland of the Great Plains into a “Dust Bowl” further straining economic growth in the United States. Americans looked to the federal government t
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
The Roaring 20's - Google Slides Powerpoint
This unit bundles student expectations that focus on the political, economic, social, and cultural changes taking place during the 1920s, sometimes referred to as the Roaring Twenties. Following the end of the First World War, Americans weathered a temporary economic depression moving from a wartime economy to a peacetime economy from 1919-1921. The remainder of the decade was characterized by unprecedented economic prosperity, supported by the pro-business policies of three presidential adminis
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
American Imperialism & Expansionism - Google Slides Powerpoint
This unit bundles student expectations that address the rise of the United States into the position of a world power at the beginning of the twentieth century. U.S. involvement in the Spanish-American War marked a first step for the United States as an emerging world power. The war brought an end to the Spanish colonial empire and the commencement of U.S. territorial expansion. U.S. acquisition of territory in the Pacific and the Caribbean necessitated the development of U.S. foreign policy, mos
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Counsellor's Corner (for school newsletter) — 39 weeks in all!
Most schools have a weekly newsletter, both to staff but also to parents and/or students. This resource offers 39 weekly messages, psych-education, uplifting thoughts, and psychological truisms, all designed to increase community, understanding, and social-emotional education. With 39 messages, that is more than enough for a standard school year. I trust it will provide your Counselling Department a fun, attractive, and useful messaging to share with staff, families, and/or students.This is a
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Life in The Gilded Age - Google Slides Power Point
This unit bundles student expectations that address life in America in the late 1800s following Reconstruction, a time period called The Gilded Age. This unit is primarily a study in how economic changes bring about changes in population patterns. The expansion of railroads and the proliferation of telegraph lines along with key legislation brought about the closing of the western frontier and the creation of a national market. The time period was politically characterized by the institution of
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Famous Black Figures: Interactive Bulletin Board 16 Poster Set w/QR Codes+ GC
PLEASE CHECK OUT THE PREVIEW! A set of square black history posters and QR Codes great for classroom decor and to create a visual presence celebrating black voices in our school spaces.This pack includes:-16 mini posters,-name labels and 3 QR codes underneath each label for each figure to post for student interaction.-Each figure has 2 video QR codes and 1 biographical text QR code giving students ample ways to access information about each famous black figure.-Research Note Catcher Template-G
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5th - 12th, Adult Education
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Women in Music: Rule Breakers and Troublemakers
This virtual music history activity and listening center introduces 8 women music artists and groups, the history behind their career and activism, important songs and articles, and a collection of artist spotify codes. This music resource is good for print or to share with your students virtually. Print versions can be requested by email and include QR codes instead of video links. This activity features:8 artist slides with artist info and bio1 video link to an important song for listening1 QR
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K - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in: Women in Music: Music History Bundle
Women in Music: Music History Bundle
This virtual music history activity and listening center bundle include 2 activities and 1 bulletin board decor resource: Women Composers Who Run the World, Inspiring Quotes by Women Musician and Women in Music: Rule Breakers and Troublemakers. This introduces some of the most well-known female musicians, their stories, and their music. These music resources are good for print or to share with your students virtually. They features:8-10 info slides that include: song and composer info and a brie
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K - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Ethnic Studies: African Americans Poster and Presentation Project
This unit includes:1. Teacher Instructions 2. Poster + Presentation Rubric3. Primary Source S.O.A.P. Analysis Handout4. S.O.A.P. Analysis Instructions + Example 5. Event + Notable Person Handout6. Double C.E.R. Paragraph Handout7. Presentation Speaker Notes Handout8. Presentation Observation Notes9. Self Evaluation Handout10. Participation Rubric Handout11. Reading Checklist Handout16 Readings Includes:1. “The Souls of Black Folk” by W.E.B. Du Bois2. Sojourner Truth (1797-1883): Ain't I A Woman?
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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US history memes part two
google doc includes over 40 US history memes. These are super fun to add to power points, hang up on walls/bulletin boards, use on school social media pages, and give your students some inspiration to create their own!! The memes are very educational and cover a variety of topics (WWI, WWII the Cold War, the 1950's, the Great Depression, The Civil War, imperialism etc) LOTS of Cold War in this one :)
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in: US history meme BUNDLE
*PDF/GOOGLE SLIDES BUNDLE*Folk Instruments of Western Africa
This interactive music history activity and listening center bundle introduces 10 folk music instruments from Western Africa, QR code links/clickable video links to performance videos, and general information about each instrument. The bundle includes a google slides version for virtual instruction AND the printable PDF for bulletin displays or take-home packets. The google slides version also includes a clickable soundboard of all 10 instruments. Consider pairing the bulletin display with the m
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4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Black Panther Party- Listen, Short Answer, Research, Conversation & Paragraph
High-Interest Topic: The truth about the Black Panther Party is more relevant today than ever! Don't wait for Black History Month!There are many misconceptions about the group. The Black Panthers were considered dangerous to the FBI not because they were armed and monitored police interactions with black people but because of their inclusive and peaceful collaboration and support of many people including feminists, gay rights groups, and anti-war activists (to name only a few). The tactics use
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10th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Social Studies 2023-2024 Digital/Printable Calendar/Daily Agenda, Syllabus
EVERYTHING you'll ever need for back to school... Includes editable and printable:Daily agendasClass syllabus (Course description, material list, Attendance and Schedule, Grading Policy, Contact info)Bonus: Bitmoji classroom cover.This one is made specifically for Chemistry, but can be edited for any content. Can be used virtually or in-person. Google Classroom friendly.Over 200+ slides.August 2023-June 2024.----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Social Studies Vocab graphics (word of the day, activities, word wall, etc!)
50 tier II and tier III social studies vocabulary graphics! There is one word on each graphic (with a definition and its source, an example of the word in context, and a visual). These can be used to create a word wall, used in a presentation for a "word of the day", OR the cards can be printed and cut into sections for students to use as an activity (matching definitions to words or visual to words with their definitions, I cut the cards in different ways for differentiated instruction!) The do
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Stop Anti-Asian Hate! -Listen, Short Ans. Research, Conversation, Paragraph
High-Interest Topic: The mass shooting in Atlanta (March 16, 2021) is a horrifying reminder of the ongoing violence and hate crimes against Asian Communities. This task provides two podcast options—one is Canadian and one is American. With your students, delve into the ongoing history of this complex problem of being Asian and the "model minority". Skills/ Activities: Gives students multiple opportunities and modes of investigating this topic: listen, short answers, research, conversation, and p
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Asian Classical Music Composers You Should Know: A Google Slide Exploration Room
This virtual exploration room and listening center celebrates some of the most influential and groundbreaking Asian classical music composers of all time. Composers featured in this lesson are from China, Japan, South Korea, Cambodia, and the United States. This music resource is good for print or to share with your students virtually, just email Newman Music Academy at newmanmusicacademy@gmail.com for this PDF version if needed. The google slides version features:A "Before You Start" Slide that
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K - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Black history month Posters
I reccommed to try this. I use this every year for Black history month. I hove you try this as well.
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PreK - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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10 Irish Folk Songs (and Everything You Need to Know About Them): Google Slides
This virtual music history activity and listening center introduces some of the most well-known Irish Folk Songs, its history and origins, lyrics, and recordings. This music resource is good for print or to share with your students virtually. It features:1 clickable homepage to serve as a landing pad for students to explore different songs at random.1 "Intro to Irish Folk Tunes" page, including info on "What is Folk Music", "What Does Irish Folk Music Sound Like", "Musical Influences from Irish
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K - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Native American Composers & Musicians You Should Know: PDF/GOODLE SLIDES BUNDLE
This virtual exploration room and listening center bundle celebrates some of the most influential and groundbreaking Native and Indigenous American composer and musicians of all time. Artists featured in this lesson are from many different indigenous tribes throughout the United States and Canada. This bundle includes an interactive PDF and a Google Slides presentation for digital support. This lesson includes the following:A "Before You Start" page that discusses:the history/cultural significan
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
First & Second Agricultural Revolution, Columbian Exchange, Green Rev One Pager
This is a great activity to ensure students know the essential information regarding the First (Neolithic) Revolution, Second Agricultural Revolution, Columbian Exchange, and Green Revolution for AP Human Geography units 5.3-5.5. My students had a fun time making these and continuously refer back to them as a resource when we discuss these topics. Additionally, it helps students to visualize the differences and similarities between each revolution as well as causes and effects in a fun, colorfu
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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